Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that:
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1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee request the General Manager, Transportation Services to immediately engage with navigation platform providers, including those responsible for Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, to request their consistent, timely, and accurate representation of City road closure, construction, and traffic management data within their platform, and emphasize that, as widely used public-facing services relied upon for mobility, these platforms have a social responsibility to the public to maintain current and accurate information.
","financialImpactWep":"","agendaItemSummary":"City of Toronto residents, businesses, and visitors increasingly rely on navigation apps such as Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps to guide their daily travel. Unfortunately, there have been recent instances where these platforms have failed to accurately or promptly display road closures related to construction, special events, or other traffic management activities. As a result, motorists have been directed into heavily congested areas or even routed onto streets that are effectively closed, creating confusion and delays for drivers.
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The City makes significant efforts to provide accurate and timely information through its Road Restrictions and Closures website and an automated data feed for these navigation providers. Despite the City's efforts, these platforms do not always reflect City-provided updates, even when staff follow up with platform operators to flag discrepancies.
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As we welcome the world to Toronto for the FIFA World Cup this summer, it is crucial that these navigation apps consistently incorporate City-issued road closure and traffic management information into their systems. Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps, along with the City of Toronto, have a shared responsibility to ensure the public have accurate and timely information about road closures and traffic delays.
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1. City Council delete Subsection (7) of §950-400E of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, and insert a new Subsection (7) generally as follows:
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\"(7) Up to the following distance of a crosswalk controlled by traffic control signals located at an intersection or mid-block location:
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(a) 15.0 metres on the far side of the crosswalk measured on each side of the highway in the direction of travel of vehicles on that side of the highway; and
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(b) 30.5 metres on the approach to the crosswalk measured on each side of the highway in the direction of travel of vehicles on that side of the highway.\"
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2. City Council delete Subsection (6) of §903-6C of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, and insert a new Subsection (6) generally as follows:
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\"(6) Up to the following distance of a crosswalk controlled by traffic control signals located at an intersection or mid-block location:
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(a) 15.0 metres on the far side of the crosswalk measured on each side of the highway in the direction of travel of vehicles on that side of the highway; and
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(b) 30.5 metres on the approach to the crosswalk measured on each side of the highway in the direction of travel of vehicles on that side of the highway.\"
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3. City Council authorize the installation of road safety improvement projects on the following streets as outlined in this report, including the amendments to necessary bylaws in Chapter 886 and 950, as described in Attachment 11:
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a. Bremner Boulevard from Spadina Avenue to 50 metres east of Spadina Avenue;
\r\nb. Davisville Avenue from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road;
\r\nc. Elmhurst Drive from Brookmere Road to Albion Road;
\r\nd. Islington Avenue from Elmhurst Drive to Rexdale Boulevard;
\r\ne. Horner Avenue from Westhead Road to Brown's Line;
\r\nf. Foch Avenue from Horner Avenue to Edgeware Drive;
\r\ng. Rowntree Road from Kipling Avenue to 287 metres east of Kipling Avenue (cul-de-sac);
\r\nh. Panorama Court from Kipling Avenue to 316 metres east of Kipling Avenue (cul-de-sac);
\r\ni. Denison Road East from Jane Street to Sam Frustaglio Drive; and
\r\nj. Ferrand Drive from Windom Road (east intersection) to Windom Road (west intersection).
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4. City Council amend cycling, traffic, and parking regulations required in Chapters 886 and 950, as generally described in Attachment 11 - By-Law Amendments for Road Safety Improvement Projects, for previously approved projects by City Council and for by-law accuracy;
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5. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 3b, City Council prohibit left-turns at all times at the following location:
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a. Northbound at Mount Pleasant Road (east branch) and Davisville Avenue.
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6. Subject to the approval of Recommendations 3e and 3f, City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) and direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install:
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a. 9 speed humps on Horner Avenue between Burlingame Road and Browns Line for traffic calming purposes, generally shown on Attachment 11, Drawing TC-H1 through TC-H2 dated March 2026, attached to the report (June 4, 2026) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
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b. 1 speed hump on Westhead Road between Horner Avenue and Aintree Court for traffic calming purposes, generally shown on Attachment 11, Drawing TC-H3 dated March 2026, attached to the report (June 4, 2026) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
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c. 15 speed humps on Foch Avenue between Edgeware Drive and Horner Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally shown on Attachment 11, Drawing T1068 dated January 2026, attached to the report (June 4, 2026) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
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7. Subject to the approval of Recommendations 6a, City Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Horner Avenue between Burlingame Road and Browns Line, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
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8. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 7, City Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Horner Avenue between Burlingame Road and Browns Line, 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).
