Decisions

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approved the name “Swansea Centennial Lane" for the naming of a public lane located south of Deforest Road, extending west from Durie Street.

This report recommends that the name "Swansea Centennial Lane" be approved to identify the naming of a public lane located south of Deforest Road, extending west from Durie 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:  

1. Approved the name "Foon Hay Lum Lane" for an existing public lane located south of King Street West, extending between Cowan Avenue and Spencer Avenue.

This report recommends that the name "Foon Hay Lum Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of King Street West, extending between Cowan Avenue and Spencer Avenue.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approved the name "Joe Pantalone Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and north of College Street.

This report recommends that the name "Joe Pantalone Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and north of College 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:  

1. Approved the name "Augusta Avenue" to identify the new proposed road south of Dundas Street West, described as Block 3 on 66M-2582.

This report recommends that the name "Augusta Avenue" be approved to identify the new proposed road south of Dundas Street West, described as Block 3 on 66M-2582.

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/

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

4. City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that:

a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located;

b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication;

c. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and

d. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent,

all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

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

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

b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication or release of City-owned lands for park purposes to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code;

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

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

7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 251890 STE 11 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 existing rental dwelling units.

8. 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 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East from Permit Parking.

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a public meeting on April 1, 2026 that continued on April 30, 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 recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 251890 STE 11 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 40 existing rental dwelling units located at 1233 Yonge Street, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 40 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 2,280 square metres and be comprised of 30 one-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated November 12, 2025; 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 40 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least 5 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit at affordable rents, 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; the rents of the remaining 34 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted;

d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 40 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 40 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 47-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 bicycle 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 40 existing rental dwelling units located at 1233 Yonge Street after all the following have occurred:

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

b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 21 251886 STE 11 OZ have 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 1233 Yonge Street 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 commenced a public meeting on April 1, 2026 that continued on April 30, 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 forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 30, 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 56 rental dwelling units, located at 221, 225 and 227 Sterling Road. The units will be replaced with 58 rental units, including 47 units designed for live-work uses, 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 221, 225 and 227 Sterling Road is the subject of a related Zoning By-law Amendment application 21 151444 STE 09 OZ which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT issued a written decision on November 21, 2023, approving the Zoning By-law amendment in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the rental housing matters and necessary agreements with the City, are secured. The OLT approval permits the development of 3 residential buildings with heights of 27, 24 and 21-storey (Buildings A, B, and C) containing a total of 851 dwelling units, including 58 replacement rental units. The rental replacement units are proposed to be replaced in Buildings B and C which will be constructed as the first phase of a two-phase development.

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 allow the owner of 221, 225 and 227 Sterling Road to design, construct, commission, finish and convey to the City a Community Agency Space to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms:

a. the Community Agency Space will be comprised of a minimum of 465 square metres of gross floor area and located on the ground floor;

b. the Community Agency Space will be conveyed prior to condominium registration of Building "A" as shown in Attachment 1 of to the report (April 14, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District;

c. the Community Agency Space shall be conveyed to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to base building condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor;

d. where required, concurrent with or prior to the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into and register on title to the lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement at no cost to the City, that is in the form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs in respect thereof, of a portion of the lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Community Agency Space, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor; and

e. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Building "A", the owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit or surety bond to secure the community agency space in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction, commissioning, finishing and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. 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, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, with such agreement to be registered on title to the site, which the In-Kind Contribution Agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

3. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution as 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.

On May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, City Council directed staff to accept the with prejudice settlement offer related to the appeals of the Planning Act and Ontario Heritage Act applications at 221, 225 and 227 Sterling Road. City Council further directed staff to report back to City Council prior to Site Plan Approval, the acceptance of a Community Agency Space, pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act.

This Report presents a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind contribution to secure 465 square metres (5000 square feet) of on-site Community Agency Space. 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 forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 30, 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 49.2-metre (14-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 390, 394, 396 and 398 Spadina Road. The proposed building includes 54 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 9,430 square metres, including 584 square metres of gross floor area for non-residential uses.

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 17-19, 23 and 25 Toronto Street and 55 and 57 Adelaide Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 5 to the report (April 14, 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 17-19, 23 and 25 Toronto Street and 55 and 57 Adelaide Street East.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 30, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law, with a holding provision, to permit a 91-storey (300 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building, including 840 dwelling units and 7,920 square metres of non-residential space at 17-19, 23 and 25 Toronto Street and 55 and 57 Adelaide Street East.

A separate report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, on the proposed alterations to the designated properties located at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street, and 55 Adelaide Street East and the demolition and replacement of 23 Toronto Street within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the demolition of the 'non-contributing' building and the erection of a new mixed-use building at 23 Toronto Street in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 and 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect;

b. the replacement building for 23 Toronto Street is substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by SvN Architects + Planners, dated February 27, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., dated April 20, 2023, and revised February 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

c. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 23 Toronto Street including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing 'non-contributing' building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner provides the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning:

1. final building permit drawings for the replacement building, including the design of the replacement building, that are consistent with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Conservation District Plan and substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by SvN Architects + Planners, dated February 27, 2026, and the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Conservation District Plan.

2. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with alterations to 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East, and permit the demolition of 23 Toronto Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by SvN Architects + Planners, dated February 27, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 20, 2023 and revised February 27, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below.

3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East, in accordance with Part V, Section 42 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 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street 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. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street, 55 Adelaide Street East and 57 Adelaide Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street, and 55 Adelaide Street East, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by SvN Architects + Planners, dated February 27, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 20, 2023 and revised February 27, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.a.1. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

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

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, 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 properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.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; and

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

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter designated heritage properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East. This report also recommends that City Council approve the demolition of 23 Toronto Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with a proposed development of the subject properties. 57 Adelaide Street East is within the development site but is not proposed to be altered. This report also recommends that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East.

The proposed development includes the construction of a 91-storey mixed-use tower comprising commercial, office, and residential spaces on the site. It includes full retention of buildings at 17-19 Toronto Street and 57 Adelaide Street East, along with in-situ façade retention of 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East.

23 Toronto Street is identified as 'non-contributing' in the District Plan. The District Plan allows for the demolition of buildings or structures on a non-contributing property. The proposed new low-rise building associated with the tower development complies with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan.

