City Council — 2025-04-23

Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

Appointment of a Public Member to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee

Continuation of Appointed Public Member as Chair of the Benefit Fund Committee of the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund

Appointment of a Public Member to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee

Results of Collective Bargaining Negotiations between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street, and 44 Parliament Street - Expropriation of City-owned Lands by Metrolinx for Transit Purposes

1117 Queen Street West - Alterations to a Designated Property and Demolition of Heritage Attributes of a Building on a Designated Property under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Request for Directions

1117 Queen Street West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

1304-1318 King Street West and 143-145 Cowan Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

4151 to 4155 Sheppard Avenue East and 5 Lamont Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Appointment of a Public Member to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal

Changes to the Mount Pleasant Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2025 Operating Budgets - Report 2

Build More Homes: Identifying Opportunities for More Purpose-Built Rental Housing

Advancing the George Street Revitalization Project

2025 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law

Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification including Lowering the Polling Age

Report from the Mayor’s Designate to the Sao Paulo Urban Summit and Urban 20 Rio Summit

Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs - Update to Council

2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Pritchard Avenue - Accessible Parking Space

2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval

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

Award of Doc4556210399 to Multiple Suppliers for Fire and Life Safety, Inspection, Test and Maintenance for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Standpipe, Special Suppression, Fire Extinguisher, and Fire Hydrants for Various City Divisions

Non-Competitive Procurement Contracts with Mister Safety Shoes Inc operating as Mister Safety Shoes and Kodiak Group Holdings operating as Work Authority for the Non-Exclusive Supply and Fitting of Various New Safety Footwear and Related Items for Various City of Toronto Divisions

Non-Competitive Contract with Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc for the provision of Stryker Powered Stretchers with all Components, Accessories, and Repairs

Non-competitive Contracts with SAP Canada Incorporated for Proprietary System Software Licenses, Cloud Subscriptions, and Related Services

Non-Competitive Contract with Salesforce.com Canada Corporation for Proprietary Tableau Software Licenses, Training, Maintenance and Support Services

Annual Strategic Capital Coordination Report

Request for Temporary Delegation to the General Manager, Transportation Services, to Approve Temporary Road Closures Up To and Including 365 Consecutive Days for Toronto Transit Commission Traction Power Upgrade Projects

Dufferin Organics Processing Facility Update and Contingency Processing Capacity

Authority to Enter into a Licence Amending Agreement with Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd. - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

164 Homewood Avenue - Request for the City Solicitor to Appeal the Committee of Adjustment Decision and Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

Taking a Stand to Protect Ontario Place and Our City’s Public Waterfront - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.NY17.6 - 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West - Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Authorizing the Wastewater Energy Project at Exhibition Place - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

200 Queens Quay West - Encumbrance and Limiting Distance Agreements - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

Freezing Development Charges - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

Re-Opening and Amending Item 2025.DM28.1 - 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Building Quality Public Parks and Public Spaces in Scarborough North - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Public Realm and Streetscape Improvements Within the Highland Creek Community Area - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

Authority to Align and Extend the Existing Ground Leases at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue on the Toronto Transit Commission Lands - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Charting a Path to a Healing Memorial for the Yonge Street Tragedy - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

Requiring Vehicle-For-Hire Companies to Provide Emergency Driver Contact Information to Customers and Toronto Police Services - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Supporting the Construction of the Armenian Youth Centre - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

Re-opening and Amending Item 2024.CC18.10 295 Jarvis Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications - Request for Direction Report - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

Dog Off-Leash Area at Glendora Park - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Preservation of Architectural Character in Cliffcrest Community - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Public Realm and Laneway Improvements to Lane S Eglinton W Glen Cedar in the Humewood-Cedarvale Neighbourhood - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Spirit of York Distillery Co. By-the-Glass Permit Application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Committee of Adjustment and Tenancy Information - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Time for Outdated Park Rules to Touch Grass - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Working With MLSE Foundation to Explore Feasibility of Reimagining Weston Lions Arena - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

18A Downsview Park Boulevard - Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Permit Area

230 and 240 The Donway West - Exclusion of the Development from the Permit Parking Program

Naming Recommendation for a Parcel of Land within Lawrence Park Ravine to "Jaye Robinson Park"

3377 Bayview Avenue, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application - Decision Report - Approval

2 Tippett Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report

7-9 Wardlaw Crescent - City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Implementation Guidelines for Rental Replacement