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9. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the following locations:
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a. Brimley Road and a point 180 metres north of Wenlock Gate;
\r\nb. Ellesmere Road and a point 67 metres east of Bobmar Road; and
\r\nc. Ellesmere Road and Zaph Avenue.
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10. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 9c, City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Ellesmere Avenue between the east curb line of Zaph Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east of the east curb line of Zaph Avenue.
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11. City Council authorize installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Muirbank Boulevard.
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12. City Council prohibit right-turns on a red signal at all times for the following directions and locations:
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a. Westbound at Ordnance Street and Strachan Avenue; and
\r\nb. All directions at Willowdale Avenue and Bishop Avenue.
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13. City Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control for Phoebe Street at the intersection of Phoebe Street and Soho Square.
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14. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments, as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 through 13, above.
","financialImpactWep":"The estimated cost to install the Vision Zero Road Safety Improvement and Cycling Enhancement Projects recommended in this report is $6,193,000. Funding is included for these capital projects, categorized as a service improvement and enhancement as well as Health and Safety, in the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services. Because project scope, design development, and market pricing can change, delivery timelines and costs may also shift. If required, additional funding needs would be considered as part of future-year budget submissions.
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The approval of recommendations in this report will give authority to Transportation Services to deliver new road safety infrastructure over multiple years. As infrastructure is completed in 2027, operating impacts will be incorporated into future years’ Operating Budget submissions. Once all planned infrastructure is fully implemented, anticipated over a multi-year period, the total annualized operating impact is estimated to be $10,000.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications as contained in the Financial Impact Section.
","agendaItemSummary":"This report responds to a request from City Council at its March 2026 meeting (2026.IE27.9) on enforcing speed limits in school zones, a request from the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at its September 2025 meeting (2025.IE22.4) on a permanent roadside memorial program for fatal traffic collisions, and direction from City Council at its July 2025 meeting (2025.IE23.6) regarding connections to the Rosedale Valley Road Mixed-Used Trail.
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This report also provides an overview of the Road Safety Initiatives Fund established by the Provincial government and a summary of planned enhancements to the School Safety Zone program. It also recommends changes to general parking regulations proximate to Intersection Pedestrian Signals.
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In addition, this report seeks City Council approval for new and enhanced road safety improvement projects. No motor vehicle travel lane removals are required for the projects recommended within this report.
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The report has four (4) sections:
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Enhancing Safety in School Zones:
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- Update on plans to deploy additional Toronto Police Services resources to enforce speed limits in school zones, as a result of the Province of Ontario ending the Automated Speed Enforcement program.
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- Brief summary on the status of the Provincial Road Safety Improvement Fund established to support installation of road safety enhancements in locations previously eligible for Automated Speed Enforcement, following the Province of Ontario ending the program.
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- Overview of the planned enhancements to the School Safety Zone program.
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Review of Permanent Roadside Memorials: provides a response to the request to review feasibility and sustainability options for a permanent roadside memorial program to honour victims of fatal traffic-related collisions.
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Changes to Parking Regulations for Intersection Pedestrian Signals: proposes updates to Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, and Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, to clarify general parking regulations at Intersection Pedestrian Signals, as a result of adding this new form of traffic control to enhance pedestrian crossing protection.
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Road Safety Improvement Projects:
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- Seeks City Council approval to deliver five (5) road safety improvement projects, for which design and consultation have been completed:
\r\n- Bremner Boulevard Road Safety Improvements (Ward 10);
\r\n- Improving Davisville Avenue (Ward 12);
\r\n- Elmhurst Drive & Islington Avenue Road Safety Improvements Project (Ward 1);
\r\n- Horner Avenue Road Safety Improvements (Ward 3); and
\r\n- Rowntree Road & Panorama Court Road Safety Improvements (Ward 1).