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

At its meeting on April 27, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB43.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 1, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter designated heritage properties at 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East. This report also recommends that City Council approve the demolition of 23 Toronto Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with a proposed development of the subject properties. 57 Adelaide Street East is within the development site but is not proposed to be altered. This report also recommends that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for 17-19 Toronto Street, 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East.

The proposed development includes the construction of a 91-storey mixed-use tower comprising commercial, office, and residential spaces on the site. It includes full retention of buildings at 17-19 Toronto Street and 57 Adelaide Street East, along with in-situ façade retention of 25 Toronto Street and 55 Adelaide Street East.

23 Toronto Street is identified as 'non-contributing' in the District Plan. The District Plan allows for the demolition of buildings or structures on a non-contributing property. The proposed new low-rise building associated with the tower development complies with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 30, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 26 storey building at 954, 956, 958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road. A 14 storey building was previously approved at this site. The proposal would provide 309 dwelling units (including 8 affordable units), with a total gross floor area of 19,766 square metres including 100 square metres of non-residential space on the ground floor. A total of 81 vehicle parking spaces and 171 bicycle parking spaces are proposed.

Elements of the previously approved development which have been maintained in the current proposal include the restoration of a heritage building, a new on-site public park next to Broadview Avenue, eight affordable ownership housing units and the naturalization and conveyance of lands at the rear of the site to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The application represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context within a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA), provides enhancements to the public realm and conserves natural and heritage resources.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the former Chester Public School at 958 Broadview Avenue, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the subject property and that Council grant authority for the City to amend an existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner.

The subject property contains the former Chester Public School, now known as Estonian House, which has cultural heritage value as a representative example of a late 19th century village school combining the American Richardsonian Romanesque and British Queen Anne styles. The original school building, completed in 1891, was a two-and-a-half storey, red-brick building with a bell tower on its south-east corner. The roof of the bell tower was removed prior to 1953. The school was altered in 1962-3, 1975 and 1995 with unsympathetic additions.

The property was designated under Part IV of the OHA on October 5, 2016 under City of Toronto By-law 719-2017. A Heritage Easement Agreement was registered on the property on July 28, 2022.

In 2022, City Council approved alterations to this property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow for the construction of a 14-storey residential tower with retail use at grade that incorporated the former Chester Public School at the base. The proposal included the removal of the incompatible additions and the restoration and rehabilitation of the Chester Public School and a new landscaped forecourt along Broadview Avenue.

The current application proposes to re-develop the site and to construct a new residential building with retail use at grade. The Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Application are for a 26-storey mixed-use building. The proposal will include 310 residential units, including eight affordable ownership units and an on-site public park. All existing structures on the site are proposed to be demolished, except for the 1891 Chester Public School, which is to be restored and rehabilitated. The proposed conservation strategy includes the retention, rehabilitation and restoration of a significant portion of the original Chester Public School including the reconstruction and reinstatement of the bell tower and chimney on the east façade of the building.

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 April 27, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB43.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 1, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the former Chester Public School at 958 Broadview Avenue, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the subject property and that Council grant authority for the City to amend an existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner.

The subject property contains the former Chester Public School, now known as Estonian House, which has cultural heritage value as a representative example of a late 19th century village school combining the American Richardsonian Romanesque and British Queen Anne styles. The original school building, completed in 1891, was a two-and-a-half storey, red-brick building with a bell tower on its south-east corner. The roof of the bell tower was removed prior to 1953. The school was altered in 1962-3, 1975 and 1995 with unsympathetic additions.

The property was designated under Part IV of the OHA on October 5, 2016 under City of Toronto By-law 719-2017. A Heritage Easement Agreement was registered on the property on July 28, 2022.

In 2022, City Council approved alterations to this property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow for the construction of a 14-storey residential tower with retail use at grade that incorporated the former Chester Public School at the base. The proposal included the removal of the incompatible additions and the restoration and rehabilitation of the Chester Public School and a new landscaped forecourt along Broadview Avenue.

The current application proposes to re-develop the site and to construct a new residential building with retail use at grade. The Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Application are for a 26-storey mixed-use building. The proposal will include 310 residential units, including eight affordable ownership units and an on-site public park. All existing structures on the site are proposed to be demolished, except for the 1891 Chester Public School, which is to be restored and rehabilitated. The proposed conservation strategy includes the retention, rehabilitation and restoration of a significant portion of the original Chester Public School including the reconstruction and reinstatement of the bell tower and chimney on the east façade of the building.

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 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 appeal for the lands at 26 to 36 Mountview Avenue and 21 to 29 Oakmount Road, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

On September 9, 2025, an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law was submitted, to re-designate the lands from Neighbourhoods to Apartment Neighbourhoods, and to permit 41 and 39 storey residential buildings containing 873 units (including 11 rental replacement units) and 61,378 square metres of total gross floor area at 26 to 36 Mountview Avenue and 21 to 29 Oakmount Road.

A Rental Housing Demolition application has also been received by the City to address rental replacement obligations for the 11 existing rental units on site in conjunction with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application.

On March 27, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to City Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council classify 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street, and 200 Queens Quay East as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013, as shown in Attachment 2 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to forward a copy of the Item to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

This report recommends that City Council classify 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East, identified as Quayside Blocks 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2 (the "Site") as a Class 4 Noise Area under the Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary an Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning (Publication NPC-300) administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

A Class 4 classification allows for higher sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impacts of such higher levels would be mitigated by the implementation of noise control measures as part of site plan approval that are required as a condition to lift the holding provision and for development to proceed.

A Noise and Vibration Assessment for Quayside Block 1A, and a Draft Noise and Vibration Impact Study for Quayside Blocks 1B, 1C, and 2, were prepared by RWDI in support of the proposed development at the Site. The City retained a peer reviewer, Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., to review the studies. RWDI and Arcadis conclude that a Class 4 classification of the Site is appropriate to ensure regulatory compliance for Redpath Sugar at 95 Queens Quay East and Amrize (formerly Lafarge Canada) at 54 Polson Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 55-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025 prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026.

2. City Council refuse the application to demolish heritage attributes at the designated heritage property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 55-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025 prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026.

3. City Council refuse the application to demolish a single storey detached building at the designated heritage property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 55-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025 prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026.

