Minutes To be Confirmed

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020 for the lands municipally known as 1 to 7 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 10 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3.  City Council request the applicant to improve the sidewalk condition on Queen Quay East to allow for a 2.1 metre pedestrian clearway that is unobstructed by utility poles, landscaping, or other obstacles, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a public meeting on April 1, 2026 that continued on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to convert the existing 25-storey office building into a hotel with 487 suites on the south block of the property at 1 to 7 Yonge Street.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (May 11, 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the Bill necessary to enact the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included at Attachment 8 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District until City Council has approved the recommendations of the Quayside Development Project Update report to Executive Committee, securing all Toronto Public Library related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of a City-initated Zoning By-law for the lands at 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street, and 200 Queens Quay East to enable a new neighbourhood branch of the Toronto Public Library in Quayside. In addition, this report recommends an increase elevator overrun permissions, and makes a technical correction to the amenity space provisions in Zoning By-law 1510-2025.

A staff report regarding further authorities needed to advance the Quayside development in the waterfront and to enable approvals for the proposed Toronto Public Library will be considered at the June 16, 2026 meeting of the Executive Committee. The enabling zoning change for the proposed library should only be enacted following City Council's approval of the Executive Committee report. The amendments to elevator overrun permissions and technical correction to amenity space provisions are recommended with or without the library advancing.

This report reviews and recommends approval of city-initiated amendments to the Zoning By-law. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conform to the City's Official Plan and Central Waterfront Secondary Plan.

 The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for TE33.3 until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and that no further notice be given.

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on May 28, 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 16-storey (53 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 203 dwelling units and 1,235 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

An Official Plan Amendment is required to permit the proposed height and massing on the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 374-390 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the revised report (May 28, 2026) from the Acting 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 374-390 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the revised report (May 28, 2026) from the Acting 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 free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments;

d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and

e. 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 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 to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following:

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

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

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of an application to amend the Official Plan and Site Specific Zoning By-law 1114-2024 to permit an increase in height from 12 to 16 storeys (53 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) and reduce the non-residential gross floor area from 1,000 square metres to 810 square metres.

An Official Plan Amendment is required to permit the additional building height and the decrease in non-residential gross floor area on the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2024.TE16.6 by deleting Parts 7, 8, 9 and 10, and replacing them with the following new Parts:

7. City Council approve the modified Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 195991 STE 13 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 23 existing rental dwelling units located at 564, 566, 568, 570, 572 and 574 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 25 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 7.a. above, shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,102 square metres and be comprised of 12 studio units, 8 one-bedroom units, 3 two-bedroom units and 2 three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated March 3, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c. the owner shall, as part of the 25 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 7.a. above, provide at least 2 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents and 12 studio units and 7 one-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) 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 3 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted;

d. the owner shall provide and maintain 663 square metres of dwelling room replacement area from 564, 570 and 572 Sherbourne Street as 20 replacement rental studio units on the site, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated March 3, 2026, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental studio 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;

e. the owner shall, as part of the 20 replacement rental studio units, provide at least 10 units at affordable tier-two dwelling room rents and 10 units at mid-range tier-two dwelling room rents as defined in the Official Plan, all for a period of at least 15 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit;

f. the owner shall provide an access plan at least six months prior to the 45 replacement rental dwelling units being ready for occupancy which addresses how the units will be occupied, including the use of the City's Centralized Affordable Rental Housing Access System or, where the system is not yet in place, to tenants who have demonstrated that they are in need of affordable rental housing through a fair and transparent process developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

g. the owner shall provide tenants of all 45 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building; 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;

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

i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 1 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

j. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 1 storage locker to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such storage locker shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

k. 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;

l. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendations 7.a. and 7.e. 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

m. 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 7.a. through 7.l. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

8. 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 23 existing rental dwelling units located at 564, 566, 568 and 574 Sherbourne Street and 29, 31, 33 and 37 Linden Street after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 7 above have been fully secured;

b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 23 138754 STE 13 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 and rental dwelling rooms proposed to be demolished are vacant.

9. 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 8 above.

10. 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 564-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 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 10.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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report recommends approval of a revised Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 23 rental dwelling units located at 564, 566, 568 and 574 Sherbourne Street and 29, 31, 33 and 37 Linden Street that will be replaced as 25 rental dwelling units as part of the new development on the site. The report also recommends replacing 23 existing rental dwelling rooms, proposed to be demolished as part of the overall redevelopment application, with 20 studio units as a condition of the approval of the revised rental housing demolition application.

The demolition of 19 rental dwelling units and 22 dwelling rooms was previously approved by City Council at its meeting on October 9 and 10, 2024. Since then the applicant has submitted a new Minor Variance application (26 148050 STE 13 MV) and revised their original rental housing demolition application, to, amongst other changes, incorporate the property at 564 Sherbourne Street, which contains 4 rental dwelling units and 1 dwelling room which are proposed for demolition. With the approval of the minor variance application the development would contain 716 residential units, including the 45 replacement units.

This report provides new recommendations based on the revised rental housing demolition application incorporating 564 Sherbourne Street. These recommendations would replace the previously approved recommendations which did not include 564 Sherbourne Street.

This report also includes updated recommendations related to the approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, to incorporate 564 Sherbourne Street, subject to conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1, 2A and 4-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Acting 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 1, 2A and 4-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Acting 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 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 1, 2A and 4-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 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, with a holding provision, to permit a 59-storey mixed use building and a 55-storey residential building (204 and 191 metres, including mechanical penthouse), containing 1,276 dwelling units and a minimum of 1,200 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 1, 2A and 4-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue.

The application to amend the Official Plan is required to permit the proposed scale of development in the Mixed Use Areas 'A' (Corktown) part of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan area.

A separate report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, on the proposed alterations to the designated heritage properties located at 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.

A related Rental Housing Demolition application has also been submitted as the proposal includes the demolition of 11 residential dwelling units, three of which (at 1, 4 and 16 Sumach Street) are rental units. A decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application is delegated to the Chief Planner or their designate, as less than six rental units are proposed to be demolished.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of two new mixed-use and residential buildings with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 12, 2026, prepared by RAW Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated July 11, 2025, with revisions March 16, 2026, and April 15, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 1, 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding a building permit to demolish the Cube House at 1 Sumach Street and 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 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street, 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 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 12, 2026, prepared by RAW Architects Inc., and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated July 11, 2025, with revisions March 16, 2026, and April 15, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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 property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within 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 2.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 for 6-8 Sumach Street and the Commemoration Plan for 1 Sumach Street;

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

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

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

c. prior to the issuance of a building permit to demolish the Cube House at 1 Sumach the owner shall:

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

2. provide a Commemoration Plan for 1 Sumach Street for a commemorative installation that may include reclaimed materials from the Cube House, in consultation with community members and interested parties, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 6-8 and 10-12 Sumach Street.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains two Victorian-era terrace house-form buildings that are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Built as two identical pairs between 1886 and 1888, the four properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street are valued as fine surviving examples of late Victorian era workers' housing that proliferated in the King-Parliament area during the second half of the 19th century.

On December 16 and 17, 2025, City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and on February 4, 2026, enacted Designation By-law No. 90-2026.

The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the two heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of two new mixed-use and residential towers. 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 development of the property requires the demolition of the “Cube House” at 1 Sumach Street. Staff and the applicant explored possible retention and relocation strategies for the listed heritage property but no reasonable solution could be identified. However, given the visibility and community interest in the Cube House, and the agreement between the City and the project heritage consultants that the property has heritage value sufficient to warrant commemoration, the applicant will prepare a robust Interpretation Plan for the site, including commissioning an artist to work with the community on a creative art installation to honour the presence of this intriguing residence.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.8 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains two Victorian-era terrace house-form buildings that are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Built as two identical pairs between 1886 and 1888, the four properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street are valued as fine surviving examples of late Victorian era workers' housing that proliferated in the King-Parliament area during the second half of the 19th century.

On December 16 and 17, 2025, City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 6-8 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and on February 4, 2026, enacted Designation By-law No. 90-2026.

The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the two heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of two new mixed-use and residential towers. 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 development of the property requires the demolition of the “Cube House” at 1 Sumach Street. Staff and the applicant explored possible retention and relocation strategies for the listed heritage property but no reasonable solution could be identified. However, given the visibility and community interest in the Cube House, and the agreement between the City and the project heritage consultants that the property has heritage value sufficient to warrant commemoration, the applicant will prepare a robust Interpretation Plan for the site, including commissioning an artist to work with the community on a creative art installation to honour the presence of this intriguing residence.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 143, 145 and 147 Main Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (May 25, 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 at 143, 145 and 147 Main Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the revised report (May 25, 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 direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 26 119451 STE 19 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 7 existing rental dwelling units at 143, 145 and 147 Main Street to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

5. City Council Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to exclude the development to be located at 143, 145 and 147 Main Street from on-street permit parking and make any required amendments to Schedule B of Chapter 925, Permit Parking, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and that the public notice requirement under §925-5(S) for the exclusion of said permit parking be waived.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

g. post a 24 hours a day/7 days a week contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; and
 

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 10-storey mixed use building at 143, 145 and 147 Main Street. The proposed development would include 56 dwelling units, including 7 rental replacement units, and 98 square metres of non-residential space.

The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context within a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA).

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 26 119451 STE 19 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 7 existing rental dwelling units located at 143 and 147 Main Street, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 7 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 463 square metres and be comprised of 4 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 1, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c. the owner shall, as part of the 7 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least 3 one-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents and 3 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) 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;

d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 7 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 7 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 10-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. if vehicle parking spaces are provided, the owner shall provide and make available to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at least the same number of parking spaces per unit as is provided to the market dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available first to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid;

i. 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

j. 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.i. 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 7 existing rental dwelling units located at 143 and 147 Main 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 25 230632 STE 19 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 143 and 147 Main 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.

6. City Council request the owner to provide off-street parking for returning tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units who had parking included in their original leases, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or to provide compensation or a reduction in their new rent.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 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 7 rental dwelling units located at 143 and 147 Main Street. The 7 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 at 143, 145, and 147 Main Street is the subject of a related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (25 230632 STE 19 OZ). The proposed development would permit a 10-storey mixed-use building with 56 rental dwelling units, including 7 replacement rental units. An approval report for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition application approval report.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 914 substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 11 to the report (May 11, 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 recommended Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council identify the properties listed in Attachment 7 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District as having cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Liberty Village Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to apply the recommended Official Plan Amendment in the evaluation of all current and new development applications within the Official Plan Amendment area.