\r\n- Seeks City Council approval for enhancements (new traffic control signals and a section of multi-use trail) and an amendment to four (4) Council-approved road safety improvement projects:
\r\n- New Traffic Control Signal - Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections (Ward 23);
\r\n- New Traffic Control Signals - Ellesmere Complete Street (Ward 25);
\r\n- Enhancement - Denison Road Mixed Used Path: Tretheway Drive Cycling Connections and Intersection Safety Improvements (Ward 5); and
\r\n- Amendment - Ferrand Drive Area Safety Improvements (Ward 16).
\r\n- Provides an informational update on the City Council direction to propose a safe route for cyclists from the western end of the Rosedale Valley Road multi-use trail (at Park Road) to Yonge Street.
\r\n- Outlines technical by-law amendments for City Council approval at 11 locations, where construction is underway or recently completed, to align by-laws with field conditions and existing or updated signage:
\r\n- Borden Street (Ward 11);
\r\n- Champagne Drive (Ward 6);
\r\n- Davenport Road / Macpherson Avenue (Ward 12);
\r\n- Downes Street (Ward 10);
\r\n- Finch Avenue (Wards 1, 6, and 7);
\r\n- Morningside Avenue (Ward 24);
\r\n- Ordnance Street and Strachan Avenue (Ward 10);
\r\n- Phoebe Street (Ward 10);
\r\n- Willowdale Cycling Upgrades (Ward 18);
\r\n- Wilmington Avenue (Ward 6); and
\r\n- Yonge Street (Ward 13).
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1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
","financialImpactWep":"There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of this report. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
","agendaItemSummary":"This report responds to a request from the Infrastructure and Environment Committee to report to its meeting on June 10, 2026 regarding the authority the City of Toronto can exercise to address traffic and privacy issues that may arise in connection with automated vehicles on City streets or sidewalks.
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The Ministry of Transportation has the authority to license Automated Vehicles operations and decide whether a specific operator’s vehicles can be deployed in Ontario, as well as where and under what conditions they may operate.
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Automated Vehicles are subject to the same laws as all other vehicles under the Criminal Code, Ontario's Highway Traffic Act and the Toronto Municipal Code. However, many traffic and parking regulations are drafted contemplating a human driver, meaning that tickets must be issued to a human driver. Owner liability, meaning a ticket issued to the vehicle owner instead of the human driver, is already contemplated in many of the City's Municipal Code Chapters that include non-moving violations (parking, stopping and standing). Many moving violations under the Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code do not contemplate driverless vehicles in this manner.
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With respect to privacy, the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act governs personal information collected by Automated Vehicles for the purpose of mapping, training or other purposes in the course of operations. The collection and use of data (including personal information) associated with automated vehicle operations is governed through federal and provincial legislative frameworks, which the City does not have legislative authority to override.
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This report has been developed in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the City Solicitor.
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1. City Council adopt the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan (Attachment 1) to the report (May 27, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to inform future improvements to the study area over the next 20 years.
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2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with Toronto Water, other City Divisions, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and intergovernmental partners as required, to advance the implementation of priorities identified in Attachment 2 [Near-Term Priorities] to the report (May 27, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services as part of future Capital and Operating budget processes through studies, cost estimates, and detailed design as needed, considering the capital planning and prioritization process for future infrastructure planning and investment.
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3.City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, working in partnership with Treaty partners and Indigenous communities, and in alignment with the Reconciliation Action Plan, to build on existing programs and trails to explore additional opportunities to celebrate Indigenous culture through Indigenous place-keeping and placemaking as part of plan implementation outlined in Attachment 1.
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4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to seek funding from other orders of government to advance the implementation of the improvements outlined in the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan, as described in Attachments 1 and 2 (the Plan and the Near-Term Priorities] to the report (May 27, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
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5. City Council request Toronto Parking Authority in collaboration with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to complete a surface parking optimization study, assessing options for reconfiguring and greening parking lots to unlock greater park potential while meeting public needs for park access and parking through all seasons.
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6. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to City Council by the third quarter of 2032 with a progress report on the implementation of the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan and recommendations 1-5 above.
","financialImpactWep":"There are no immediate financial impacts resulting from adoption of the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan beyond resources already included in approved capital plans. Future funding requests to advance recommendations that require additional study, design, capital investment, or operating support will be brought forward through future budget processes for Council consideration, subject to feasibility and affordability.