4. In the event this decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the appeal and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under Part IV, Sections 33, 34(1)(1) and 34(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the properties at 68 Fraser Avenue (with an entrance address of 147 Liberty Street) and 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the demolition of heritage attributes at the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue, as well as for the demolition of a single storey detached brick building at the south end of the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue. This application was made in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 55-storey mixed-use building that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The designated property at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) contains a two-storey former factory building with features of Edwardian Classical style. The designated properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue include the original one-storey factory building, a one-storey south wing addition, and a second-storey addition over the southern bays. These buildings, with flat roofs, form a U-shape around a courtyard accessed from Fraser Avenue. The complex is an example of well-designed early 20th-century industrial building with elements of the Renaissance Revival style.

The redevelopment proposes to fully retain and restore the heritage building at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) and the east (street facing) facades of the properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue.

At 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the proposal would demolish and rebuild at a reduced depth the interstitial recess or courtyard between 58-60 and 62-66 Fraser Avenue. Staff is not supportive of this aspect of the proposal and seek conservation of a greater portion of the courtyard.

At 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the tower projects over the heritage properties in a manner that visually dominates these heritage resources. The tower element should be pulled back so that the floor and balcony slab edges do not overwhelm the heritage properties.

The current proposal does not conform with the policies of the Official Plan and does not conserve the cultural heritage values and attributes of the properties at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) and 54-66 Fraser Avenue.

At its meeting on April 27, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB43.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 1, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under Part IV, Sections 33, 34(1)(1) and 34(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the properties at 68 Fraser Avenue (with an entrance address of 147 Liberty Street) and 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the demolition of heritage attributes at the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue, as well as for the demolition of a single storey detached brick building at the south end of the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue. This application was made in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 55-storey mixed-use building that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The designated property at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) contains a two-storey former factory building with features of Edwardian Classical style. The designated properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue include the original one-storey factory building, a one-storey south wing addition, and a second-storey addition over the southern bays. These buildings, with flat roofs, form a U-shape around a courtyard accessed from Fraser Avenue. The complex is an example of well-designed early 20th-century industrial building with elements of the Renaissance Revival style.

The redevelopment proposes to fully retain and restore the heritage building at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) and the east (street facing) facades of the properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue.

At 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the proposal would demolish and rebuild at a reduced depth the interstitial recess or courtyard between 58-60 and 62-66 Fraser Avenue. Staff is not supportive of this aspect of the proposal and seek conservation of a greater portion of the courtyard.

At 54-66 Fraser Avenue, the tower projects over the heritage properties in a manner that visually dominates these heritage resources. The tower element should be pulled back so that the floor and balcony slab edges do not overwhelm the heritage properties.

The current proposal does not conform with the policies of the Official Plan and does not conserve the cultural heritage values and attributes of the properties at 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) and 54-66 Fraser Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing one and a half storey detached residential building at 55 Grange Avenue (Application No. 26 116226 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received an objection letter from the community with concerns regarding the property at 55 Grange Avenue being nominated for heritage status on March 10, 2021.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing residential buildings at 183, 185, 187 and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road with the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the existing residential buildings at 183, 185, 187, and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road (Application Nos. 26 126121 DEM 00 DM, 26 126124 DEM 00 DM, 26 126148 DEM 00 DM, 26 126157 DEM 00 DM, and 26 126163 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request for demolition of property with six or more dwelling units and prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

The Applicant for 295 Woodfield Road 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 295 Woodfield Road is requesting an exemption for their;

- Existing vinyl fence to remain

- Rear fence – southern lot line fence height of 2.2 metres at a length of 2.1 metres

- Rear fence – northern lot line fence height of 2.1 metres at a length of 2.03 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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 54 Gormley Avenue.

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 54 Gormley Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the nuisance fruit and a poor branch union resulting in potential health and safety concerns.

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) measures 39 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 40 Myrtle Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the foul odour and nuisance of the fruit and the poor condition and constrained location of the tree resulting in a potential safety hazard.

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) measures 60 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 326 Durie Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to facilitate the construction of a front yard parking pad.

The saucer magnolia tree (Magnolia x soulangeana) measures 14 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. 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:

Bloor-Yorkville:

- Ganev, Alan

Church-Wellesley Village:

- Azzopardi, Michael

- Gupta, Sahil

Liberty Village:

- Parker, Noah

- Ramos, Jonathan

Queen Street West:

- Chow, Eric

- Kim, Isabel (Na Hyun)

Rosedale Main Street:

- Avard, Allie

Yonge and St. Clair:

- Dixon, Gregory

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

Bloor-Yorkville:

- Bernard, Kimberly

Hillcrest Village:

- Chee, Robert

Leslieville:

- Wilson, Tom

Liberty Village:

- Atkins, Chris

Little Portugal Toronto:

- Toral, Matthew

Riverside District:

- Korman, Mitch

- Watson, Dave

Yonge and St. Clair:

- Samaha, Sam

- Omeri, Emiliano

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 Bloor-Yorkville, Church-Wellesley Village, Hillcrest Village, Leslieville, Liberty Village, Little Portugal Toronto, Queen Street West, Riverside District, Rosedale Main Street and Yonge & St. Clair 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:

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

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

SD BATHURST INC is constructing a 12-storey condominium building at 914 Bathurst Street. The site is located on the northwest corner of Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north. Authorization is also being requested to close the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west. These closures are required for a period of 30 months, from May 31, 2026 to November 30, 2028, to support construction staging operations.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the close the northbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 15 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 110 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the close the southbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 90 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

3. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

5. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

6. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

7. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

8. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

9. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

10. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

11. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

12. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 2.5 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

15. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

16. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

18. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

22. 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.

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

24. 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.

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

26. 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 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.

27. City Council direct that Spadina Road 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.

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

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

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) plans to replace the of end-of-life subway ventilation equipment's within Spadina Station Line 1 ventilation shafts. To carry out this critical work, temporary street-level access is required at the ventilation shafts located in the centre of Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and Kendal Avenue.

To accommodate the construction staging operations Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the following actions:

- Closure of the northbound through traffic lane, between point 15 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 110 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

- Closure of the southbound through traffic lane between a point 90 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Lowther Avenue.

- Prohibit eastbound and westbound left-turns, at all times, at the intersection of Lowther Avenue and Spadina Avenue.

The above lane closures and traffic amendments are required for a period of 15 months, from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

With the proposed construction staging area in place, the northbound and southbound through lanes will be closed. A single northbound and southbound curb lane will be maintained to accommodate two-way traffic flow. Consequently, the east-west through movements and all the left-turns will be prohibited at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue. Also, all left-turns will be prohibited at the intersection of Spadina Road and Kendal Avenue during the construction period. While the restrictions are in effect, drivers will be able to make the desired maneuvers at the intersections in the surrounding road network. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east side sidewalk, the easterly northbound cycle track, and the parking layby lane on River Street, between Labatt Avenue and a point 46.5 metres north, and provision of a temporary minimum 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway and 1.3 metre wide bike lane within the closed portion of River Street, from May 21, 2026 to December 31, 2029, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the north side eastbound lane on Labatt Avenue, between River Street and a point 40.5 metres east, from May 21, 2026 to December 31, 2029, inclusive.

3. City Council authorize the continuation of the full closure of Carfrae Lane, between Labatt Avenue and a point 46.5 metres north, from May 21, 2026 to December 31, 2029, inclusive.

4. City Council authorize the continuation of a temporary compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic at the intersection of Labatt Avenue and Defries Street, from May 21, 2026 to December 31, 2029, inclusive.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at a rate of $3.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the east side of River Street, between Labatt Avenue and a point 46.5 metres north.

6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at all times on the odd (east) side of River Street, between Labatt Avenue and a point 46.5 metres north.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of River Street, between Labatt Avenue and a point 46.5 metres north.

8. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Labatt Avenue, between River Street and a point 40.5 metres east.

9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Labatt Avenue, between River Street and a point 40.5 metres east.

10. City Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Labatt Avenue, between River Street and a point 40.5 metres east.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Labatt Avenue, between River Street and a point 40.5 metres east.

12. 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.

13. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

14. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

23. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of the City Council Decision on Item 2022.TE34.115 once the project is complete.

24. City Council direct that River Street, Labatt Avenue and Carfrae Lane 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.

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

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

27. City Council in areas where no cycling lanes exist, continue to direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road.

28. City Council direct the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue 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.

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

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

Broccolini has undertaken the construction of a 34-storey residential condominium building at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue. The site is located on the northeast corner of River Street and Labatt Avenue.

By way of background, City Council, at its meeting on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted Item TE34.115, and in doing so, authorized the temporary closure of the east sidewalk, the northbound bike lane, and the parking lay-by on River Street; the temporary closure of the north sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane on Labatt Avenue; and the full closure of a portion of Carfrae Lane, to facilitate construction activities.

Construction of the development was paused following the adoption of Item TE34.115 due to market conditions. Subsequently, the development has been repositioned from a condominium building to a purpose‑built rental building, and the applicant is now seeking an extension of the previously authorized closures.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging areas on River Street, Labatt Avenue, and Carfrae Lane for an additional 44 months, from May 21, 2026 to December 31, 2029, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 6.6 metre wide portion of O'Keefe Lane, between a point 38 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 33.5 metres further south, from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. Directed 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.

3. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

4. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

5. Directed 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.

6. Directed 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.

7. Directed 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.

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

10. Directed 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.

11. Directed 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.

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

13. Authorized the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to Item TE18.22 from the General Manager, Transportation Services once the project is complete.

14. Directed that O'Keefe Lane and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. 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 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.

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

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

Concord Properties Developments Corp has undertaken the construction of an 89-storey condominium at 363-391 Yonge Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East.

At its meeting on December 17 and 18, 2024, City Council authorized the temporary closure of a portion of O'Keefe Lane, from December 18, 2024 to January 31, 2026. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 38 months, from December 18, 2024 to January 31, 2028, however, the occupation was only approved for a 14 month period.

The developer has requested a time extension of the duration of the construction staging area on O'Keefe Lane as a result of delays caused by weather and building plan revisions which increased the building from 87-storeys to 89-storeys. Based on the information provided by the developer and at the time of this report, the developer is currently working on the above grade formwork for Phase 1 of the development (above grade building construction with heritage retention system in place). This report deals with the matters related to Phase 1. Phase 2 (above grade building construction with heritage retention system removed) will be discussed in a future staff report.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging area on O'Keefe Lane for an additional 14 months, from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with property owner of 16 Afton Avenue to permit the continued maintenance of the existing wooden privacy fence, that includes a 1.2 metre high section along Afton Avenue and 1.2 to 2.25 metre high section along the Lisgar Street flankage, the decorative metal archway that is 2.3 metres in height, the gabion walls ranging from 1.41 to 2.25 metres in height, and the vehicle access door, approximately 2.71 metres in height, all located on the Lisgar Street flankage, located within the public right-of-way, subject to but not limited to the following conditions:

a. the property owner will indemnify the City of Toronto from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

b. the property owner will maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;

c. the property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor, or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City;

d. the property owner will remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so;

e. the property owner will enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment;

f. the property owner shall provide a minimum 4.0 metre vision splay on the south side of the vehicle access door and 3.0 metre vision splay on the north side of the vehicle access door; within these areas, the fence height shall be reduced to a maximum of 1.0 metre to mitigate sightline concerns at the driveways for both 16 Afton Avenue and 220 Lisgar Street;

g. no spikes or pointed tops are permitted on the encroachment;

h. the automated vehicle access door shall be required to operate using an upward-opening mechanism and shall be powered exclusively from the property at 16 Afton Avenue; and

i. the applicant shall obtain clearance and/or formal signoff from the Electrical Safety Authority confirming that the automated vehicle access door complies with all applicable electrical safety requirements.

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 16 Afton Avenue regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of an existing wooden privacy fence, a decorative metal archway over the fence gate, gabion walls, and a vehicle access door, which do not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authorization from the Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the encroachment within the public right-of-way at 16 Afton Avenue. Transportation Services does not recommend that authority be granted.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

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

This report seeks to amend the licence fee for the encroachment agreement authorized pursuant to Item TE19.27, adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on October 15, 2020.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

- 150 Sterling Road.

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Glen Edyth Drive at Cottingham Road.

2. Authorized the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Davenport Road and Poplar Plains Road at Macpherson Avenue.

3. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Davenport Road and Poplar Plains Road at Macpherson Avenue:

a. rescinded the existing compulsory stop control at the intersection of Macpherson Avenue and Poplar Plains Road; and

b. rescinded the existing compulsory stop control at the intersection at Poplar Plains Road and Davenport Road/Macpherson Avenue.

4. Amended the existing compulsory right-turn in effect at all times, from Macpherson Avenue (westbound) to Macpherson Avenue, west of Davenport Road and Davenport Road, south of Macpherson Avenue to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00.p.m., Monday to Friday. 

5. Prohibited eastbound left-turns at all times, on Macpherson Avenue at Poplar Plains Road.

6. Rescinded the existing compulsory turn in effect at all times, from Davenport Road (northbound) to Davenport Road, north of Macpherson Avenue.

This report seeks Community Council approval for several traffic operations changes to improve safety along Davenport Road, Cottingham Road, Poplar Plains Road, and Macpherson Avenue. This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

As part of upcoming state-of-good-repair road resurfacing work programmed for 2027, the proposed design includes safety improvements to two intersections, as listed below:

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

- Davenport Road and Poplar Plains Road and Macpherson Avenue: installation of traffic control signals and changes to existing turn restrictions to support the intersection realignment being delivered as part of the road resurfacing work, to create a normalized four-leg intersection. The proposal includes changing the westbound compulsory right-turn restriction from all-times to peak times only and adding a new eastbound left-turn restriction to be in effect at all times. The existing southbound left-turn prohibition would remain, due to the geometry of the skewed intersection.   

Together, the proposed changes would improve safety by providing 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. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 28, 2026 meeting of 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. Authorized the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 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:

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

This report outlines the parking by-law amendments required to implement one (1) Electric Vehicle (EV) charging location on Prince Arthur Avenue, for the roll out of two (2) charging stations for which this Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This location has been reviewed and supported by the local Councillor.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing compulsory stop control for northbound and southbound traffic on Sorauren Avenue at Marion Street.

2. Authorized a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Marion Street at Sorauren Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has identified that the current compulsory stop by-law for Sorauren Avenue and Marion Street is inconsistent with the installed signage.  To address this discrepancy, we are recommending a housekeeping amendment to align the by-law with the existing field conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Albert Wiggan Lane. 

2. City Council amend the existing eastbound left turn prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on Albert Wiggan Lane to be in effect at the intersection of Albert Wiggan Lane and Bathurst Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bathurst Street, City Council approval for the recommended change on this street is required.

On February 19, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC) adopted with amendments the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Planning Framework and Forest Hill Village Urban Design Guidelines Review - Final Report (Item 2026.TE29.15). The purpose of this review was to renew the vision for the area and ensure the planning framework and guidelines reflect recent Provincial legislation changes, Official Plan amendments, new development approvals, and updated City objectives for affordable housing, retail vitality, the public realm, and sustainability. As part of this work, a transportation assessment was conducted and identified opportunities to improve safety, traffic operations, and active transportation connections.

This report is a follow-up to TE29.15 and includes a recommendation to prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Albert Wiggan Lane and a recommendation to rectify an error in an existing turn prohibition bylaw. The proposed prohibition of northbound left turns will enhance traffic flow, reduce potential congestion, and improve safety for all road users in the area. Displaced left turns can be accommodated at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Raglan Avenue, located approximately 150 metres away.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on the streets set out in Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 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 the seven streets in Ward 4 listed below. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied for all streets. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on the streets recommended in this report.

- Glenwood Avenue, between Runnymede Road and Fairview Avenue

- Grenadier Road, between Parkside Drive and Roncesvalles Avenue

- Humbercrest Boulevard, between St. Mark's Road and St. John's Road

- Indian Grove, between Howard Park Avenue and Ridout Street

- Oakmount Road, between Bloor Street West and Glenlake Avenue

- Thornhill Avenue, between Raymond Avenue and Baby Point Road

- Verbena Avenue, between South Kingsway and Armadale Avenue

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in the public lane west of Crawford Street and north of Harbord Street, between Harbord Street and the second lane south of Bloor Street West, west of Crawford Street, at the locations shown in Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 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 bumps in the public lane west of Crawford Street and north of Harbord Street, between Harbord Street and the second lane south of Bloor Street West, west of Crawford Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the continued installation and maintenance of backlit chevrons at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue until further notice.

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

Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to install backlit chevron signs on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard East at Woodbine Avenue within the curve in the road, on a pilot basis for up to 24 months. A backlit chevron sign uses LED illumination to enhance the visibility of a standard sign. As part of the pilot project, vehicle speeds and collisions would be monitored before and after the installation, and staff would report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the outcome of the installation. This report provides an overview of the assessments and outcomes of the pilot conducted by Transportation Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Authorized the installation of a mid-block pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East, at a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street (formerly the south intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street).

2.  In conjunction with the installation of a mid-block pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East, at a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street:

a.  prohibited northbound left turns at all times at Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street (formerly the south intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street).

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, referred Item TE31.54 to the April 30, 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 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 designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 107 metres south of Glenhurst Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

2. City Council amend the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue, to be in effect between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 118 metres south of Glenhurst Avenue and between a point 107 metres south of Glenhurst Avenue and Earlsdale Avenue.

A resident on Oakwood Avenue is requesting an accessible loading zone near their property to make it safer and easier to access TTC Wheel-Trans service. Transportation Services supports this request and seeks approval to install a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between Glenhurst Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.

To accommodate the accessible loading zone, two on street parking spaces would be unavailable during weekday daytime periods. Transportation Services has determined that this change will have minimal impact on parking supply and local traffic operations. This installation will improve accessibility for this resident and neighbouring residents with mobility needs by providing a designated, reliable pick up and drop off location close to their homes.

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dufferin Park Avenue, between Dufferin Street and a point 48.8 metres further east.

2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dufferin Park Avenue, between Dufferin Street and a point 30.5 metres further east.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Dufferin Park Avenue, between Dufferin Street and the east end.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Dufferin Park Avenue, between Dufferin Street and a point 15 metres east.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Dufferin Park Avenue, between a point 43 meters east of Dufferin Street and the east end.

Dufferin Park Avenue sits at the top of Dufferin Grove Park and connects residents to fun park activities, students to St. Mary Catholic Academy, and visitors to popular events in the new clubhouse. I have heard from residents and Parks and Recreation staff that limited parking on Dufferin Park Avenue is creating challenges for programming and deliveries.

