Room record of what happened—pair with Decisions for final actions.
Economic and Community Development Committee · 2026-05-05
7 structured lines in this file · ward references on 3 lines.
Top takeaways
Counts and lines derived only from fields in this file—not predictions or editorial ratings.
Meeting status: Complete
Agenda lines with outcomes: 7
Most common outcomes: Adopted, Amended
Items with changes or notable statuses
Amendments, deferrals, referrals, non-approval, and rule-matched lines from this file—up to eight. Hover or focus tags for what each label means.
Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Econom… — amended
AmendedKeyword/status match
Economic Development and Culture Grants - 2025 Funding Allocation… — approved
Keyword/status match
2027 Shelter Infrastructure Plan — approved
Keyword/status match
Riverside District Business Improvement Area Expansion Poll Resul… — approved
Early Local Registration Expansion Update and Outcomes — approved
Item-by-item record
Expand rows for detail. Filters apply to this list only (same data as the summaries above).
Filter item list
7 lines in this record.
2026.EC28.1
Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025-2035) - Update on Implementation
Outcome: Amended
Ward: All
2026.EC28.2
Economic Development and Culture Grants - 2025 Funding Allocation and Museums and Heritage Grants
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: All
2026.EC28.4
2027 Shelter Infrastructure Plan
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: All
2026.EC28.3
Riverside District Business Improvement Area Expansion Poll Results
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: 14 - Toronto - Danforth
2026.EC28.5
Early Local Registration Expansion Update and Outcomes
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: All
2026.EC28.6
Access to Outdoor Ovens in Parks: Progress Update
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: All
2026.EC28.7
Exploring a Garden of Achievement with Canada’s Walk of Fame
Outcome: Adopted
Ward: 10 - Spadina - Fort York
#
Subject
Outcome
Wards
2026.EC28.1
▶ Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025-2035) - Update on Implementation
Amended
All
2026.EC28.2
▶ Economic Development and Culture Grants - 2025 Funding Allocation and Museums and Heritage Grants
Adopted
All
2026.EC28.4
▶ 2027 Shelter Infrastructure Plan
Adopted
All
2026.EC28.3
▶ Riverside District Business Improvement Area Expansion Poll Results
Adopted
14 - Toronto - Danforth
2026.EC28.5
▶ Early Local Registration Expansion Update and Outcomes
Adopted
All
2026.EC28.6
▶ Access to Outdoor Ovens in Parks: Progress Update
Adopted
All
2026.EC28.7
▶ Exploring a Garden of Achievement with Canada’s Walk of Fame
Adopted
10 - Spadina - Fort York
Source fields
Operational and publish metadata from the mirrored file—meeting numbers, process IDs, chair codes, and similar fields. Most readers can skip this block.
Access to Outdoor Ovens in Parks: Progress Update — approved
Exploring a Garden of Achievement with Canada’s Walk of Fame — approved
Meeting Number
28
Current Process Id
6
Publish Vice Chair Ind
N
Display Minutes Confirm Ind
Y
Term Year
2026
Official Chair First Name
Alejandra
Official Chair Last Name
Bravo
Official Chair Salutation Desc
Councillor
Tier
2
Agenda Published
false
Decision Published
false
Minutes Published
false
Show Map
false
Show Bill
false
Agenda
Agenda Id
46304
Show Status Cd
ON
Minutes Instructions Wep
Minutes End Instructions Wep
<p>Announcements</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Chair acknowledged that the Economic and Community Development Committee was meeting 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.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Chair acknowledged that the City of Toronto acknowledges all Treaty peoples – including those who came here as settlers – as migrants either in this generation or in generations past - and those who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to these lands as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery. We pay tribute to those ancestors of African origin and descent.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Where the Members of the Economic and Community Development Committee 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.</p>
<p> </p>
Phone
Phone Id
26226
Area Code
416
Phone Number
397-4579
Mmis User
User List Id
861
User First Name
Nancy
User Last Name
Martins
User Email
Nancy.Martins@toronto.ca
User Title
Committee Administrator
Enabled
false
User Full Name
Nancy Martins
Account Non Expired
false
Account Non Locked
false
Credentials Non Expired
false
Latest Meeting Location Date
Meeting Location Date Id
28671
Meeting Date
1777953600000
Start Time
1777987800000
Monitor Display Ind
Y
Location
Location Id
601
Location Name
Committee Room 1, City Hall/Video Conference
Meeting Reference
2026.EC28
Speaker List Published
false
▸Full source fields (advanced)
Same public record as above, shown as structured fields. Most readers can skip this block.