5.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to circulate all development applications in Liberty Village to:

a.  the school boards and to continue discussions with the school boards on the provision of a public school in future development, whether on private or public lands, to serve the growing population of Liberty Village; and

b.  Canada Post and to continue discussions with Canada Post on providing a co-located post/package service within the boundaries of Liberty Village, and explore partnerships with other mail and delivery service providers, where appropriate.

6.  City Council request the Mayor, as part of the Budget process, to direct that any Community Benefits Charges collected from development applications within Liberty Village that are not in-kind contributions be allocated towards funding a future community recreation centre or similar public facility in Liberty Village.

7.  City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board of Directors to request that the City Librarian, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO,  to further investigate the feasibility of providing a neighbourhood-sized public library in Liberty Village in future development, whether on private or public lands or co-located with other public facilities.

8.  City Council request that the General Manager, Children’s Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to further investigate the feasibility of providing public, non-profit childcare facilities in Liberty Village in future development, whether on private or public lands or co-located with other public facilities.

9.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide an update on a plan, including a financial strategy, to advance a new community recreation centre within Liberty Village as part of the forthcoming Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and Financial Strategy in 2027 on the lands of Lamport Stadium Park or other locations in Liberty Village.

10.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, supported by relevant divisions, to assess options for installing dog-friendly landscaping, in accordance with the City’s Pet Friendly Design Guidelines and Best Practices for New Multi-Unit Buildings on the City’s rights-of-way in Liberty Village.

11.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in the future Liberty Village urban design guidelines a section on pet-friendly landscaping that is specific to Liberty Village.

12.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to investigate and provide options on bringing back the Liberty Village Farmers’ Market as part of the Public Markets Action Plan and to facilitate connections with community partners and local stakeholders with interest in activating such spaces.

13.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue discussions with Infrastructure Ontario to encourage the delivery of community services including, but not limited to, public educational facilities, a library branch, a childcare facility, a community kitchen, or a community hub that includes some combination of these and other services, within the Exhibition GO Transit-Oriented Community development.

14.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as well as any other relevant divisions, to provide an update to the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan; in addition to providing an update on the action items already outlined in the Traffic Action Report, the report should also include:

a.  consideration of the feasibility of pedestrian-only streets closed to local traffic on streets such as Atlantic Avenue;

b.  an update on providing cycling infrastructure in Liberty Village, in alignment with the City’s Cycling Network Plan;

c.  an update on the removal of boulevard parking and sidewalk installation/improvements, as well as the timing for installation;

d.  a re-assessment on the feasibility of removing on-street parking in Liberty Village;

e.  an update on improvements to utility boxes and the implementation of public art on the Liberty Village Pedestrian Bridge as well as an updated and improved maintenance plan;

f.  an update on Liberty New Street, including an updated timeline for construction and operation, to include cycling infrastructure and information on options for dog-friendly infrastructure;

g.  an update on missing sidewalk installation in Liberty Village and improved pedestrian experience with the goal of improving connectedness and safety in the neighbourhood;

h. an update on options to pursue interim sidewalk installation to address missing sidewalk portions in Liberty Village, modelled off of improvements on Liberty Street set for installation in June 2026, further to options identified in Item 2026.TE28.28: Sidewalk Network in Liberty Village - Missing Links; and

i.  an update on providing improved and safer sidewalks, drainage, streetscaping and boulevards, and beautification on East Liberty Street in alignment with improvements completed at 65-85 East Liberty Street, and considering interim options such as mulch installation.

15. City Council request the City Manager to request the Province of Ontario provide an updated response on the prior 2024 City Council request for the Province to pursue and fund all Smart Track stations, including at King/Liberty Station, as soon as possible to improve transit and relieve congestion.

16. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report back to City Council on current transit ridership on the 63 Ossington Bus serving Liberty Village, and any projected ridership impacts and reductions in travel time from providing increased service frequency, transit priority measures, and an express bus option to transport residents more quickly through the neighbourhood and reduce congestion.

17. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review together with the various and relevant divisions and agencies, to report back on Recommendations 5 to 16 above to the Toronto and East York Community Council by first quarter of 2027.

18. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with relevant divisions, to pursue an arts and cultural space strategy specific to Liberty Village and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee through the 2027 annual report of the Culture Connects Plan.

19. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide an update on the latest plan for drainage, landscaping and beautification for Bill Johnston Park and report back to Toronto East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2027.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to the June 24, 25 and 26, 2026 meeting of City Council with an update on maintenance plan and schedule of cleaning for the King/Liberty Pedestrian Bridge, as well as updated plans for maintenance, cleaning, waste collection and monitoring during the FIFA World Cup to proactively address cleanliness and safety concerns.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 28, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends a new Official Plan Amendment (OPA) within the Garrison Common North Secondary Plan that provides a vision for Liberty Village’s growth into a transit-oriented complete community with both housing and employment opportunities, consistent with Provincial directives and the City’s Official Plan.

The OPA’s vision seeks to remedy some of the current issues within Liberty Village such as traffic congestion and ensuring community amenities are provided commensurate with growth. The OPA’s policies also reflect the Council-adopted Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy, requiring that new developments increase the tree canopy and soft landscaping in the area and expand the public road network of Liberty Village.

The recommended OPA proposes the following:

- A balanced and feasible approach to both residential and non-residential growth;

- Require affordable housing in both condominium and purpose-built rental projects;

- Conserve and highlight heritage resources, ensuring that the historic character of Liberty Village is carried forward with growth;

- New public streets and requiring development to provide wider, landscaped sidewalks;

- Identify locations for new parks, open spaces, and midblock connections;

- Strongly discourage travel through private vehicle, seeking to reduce residential parking spaces in new development, while prioritizing transit-use and active transportation;

- Requiring that new development implement transportation demand management measures and designate on-site and off-street pick-up and drop-off areas;

- Encourage cycling infrastructure within and surrounding Liberty Village, wherever feasible;

- Identify community services and facilities that are needed in Liberty Village and begin directing public and private funding to these public facilities;

- Provide policies that shape built form to appropriately mitigate impacts on parks and the public realm and limit impacts to light, view, and privacy; and

- Strongly encourage sustainability practices and building design to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve building resiliency, and encourage a circular economy.

The policies provided in the recommended OPA require that each development within the study area contribute to the achievement of this complete community of live, work and play. The recommended OPA is a result of a robust engagement process with the community, landowners, the BIA, and other local stakeholders as well as the findings in various background reports on heritage, community services and facilities, economic development, and municipal services.

At its meeting on April 27, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB43.7 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 14, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report summarizes the findings of the Liberty Village Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA) prepared by Heritage Planning staff and requests that the Toronto Preservation Board endorse the list of properties identified within the CHRA as having cultural heritage value.

On December 13, 2023, City Council accepted a settlement which resulted in the conversion and re-designation of lands in Liberty Village west of Hanna Avenue from Core Employment Areas to Regeneration Areas. In the Summer of 2024, the Liberty For All Planning Study (www.toronto.ca/libertyforall) was initiated to establish a comprehensive planning framework for Liberty Village and to set out a long-term vision for the achievement of a complete community centered around transit investment.

The Liberty Village CHRA was initiated as an integral component of the Liberty For All Planning Study.

The CHRA presents an understanding of the Liberty Village CHRA study area as an evolved cultural heritage landscape, comprising a significant area of industrial production, economic activity, and labour activism spanning the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The character of the area is evident in the range of cultural heritage resources, including the late-19th to mid-20th century industrial buildings and complexes that have been adaptively reused, remnant rail spurs, extant smokestacks and courtyard spaces within building complexes and mid-block connections which created permeability through the large blocks to facilitate the movement and storage of raw materials and manufactured goods.

The CHRA makes recommendations intended to conserve, interpret and commemorate the evolved Liberty Village cultural heritage landscape. Recommendations include the identification of 22 properties with cultural heritage value, the retention of extant rail spurs, smokestacks, and courtyards, and the creative commemoration and interpretation of the area’s labour history in the public realm. A final recommendation supports the consideration of opportunities to advance truth and reconciliation within new development and public realm design to reflect the values and heritage of Indigenous communities, where supported through consultation with Indigenous communities.

The final report for the Liberty For All Planning Study will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council and City Council. The findings from the CHRA have informed and guided the development of site and area specific policies, ensuring that heritage considerations are meaningfully integrated. Furthermore, the staff report will recommend that City Council identify the properties listed in Attachment 2 as having cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Liberty Village Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment study.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Received the report (May 7, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services for information.

This report responds to a request from Toronto and East York Community Council to report back on delivery opportunities for streetscape improvements in Liberty Village, including improvement of key sidewalks and boulevards and installation of interim quick build sidewalk, permanent sidewalks, planters and public art, in advance of FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for the lands municipally known as 206 Russell Hill Road substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 4 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council.

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

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

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule A of Attachment 4 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, without prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

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

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

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

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to exempt the lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act at 206 Russell Hill Road. This application facilitates the creation of four residential lots at 206 Russell Hill Road.

The four lots will be Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) associated with a Common Elements Condominium, which includes a below-grade parking garage, access stairwells, and servicing elements. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeal for the lands municipally known as 110-114 Maitland Street and 440 Jarvis Street.

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

On July 11, 2025, an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law was submitted and was deemed complete on August 11, 2025, satisfying the City's minimum application requirements.

The Official Plan Amendment proposes to permit institutional uses at 110-114 Maitland Street and 440 Jarvis Street. The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes a 56-storey (184.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 579 dwelling units, of which 36 are replacement rental units, and approximately 4,739 square metres of non-residential space.

A Rental Housing Demolition Application has also been submitted to address rental replacement obligations for the 36 existing rental units on site in conjunction with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application.

On March 30, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) due to Council’s failure to make a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council endorse the Urban Design Guidelines included as Attachment 1 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council endorse Urban Design Guidelines for 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East, collectively known as Quayside Phase 1.

The site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Quayside Phase 1 required that City Council endorse Urban Design Guidelines prior to issuance of Site Plan Notice of Approval Conditions for the first development on the lot as part of the Section 37 Agreement. The Guidelines have been developed by the applicant and reviewed and accepted by staff. Staff recommend that Council endorse the Guidelines, to inform development in Quayside Phase 1.

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 16-storey mixed-use building at 1337 Queen Street West, in the Parkdale Main Street 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 replacement building for 1337 Queen Street West is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations prepared by LGA architectural partners dated March 17, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.          

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an existing building on a non-contributing property located at 1337 Queen Street West within the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District (PHCD) and approve the erection of a replacement building in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the City-led Parkdale Hub project.

The City-led Parkdale Hub project is a strategic city-building initiative that aims to revitalize and expand upon an existing cluster of City-owned facilities and community services located at Queen Street West and Cowan Avenue, including the Toronto Public Library Parkdale Branch and the Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre. The project involves the redevelopment of the area under three blocks: West Block, Centre Block and East Block. The City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and the Rental Housing Demolition applications to permit the proposed development concept for these blocks were approved by City Council in November 2023.

The Parkdale Heritage Conservation District came into force in June 2025. As such the proposed demolition and new construction requires approval under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and needs to be assessed in relation to the policies and objectives of the PHCD Plan.

The proposed is for the development of the West Block of the Parkdale Hub. This will involve the demolition of the existing non-contributing building on the property at 1337 Queen Street West to erect a new 16 storey mixed-use tower with a 4-storey podium building; which will be continued to be owned by the City.

Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the PHCD Plan.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.10 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an existing building on a non-contributing property located at 1337 Queen Street West within the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District (PHCD) and approve the erection of a replacement building in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the City-led Parkdale Hub project.

The City-led Parkdale Hub project is a strategic city-building initiative that aims to revitalize and expand upon an existing cluster of City-owned facilities and community services located at Queen Street West and Cowan Avenue, including the Toronto Public Library Parkdale Branch and the Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre. The project involves the redevelopment of the area under three blocks: West Block, Centre Block and East Block. The City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and the Rental Housing Demolition applications to permit the proposed development concept for these blocks were approved by City Council in November 2023.

The Parkdale Heritage Conservation District came into force in June 2025. As such the proposed demolition and new construction requires approval under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and needs to be assessed in relation to the policies and objectives of the PHCD Plan.

The proposed is for the development of the West Block of the Parkdale Hub. This will involve the demolition of the existing non-contributing building on the property at 1337 Queen Street West to erect a new 16 storey mixed-use tower with a 4-storey podium building; which will be continued to be owned by the City.

Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the PHCD Plan.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve:

a. the application to alter the designated heritage property at 40 Wabash Avenue, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a Community Recreation Centre with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 20, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Steven Burgess Architects ltd., dated December, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

b. the application to demolish the specified heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 40 Wabash Avenue, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a Community Recreation Centre with the removal of the specified heritage attributes on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 20, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Steven Burgess Architects ltd., dated December, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 40 Wabash Avenue in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 40 Wabash Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 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 40 Wabash Avenue, 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 leaseholder of the City-owned property shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Steven Burgess Architects ltd., dated December, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

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

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

5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 2.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

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

b. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.6. above, the owner shall:

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

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations and demolitions under Sections 33 and 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 40 Wabash Avenue.

40 Wabash Avenue, a City owned property is located on the north side of Wabash Avenue between Sorauren Avenue to the west and MacDonell Avenue to the east, and west of the CNR/CPR railway lines, in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The property contains a former linseed oil mill factory comprised of several buildings varying from one to three storeys in height constructed in phases from 1910 into the 1940s and featuring a prominent chimney stack that is visible from Dundas Street West and the adjacent rail corridor.

The factory was purpose built for the Canada Linseed Oil Mills Ltd., a Montreal-based company in operation from 1901 until circa 1970, and portions of it were designed by the architectural firm Langley & Howland. The property is closely associated with the industrial activity of the Wabash-Sorauren area, the development history and character of which was influenced by the location of the railways to the east.

The existing building has been vacant since 1969 and was acquired by the City in 2000. It is adjacent to the Sorauren Avenue Park and the Sorauren Fieldhouse, the former office building of the Canada Linseed Oil Mills factory. In 2016, City Council approved a budget for the redevelopment of the remaining lands at 40 Wabash Avenue, including the adaptive re-use of the former industrial buildings as a community centre. In March 2026, City Council stated its intention to designate the existing building at 40 Wabash Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A city-initiated Site Plan application was submitted in July 2024 that proposed a Community Recreation Centre to be integrated within the existing heritage building at 40 Wabash Avenue.

This application proposes alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the construction of a new community centre and to facilitate the adaptive reuse of the industrial factory complex. This application also proposes demolition of existing heritage attributes under Section 34(1) for the removal and reconstruction of the corbelled parapets and the one-storey Boiler House, and the removal of the existing steel grain hopper and steel canopy due to their poor condition and to accommodate accessibility needs, respectively.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.9 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations and demolitions under Sections 33 and 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 40 Wabash Avenue.

40 Wabash Avenue, a City owned property is located on the north side of Wabash Avenue between Sorauren Avenue to the west and MacDonell Avenue to the east, and west of the CNR/CPR railway lines, in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood . The property contains a former linseed oil mill factory comprised of several buildings varying from one to three storeys in height constructed in phases from 1910 into the 1940s and featuring a prominent chimney stack that is visible from Dundas Street West and the adjacent rail corridor.

The factory was purpose built for the Canada Linseed Oil Mills Ltd., a Montreal-based company in operation from 1901 until circa 1970, and portions of it were designed by the architectural firm Langley & Howland. The property is closely associated with the industrial activity of the Wabash-Sorauren area, the development history and character of which was influenced by the location of the railways to the east.

The existing building has been vacant since 1969 and was acquired by the City in 2000. It is adjacent to the Sorauren Avenue Park and the Sorauren Fieldhouse, the former office building of the Canada Linseed Oil Mills factory. In 2016, City Council approved a budget for the redevelopment of the remaining lands at 40 Wabash Avenue, including the adaptive re-use of the former industrial buildings as a community centre. In March 2026, City Council stated its intention to designate the existing building at 40 Wabash Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A city-initiated Site Plan application was submitted in July 2024 that proposed a Community Recreation Centre to be integrated within the existing heritage building at 40 Wabash Avenue.

This application proposes alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the construction of a new community centre and to facilitate the adaptive reuse of the industrial factory complex. This application also proposes demolition of existing heritage attributes under Section 34(1) for the removal and reconstruction of the corbelled parapets and the one-storey Boiler House, and the removal of the existing steel grain hopper and steel canopy due to their poor condition and to accommodate accessibility needs, respectively.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the proposal to construct a structure at 81 Chestnut Park, a property within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following:

a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 81 Chestnut Park as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Fairmont Properties Ltd. on April 9, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the new structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans.

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposal to erect a structure on the property at 81 Chestnut Park under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is located in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is seeking approval for the construction of a new coach house style dwelling. The proposed structure has been designed in a complimentary manner to the larger home at 77 Chestnut Park that was previously a part of the same property. The setback, height, and scale of the building are all compatible with the heritage buildings in the district. As such, it is staff's opinion that the proposal complies with the South Rosedale HCD Plan, the Official Plan and the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Heritage Planning staff recommend that this application be approved.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposal to erect a structure on the property at 81 Chestnut Park under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is located in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is seeking approval for the construction of a new coach house style dwelling. The proposed structure has been designed in a complimentary manner to the larger home at 77 Chestnut Park that was previously a part of the same property. The setback, height, and scale of the building are all compatible with the heritage buildings in the district. As such, it is staff's opinion that the proposal complies with the South Rosedale HCD Plan, the Official Plan and the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Heritage Planning staff recommend that this application be approved.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Circle), in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a nine-storey multipurpose building (plus a two-storey mechanical penthouse), with such alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc., dated February 27, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 16, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Circle), in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Circle), including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Circle), substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 27, 2026, prepared by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 16, 2026, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Circle), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 16, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

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

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

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

7. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property 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 and Interpretation Plans; and

b. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.8. above, the owner shall:

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

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

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 150 College Street (1 King’s College Street).

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

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the Part IV designated heritage property located at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building – 1 King’s College Circle), in connection with the rehabilitation of the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building. This report also seeks approval to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement to ensure the long-term conservation of this significant heritage resource.

The Medical Sciences Building complex is located at the southeast portion of King’s College Circle, between King’s College Road and Queen’s Park Crescent West, on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) through Designation By-law 84-2026 and currently houses the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and affiliated student programming.

Constructed between 1966 and 1970, the Medical Sciences Building is characterized by its asymmetrical massing, generally ranging between three and seven storeys, and its highly sculptural precast concrete panel cladding, designed by Canadian artists Robert Downing and Ted Bieler and the fabricator, Beer Precast. The subject property is a significant example of the University of Toronto’s post-war expansion and is recognized as a landmark within both the campus and the City of Toronto.

The proposal involves the rehabilitation of the Medical Sciences Building complex to support its continued use as a centre for leading-edge biomedical research. The proposed rehabilitation will introduce open-concept research, teaching, and social spaces to support collaboration and interdisciplinary work.

The proposal includes the demolition of the western-most wing (Wing B) and its replacement with a nine-storey multipurpose building, with a two-storey mechanical penthouse. The replacement building will accommodate new laboratory spaces, modernized teaching facilities, collaborative workspaces, and administrative offices.  

The impacts of the proposed development on the heritage property and adjacent heritage resources are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy and the compatible, yet distinguishable, design of the new building. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the cultural heritage value and attributes of the property and are consistent with the applicable policy framework.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the Part IV designated heritage property located at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building – 1 King’s College Circle), in connection with the rehabilitation of the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building. This report also seeks approval to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement to ensure the long-term conservation of this significant heritage resource.

The Medical Sciences Building complex is located at the southeast portion of King’s College Circle, between King’s College Road and Queen’s Park Crescent West, on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) through Designation By-law 84-2026 and currently houses the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and affiliated student programming.

Constructed between 1966 and 1970, the Medical Sciences Building is characterized by its asymmetrical massing, generally ranging between three and seven storeys, and its highly sculptural precast concrete panel cladding, designed by Canadian artists Robert Downing and Ted Bieler and the fabricator, Beer Precast. The subject property is a significant example of the University of Toronto’s post-war expansion and is recognized as a landmark within both the campus and the City of Toronto.

The proposal involves the rehabilitation of the Medical Sciences Building complex to support its continued use as a centre for leading-edge biomedical research. The proposed rehabilitation will introduce open-concept research, teaching, and social spaces to support collaboration and interdisciplinary work.

The proposal includes the demolition of the western-most wing (Wing B) and its replacement with a nine-storey multipurpose building, with a two-storey mechanical penthouse. The replacement building will accommodate new laboratory spaces, modernized teaching facilities, collaborative workspaces, and administrative offices.

The impacts of the proposed development on the heritage property and adjacent heritage resources are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy and the compatible, yet distinguishable, design of the new building. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the cultural heritage value and attributes of the property and are consistent with the applicable policy framesssswork.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application to alter the designated heritage property at 50 Park Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 31-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 10, 2025 prepared by BDP Quadrangle and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated October 23, 2025.

2. 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 to resolve outstanding issues.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the heritage permit application under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) for alterations to the property at 50 Park Road. This application was made in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the properties at 38, 40 and 50 Park Road that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The property at 50 Park Road was listed on the City's Heritage Register in 1986 and was designated in 1991 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Onterio Heritage Act as per By-law 0182-1991 and it is within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District.