Currently, parking is prohibited at all times on the north side of Dufferin Park Avenue, and for a large section on the south side. This has reduced parking availability and created significant challenges for Parks and Recreation staff, who face difficulty accessing the park for work and programming.

Transportation Services determined that amendments to the on-street parking restrictions will create additional on-street parking spaces. City staff also noted that parking regulations on a section of the roadway must be upgraded to improve visibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The following recommendations are supported by Transportation Services and will improve parking availability and safety for staff and visitors to the area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Margueretta Street, between College Street and a point approximately 60 metres north.

2. Prohibited standing to be in effect at all times on the west side of Margueretta Street, between College Street and a point 60 metres north.

3. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from College Street to a point 66 metres north, from a point 115 metres north of College Street to a point 5.5 metres further north and from a point 168.5 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 5.5 metres further south, on the odd (east) side of Margueretta Street from College Street to the first laneway south of Bloor Street West.

4. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (east) side of Margueretta Street from the second laneway north of College Street to the first laneway south of Bloor Street West.

Business owners and residents near College Street and Margueretta Street contacted my office to share concerns about parked vehicles impeding access for garbage trucks and delivery vehicles as they maneuver in and out of the area. A site visit by City of Toronto staff confirmed these issues and noted that parked vehicles are creating safety challenges and impacting traffic flow in the area.

Transportation Services supports prohibiting standing at all times on the west side of Margueretta Street, north of College Street, to resolve these issues. The proposed parking amendments will improve safety and traffic flow by providing curbside access and clearing passage for all road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between Davenport Road and a point 173.1 metres north of Davenport Road.

2. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times, on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 124 metres north of Davenport Road and a point 44 metres further north.

3. City Council prohibit standing to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between Davenport Road and a point 173 metres north.

4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 251 metres north of Davenport Road and a point 70 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.

5. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 70 metres north of Davenport Road and a point 70 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.

6. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 132.5 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 11 metres further south.

7. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 136 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.5 metres further south.

8. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 137 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.5 metres further south.

9. City Council prohibit parking to be in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 168 metres north of Davenport Road and a point 39 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.

10. City Council prohibit parking to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 173 metres north of Davenport Road and a point 55 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.

11. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 136 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.5 metres further south.

12. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, between a point 292 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.5 metres further south.

13. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 255 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.5 metres further south, on the odd (east) side of Lansdowne Avenue from Davenport Road to St. Clair Avenue West.

14. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., except Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; and no parking anytime from a point 127 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 132.5 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West to a point 62 metres further south, on the even (west) side of Lansdowne Avenue from Davenport Road to St. Clair Avenue West.

15. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (east) side of Lansdowne Avenue from Davenport Road to a St. Clair Avenue West.

16. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Lansdowne Avenue from Davenport Road to a St. Clair Avenue West.

I have heard directly from residents about significant safety issues on Lansdowne Avenue, just north of Davenport Road, and across the Earlscourt Park Youth Centre. This area experiences a significant daily traffic and serves as a key connection for residents travelling to and from downtown. This route is also popular with residents who are cycling or walking to Earlscourt Park, the Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, or small businesses on St. Clair Avenue West.

My office joined concerned residents and City of Toronto staff for a site walk to review conditions and discuss solutions. This section of Lansdowne Avenue is curved, and vehicles travelling in both directions often cross into opposing lanes. The issues impacting this community were clear during our neighbourhood walk, with vehicles speeding dangerously as they approach the curve and parked vehicles obstructing clear sightlines for travelling vehicles.

Transportation Services recommends urgent amendments to the parking regulations in this area to address these immediate safety risks. The proposed changes will impose no stopping restrictions to improve visibility, protect all road users, and prevent collisions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited standing to be in effect at all times on the north side of Geary Avenue, between Bartlett Avenue North and a point 39.5 metres west.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machines on the north side of Geary Avenue, between a point 33 metres east of Dufferin Street and Salem Avenue North, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $3.25 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

3. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the north side of Geary Avenue, between a point 33 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 39.5 metres west of Bartlett Avenue North, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $3.25 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

4. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the north side of Geary Avenue, between Bartlett Avenue North and Salem Avenue North, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $3.25 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

Business owners on Geary Avenue have contacted my office to share concerns regarding parked vehicles blocking commercial driveway access. These vehicles have prevented delivery vehicles from loading and unloading, causing significant disruption to businesses.

Transportation Services conducted a site visit that confirmed the issues impacting businesses and, as a solution, supports prohibiting standing at all times on the north side of Geary Avenue, west of Bartlett Avenue North. This improved parking restriction will better deter illegal parking and maintain driveway access for Geary businesses.

Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to approve a Street Event, despite any section of Chapter 743 to the contrary, to facilitate Church Street Pedestrianization Plan / Village Fest requiring the closure of Church Street to vehicular traffic, between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street, but not including east-west intersections, from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive, with such conditions deemed appropriate in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to evaluate outcomes of the temporary closure of Church Street, including levels of community participation and engagement, improvements in road safety, and overall social and economic benefits, alongside risks and public safety impacts, to help inform the creation of a pedestrianization policy and identification of resource requirements for seasonal and permanent arterial roadway closures.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the application and permit fees charged in relation to any application by the Church-Wellesley Business Improvement Area for a Street Event requiring the closure of portions of Church Street, between Wellesley Street and Alexander Street, not including east-west intersections, for the period June 19 to August 21, 2026 (Fee Ref. 61.06, 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 2, Transportation Services).

In partnership with the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area (BIA), my office is seeking to pedestrianize Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street from June 19 to August 21, 2026, leaving all east-west corridors open to vehicular traffic.

Pedestrianization significantly enhances urban quality of life by improving road safety, increasing accessibility, and driving sustained commercial activity. Church Street offers unique strategic advantages that make it an ideal location for such an initiative. First, it boasts a proven track record as a high-volume corridor for world-class festivals like Pride Festival and Halloween on Church. Furthermore, this stretch provides a rare opportunity for pedestrianization due to the absence of dedicated bus or streetcar routes, ensuring minimal disruption to the TTC’s broader network.