Agenda Items
Agenda Item Id
Communication Type Cd
Urgent
In Camera
Publish Type Cd
Consideration
Status
Statutory
Title
Reference
Publish Decision Ind
Publish Motion Ind
Publish Vote Ind
Publish Ruling Ind
Agenda Item Summary
Ai Meeting Number
Ai Order Number
Db Publish Label Cd
Agenda Cd
Wards
Pre Meeting Event Ind
Council Consider Date
Staff Report
Communication Type Desc
Consider Type Desc
Item Status Desc
Publish Type Desc
Decision Body Publish Label
Speaker Interested Persons
Committee Communications
Council Communications
Committee Attachments
Council Attachments
Committee Motions
Council Motions
Committee Rulings
Council Rulings
Committee Declared Interests
Council Declared Interests
Committee Decision
Pre Meeting Speakers List
Pre Meeting Interested Persons
Post Meeting Speakers List
Post Meeting Interested Persons
Decision Type Desc
Has Decison Information
Consent Item Status Desc
146473
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
AMENDED
N
Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025-2035) - Update on Implementation
2026.EC28.1
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>In November 2024, Toronto City Council adopted Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025-2035). Shortly following, in March 2025, City Council adopted the Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs responding to significant changes in American economic policy relating to Canada. This report provides an update on the City's progress in implementing Sidewalks to Skylines in 2025, the Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs in 2025 and 2026 and the Red Tape Hotline for Businesses pilot project.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sidewalks to Skylines and the Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs are City-wide efforts, spanning work across multiple City Divisions. With the support of other City Divisions, the Economic Development and Culture Division (EDC) is coordinating the tracking of implementation of these two comprehensive economic development plans.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One year into the implementation of Sidewalks to Skylines, over 90 percent of the plan's original 73 actions are completed or in process. This report provides an overview of the work in 2025 toward achieving these actions and highlights key progress and successes. The report recommends Council adopt updates to the original 73 Sidewalks to Skylines actions and add four actions from the Tariff Action Plan not otherwise addressed in Sidewalks to Skylines and three actions focused on Inclusive Economic Development.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Attachment 1 provides a detailed status update on the first year of implementation for all original Sidewalks to Skylines and additionally lists the four net-new long-term actions of the Tariff Action Plan and three actions on inclusive economic development, for a total of 80.</p>
28
1
Submitted By Chair
Member Id
81
Salutation Cd
COUNCILR
First Name
Alejandra
Last Name
Bravo
Salutation Desc
Councillor
Vice Chair
false
Meeting Sessions
Meeting Session Id
Meeting Id
Start Date
Start Time
End Date
End Time
Session Type Cd
In Camera
Session Type Desc
47272
27214
1777988160000
1777988160000
1777997700000
1777997700000
MORNING
N
Morning
Meeting Attendance
Attendance Id
Meeting Session Id
Attendance Display Order
Attendance Notes
Quorum Type Cd
Roll Call Ind
Chair Member Id
Quorum Type Desc
Meeting Session
Attendees
Present String
Not Present String
41101
47272
41101
Stephen Holyday, Gord Perks
PRESENT
N
81
Present
…
…
Alejandra Bravo (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Chris Moise, Neethan Shan
Meeting Motions
Motion Id
Motion Display Order
Motion Number
Motion Status Cd
Consent Ind
Motion Text
Motion Status Desc
Motion Type
Mover Member
Rulings
Votes
198251
1
0
CARRIED
N
<p>That the minutes of the April 9, 2026 meeting of the Economic and Community and Development Committee be confirmed.</p>
Carried
…
…
…
…
Options
Include Origin Date From
true
Include Minutes Instructions
true
Include Meeting Attendance
true
Include Background Links
true
Include Declared Interests
true
Meeting Id
27214
Include Procedural Motions
true
Include Summary
true
Include Rulings
true
Include Recorded Votes
true
Include In Camera Reason
true
Process Id
6
Include Communications
true
Include Speakers
true
Include Council Consider Date
true
Legdoc Url
Meeting
Meeting Id
27214
Decision Body Id
2563
Email
ecdc@toronto.ca
Special Meeting Cd
N
Meeting Number
28
Mtg Status Cd
COMPLETE
Official Chair Member Id
81
Official Chair Salutation Cd
COUNCILR
Current Process Id
6
Publish Vice Chair Ind
N
Display Minutes Confirm Ind
Y
Mtg Status Desc
Complete
Term Year
2026
Official Chair First Name
Alejandra
Official Chair Last Name
Bravo
Official Chair Salutation Desc
CMMTTEE
EC
All
N
1779249600000
…
Report
ACTION
Amended
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Amended
146456
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
Economic Development and Culture Grants - 2025 Funding Allocation and Museums and Heritage Grants
2026.EC28.2