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The 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation includes approximately $2.746 million in planned investment for initiatives within the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan study area.
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Of the $2.746 million identified in the ten-year capital plan, approximately $1.193 million is allocated to state of good repair work for parking lots, trails and pathways, $1.188 million is allocated to rehabilitation of recreational assets, and $0.365 million is allocated to the washroom enhancement program. These projects are primarily debt-funded. An additional $100,000 is the Parks and Recreation contribution to a shoreline study being completed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Currently, completion of the identified state of good repair projects is not expected to result in material incremental operating impacts. Should future operating impacts be identified, they will be included in Parks and Recreation's future budget submissions for consideration.
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The current prioritization identifies projects to be initiated within the first five years and is informed in part by the existing ten-year Capital Budget and Plan, as well as related City objectives and initiatives, including the Facilities Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, Resilience Strategy, and Wet Weather Flow Master Plan.
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Some near-term priorities may be advanced through coordination, operational changes, or refinement of already planned work. Other priorities will require additional scope definition, technical study, and funding to inform subsequent phases. Overall, the Plan is intended to support a coordinated interdivisional approach to future park and shoreline improvements, align planned investments where possible, and identify opportunities for cost sharing and external funding.
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Transportation Services also has planned investments over the 2025-2035 period that may support access and connectivity improvements related to the Western Beaches, including bridge replacement and road safety redesign initiatives. These include the bridge replacements at Parkdale, Dunn, Dowling and Dufferin along with active transportation and public realm improvements to complement the work. The City Council-endorsed Parkside Drive Study includes an on-street bi-directional cycle track, designated turning lanes at intersections, new bus stops and intersection safety improvements at Bloor Street West and Lake Shore Boulevard West. The City will continue to assess the implications of recent provincial legislation passed in 2024 and 2025 (Bill 212 and Bill 60) for implementation of transportation-related recommendations in the Plan.
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Full implementation of the Plan will require long-term planning over the next 20 years, including strategic interdivisional capital planning and continued exploration of intergovernmental funding opportunities, where applicable. Where future projects align with divisional priorities, the relevant City divisions will identify any capital and operating impacts through future budget processes for Council consideration, subject to feasibility and affordability.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has been advised of the financial impacts associated with the Plan to be considered along with other priorities in future budget processes.
","agendaItemSummary":"The Western Waterfront Master Plan was approved by City Council in 2009 and was developed to provide a vision for Toronto's Western Beaches between the Humber River and Ontario Place, and to guide future decisions. In 2022, a report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee identified additional issues and priorities that emerged and recommended updating the Western Waterfront Master Plan. Since that time, City staff have been working towards providing a Western Beaches Public Realm Plan (the Plan) that updates the 2009 Western Waterfront Master Plan and continues to advance improvements related to breakwaters, shoreline erosion, water quality and visitor experience.
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The Plan and its constituent recommendations are the result of both broad and deep community and Indigenous engagement as well as technical expertise and input from an interdivisional Technical Advisory Committee. City staff gathered feedback via a Public Life Study, multiple on-site pop-ups, focused stakeholder interviews, workshops with an assembled Community Advisory Committee, multiple digital surveys, a virtual public meeting, and several Indigenous talking circles. The result is a guide for investment in the Western Beaches identifying near-term priorities, medium-term opportunities, and long-term ideas to address a range of challenges, mitigate risks, and advance strategic objectives. Implementation of the Plan is anticipated to proceed incrementally as funding is identified, technical and detailed design processes are undertaken, and conversations with the public, stakeholders, urban Indigenous communities, and Treaty partners are advanced. The actions identified by the Plan are intended to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the shoreline, enhance the Western Beaches' visitor experience, better leverage the study area's natural and cultural heritage assets, and mitigate chronic challenges including trail conflicts, accessibility, and visitor comfort all while conserving and protecting this beloved waterfront park network so that it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike for generations to come.
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1. City Council approve the traffic and parking regulation amendments associated with the final built conditions of Eglinton Avenue, between Kennedy Road and Weston Road and authorize the associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2026) from the Interim General Manager, Transportation Services.
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2. City Council authorizes public highway designation for the lands, described as Parts 1 to 9 on Reference Plan 66R-28073, being part of PIN 10503-0096 (LT) set out as Attachment 2 of the report (May 27, 2026), to be known as Keelesdale Road, to become effective upon enactment and registration of the highway dedication by-law.