750, 752, and 756-758 Yonge Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

1 Dundas Street East: Amendments to the Sign By-law

Swansea Mews Initial Development Proposal

Call to Order

Confirmation of Minutes

Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials

Finch Avenue East and Baylawn Drive - Temporary Traffic Control Signals

Manse Road - U-Turn Prohibition

East Avenue - Road Safety Review

Winter Maintenance on Heathfield Drive Path

2655 Lawrence Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

1925 Victoria Park Avenue - Public Art Plan

1 Fallingbrook Road - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property Under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act

Council Member Appointments to the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Municipal Section and Board of Directors

Council Member Appointments to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors

Council Member Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors

Ensuring Safety for the Ontario Line Construction - Ward 14

522 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

522 University Avenue - Alterations to and Demolition of Heritage Attributes at a Designated Property under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

30, 40, 43, 44 and 45 Price Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

43, 44 and 45 Price Street - Demolition of Buildings Within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of Replacement Buildings

54-70 Brownlow Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

1212-1220 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

309-349 George Street - City-Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

309-311 and 349 George Street - Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act

50-64 Merton Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report

847-855 Kingston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report

120 Peter Street, 122-124 Peter Street, 126-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West - Alterations to, Demolition and Construction of, Buildings under Sections 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Amend a Heritage Easement Agreement

78 and 80 Nassau Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2530, 11 286680 STE 17 SB, Somerset Wallace Developments Ltd., Sousa Mendes Street, Macaulay Avenue Extension, Wallace Avenue Subdivision

Corridor Safety Review Update - Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue

Accessible Parking Space - April 2025 (Non-Delegated)

152-164 Bathurst Street and 623-627 Richmond Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Amending existing Zoning By-law Section 37 Schedules to Facilitate Purchase of Community Space in the Church-Wellesley Village

Design Revision to the Woodbine Cycle Track

Dovercourt Road - Parking Amendments

707 Dundas Street West and 327 Bathurst Street - City-initiated Official Plan Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

315-325 Front Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Phase 1 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

111 Peter Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Ensuring Toronto’s Local Summer Festivals Benefit from the World Cup

Procurement to Support Activities Funded by the Soccer for All Legacy Fund

1175-1181 Weston Road and 7-17 Locust Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Requiring Metrolinx to Develop a Heavy Truck Safety Plan - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Addressing Dangerous Dogs - Response to 2024.EC16.3

Towards a Beautiful City - A Path Forward

Award of Doc4863856516 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Containerized Multi-Residential Collection of Waste Materials for Solid Waste Management Services

Review of Bid Award Panel

Litigation Arising from the Rehabilitation of Section 1 of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway (Jarvis Street to Cherry Street)

Establishing The City of Toronto Mayor's Awards for Artificial Intelligence Innovation within City Divisions, Agencies, and Boards

Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery

Changing the Night of Garbage Collection for the West-End (Ossington/Queen West/College Promenade Areas)

Congestion Management Plan - 2025 Update

Transition of the Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility: Post-Transition Update

Basement Flooding Protection Program Status Update

Safety Barriers Along the Leaside Bridge - Feasibility Study Update

Toronto's Dog Off-Leash Strategy: A Citywide Approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas

Seasonal Prohibition on Lithium-Ion Battery Powered E-Bikes and E-Scooters on the TTC and the Feasibility of Providing More Secure E-Bike and E-Scooter Storage and Battery Charging and Exchange Facilities near Transit Stations - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

1 Broadlands Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval

150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Duncan Mill Road - Pedestrian Crossing Protection

150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval

Authority to Enter into Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreements with Community Housing Providers

Toronto's Academic Housing Strategy - Improving Housing Outcomes for Post-Secondary Students

Review of the Order Paper

Scarborough Busway - On-Street Measures to Support Busway Operations

5933 and 5951 Steeles Avenue East - Alterations to Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

Transit Priority Measures to Support Streetcar Service Diversions during King Street East and Church Street Intersection Closures

158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Scarborough Bluffs West Project: Environmental Assessment Agreement - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

900 Middlefield Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Requesting a Transparent, Clear and Fair Consultation Process Regarding the “Proposed Demonstrations By-law to Protect Vulnerable Institutions”

Declarations of Interest

Petitions

Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Improving Public Consultation Meetings for Communities - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Re-opening and Amending Item 2024.MM24.13 - Preservation of Architectural Character in Guildwood Community - to Extend the Scope of the Architectural Character Study - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Enhance Oversight of Special Occasion Permits for Non-Profit Organizations - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata