City Council — 2024-12-17

Auditor General’s Office 2025 Work Plan and Budget Highlights

Audit of Software Acquisition and Licence Management: Managing and Optimizing Value from Software Licences

Cybersecurity Audit of Toronto Community Housing and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporations - Phase Two: User Access Management and Event Logging

Status Update on the Information Technology Disaster Recovery Program

Audit of Parks Branch Operations - Phase 1: December 2024 Status Update

Business Improvement Areas - Update on 2023 Audited Financial Statements

Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

Appointment of a Public Member to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee

Appointment of a Public Member to the Board of Directors of TO Live

Appointment of a Public Member to the Lakeshore Arena Corporation Board

2350-2352 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

1245 and 1285 Dupont Street, 1260 Dufferin Street, and 213 Emerson Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

789-793 Don Mills Road and 10 Ferrand Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Request for Direction Report

Canada Post Labour Disruption and Councillor Newsletter Entitlement

Legal Review of Bike Lane Amendments to Highway Traffic Act, formerly Bill 212

4001 Steeles Avenue West, 5000 Jane Street and 360 Hullmar Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

2453-2469 Bloor Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

4800 Yonge Street - Request for Further Directions

Ombudsman Toronto Housing Unit Status Report 2024

Addressing Reconciliation and Equity via Community Funding

Implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care System and 2025 to 2029 Child Care and Early Years Service Plan: Update

Proposed Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village Business Improvement Area Poll Results

2025 Interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees

City of Toronto Investment Report for the Six Month Period Ending June 30, 2024

Capital Variance Report for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

City of Toronto Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances as at September 30, 2024

Arena Boards of Management Settlement of Operating Results for the year Ended 2022; and 2021 specifically for North Toronto Memorial Arena

Update on Co-development of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Procurement Policy

Proposed Land Lease with the Community Music Schools of Toronto at 1785 Finch Avenue West

29 Basin Street - Ground Lease Amendments and Strengthening the Toronto Port Lands Company Mandate

Authority to Accept Monetary and In-kind Archival Donations to Toronto Archives

Updating the Code of Conduct for Public Members of City Council’s Advisory Bodies

Assessment of Scarborough Rapid Transit Adaptive Reuse and Next Steps

Toronto Membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

2025 Tax and Rate Supported Interim Operating and Capital Spending Authorities

2025 Interim Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees

2050 Weston Road - Application for a Clothing Drop Box Location Permit

2422, 2428 and 2434 Islington Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Marine Parade Drive - Parking Amendments

2200 Islington Avenue - Traffic Control Signal Modifications (Non-Delegated)

Humberwood Boulevard and Kingsplate Crescent - Traffic Control Signals

Church Street - Removal of Traffic Calming Islands

530 The East Mall - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Decision Report - Approval

530 The East Mall - Rental Housing Demolition Application- Decision Report - Approval

4875 Dundas Street West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal

220, 230 and 240 Lake Promenade and 21 and 31 Park Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Appeal Report

Non-Competitive Contract with 1313135 Ontario Inc., operating as Lands and Forests Consulting for Prescribed Burn Services in 2025-2029 for Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Non-Competitive Contract with HP Canada for Supply and Provision of Single and Multi-function Printers, Plotters, and Related Maintenance and Services

Non-Competitive Contract with Moore Canada Corporation for the Provision of Renewal Forms and Parking Permits

Metro Hall (55 John Street) - Non-Competitive Contract with Siemens Canada Limited for Building Automation System Upgrades

Non-Competitive Contracts with Various Suppliers for the Supply of Proprietary Parts and Maintenance Services at Various Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants for Toronto Water

Amendment to Purchase Order Number 6047137 with North Tunnel Constructors ULC for the Construction of the Coxwell Bypass Tunnel between Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant and Coxwell Ravine Park

Non-Competitive Contract with Esri Canada Limited for Proprietary Geographic Information System Software Licenses, Cloud Subscriptions and Related Maintenance

Non-Competitive Procurement with Computacenter TeraMach Technologies Inc., for Change Management Consulting Services for Housing Secretariat

26 Gerrard Street East - Designation of the Property Used by Toronto Shelter and Support Services as a Municipal Capital Facility

50 Richmond Street East - Nominal Lease Agreement with Unity Health Toronto

Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217, Records, Corporate (City)

Largest Property Tax Debtors with Tax Arrears Greater than $500,000 as at June 30, 2024

Amendment to By-law Governing the City-sponsored Pension Plan - Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund

33 Queen Street East - Toronto Parking Authority Settlement Proposal with Dakin West Inc.

101 Cedarvale Avenue (Carpark 20) - Future De-designation as a Municipal Parking Facility - Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 Capacity Enhancement Program

Occupational Health and Safety Report - End of Year 2023

2022 - 2023 Annual Human Rights Office Report

Temporary Suspension of Duron Ontario Ltd.

Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services

Contracts and Purchase Order Amendments Process

Authority to Receive Grants in Support of Public Health Initiatives

Strengthening and expanding the Into Kids' Health program

Appointment of Acting Medical Officer of Health

Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund for The Atmospheric Fund

Authority to Enter Into an Agreement with Parkrun Canada for Nominal Fee Permits to Hold a Community Running Pilot on the Martin Goodman Trail

Non-Competitive Bridge Contract with Kemira Water Solutions Canada for Toronto Water

Update to Parking Bylaws Associated with Accessible Parking Permit Exemptions

Compressed Natural Gas Environmental Attributes

Ship Channel Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project and Unwin Avenue Bailey Bridge Replacement Study - Update

Granting Shared By-Law Authorities During Transition of Urban Forestry Branch

Mississauga Boundary Facilities Agreement

Corporate Emission Budgets for 2026 - 2030

Residential On-Street Parking for Cargo Bikes

10 Ternhill Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

Exploring the Feasibility of Expanding Eligibility Criteria to Increase Food Bank Access to the Charities, Institutions and Religious Organizations (CIROs) Waste Collection Fee Waiver Program - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Boulevard Improvements to Roehampton Avenue fronting North Toronto Collegiate Institute - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Ontario Line Vehicle Exemption along King Street West at Portland Street - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Preservation of Architectural Character in Guildwood Community - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

Requesting By-law Exemptions for Toronto Spring Festival on Nathan Phillips Square - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Supporting a Fire Fighters Burn Victim Care Centre - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Authorization to Release Sections 37 Funds for Yorkville Library - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Amending Item 2019.MM8.42 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 20 to 26 Lombard Street to the Old Town Business Improvement Area for Capital Improvements to Front Street East and Jarvis Street - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2023.TE6.22 - 88 Isabella Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Opportunities to Advance Wider Waterfront Initiatives - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

187 Oakridge Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

Clarence Square Park Improvements - Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Toronto-New York Corridor High-speed Train - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

4050 Yonge Street - Amendment to Section 37 Agreement - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

579 Glencairn - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Continuing to Support Small Businesses Through Partnership with Digital Main Street - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Stating in the Strongest Terms Possible, that Proposed Arbitrary Tariffs on Canadian Exports Entering the United States Will Severely Damage Our Respective Economies and Should Be Reconsidered - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

30 Charles Street East- Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Guns, not Fentanyl and Aliens, is our threat - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Queensway Market Gardens Heritage Plaque - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.TE13.7 - 1117 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Amendment - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

Authorization for exemptions from delegated authority limits to provide nominal easement to homeowners of 603 Caledonia Road - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Authority to Enter into Agreement with Scarborough Health Network for the Alteration of City’s Watermain and Sewer - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainsle

3350 Weston Road - Technical Amendment to By-law 345-2024 - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.CC23.8 - 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9-11, 21, 31, 35 and part of 37 Hillsdale Avenue East, and 12-18 and part of 20 Manor Road East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Amending Item 2023.SC2.1 - 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Amendment - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

Amendment to Non-Competitive Bridge Contract with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. Operating as Work Authority for Various Safety Footwear - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.EC11.1 - Mount Dennis "Community for All Action Plan" - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Engaging the Canadian Infrastructure Bank to Support Housing Supply - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

Enhanced Water Taxi Access to Toronto Island - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for a Heritage Plaque to Recognize the Extinct Passenger Pigeon and its Connection to Mimico - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

City Council Authorization for City to Accept Grants on Behalf of The Atmospheric Fund - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

Youth Violence Interventions - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza

Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

321 Laird Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

The Night’s Watch - Ensuring Appropriate Oversight and Review of City-Wide Zoning By-law Changes for Nightclub Permissions - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Wonscotonach Parklands Naming Review - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

More Great Eats - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Increasing Green Space, Park Amenities and Local Active Transportation Connections - East-West Hydro Corridor Linear Park - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from 225 Birmingham Street for Second Street Junior Middle School Schoolyard Improvement - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Authorization to Accept the Donation of a Public Sculpture at the Guild Park and Gardens - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Turn Off the Lights: Requesting a Review of the Nuisance Lighting By-law - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board

Appointment of a Public Member to the CreateTO Board

1747, 1751, 1759, 1763, 1767, 1771, 1773 and 1775 Bayview Avenue - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