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>The City of Toronto has a long-standing commitment to strengthening the city’s cultural vibrancy and economic prosperity through Economic Development and Culture (EDC) grant programs, directed grants, and event sponsorships. These investments are aligned with City priorities and support programs, projects, operational needs, and events that foster collaboration and innovation across Toronto’s cultural sector and the broader economy. In accordance with City Council direction, this staff report provides an overview of EDC’s annual grant-making activities, including a list of all grant recipients.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This report also presents the final phase of the Economic Development and Culture (EDC) multi-year grant reform, which started in 2018 to make all EDC funding opportunities more transparent, equitable, and aligned with the 2019 City of Toronto Community Grants Policy. This final phase includes the establishment of the Heritage Organization Operating Partnership and the Museums and Heritage Microgrant Programs, which will enable museums and heritage spaces to serve as accessible hubs for storytelling, learning, and civic engagement. Through these programs, the City will demonstrate equity, access, and transparency in museums and heritage funding, strengthening inclusive participation, supporting diverse cultural expression, and reinforcing Toronto’s cultural infrastructure. No new funding is being requested, and the program will leverage funds currently provided as directed grants, already accounted for within EDC’s existing operating budget allocation.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The completion of EDC's grant reform is an important step to advancing the Council-approved strategies outlined in the Division's two guiding strategic plans: Sidewalks to Skylines: An Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy and Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto.</p>
28
2
CMMTTEE
EC
All
N
1779249600000
…
Report
ACTION
Adopted
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Adopted
146339
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
Riverside District Business Improvement Area Expansion Poll Results
2026.EC28.3
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>The purpose of this report is to recommend the expansion of The Riverside District Business Improvement Area (BIA) boundary outlined in Attachment 1. In accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, the City Clerk conducted a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to expand The Riverside District BIA boundary outlined in Attachment 1. The City Clerk received a majority of accepted ballots that were in favour of expanding the BIA.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>While polling results were favourable, the BIA boundary expansion process did not include adequate consultation with key City Divisions to ensure coherence with key City policies and goals in such a way that the City's interests would be fully considered. As a result, when the poll was circulated the initial proposed boundary expansion failed to reflect certain key City policy needs such as traffic management. The recommended expansion boundary has been revised to address the need for divisional consultation with a partial expansion now proposed versus the original expansion. Staff will also be reviewing the broader process for any BIA boundary expansion to ensure stronger organizational alignment allowing for a 'whole‑of-City' approach.</p>
28
3
CMMTTEE
EC
14 - Toronto - Danforth
N
1779249600000
…
Report
ACTION
Adopted
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Adopted
146334
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
2027 Shelter Infrastructure Plan
2026.EC28.4
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>Toronto’s shelter system is undergoing a period of transition, with recent reductions in homelessness alongside continued demand for stable shelter solutions that meet the diverse needs of those experiencing homelessness. The City continues to require a more stable, coordinated, and long-term approach for shelter infrastructure and service delivery across the city.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This report provides the annual update on shelter infrastructure planning and delivery, including progress made in shelter development, and key next steps to advance a more sustainable and responsive shelter system.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Over the past year, the City has made measurable progress implementing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS). This includes advancing 11 new shelter sites that will deliver 1,057 new spaces in Toronto's shelter system. Concurrently, the City has continued to transition out of large, temporary shelter programs, advance capital planning and design for new purpose-built facilities, and strengthen community engagement and interdivisional coordination to support new shelters successfully integrate into neighbourhoods. These achievements represent a critical phase in shifting the shelter system toward greater stability, improved service delivery, and more equitable access to shelter infrastructure across Toronto.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Building on this progress, the report outlines the next phase of HSCIS implementation, including advancing the design and construction of secured sites, continuing site acquisition to meet long-term targets, and supporting the planned transition from temporary programs. It also provides updates on related initiatives, such as the Housing and Shelter Infrastructure Development (HSID) program and the George Street Revitalization (GSR).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Collectively, this work positions the City to deliver on Council’s direction to modernize the shelter system, strengthen capacity with cost effective solutions, and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.</p>
28
4
CMMTTEE
EC
All
N
—
…
Report
ACTION
Adopted
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Adopted
146338
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
Early Local Registration Expansion Update and Outcomes
2026.EC28.5