The building was constructed in 1954 as the headquarters of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) by the Toronto firm of John B. Parkin with John C. Parkin as the project architect. It won critical acclaim as a "landmark modern building" in Toronto with its simple low form, clean lines, smooth surfaces and exposed steel. Its relationship to the surrounding landscape is also a noted aspect of the design which took advantage of the “park setting created by the southern extension of Rosedale Park.”

The development proposes the demolition of the buildings on the adjacent properties at 38 and 40 Park Road and the construction of a new 31-storey mixed-use building that retains and integrates with the heritage building at 50 Park Road. Permission is required under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the alterations to the heritage property associated with this new construction.

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 Part IV designated property at 50 Park Road as a matter of provincial interest.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the heritage permit application under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) for alterations to the property at 50 Park Road. This application was made in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the properties at 38, 40 and 50 Park Road that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The property at 50 Park Road was listed on the City's Heritage Register in 1986 and was designated in 1991 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Onterio Heritage Act as per By-law 0182-1991 and it is within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District.

The building was constructed in 1954 as the headquarters of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) by the Toronto firm of John B. Parkin with John C. Parkin as the project architect. It won critical acclaim as a "landmark modern building" in Toronto with its simple low form, clean lines, smooth surfaces and exposed steel. Its relationship to the surrounding landscape is also a noted aspect of the design which took advantage of the “park setting created by the southern extension of Rosedale Park.”

The development proposes the demolition of the buildings on the adjacent properties at 38 and 40 Park Road and the construction of a new 31-storey mixed-use building that retains and integrates with the heritage building at 50 Park Road. Permission is required under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the alterations to the heritage property associated with this new construction.

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 Part IV designated property at 50 Park Road as a matter of provincial interest.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to demolish, by way of deconstruction and salvage, the terrace at the designated property at 170 Merton Street, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum dated March 31, 2026 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the amendment of the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 170 Merton Street.

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a heritage attribute of the property at 170 Merton Street under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site and grant authority to amend a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The property at 170 Merton Street contains the former Visiting Homemakers Association (VHA) building, constructed in 1969. It is a representative example of a distinctive Late Modern style office building designed as the headquarters for the VHA featuring octagonal towers and bays, ribbon windows, concrete brick with distinctive interlocking corners and an integrated exterior space with landscaping. The property is the first purpose-built headquarters for the VHA, an important social-welfare agency founded in Toronto in 1925.

In connection with an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment application (25 129087 STE 12 OZ), the redevelopment proposes a 45-storey mixed-use residential building, which includes the retention of a portion of the VHA Building. The conservation strategy proposed through the redevelopment was previously approved by City Council through item TE27.13.

This report seeks further approval for the demolition, reconstruction and extension of the original terrace, a heritage attribute of the property that was previously proposed to be conserved in situ. Staff is of the opinion that the revised proposal continues to conserve the heritage property and remains consistent with the policy framework.

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.11 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a heritage attribute of the property at 170 Merton Street under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site and grant authority to amend a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The property at 170 Merton Street contains the former Visiting Homemakers Association (VHA) building, constructed in 1969. It is a representative example of a distinctive Late Modern style office building designed as the headquarters for the VHA featuring octagonal towers and bays, ribbon windows, concrete brick with distinctive interlocking corners and an integrated exterior space with landscaping. The property is the first purpose-built headquarters for the VHA, an important social-welfare agency founded in Toronto in 1925.

In connection with an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment application (25 129087 STE 12 OZ), the redevelopment proposes a 45-storey mixed-use residential building, which includes the retention of a portion of the VHA Building. The conservation strategy proposed through the redevelopment was previously approved by City Council through item TE27.13.

This report seeks further approval for the demolition, reconstruction and extension of the original terrace, a heritage attribute of the property that was previously proposed to be conserved in situ. Staff is of the opinion that the revised proposal continues to conserve the heritage property and remains consistent with the policy framework.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of three new residential buildings with such alterations to the designated property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2025, prepared by Core Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated January 5, 2026, prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue, 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 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue 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 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2025, prepared by Core Architects Inc., and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated January 5, 2026, prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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 property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, 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 2.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.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue.

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

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

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

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

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

At its meeting on May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

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

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council approve:

a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 20 Gerrard Street East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 7-storey building, with such alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 2, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 10, 2026, revised April 14, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 20 Gerrard Street East, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 20 Gerrard 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 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 10, 2026, revised April 14, 2026, for the property at 20 Gerrard 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 property 20 Gerrard Street East, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 2, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March 10, 2026, revised April 14, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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 building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 20 Gerrard Street East.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of a designated heritage property at 20 Gerrard Street East (the former Willard Hall building), in connection with the proposed development of the subject property through a forthcoming Minor Variance application, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains a four-storey Georgian-style institutional building owned by Covenant House Toronto that is currently being used as a social service facility supporting vulnerable populations. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act through Designation By-law 80‑90.

The proposed development application for the subject site contemplates the construction of a 7-storey building that enhances the subject site’s ongoing use as a social service facility providing transitional housing, wellness, education, employment, and community programs. A Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 10, 2026, and revised April 14, 2026, that considers the impacts of the proposal.

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 May 13, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB44.7 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 27, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of a designated heritage property at 20 Gerrard Street East (the former Willard Hall building), in connection with the proposed development of the subject property through a forthcoming Minor Variance application, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains a four-storey Georgian-style institutional building owned by Covenant House Toronto that is currently being used as a social service facility supporting vulnerable populations. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act through Designation By-law 80‑90.

The proposed development application for the subject site contemplates the construction of a 7-storey building that enhances the subject site’s ongoing use as a social service facility providing transitional housing, wellness, education, employment, and community programs. A Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 10, 2026, and revised April 14, 2026, that considers the impacts of the proposal.

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:

1. Approved the application to demolish the one and a half storey detached residential building at 55 Grange Avenue with the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the 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. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

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, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing mixed-use building at 26 Ossington Avenue (Application No. 26 110091 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request for demolition of property prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approved the application to demolish the existing residential building at 180 Merton Street 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, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing residential building at 180 Merton Street (Application No. 26 124654 DEM 00 DM) is 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.  Approved the renewal application for the proposed Curb Lane Café permit located at 968 Bathurst Street.

This staff report addresses the refusal of a renewal application for a Curb Lane Café permit at 968 Bathurst Street in accordance with Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays of the Toronto Municipal Code. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision on this matter.

Transportation Services recommends that the renewal application be denied. Although the application satisfies the applicable physical requirements for a Curb Lane Café permit, the applicant has an outstanding bylaw fine related to a sidewalk display installed without a permit in the amount of $746.00. As of May 11, 2026, when this report was prepared, the fine remains unpaid.

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 83 Glen Edyth Drive, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed.

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

The Applicant for 83 Glen Edyth Drive 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 83 Glen Edyth Drive is requesting an exemption for their:

- Existing vinyl fence to remain

- Fence in rear side yard of west property line measure 2.74 metres in height

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 295 Woodfield Road, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed.

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

The Applicant for 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 326 Durie Street.

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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street.

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for the construction of a rental unit on the property. The proposed work would involve excavation that would sever all anchor roots within 2 metres from the base of the west side of the tree, including major structural roots essential to the structural stability and long-term survivability of the tree.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 119 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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock 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 411 Brock Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because: its roots are lifting patio stones and cracking a concrete walkway, creating safety hazards; the tree has limited soil volume due to proximity to the house and a retaining wall, reducing stability; and as it grows taller, exposure to wind and inadequate anchorage increases concerns of potential uprooting.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 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. 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:

Toronto Financial District:

- Clarke, Sarah

Waterfront:

- Bayley, Sean

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

Chinatown:

- Chen, Eddy  

Downtown Yonge:

- Housez, Robert

Toronto Financial District:

- Snell, Mike

Waterfront:

- Brodie, Trevor

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 Chinatown, Downtown Yonge, Toronto Financial District and Waterfront Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival and Celebrate Toronto to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and to serve alcohol, contingent upon the following conditions:

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

b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

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

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

2. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, BreakthroughT1D, Canada Running Series, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Journey to Freedom and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Celebrate Toronto and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, to engage in sports demonstrations. 

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

City Produced Events:

a. Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, on November 18, is requesting audio amplification from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present the sunrise ceremony and speeches as part of the First Management of Council event;

b. Environment and Climate Division, City of Toronto, in April 2027, is requesting audio amplification in April 2027 (Date TBD) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for speeches as part of the Clean Toronto Together event; and

Third-Party Community Produced Events:

c. Breakthrough T1D on October 13-16, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on October 14-15 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to present warm-up messages to the participants in the sport, health and safety announcements, music, and speeches as part of the Ride to Defeat Diabetes event,

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

5. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Strategic Protocol and External Relations City of Toronto, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto, to use open flame as part of their event production; all permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit, Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4, from Toronto Fire Services.

6. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Canada Running Series, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to place objects in the reflecting pool.

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

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

9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement as outlined in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

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

The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, Public Squares, and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, Nathan Phillips Square, for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from October 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized a full closure of the northern public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and a point 45 metres west, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

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

3. Directed that Campbell Avenue, as well as the public laneways adjacent to the work area be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

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

Marlin Spring Developments has undertaken the construction of a 26-storey residential building at 316-336 Campbell Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Campbell Avenue, north of Dupont Street.

By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 14, 2025 adopted Item 2025.TE19.37 and in doing so, authorized a closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the north-south laneway, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from March 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, to accommodate site mobilization and commencement of shoring and excavation activities for Phase 1 of the project.

At a subsequent meeting held on November 27, 2025, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted item 2025.TE27.47, and in so doing authorized closure of the west sidewalk on Campbell Avenue, the closure of a 1 metre wide portion of the east-west public laneway, and an extension of the existing closure of the 1.5 metre wide portion of the north-south public laneway abutting the site. These temporary closures were approved until December 31, 2027 to accommodate the continuation of shoring and excavation activities for Phase 2 of the project.

The developer is now preparing to begin Phase 3 of the project and has advised that additional construction staging space will be required, necessitating a full closure of the east-west public laneway abutting the site to accommodate below grade formwork and above grade formwork activities.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the full closure of the east-west public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and a point 45 metres west, for a period of 18 months, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to allow for the construction project to be completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of 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.