Easement from Parc Downsview Park for a Sanitary Sewer to Service the Stanley Greene Subdivision, Registered Plan 66M-2520

Assumption of Services, Registered Plans 66M-2551 and 66M-2553, Adra Grado Way Subdivision, North York

1181 Sheppard Avenue East - Public Art Plan

849 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Subdivision Applications - Appeal Report

131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval

2346 Yonge Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal

Community Improvement Plan for the Economic Development and Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program

2451 and 2489 Bayview Avenue - Proposed Amendment to Designating By-law under Part IV, Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act

358-360 Dufferin Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

94 Cortleigh Boulevard - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

50 Wilson Heights Boulevard (Block 1) - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Relaunch of the Home Ownership Assistance Program to Support New Non-Profit Affordable and Attainable Home Ownership Housing

Toronto Green Standard: Net Zero Transition Study Update

Commuter Parking Opportunities for 777 Victoria Park Avenue

Call to Order

Confirmation of Minutes

Introduction of Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested from City Officials

615 Kennedy Road - Construction Staging Area

Permanent Road Closure - Agincourt Drive, north of Sheppard Avenue East and Road Dedication - Sheppard Avenue East, east of Reidmount Avenue

Lawrence Avenue East and Valia Road/Private Driveway - Traffic Control Signals

3174, 3176, 3178, 3180 and 3182 Eglinton Avenue East and 1 and 7 Centre Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

123 Bellamy Road North - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report

4158 to 4180 Kingston Road and 8 to 12 Overture Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report

Review of Zoning Regulations for Nightclubs in Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest - Final Report

2102 Lawrence Avenue East - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property and Demolition of a Building Under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

2400-2440 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Designation of the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

53 Strachan Avenue - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

81 Isabella Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

952 King Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

31 and 33 Parliament Street - Construction Staging Area

363-391 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area

Accessible Parking Space - December 2024 (Non-Delegated)

Realignment of Permit Parking - Area 7L to Exclude the Developments Located at 100 and 130 River Street

Parking Amendments - Yonge Street

Metrolinx Ontario Line - Temporary Parking By-law Amendments on Church Street

Turn Prohibition - Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive

Reduction of length of Accessible Loading Zone at 90 Dunn Avenue (formerly 150 Dunn Avenue) to accommodate Wheel Trans service

452 Bathurst Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application and City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

45 St. Clair Avenue West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

King Street at Bathurst Street Taxi Stand Adjustment

536-538 St. Clair Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5) - City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

307 Sherbourne Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Designation of the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

595 Bay Street, 304 - 316 Yonge Street and 14 - 40 Dundas Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Advancing Phase One of the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives Stream

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

390-400 Woodsworth Road- Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

145 Sheppard Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

A Partnered Approach to Inclusive Economic Development

Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services

Strengthening the City of Toronto's Housing Development Capacity to Deliver Housing Faster

Operating Variance Report for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

Social Procurement Policy Review

Next Phase of Waterfront Revitalization - Update

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Enhanced State of Good Repair Strategy

Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry

1-20 Adriatic Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

82 Buttonwood Avenue - Temporary Use Zoning By-law - Decision Report - Approval

Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Plan

Toronto Islands' Environmentally Significant Areas

Feasibility of Requiring Side Guards on All Commercial Trucks Operating in the City of Toronto, Including Retrofitting the City's Fleet

120 - 128 Sheppard Avenue West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan - Final Report

Steeles Avenue East and Bayview Avenue; Steeles Avenue East and Leslie Street - Pedestrian Crossing Protection

2801 Keele Street, 6 Paxtonia Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report

Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises

Exempting Dwelling Rooms in a Multi-tenant House from Parkland Dedication and Clarifications to Exemptions in Article III of Chapter 415 - Development of Land

Review of the Order Paper

2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Metrolinx Scarborough Subway Extension - Long-term Temporary Road Closures and Public Highway Dedication - Kennedy Station Connection, Emergency Exit Building-1, and Lawrence East Station

Council Mid-term Member Appointments to Committees, Boards and External Bodies

Implementation of Permit Parking on Shuter Street between Parliament Street and Sumach Street, Permit Area 7C

Expropriation of Business Improvement Area Land and Potential Compensation

Ombudsman Toronto Report - An Investigation into the City's Decision to Stop Allowing Refugee Claimants into Base Shelter System Beds

Review of Zoning Regulations for Nightclubs on Lake Shore Boulevard West - Final Report

Action Plan to Keep Toronto Safe from Hate

Regarding the Cost of Toronto Fire Services Operations on the Toronto Island

Declarations of Interest

Petitions

Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Investing In Youth, Empowering Our City’s Potential: Creation of a Toronto Youth Employment Program - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study Phase Two Final Report