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>Early Local Registration (ELR) was directed by Toronto City Council in October 2024 to improve local access to high-demand, free registered recreation programs at the City’s Free Centres, particularly for residents living nearby and in lower-income neighbourhoods. ELR allows eligible residents living within a defined catchment area near a Free Centre to register for programs one week in advance of general registration.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Parks and Recreation implemented ELR using a phased approach beginning in Summer 2025, initially at six Free Centre locations, with gradual expansion over successive registration sessions. ELR will be fully implemented at all 37 Free Centre locations with registered programming by Fall 2026. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Implementation of ELR has been supported by extensive community and Councillor engagement, local outreach, and targeted promotion. Over the past year, more than 3,600 residents have been directly engaged through in-person, virtual, and pop-up sessions, alongside hyper-local communications and partnership with community agencies and City divisions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>ELR is guided by a data-driven program design and ongoing evaluation. Findings to date indicate that ELR has improved access to registered programs for local residents and residents from lower-income areas at participating Free Centres, while resulting in an expected reduction in access for some non-local clients. The impacts of this displacement have been closely monitored and mitigation measures, including individualized client support, promotion of the Welcome Policy, and service planning adjustments where possible, have been implemented to help address identified challenges. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with an update on the implementation of Early Local Registration, summarize evaluation findings and outcomes to date, and outline the approved sustainment approach to support the ongoing delivery of the program.</p>
28
5
CMMTTEE
EC
All
N
—
…
Report
ACTION
Adopted
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Adopted
146475
REPORT
N
N
MAIN
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
Access to Outdoor Ovens in Parks: Progress Update
2026.EC28.6
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>In response to City Council direction (<a href="https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.EC20.1">2025.EC20.1</a>), this report provides a progress update on steps taken to expand community access to outdoor ovens in parks by removing financial and administrative barriers. All of the actions directed by City Council in May 2025 have been implemented, with the majority completed.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>To remove financial barriers, permit fees were eliminated for Toronto residents and non-profit organizations and insurance costs were reduced by thirty per cent for recurrent permit holders. This report recommends reimbursement of insurance costs for the non-profit organizations, charities and community groups that have been involved in the establishment and operation of an oven in a City park for recurrent public programming.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>To remove administrative barriers, outdoor ovens can now be booked online for one or more dates at a time, and oven availability and usage information can be viewed online. Procedures for onsite staff support to oven users have been updated to deliver consistent, reliable service at all locations. The City's policy on Outdoor Ovens in City Parks was amended, as directed, regarding long-term agreements.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In 2026-2027, Parks and Recreation will build on these improvements in order to encourage wider public awareness and enjoyment of the City's outdoor ovens network.</p>
28
6
CMMTTEE
EC
All
N
1779249600000
…
Report
ACTION
Adopted
Main
Committee
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
ACTION
true
Adopted
146747
LETTER
N
N
NEW
ACTION
ADOPTED
N
Exploring a Garden of Achievement with Canada’s Walk of Fame
2026.EC28.7
Y
Y
Y
Y
<p>Canada's Walk of Fame celebrates Canadians who have excelled in their respective fields in order to engage and inspire the next generation. In recent years, Canada's Walk of Fame has expanded its ambitions to include programs that help create a new generation of star Canadians, and to strengthen national ties with "hometown stars" in cities across Canada, and explore opportunities to revitalize the green space in David Pecaut Square as a lasting monument to great Canadians and a tourist destination.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This evolution aligns with the ongoing work on the John Street Cultural Corridor, stretching from Stephanie Street to just south of Front Street West. Recognized as a route of civic and cultural significance, the corridor connects many of the city’s major cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Film Board of Canada, the CBC Broadcast Centre, the Princess of Wales and Royal Alexandra Theatres, and the TIFF Bell Lightbox, among others.</p>
<p>Announcements</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Chair acknowledged that the Economic and Community Development Committee was meeting 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.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Chair acknowledged that the City of Toronto acknowledges all Treaty peoples – including those who came here as settlers – as migrants either in this generation or in generations past - and those who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to these lands as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery. We pay tribute to those ancestors of African origin and descent.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Where the Members of the Economic and Community Development Committee 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.</p>
<p> </p>