47 Camden Inc. is constructing a 17-storey condominium building at 35-47 Camden Street. The site is located on the south side of Camden Street, approximately 40 metres east of Brant Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the south sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on the south side of Camden Street for a period of 41 months, from July 6, 2026 to December 6, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians on the south sidewalk will be redirected to a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the south curb lane.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

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

Kingdom Development Inc is constructing a 41-storey rental apartment building at 128 Peter Street. The site is located on the west side Widmer Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk, the southbound bicycle lane, a 1.5 metre wide portion of the southbound lane, and the northbound left-turn lane on Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 40 metres south. During the proposed closures, pedestrians will be redirected to a temporary 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the bicycle lane and southbound traffic lane. The bicycle lanes on both sides of Peter Street will be maintained.

Additionally, authorization is being requested to close the south sidewalk, and the westbound curb lane on Richmond Street West, between Peter Street and a point 50 metres west. Throughout the closures duration, pedestrians will be redirected to a temporary 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane.

The requested closures are required for a period of 41 months, from August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 to facilitate construction staging activities for the development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the west side southbound lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing southbound left-turns prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street.

4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.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 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

6. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

7. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

8. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between a point 44 metres east of Markham Street and a point 9.8 metres further east.

10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 47 metres west.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Old Crookshank Laneway, between Barton Street and a point 46 metres north.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. City Council direct that Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue 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.

24. 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 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:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of 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.

Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club Limited is redeveloping the facility at 44 Price Street. The site is located on the north side of Price Street, between Scrivener Square and the east limit of Price Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the north boulevard allowance and the north sidewalk on Price Street, between a point 48 metres east of Scrivener Square and a point 12.5 metres further east for a period of 18 months, from May 29, 2026 to October 31, 2027, in order to facilitate the redevelopment. Pedestrians will be redirected from the north side to the south side of the road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Richmond Street East, between a point 20.5 metres west of Berti Street and a point 12.5 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary shared pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane within the portion of the existing designated cycle track, from June 25, 2026, to July 31, 2027, inclusive.

2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

3. City Council direct the applicant to clear and treat the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane of any snow and ice.

4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain an 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 the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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

6. 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.

7. 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 material deliveries to control vehicle access to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

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

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

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

11. 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 revised report (May 21, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete.

12. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

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

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

Interior alterations are being undertaken at the building located at 50 Richmond Street East. The site is located on the north side of Richmond Street East, between Berti Street and Victoria Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the north sidewalk on Richmond Street East, between a point 20.5 metres west of Berti Street and a point 12.5 metres further west for a period of 14 months, from June 25, 2026, to July 31, 2027, to enable construction staging operations for the project.

The northerly westbound cycle track on Richmond Street will be widened and converted to a temporary shared pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane. The cycle track will be divided into a 1.5 metre wide pedestrian sidewalk and a 1.7 metre wide bicycle lane. The existing traffic lanes on Richmond Street East will be maintained.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and easterly northbound designated cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the designated cycle track and a temporary bike lane within a closed portion of the northbound traffic lane, from June 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027, inclusive.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. 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 City Council decision on Item 2025.TE25.37 once the project is complete.

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

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

Forum Asset Management has undertaken the construction of an 18-storey student residence at 307 Sherbourne Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East.

By way of background, Item TE25.37 authorized the temporary closure of the east sidewalk and the easterly northbound cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, from October 15, 2025 to May 31, 2026. The original requested end date was February 28, 2027. However, a watermain replacement project was planned in the vicinity of the development, thus only an eight month period was granted. Presently, the planned watermain project has been delayed to March 2027.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Sherbourne Street for an additional eight months, from June 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the south side sidewalk, the southerly eastbound cycle track and the parking lane on Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway and 1.5 metre wide bicycle lane within the closed portion of Danforth Avenue, from June 25, 2026 to April 30, 2029, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $3.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 74.6 metres east of Byron Avenue and a point 32.5 metres further east.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south.

6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south.

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. 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 City Council decision on the revised report (May 21, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete.

20. City Council direct that Danforth Avenue and Byron Avenue 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.

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

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

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

1095-1111 Danforth Project GP Inc. and 1117 Danforth Development NP are constructing a 14-storey rental apartment at 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue and 1117 Danforth Avenue. The projects will be constructed concurrently under the same construction manager, with a shared construction staging area. The site is located on the southeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Byron Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the south sidewalk, the eastbound bicycle lane, and the south side parking lane on Danforth Avenue for a period of 35 months, from June 25, 2026 to April 30, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrian movements will be maintained in a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the bicycle lane on the south side of Danforth Avenue. The parking machine spaces (six) on the south side of Danforth Avenue will be temporarily removed to accommodate a temporary cycle track.

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:

- 185 Alberta Avenue.

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. 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:

- 10 Graphophone Grove.

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. 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:

- 60 Bathurst Street.

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

- 25 St. Mary Street.

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 General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner of 482 and 488 Wellington Street West to permit the wooden service bar enclosure with a canopy and a wooden privacy screen attached to a pergola (“the encroachment”), subject but not limited to, the following conditions:

a. the property owner will indemnify the City 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. authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee, including signoffs from all public utility companies and satisfying all associated requirements;

g. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation reinstate it;

h. the property owner shall pay:

1. an annual licence fee in the amount of $3,008.00 as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and

2. any applicable property taxes eligible for the wooden service bar enclosure and canopy at 488 Wellington Street West; the licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and

i. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.

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 submitted by the property owner of 482 and 488 Wellington Street West regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden service bar enclosure with a canopy, occupying a total area of 11.9 square metres and a wooden privacy screen attached to a pergola. These structures do not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the encroachment within the public right-of-way.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner of 505 College Street to permit the enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed, subject but not limited to, the following conditions:

a. the property owner will indemnify the City 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. authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee, including signoffs from all public utility companies and satisfying all associated requirements;

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

h. the property owner shall pay:

1. an annual licence fee as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and

2. any applicable real property taxes eligible for the storage shed; the licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and

i. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.

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 505 College Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of an existing enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed that does not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authorization from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the existing enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed within the public right-of-way at 505 College Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Amended Item TE19.27, adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 15, 2020, by:

a. deleting Part 1.h. in its entirety and replacing it with the following: 

1.h. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $479.02 for the 17.51 square metre encroachment area of the pedestrian tunnel, plus applicable Harmonized Sales Tax, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible; the licence fee shall increase annually throughout the term of the Encroachment Agreement in accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, as prescribed under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 2, Transportation Services.

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. Directed the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to provide an update on the implementation of the East-West Water Shuttle Pilot Project no later than the third quarter of 2028.

Waterfront Toronto, together with the City and the Toronto Port Authority are initiating an East-West Water Shuttle Pilot in June 2026 to provide more east-west service across the Inner Harbour. This new service has the potential to reduce vehicular traffic across the central waterfront and provide new opportunities for residents and visitors to move around the central waterfront. Such efforts may assist all modes by increasing capacity and alleviating pressure on road networks, as recommended in the City’s recently updated Congestion Management Plan.

This report is a response to 2025.TE27.88, which directed that staff consult with Waterfront Toronto and the Toronto Police Service, to report back to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on traffic impacts and management in Bathurst Quay related to the pilot.  The report provides a brief background on the objectives and rationale for the pilot and expanding marine transportation options. This report also outlines how access to the water shuttle will be managed, with sensitivity to pre-existing traffic management challenges in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood.

Access to quantitative data is central to making informed recommendations to Council regarding changes to constrained transportation networks, such as at Bathurst Quay. City staff will report on a performance review of the water shuttle pilot upon the conclusion of its first term, which is maximum 5 years in duration. This review will be used to assess the impact, and market feasibility of permanently expanded marine transportation options connecting Portland Slip, Yonge Slip and Biidaasige Park.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), on the streets listed below:

a. seven speed humps on Alameda Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Vaughan Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachments 8 to 10 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

b. two speed humps on Amherst Avenue, between Glenholme Avenue and Oakwood Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 23 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

c. two speed humps on Atlas Avenue, between Gloucester Grove and Ava Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 13 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

d. two speed humps on Earlsdale Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 27 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

e. four speed humps on Gloucester Grove, between Glenholme Avenue and Alameda Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachments 24 and 25 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

f. three speed humps on Keywest Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Lauder Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 22 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

g. two speed humps on Lanark Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and Alameda Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 26 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

h. seven speed humps on Lauder Avenue, between Vaughan Road and Genessee Avenue (north intersection), for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachments 14 to 16 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

i. three speed humps on Lauder Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rosecliffe Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 17 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

j. five speed humps on Robina Avenue, between Earlsdale Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachments 19 to 21 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services;

k. six speed humps on Winona Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and Belvidere Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachments 11 and 12 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services; and

l. three speed humps on Winona Drive, between Vaughan Road and Holland Park Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 18 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Glenholme Avenue, between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

3. Subject to approval of Part 2 above, authorized the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to Glenholme Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Vaughan Road, from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1). 

4. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Northcliffe Boulevard, between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

5. Subject to approval of Part 4 above, authorized the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Northcliffe Boulevard, between Eglinton Avenue West and Vaughan Road, from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

6. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide to the local Councillor a technical memorandum and speed hump placement drawings to be used in consideration of speed humps on Glenhurst Avenue by June 30, 2026.

7. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide to the local Councillor a technical memorandum and speed hump placement drawings to be used in consideration of speed humps on Glenholme Avenue, between Conway Avenue and Millerson Avenue, by June 30, 2026.

8. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to review options to install safe pedestrian crosswalks on Winona Drive, between Holland Park Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue, to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, and to report back with recommendations to the July 8, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

9. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate geometric intersection safety improvements, including curb extensions, crosswalk markings and quick-build measures, that can be installed at the following intersections:

a. Glenhurst Avenue and Robina Avenue;

b. Cloverlawn Avenue and Westmount Avenue;

c. Cloverlawn Avenue and Northcliffe Boulevard;

d. Northcliffe Boulevard and Rosecliffe Avenue; and

e. Lauder Avenue and Holland Park Avenue.

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

This report concludes the Oakwood Village Streets Plan. The Streets Plan assessed existing conditions, engaged with the public and community organizations, and proposed appropriate changes to neighbourhood streets.

This report summarizes the study findings and recommends road safety and traffic management changes to implement in the Oakwood Village neighbourhood. Recommendations include traffic calming (speed humps), in-road speed signs, intersection and mid-block safety improvements, new turn restrictions, and parking restrictions.  

Some proposed changes in the Streets Plan are coordinated with related projects such as the Vaughan Road Safety Improvement project and East-West Connections. These proposed changes to improve safety are subject to City Council approval as changes are proposed along streets with TTC service and/or also include cycling infrastructure.

A companion report is submitted to Toronto and East York Community Council entitled "Oakwood Village Streets Plan - Non-Delegated Road Safety Improvements" which contains proposed changes that Toronto and East York Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Tables 2 and 3 are a summary of all proposed changes.

Table 4 is a summary of proposed changes to be implemented in coordination with related projects.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal (intersection pedestrian signal) at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Clovelly Avenue.

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Oakwood Avenue immediately south of Clovelly Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of a traffic control signal (intersection pedestrian signal).

3. City Council prohibit southbound right turns in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Earnscliffe Road.

4. City Council prohibit northbound left turns in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Earnscliffe Road.

5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 40 metres south of Earnscliffe Road and the lane west of Oakwood Avenue south of Earnscliffe Road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to the June 24, 25 and 26, 2026 meeting of City Council, seeking authority to implement traffic operation changes and by-law amendments to improve safety and enhance the streetscape on Vaughan Road between Dufferin Street and Wychwood Avenue and neighbourhood streets south of Vaughan Road, including Robina Avenue, Holland Park Avenue, Earlsdale Avenue, Hursting Avenue, Maplewood Avenue and Oakwood Avenue.

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

This report is a companion to a report entitled 'Oakwood Village Streets Plan', which documents the findings of the Oakwood Village Streets Plan study and recommended changes, for which authority has been delegated to Toronto and East York Community Council. The Streets Plan assessed existing conditions, engaged with the public and community organizations, and proposed appropriate changes to neighbourhood streets.

City Council approval is required for the following changes on Oakwood Avenue, a street where Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit route: installation of a pedestrian signal, a minor change to existing on-street parking, and turn restrictions at the intersection of Earnscliffe Road to improve safety and visibility.

Other proposed changes, identified by the Streets Plan and coordinated with related projects such as the Vaughan Road Safety Improvement project and East-West Connections, are subject to future City Council approval, as they involve road safety changes along streets with TTC service and also include cycling infrastructure. These proposed changes are summarized in this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of the Ossington Avenue Safety and Streetscape Improvements and all required By-law Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapters 910, 925, 950, as generally described in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is proposing changes to Ossington Avenue between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, to bring vehicle lane widths to current standards, expand sidewalks and pedestrian space and provide full-time parking. The proposed changes would improve safety, comfort and operations for all street users.

Current vehicle lane widths on this section of Ossington Avenue are narrow and do not meet the minimum standards for safe passage of emergency vehicles, buses and motor vehicles. High rates of improper passing and sideswiping collisions have been observed. This section of Ossington Avenue is also one of the City’s most vibrant, pedestrian-dense commercial streets, yet many sections feature narrow and obstructed sidewalks and constrained pedestrian boulevards lacking amenities to support the high volumes of pedestrian activity. This mismatch between roadway design and corridor function presents a clear opportunity to reallocate space to better support safety for all road users and enhance the public realm.

In 2028, road resurfacing is planned on Ossington Avenue from Dundas Street West to Argyle Street, providing an opportunity to address the challenges along the corridor in a cost and time efficient manner. This report proposes removing peak hour parking restrictions along Ossington Avenue from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West, to allow full-time curbside parking. Curb lanes would be narrowed to accommodate a single, wider vehicle travel lane in each direction that meets minimum standards for emergency vehicle and bus operations. Dedicated left-turn lanes are proposed at Dundas Street West (northbound) and Queen Street West (southbound). Roadway improvements also include upgrades to TTC bus stops and merging areas to improve bus movement and reliability.

This section of Ossington Avenue has relatively low traffic volumes and can readily support conversion from a four-lane cross-section to a two-lane cross-section with left-turn lanes, with negligible impacts to travel times along the corridor.

The design proposes lengthy sections of sidewalk extensions that would widen the pedestrian boulevard by 1.5-2.3 metres along 475 metres of the street, from Dundas Street West to Rebecca Street. There are seven sidewalk extensions proposed along the west side and eight sidewalk extensions proposed along the east side of Ossington Avenue. The expanded boulevard space would be enhanced with permeable concrete pavers, six new parkette spaces that include bioretention planters and space for seating, eight new waste receptables and new bicycle racks to provide 60 additional bicycle parking spaces. The proposal also includes four Commercial Loading Zones to accommodate business loading needs. 

The extended sidewalks would result in a loss of 14 on-street parking spaces along Ossington Avenue from Rolyat Street to Rebecca Street. To offset this parking loss, Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority are exploring the possibility of a shared-use arrangement (outside of school hours) at the Toronto District School Board owned parking lot at 42 Givins Street. This could add up to 45 off-street parking spaces to the local supply that would be available evenings, weekends and during summer months, which are the peak visitor times in the area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services to take effect from July 26, 2026, until regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed along College Street and Carlton Street.

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

3. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Wellesley Street East and Church Street to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted).

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

5. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, from July 26, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing any operational and/or safety issues that may arise in relation to the project identified above, the authority to implement changes and submit directly to City Council any necessary Bills for By-law Amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 2 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services.

Transportation Services is requesting approval, on behalf of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to install transit priority measures (TPMs) to support transit diversion routes associated with a sewer and streetcar track replacement project on College Street, between Bay Street and Yonge Street, and on Carlton Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street, scheduled to take place from July 26, 2026 (earliest start date of construction) to December 2026. Due to the nature of the construction and the resulting constraints within the right-of-way, regular streetcar operations will be suspended through the project area. As a result, the 506 Carlton streetcar will be diverted around the construction zone for the duration of the work, and a 506 Carlton replacement bus service will be implemented to supplement transit coverage.

The proposed temporary TPMs recommended in this report are intended to improve the speed and reliability of TTC services operating along the diversion routes and to mitigate construction-related impacts on transit customers during the project period. The recommendations in this report provide the necessary by-law changes to ensure the diverted TTC routes can operate effectively. The operational changes include amending existing left-turn restrictions to exempt TTC vehicles. The TPMs include changes to curbside regulations, including increased duration of existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and the implementation of new ‘No Parking’ restrictions. The proposed changes aim to mitigate the direct impact on the 30,000 customers travelling each day on the 506 Carlton streetcar, as well as the indirect impact on the 30,000 customers travelling each day on the 505 Dundas streetcar (based on Fall 2025 ridership).

The transit priority measures are focussed on Dundas Street East and Dundas Street West, between McCaul Street and Parliament Street, as this stretch has the highest streetcar frequency of the streets affected by the TTC diversion (i.e. 16 streetcars per hour in the PM peak).

To support streetcar and general traffic operations along the diverted transit routes, this report recommends the following temporary measures on Dundas Street East and Dundas Street West:

- Extend existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to:

- Apply daily from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, seven days a week.

- Implement new ‘No Parking’ restrictions to:

- Apply during the morning and midday period (9:00/9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), seven days a week

- Apply during the evening period (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), seven days a week.

- Introduce new turning prohibitions at selected intersections between McCaul Street and Parliament Street to reduce streetcar delay caused by turning vehicles.

The proposed No Stopping, No Parking and turn restrictions are provided in detail in Table 5.

As TTC operates transit service on Dundas Street East, Dundas Street West, Bay Street, and Carlton Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.

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 recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 1E, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 2026) from the Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the proposed realignment of Permit Parking Area 1E to exclude the development located at 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West.

Transportation Services has determined the proposed realignment of the Permit Parking Area 1E is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West. Should City Council approve this exclusion, residents and visitors associated with these addresses would no longer be eligible to participate in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Mathersfield Drive, between Pricefield Road and the Mathersfield Drive east leg, from the requirements of Subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as the Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.

2. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Chestnut Park, between Roxborough Street East and Thornwood Road, from the requirements of Subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as the Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.

The City of Toronto is undertaking infrastructure work under Contract 23ECS-LU-04TT to replace the existing 900mm transmission watermain with a new 1200mm watermain on Rowanwood Avenue and surrounding streets. The work includes shaft construction, tunnelling operations and associated truck haul routes.

To safely accommodate construction activities including heavy equipment staging and truck movements, on-street parking restrictions are required on Rowanwood Avenue between Yonge Street and Thornwood Road, Cluny Drive between Pricefield Road and Rowanwood Avenue, Pricefield Road between Cluny Drive and Thornwood Road, and Thornwood Road between Pricefield Road and Chestnut Park, starting in June 2026 for approximately one year.

The launch shaft located at the intersection of Rowanwood Avenue and Thornwood Road will serve as a primary access point for tunnelling operations. This location requires continuous access for construction vehicles, including delivery of materials and removal of excavated soil. Maintaining clear curb lanes is necessary to ensure safe and efficient movement of trucks and equipment.

These restrictions will temporarily displace existing permit parking holders. To mitigate impacts, Engineering and Construction Services has consulted with Transportation Services and is proposing temporary permit parking arrangements on nearby streets, including Mathersfield Drive and Chestnut Park.

In view of the above, authorization is required to temporarily amend parking by-laws to facilitate construction while maintaining reasonable parking access for affected residents.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (May 11, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Rescinded the existing no parking regulation on the south side of Dundas Street East, between a point 16.7 metres west of Ashdale Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

3. Rescinded the existing no parking regulation on the south side of Dundas Street East, between a point 22.2 metres west of Ashdale Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 49 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further east.

2. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 31.8 metres west of Bartlett Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Davenport Road for persons with disabilities.

During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a by-lawed accessible parking space on the south side of Davenport Road, west of Bartlett Avenue North, no longer had corresponding signage posted in the field.  This space has been determined to be no longer required.  Recommendation 2 will address the removal of this space from the by-laws.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Designated an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Baby Point Road, between a point 9 metres east of Brumell Avenue and a point 11 metres further east.

2. Rescinded the heavy vehicle prohibition in effect at all times on Baby Point Road, between Baby Point Crescent and Jane Street.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the south side of Baby Point Road, east of Brumell Avenue.  The accessible loading zone will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  The establishment of this accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Wheel-Trans users in the subject area.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered a redundant traffic by-law.  Recommendation 2 will rectify this inconsistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Designated an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Birchview Crescent, between a point 50 metres south of Oakview Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Birchview Crescent, between a point 53 metres south of Oakview Avenue and a point 19.5 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the west side of Birchview Crescent, south of Oakview Avenue. The accessible loading zone will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily. The establishment of this accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Wheel-Trans users in the subject area.

The proposed installation will reduce, and more properly designate, an existing no parking, anytime area on Birchview Crescent that has been improperly signed as an accessible loading zone.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times (except no parking anytime from Dundas Street West to the lane first north of it; and 1 hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from the lane first north of Dundas Street West to the north end) from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the east (odd) side of Heintzman Street, between a point 95 metres north of Dundas Street West and the north end of Heintzman Street, from June 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing maximum 1-hour parking regulation in effect at all times, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Heintzman Street, between a point 95 metres north of Dundas Street West and the north end of Heintzman Street, from June 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027, inclusive.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Heintzman Street, between a point 95 metres north of Dundas Street West and the north end of Heintzman Street, from June 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027, inclusive.