Church Street is also anchored by a dense cluster of hospitality and retail venues. With increased foot traffic, the pedestrian zone will serve as a primary social and economic driver for Toronto Centre. In addition, the proposal facilitates critical residential integration by reclaiming the street for people, providing a safer, more walkable environment for the high-density local population and improving access to vital civic assets such as the neighbourhood school and The 519.

To ensure the comprehensive success of this project, my office has been working in close, ongoing collaboration with a broad range of City divisions. This inter-divisional effort includes Transportation Services, the FIFA Secretariat, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto EMS, and the Toronto Police Service to manage logistics and public safety. We are also aligning our efforts with Social Development - specifically through the Downtown East Action Plan and SafeTO frameworks - as well as Economic Development and Culture and Toronto Public Health. Through these partnerships, we are implementing a proactive, street-level community safety strategy that utilizes a trauma-informed lens to address the unique socio-economic complexities of the downtown core. This includes a targeted approach to enhancing public realm well-being and social order through the Downtown East Action Plan’s Here to Help Program, ensuring that our outreach and response mechanisms are integrated directly into the site’s operational footprint to support both housed and unhoused residents effectively.

Furthermore, this coordinated approach ensures that the pedestrianization timeline does not significantly conflict with the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, as actual overlaps are limited to only one match date on July 2. While June 19 marks the publicized commencement, FIFA operations already coincide with established annual events like the Village Fest and Pride Festival. My office has also collaborated with Solid Waste Management Services to develop a specialized operational plan for local businesses and street receptacles. Unlike high-intensity programmed events, this initiative is designed for passive use, and we anticipate significantly lower waste volumes. Recognizing the impact of road closures on mobility, we have also prioritized accessibility by including dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones for WheelTrans and installing additional ramps at regular intervals. My office also maintains an active dialogue with people living with disabilities to ensure the design remains inclusive for all residents.

Toronto should look to the proven success of Montreal’s Rue Sainte-Catherine as a primary model for urban vitality and economic growth. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Montreal’s seasonal pedestrianization program, which has successfully transformed their Village into a world-class destination. While our neighbours have benefited from two decades of increased foot traffic and retail resilience, Toronto remains twenty years behind in adopting similar large-scale seasonal infrastructure.

This pilot project should inform the creation of a formal Streets Pedestrianization Policy and Guidelines. By establishing a standardized framework, the City can move away from ad-hoc planning and toward a proactive strategy for reclaiming street space for public use. It is important to note that while the City previously initiated the development of such guidelines, the process faced successive delays, resulting in the outstanding operational strategy and final report originally slated for December 2025. This project provides the necessary momentum to finalize those long-awaited standards.

Ultimately, this proposal builds on the success of Church Street and honours community milestones - such as the 50th anniversary of The 519 and the upcoming Cultural District designation - while better serving the residents and businesses of the Village.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with relevant City Divisions and Waterfront Toronto, to report back on the following items to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council:

a. an assessment of how the landscape treatment for Lake Shore Boulevard East, west of Carlaw Avenue, will align with the existing landscape treatment east of Carlaw Avenue, as designed by DTAH and delivered as part of the early-2000s Gardiner Expressway removal, including, but not limited to the following:

1. multi-use trails;

2. lighting fixtures;

3. trees and planting; and

4. public art elements; 

b. confirm whether the Variable Message Sign was included as part of the approved or proposed landscape plan, or provide a rationale and explanation of when the Variable Message Sign was introduced and its design and operational considerations separate from the landscape plan; and

c. input from Waterfront Toronto on whether a Variable Message Sign would be desirable and appropriate within the landscape plan associated with the current Gardiner Expressway removal project from west of Carlaw Avenue to Cherry Street.

The removal of the Gardiner Expressway created a grand boulevard along Lake Shore Boulevard East from Don Roadway to Leslie Street, with the first phase completed under a public realm plan designed by DTAH.

As future phases move forward, including the construction of a multi‑use trail connection to close the existing gap between Cherry Street and the Don River bridge, there is an opportunity to review the public realm and ensure continued consistency with the award‑winning DTAH design established through the original Gardiner takedown.

The presence of a large Variable Message Sign (VMS) within this corridor should also be reassessed as part of this work, to determine whether it remains appropriate within the context of long‑term public realm investments and design objectives.

The Toronto and East York Community Council :

1. Re-opened Item TE26.26, headed "Accessible Parking Spaces - October 2025 (Delegated)", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, for further consideration, pertaining only to the accessible parking space on the east side of Cadorna Avenue.

2. Deleted the entry in Attachment 1: On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed/Removed, attached to the report (October 22, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking space on the east side of Cadorna Avenue, and replaced it with the following:

On-street accessible parking spaces to be removed (Table 2):

Ward 14 Location:

Cadorna Avenue, east side, between a point 89 metres south of Cosburn Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further south.

A resident has reached out to the City to request that their accessibility parking spot be removed from their home on Cadorna Avenue. In support of their request I am moving this motion to remove this accessibility parking spot.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Main Street (westerly roadway) between Stephenson Avenue and Main Street.

2. 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 Main Street (westerly roadway), between Stephenson Avenue and a point approximately 60 metres north.

3. Amended the existing 1-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, on the north and west side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street and Morton Road, to be in effect on the north side of Stephenson Avenue between the laneway west of Main Street, north of Stephenson Avenue.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street (westerly roadway) and the laneway west of Main Street, north of Stephenson Avenue.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street (westerly roadway) and a point 37 metres west.

6. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street and Morton Road, to be in effect between Morton Road and a point 37 metres west.

7. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Stephenson Avenue and Main Street (westerly roadway).

My office has heard from residents about safety concerns related to vehicles frequently parked in the no-parking zone on the roadway connecting Stephenson Avenue and Main Street, hindering sightlines and narrowing the path of passing vehicles. Following an examination of the issue by Transportation Services staff and continued discussions with residents, I ask that the existing site become a no-stopping zone.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive.

Residents have reached out to our office with concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive. Concerns raised include inconsistent yielding behaviour by drivers. Residents have also reported difficulty safely crossing, particularly during peak travel periods, as well as several near-miss incidents involving both pedestrians and vehicles. As part of safety improvements at this intersection, Transportation Services recommends the implementation of all-way stop control at this intersection.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to review Site and Area Specific Policy 466 and the Toronto Urban Design Guidelines for Queen Street East: Coxwell Avenue and Nursewood Road, and report back in 2027 on any recommended updates to the Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines and SASP 466, considering the City-wide Mid-Rise Building Design Guidelines update.

Recent development applications in our community have prompted extended discussion at Community Council, and at Council, regarding the relationship between the Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines, approved in 2012, and the updated Mid-Rise Building Design Guidelines from 2024.

Despite these discussions, residents have continued to express confusion at how the documents are interpreted and applied, particularly given inconsistencies between the guidelines on issues such as angular planes, stepbacks, and other matters.

Following this community feedback and extensive discussions with City Planning and Development Review staff, this letter recommends that staff review and update the Urban Design Guidelines and Site and Area Specific Policy in order to provide greater clarity for both residents and staff.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Trent Avenue between Danforth Avenue and a point 26 metres south.

2. Rescinded the existing 1-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Trent Avenue between Danforth Avenue and the lane first south.

Residents have raised concerns with our office about the intersection of Danforth Avenue and Trent Avenue. Design changes introduced in 2022 at the southeast corner, specifically the curb extension delineated by purple paint and bollards, have created a significant pinch point. The available width has been reduced to the extent that it no longer comfortably accommodates two-way traffic for nearby residents and users of this roadway. Residents report that vehicles are frequently required to yield or maneuver around one another in constrained space, creating potential safety risks and delays for both drivers and pedestrians. To help address these concerns, I ask for the implementation of a no-standing zone along a portion of the west side of Trent Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to approve a Street Event to Live Nation Canada, despite any section of Chapter 743 to the contrary, to facilitate the Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre events requiring temporary installations upon the boulevard on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard West between Ontario Drive and Strachan Avenue, from May 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026, inclusive, with such conditions deemed appropriate in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include in the Street Event permit issued to Live Nation Canada for the Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre 2026 Traffic Management Strategy, the following conditions:

a. that Live Nation Canada be solely responsible for and pay all costs associated with the proposed street closure and installation on the City's right-of-way, including but not limited to the costs or expenses of any:

i. installations, including but not limited to traffic control devices, barricades, signage or fencing;

ii. modification to existing traffic signage;

iii. costs incurred by the City, acting reasonably, that would not otherwise have been incurred by for the Street Event, including but not limited to additional City services required to accommodate event operations extending beyond anticipated hours or larger-than-anticipated attendance; and

iv. any damage, repairs or restorations to the City's right-of-way caused by or associated with the Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre event;

b. that Live Nation Canada indemnify and hold harmless the City from all claims, damages, costs and losses, direct and indirect, incurred by the City as a result of the proposed Street Event, including any claims related to property damage or personal injury caused or contributed to by the proposed Street Event, or users/attendees of the proposed Street Event, on such terms as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; and

c. such other conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services deems appropriate.

As this report requests authority for the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a Street Event permit for longer than four consecutive days, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to approve a Street Event permit from Live Nation Canada to temporarily place fencing installations upon the boulevard on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard West between Ontario Drive and Strachan Avenue, from May 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026. A Street Event permit is required to temporarily close the boulevard and install the fencing upon the right of way in order to facilitate the traffic management plan (TMP) that will be utilized by Live Nation Canada for concert events held at the Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre in 2026. Live Nation Canada intends to install temporary fencing to discourage illegal stopping on Lake Shore Boulevard, which occurs frequently during pre and post concert conditions and creates traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. Given that Transportation Services does not have the authority to issue a Street Event permit for longer than four consecutive (4) days, approval from City Council is required in accordance with Section 743-7 of Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.

At its meeting on April 1, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back at its meeting on April 30, 2026, on the event organizer's TMP for concert events held at the RBC Amphitheatre in 2026. This report provides an update on Live Nation Canada's proposed TMP strategies.

The Toronto East York Community Council:

1.  Directed the Director, Museums and Heritage Services, Economic  Development and Culture to:

a. undertake a Heritage Landscape Study to determine the best use of Fort York National Historic Site, to inform where and how events are held on the site, and recommendations for how the grounds can be enhanced, with the understanding that Fort York is a significant historic landmark and community landmark that can generate noise for local neighbours; 

b. consult with local residents and stakeholders within the vicinity of the site in development of the plan, including the Friends of Fort York, Fort York Neighbourhood Association, Cityplace Fort York Business Improvement Area and the Bentway; and

c. report back to the July 8, 2026 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council meeting with an update.

Fort York is an important historic site and its grounds, including Garrison Common, are a site for events and arts and culture for residents of Ward 10 and city wide that make our city a vibrant and exciting place to enjoy.

We also know that residents of Fort York will be welcoming the world to their neighbourhood for the FIFA World Cup this summer, particularly for Fan Fest programming, and we are working with them to ensure they have the best possible information about how to navigate their neighbourhood safely and how to handle noise.

I’ve heard from local residents who have been requesting and looking for more information on how we can best use this site to protect its heritage and support local events in an appropriate way.

A comprehensive Heritage Landscape Study developed through stakeholder and community engagement is needed to determine best use and ways to protect and enhance this historic site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of George Street South and Wilton Street.

2.  Rescinded the existing School Bus Loading Zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the west side of George Street South, between a point 22 metres south of The Esplanade and a point 22 metres further south.

3.  Designated a School Bus Loading Zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the west side of George Street South, between a point 8 metres south of The Esplanade and a point 22 metres further south.

4.  Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of George Street South, between The Esplanade and a point 44 metres south.

5.  Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of George Street South, between The Esplanade and a point 8 metres south.

6.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of George Street South, between a point 30 metres south of The Esplanade and a point 14 metres further south.

The David Crombie Park Revitalization project is well underway into the construction phase, promising an improved park that will serve the St. Lawrence neighbourhood for years to come. In the meantime, students at Downtown Alternative School and St. Michael’s Catholic School are having to use Block 3 (between George Street South and Frederick Street) for recess, crossing George Street South at Wilton Street.

I know that many parents and community members have been dedicated advocates for the safety and well‑being of this community. As part of the City’s commitment to Vision Zero Road Safety, I am recommending that Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the following recommendations provided by Transportation Staff to improve pedestrian safety at David Crombie Park.

General Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 435-2026 to 463-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed Confirmatory Bill as By-law 464-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.