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

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

Clark Construction Management Inc. is currently developing an 11-storey rental residential building at 403 Keele Street. The property is located on the east side of Keele Street, approximately 95 metres north of Dundas Street West.

Access/egress to the construction site is provided from the rear of the property via the west side of Heintzman Street. Currently, across from the construction access gate on-street parking is permitted on the east side of Heintzman Street which conflicts with the turning manoeuvres of construction vehicles accessing/egressing the constriction site.

In view of the above, Transportations Services is requesting authorization to prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Heintzman Street, between a point 95 metres north of Dundas Street West and the north end of Heintzman Street, for a period of eight months, from June 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027 to facilitate safe turning movements of construction vehicles at the construction access/egress point.

The proposed no stopping regulation will result in the temporary removal of five permit parking spaces. A review of permit parking inventory has determined that the temporary loss of five permit parking spaces can be accommodated within the existing permit parking area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the existing maximum 15 minute parking regulation in effect from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of High Park Avenue, between a point 51 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 21 metres further north, to be in effect from 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2. City Council prohibit parking from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of High Park Avenue, between a point 51 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 21 metres further north.

3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking anytime from Bloor Street West to a point 30.5 metres north; and no standing anytime in taxicab stand immediately north of High Park Subway Station, on the even (west) side of High Park Avenue from Bloor Street West to Annette Street.

4. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking anytime from Bloor Street West to a point 51 metres north, on the odd (east) side of High Park Avenue from Bloor Street West to Annette Street.

5. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the even (west) side of High Park Avenue from Bloor Street West to Annette Street.

6. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east) side of High Park Avenue from Bloor Street West to Annette Street.

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

The Ward Councillor has received numerous complaints that permit parking holders may park within the maximum 15-minute period short-term parking area designated for the High Park Early Learning Centre on the east side of High Park Avenue. This parking disrupts the daycare's afternoon pick-up activities. Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, recommends implementing a 15-miniute parking prohibition from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, to clear these parked vehicles from the short-term parking area to support safer student pick-up activities.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on High Park Avenue. Recommendations 3 to 6 will rectify these inconsistencies.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres south of Bloor Street West (west intersection) and a point 17 metres further south.

2. Prohibited parking in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres south of Bloor Street West (west intersection) and a point 17 metres further south.

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres south of Bloor Street West (west intersection) and a point 17 metres further south.

4. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres south of Bloor Street West (west intersection) and a point 17 metres further south.

5. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point of 64.5 metres south, to be in effect between Bloor Street West and a point 47.5 metres south.

6. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 48 metres south, to be in effect between Bloor Street West and a point 47.5 metres south.

7. Amended the existing no standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between a point 64.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 98 metres south of Bloor Street West, to be in effect between a point 64.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 33.5 metres further south. 

8. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east) side of Kennedy Avenue from Morningside Avenue to 91.4 metres south of Bloor Street West.

9. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east) side of Kennedy Avenue from Morningside Avenue to Bloor Street West.

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 removal of the existing school bus loading zone designated for Humberside Montessori School. The school, located on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, south of Bloor Street West (west intersection), reports it is no longer required. In place of the school bus loading zone, a maximum ten-minute parking limit area is recommended during the weekday morning and afternoon periods to support parents and guardians pick-up and drop-off activities. During the remainder of the weekday daytime periods, this area will operate with a maximum one-hour parking limit. As a result of this change, three additional on-street parking spaces will be gained.

During the course of the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and posted signage on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between Morningside Avenue and Bloor Street West. Recommendations 8 to 9 will rectify these inconsistencies.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Referred the Item back to the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services.

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. Authorized the closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the south sidewalk on Shuter Street, between Victoria Street and a point 34 metres east, from May 29, 2026 to April 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. Authorized the closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk on Victoria Street, between a point 5 metres south of Shuter Street and a point 25 metres further south, from May 29, 2026 to April 30, 2027, inclusive.

3. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Shuter Street, between a point 15 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 75 metres further east.

4. Enacted a standing prohibition, in effect at all times, emergency vehicles excepted, on the north side of Shuter Street, between a point 15 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 75 metres further east.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Authorized the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to Toronto and East York Community Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of the revised report (May 21, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete.

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

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

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

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

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

By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on February 19, 2026 adopted Item TE29.29 and authorized the closure of the lay-by on the south side of Shuter Street, between Victoria Street and a point 40 metres east. On the south side of Shuter Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 17 metres further east, the emergency services vehicle parking was rescinded and replaced with a stopping prohibition to support construction staging.

In 2025, St. Michael's Hospital initiated consultation with Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) regarding the planned renovation of the ambulance bay and the associated temporary loss of operational parking. While no initial concerns were identified following the preliminary engagement, TPS formally raised objections upon the issuance of implementation notices. Following a series of collaborative meetings to address these operational impacts, EllisDon has since updated its construction staging request to incorporate TPS's requirements and ensure service continuity.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the following amendments and closures:

- Rescind the previous recommendations in Item TE29.29 and reintroduce the emergency services vehicle parking.

- Close 1.5 metre wide portion of the south sidewalk on Shuter Street, between a point 4 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 34 metres further east.

- Close 1.5 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk on Victoria Street, between a point 5 metres south of Shuter Street and a point 25 metres further south.

- Close the bicycle lanes on both sides of Shuter Street, between Victoria Street and Bond Street replace with bicycle sharrow markings.

The temporary closures noted above are required for a period of 12 months, from May 29, 2026 to April 30, 2027 to facilitate the renovations.

Pedestrian operations will be maintained within the 2.1 metre wide open portion of the existing south sidewalk on Shuter Street and the east sidewalk on Victoria Street. The existing traffic lanes on both sides of Shuter Street will be maintained. People cycling in the eastbound and westbound direction on Shuter Street will merge with vehicular traffic.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Way finding apps have considerably increased cut-through traffic through formerly quiet residential areas in Ward 11. Residents have expressed serious safety concerns about cut-through motorists frequently driving onto the sidewalk on Crescent Road between Cluny Drive and South Drive, to circumvent TTC buses,  trucks and parked cars. This is especially dangerous when children are walking to and from school, but poses a safety risk for all vulnerable street users.

Recent site visits by Transportation staff have confirmed this safety concern and also noted operational delays that stopped vehicles are causing for the Rosedale 82 bus. Unobstructed two-way traffic flow is negatively impacted by the narrow road width combined with on-street standing/parking, delivery and construction vehicles plus TTC operations.

However, removing these obstructions may encourage speeding, which is also a serious threat to the safety of vulnerable road users, and which can no longer be controlled with speed cameras. To avoid speeding, those living on this residential street have requested that the parking restrictions be combined with a reduced speed limit and speed cushions that accommodate TTC buses. Speed cushions would require additional parking restrictions.

I am thefore bringing two motions, a non-delegated motion to amend the parking regulations on this section of Crescent Road to address the safety concerns, and a delegated motion for related matters. Under the delegated motion:

- Sidewalk bollards would help prevent motorized vehicles from mounting the sidewalk in the area where such intrusions most frequently occur.

- The speed limit would be reduced to 30 km/ hour.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Way finding apps have considerably increased cut-through traffic through formerly quiet residential areas in Ward 11. Residents have expressed serious safety concerns about cut-through motorists frequently driving onto the sidewalk on Crescent Road between Cluny Drive and South Drive, to circumvent TTC buses,  trucks and parked cars. This is especially dangerous when children are walking to and from school, but poses a safety risk for all vulnerable street users. 

Recent site visits by Transportation staff have confirmed this safety concern and also noted operational delays that stopped vehicles are causing for the Rosedale 82 bus. Unobstructed two-way traffic flow is negatively impacted by the narrow road width combined with on-street standing/parking, delivery and construction vehicles plus TTC operations.

I am thefore bringing two motions, a non-delegated motion to amend the parking regulations on this section of Crescent Road to address the safety concerns, and a delegated motion for related matters. Under the non-delegated motion:

- All curbside activity on the south side will be prohibited during the proposed No Stopping hours of operation 8am-6pm, M-Sun.  This includes parking, loading/unloading of passengers and/or goods for all (residents, guests, trades etc.).

- To accommodate residents, curbside activities will be permitted outside the prohibited times, i.e. before 8 am and after 6 pm, as recorded traffic volumes during these time periods are lower.

- Under the No Standing Anytime regulation proposed on the north side of the street, loading/unloading of passengers is permitted only. Parking or loading/unloading of goods is prohibited under this regulation.

This parking proposal would maximize road width improving site lines, transit operations, and unobstructed two-way traffic flow during the prohibited times.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item TE27.50, titled "1 Roxborough Street West (Phase 2) - Construction Staging Area".

2. Amended its previous decision on Item TE27.50 by deleting Part 23 and adopting the following new Part instead:

23. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to install a temporary pedestrian crossover 100 metres west of Paul Hahn Lane to ensure that pedestrians can safely cross Roxborough Street West in order to walk to Yonge Street on the sole remaining (north side) sidewalk, until the south sidewalk on Roxborough Street West on the block west of Yonge Street is reopened to pedestrians.

By 2025.TE27.50, Toronto and East York Community Council authorized a construction management zone for the construction of the new multi unit residential building at one Roxborough Street West. Section 23 of that motion required the developer to install a pedestrian crossing to provide a safe access to Yonge Street for pedestrians on the south side of Roxborough, given that the sidewalk has been blocked by the developer.

Since that time, Transportation Services has decided that it will take responsibility for installing the pedestrian crossing and will pay for it out of the existing charge is paid by the developer.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from November 1 of one year to May 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Macpherson Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Avenue Road and a point 58.5 metres east, and between a point 67 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street.

2. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from June 1 to October 31, inclusive, on the north side of Macpherson Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Avenue Road and a point 58.5 metres east, and between a point 67 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street.

3. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily from June 1 to October 31, inclusive on the even (north) side of Macpherson Avenue from Avenue Road to a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Avenue Road and a point 58.5 metres east, and between a point 67 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 38 metres west of Yonge Street.

4. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Macpherson Avenue, between a point 58.5 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 8.5 metres further east.

5. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from June 1 to October 31, inclusive, on the north side of Macpherson Avenue, between a point 42.7 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 34 metres west of Yonge Street.

6. Prohibited parking in effect from June 1 to October 31, inclusive, on the south side of Macpherson Avenue between a point 42.7 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 34 metres west of Yonge Street.

7. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Macpherson Avenue, between a point 94 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 5.5 metres further east.

8. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the south side of Macpherson Avenue, between a point 89 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 5.5 metres further east.

Residents of MacPherson Avenue depend on a narrow public laneway to access their rear garages and driveways. Unfortunately, access to this laneway has frequently been blocked by parked cars. Parking that blocks access to a laneway is already prohibited by the city bylaw, but in the absence of appropriate signage, the presence of the lane has often been overlooked. In theory, but not in practice, this could have been resolved without signage by additional parking enforcement.

Residents have therefore requested signage to ensure access to the laneway for motor vehicles. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the situation and have also identified an inconsistency in the existing By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Appointed the following individuals to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2028 and until successors are appointed:

- Melissa Lee

- Xiaru Zhang

2. Appointed the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2029 and until successors are appointed:

- Madhu Bhargava (Nominated by Swansea Horticultural Society)

- Susan Zalepa (Nominated by James T. Bonham Residences)

- Arlene Howard (Nominated by Swansea Historical Society)

- Sheila Legon (Nominated by Swansea Area Seniors’ Association)

- William Roberts (Nominated by Swansea Area Ratepayers Association)

- Jack Slaughter (Nominated by Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Committee)

The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management.

Melissa Lee is recommend for re-appointment. Xiaru Zhang is a new appointment. These two candidates will fill two of the four vacant positions.

Ayan Kailie, Justine Montgomery, Walter Melnyk will not be returning to the Board. Their terms will end on May 15, 2026.

On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint the nominated candidates as listed above.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to permit volunteers to install “Don’t Ride on the Sidewalk” sidewalk safety decals designed and provided by the City’s vendor, but paid for by volunteers, on the following sidewalks in Ward 11:

a. north west College Street and Bay Street;

b. south west Grosvenor and Bay; 

c. south west Wellesley and Bay (near BikeShare station);

d. north west St Joseph and Bay (near BikeShare station);

e. north west St Mary and Bay;

f. south west Charles and Bay (near BikeShare station);

g. north east Queen's Park East and Charles;

h. south east Queen's Park East and St. Joseph;

i. north east Queen's Park East and Wellesley;

j.  south west Dr. Emily Stowe Way and Grenville (adjacent to BikeShare station);

k. north east College and Queen's Park (near BikeShare station); and

l. 111 Wellesley W (adjacent to BikeShare station).

2.  Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Communications Officer to report to the appropriate committee in the first quarter of 2027 with recommendations on:

a. dentifying areas across the city where pedestrians experience chronic conflicts with motorized vehicles on sidewalks;

b. how much “Don’t Ride on the Sidewalk” markings approved by Transportation Services improve pedestrian safety in such areas;

c. whether non-slip painted markings can be safely used as a more durable, lower-cost alternative to decals, and

d. how the City can facilitate installation of sidewalk safety markings.

Pedestrians in Ward 11 experience chronic conflicts with motorized vehicles on sidewalks, particularly in the vicinity of food service businesses, which are located in a high density in Ward 11.

City staff have experimented with various forms of “walk your wheels” safety sidewalk markings. Painted markings have been used in past years, which last for multiple seasons. Last year, Communication Services and Transportation Services designed, procured and installed a small number of sidewalk decals with approved markings that reminded riders to walk their vehicles on the sidewalk. These decals had some success, but were removed at the end of the summer season.

Staff have now procured a slightly larger number of such decals to be installed in 2026, at an installed cost of about $500 each, but this does not provide nearly enough sidewalk safety warnings for the density of such conflicts in Ward 11. The Bay Cloverhill Residents Association, which experiences a high number of such conflicts, has volunteered to pay the $100 purchase price for each of an additional 12 decals and to install them themselves in the locations listed below. However, they would much prefer to use non-slip painted markings which are more durable and less expensive.

These decals are needed to reduce sidewalk conflicts in the very busy summer season. Staff have already ordered the 12 additional decals, and residents are waiting for permission to install them.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated a commercial loading zone to operate at all times on the north side of Maitland Street, between Church Street and a point 43 metres west from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Maitland Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

3. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Maitland Street, between Yonge Street and a point 43 metres west of Church Street from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

4. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Maitland Street, between a point 96.9 metres east of Yonge Street and Church Street.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Maitland Street, between Church Street and Donna Shaw Lane from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

6. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9;00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $5.75 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Maitland Street, between a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street and Church Street, to be in effect between a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street and Donna Shaw Lane from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

7. Prohibited parking from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Church Street, between Wood Street and Alexander Street, from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

8. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Church Street, between Wood Street and Alexander Street, from June 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026, inclusive.

9. Directed that Church Street, between Wood Street and Alexander Street, and Maitland Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street be returned to its previous parking regulations when the street event is complete.

This summer the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area is piloting pedestrianizing Church Street from Wellesley Street East to Alexander Street, while maintaining vehicular access on all east-west cooridors.

Through the planning process, several parking regulation changes have been identified to ensure minimal disruption to businesses receiving deliveries and implement traffic calming measures.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Directed the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to name the existing public lane located north of Eastern Avenue, between Berkshire Avenue and Rushbrooke Avenue as Valerie Mah Lane.

Valerie Mah was the first Chinese vice-principal at the Toronto Board of Education and then the long-time principal at Bruce Public School. She was so very dedicated to her students and their families that she developed a full kitchen, as she strongly believed children needed a full stomach to be good learners.

She was a longtime member of TEOF (Toronto Education Opportunity Fund) and, for many years, raised funds for student nutrition in Toronto schools at her annual Lunar New Year banquet.

When the newly amalgamated Toronto District School Board decided to close Bruce School, Principal Mah worked with well known early-years advocates Fraser Mustard and Charles Pascal and her community to propose instead a full day integrated learning program at Bruce School. This became the model for full-day kindergarten in Ontario.

Valerie Mah also served with distinction on the Chinese Chamber of Commerce East Toronto as a key organizer for the Chinese Archway at Gerrard and Broadview and was a longtime member of the Division 55 Toronto Police Service's Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), which established a youth bursary in her name.

With strong support from Mah’s family, local community groups, and education workers I support this opportunity to honour Valerie.

The Toronto and East York Community Councilt:

1. Re-opened Item 2026.TE32.49, titled "Main Street - Parking Amendments", with respect to Part 3 of the decision of Toronto and East York Community Council.

2. Deleted Part 3 of its decision on Item 2026.TE32.49 and adopted the following:

3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend 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 Morton Road and the laneway west of Main Street, north of Stephenson Avenue.

Transportation Services staff have advised that a technical amendment is required with respect to Item 2026.TE32.49, titled ‘Main Street – Parking Amendments.’ Toronto and East York Community Council adopted the amendments on April 30, 2026; however, due to an administrative error, a street name was inadvertently excluded from one of the recommendations. As such, the item must be reopened and amended to correct the error.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of the Tichester Park at 27 Tichester Road Street as Hedy Bohm Park.

This letter is to support the renaming of Tichester Park, located at 27 Tichester Road, to Hedy Bohm Park, in recognition of Hedy Bohm’s extraordinary life and enduring contributions to Holocaust education, community building, and anti-discrimination work across Toronto.

Born in Romania in 1926, Hedy immigrated to Toronto in 1949 after surviving the Holocaust, including imprisonment at Auschwitz. A resident of Tichester Road since 1992, she has deep roots in the local community and has inspired generations through her advocacy, education, and compassion.

Renaming Tichester Park in her honour would provide a meaningful and lasting tribute to Ms. Bohm’s contributions. It would also serve as a place of reflection and learning within the community, reinforcing the City of Toronto’s commitment to inclusivity, remembrance, and the recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the City.

A property naming application was submitted to Strategic Partnerships, accompanied by letters from individuals and organizations across Toronto, Canada, and internationally, demonstrating strong support for the proposed renaming.

Parks and Recreation staff have confirmed that costs associated with the production and installation of the new park sign will be accommodated within the 2026 Approved Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized compulsory stop control on Portland Street at Stewart Street for southbound vehicular traffic and bicycles and for northbound bicycle traffic only.

2. Authorized vehicles transporting materials or equipment, working for Metrolinx on the King / Bathurst Ontario Line Station, to proceed southbound through the intersection along Portland Street at Wellington Street West.

3. Prohibited southbound through movements at all times, except for Ontario Line Vehicles from May 24, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive and Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West.

4. Prohibited northbound through movements at all times, except for Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West.

5. Prohibited westbound through movements at all times, at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street.

6. Prohibited westbound right turns at all times at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street.

The Portland Dan-Leckie bikeway was approved by Council in 2024. The installation of the Portland Street segment of this route was deferred to accommodate a heavy hauling period of the King / Bathurst Ontario Line station that uses a portion of Portland Street for their truck route. In coordination with Metrolinx, the project is now planned for installation with two amendments to the existing approved bylaws [IE12.4 Bylaws 379-2026 through 382-2026] to ease access and improve safety for Ontario Line trucks exiting from the King / Bathurst station south shaft site.

The first would introduce an all way stop at Portland Street and Stewart Street to improve safety, sightlines and access for trucks making the eastbound right-turn from Stewart Street to Portland Street. The second would permit large Ontario Line Vehicles to proceed southbound with caution and a flag person through the diverter at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. Ontario Line Vehicles will be clearly marked as per [2024.MM24.12]. The number of trucks anticipated to need to make this specific movement is less than four per day during Ontario Line construction. This movement would continue to be prohibited for all other motor vehicles except emergency vehicles.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to name the existing public lane located south of Queen Street East between Empire Avenue and Booth Avenue as “Sister Gwen Smith Lane”.

Sister Gwen was a dedicated member of the Sisters of St Joseph for over 70 years. Sister Gwen was an unflagging social justice advocate who was a founding ministry director of Fontbonne Ministries to address community needs through social services, affordable housing and Outreach. 

In 2002 Fontbonne Place was opened with 18 rent-geared to income apartments for women. Known for her work among the poor and disadvantaged, Sister Gwen worked to develop Mustard Seed, the community hub at Fontbonne Place that offers food security programs and support services and drop in space. Along with Reverend Ray McCleary, Sister Gwen was an outspoken advocate for the poor in South Riverdale and devoted her life in their service.

With strong support from the local community, I support this opportunity to honour Sister Gwen Smith.

General Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 561-2026 to 592-2026, 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 593-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair and Members gratefully acknowledged that the Toronto and East York Community Council meets on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

The Chair further acknowledged that not all people came to these lands as migrants and settlers, and specifically acknowledged those who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to these lands as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery.  In support of the City of Toronto's ongoing efforts to confront anti-Black racism, the Chair paid tribute to those ancestors of African, Caribbean and Black origin and descent.

Where the Members of the Toronto and East York Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.