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3. City Council prohibit stopping on both sides of Keelesdale Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Photography Drive.
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4.City Council designate a 30 kilometres per hour speed limit on Keelesdale Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Photography Drive.
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5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedication referred to in Recommendation 2 above, including requesting the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required.
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6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the effective date any dedication by-law(s) and / or traffic and parking regulation by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 27, 2026) from the Interim General Manager, Transportation Services, to among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Recommendation 2 above.
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7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 6, inclusive, above.
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Upon dedication and acceptance, the City will assume responsibility for the ongoing operation and maintenance of Keelesdale Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Photography Drive, including winter maintenance and routine maintenance. Funding for these activities will be brought forward for consideration through future Transportation Services Operating Budget submissions upon assumption of the roadway as a City asset.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact statement.
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City Council previously approved traffic and parking by-law amendments for the at-grade segment of the corridor between Kennedy Road and Brentcliffe Road to support the opening of the line. Given the scale and complexity of the project, the required regulatory updates were advanced in phases.
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This report seeks City Council authority to complete the regulatory framework for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit corridor by enacting the remaining traffic and parking by-law amendments associated with both the at-grade and tunneled sections, and to dedicate newly constructed roadway lands as public highway.
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The proposed amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking will align the City’s by-laws with final as-built conditions and support the safe and efficient operation of the transportation network.
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1. City Council prohibit southbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of Victoria Park Avenue at Kingston Road.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact statement.
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Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit southbound right turns on a red signal at all times on Victoria Park Avenue at Kingston Road. This prohibition is intended to mitigate conflicts between eastbound left-turning Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) streetcars on Kingston Road and southbound right-turning vehicles on Victoria Park Avenue. Due to the constrained geometry of the intersection, the streetcar tracks encroach within the path of southbound right-turning vehicles. This creates a conflict point when southbound vehicles proceed on a red signal. Prohibiting right turns on red will eliminate this conflict and improve safety for all road users.
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1. Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
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In TE29.14, City Council provided direction on an Official Plan Amendment appeal by Studios of America Corporation for the lands municipally known as 402 and 440 Unwin Avenue in the Port Lands. The Official Plan Amendment application proposes, among other matters, to introduce residential uses on the site. Residential uses are not permitted anywhere south of the Ship Channel; these lands are identified for port industrial, energy and city-serving uses, destination/catalytic uses, and parks and open space.
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This report focuses on \"development in proximity to the Hearn Switching Station\" which is located adjacent to the aforementioned lands owned by Studios of America Corporation and whose future industrial-based uses are of the City's interest with respect to future energy infrastructure development.
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For the purposes of this report, \"development in proximity to the Hearn Switching Station\" is defined as:
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- the area that is currently occupied by the Hearn Switching Station;
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- the area that is occupied by the Portlands Energy Centre; and
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- any land in the Port Lands that is implicated in the proposed route development of the underwater high voltage direct current transmission connection, called the Toronto Third Line1.
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A review of publicly available documents was undertaken by City staff.
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In summary, the concerns and considerations raised, as understood by City staff, by the Province of Ontario and by energy utilities focus on the Hearn Switching Station's role as a critical connection point for delivery of electricity from the point of generation to Toronto's local distribution network. It is City staff's understanding that there are concerns with the importance of the long-term operability of the Hearn Switching Station.
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At a high level, the concerns and considerations of each party, as understood by the City, are generally summarized below:
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1. Hydro One Networks, operator of the Hearn Switching Station and the province's largest transmitter of electricity, has identified that as a critical hub providing a connection to the Portlands Energy Centre, the Hearn Switching Station contains critical 115 kiloVolt (kV) underground transmission assets that will require attention to above and below ground operation integrity, and specifically, must address access and easement protection, safety considerations, landscaping requirements, loading area and vehicles access, underground infrastructure protection, and development requirements adjacent to the Hearn Switching Station. (See Attachment 1).
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2. Atura Power, owner and operator of the Portlands Energy Centre, a gas-fired electricity generating station located directly east of the Hearn Switching Station and which is one source of electricity supply through the Hearn Switching Station, has expressed the importance of ongoing and uninterrupted operation of Portlands Energy Centre to deliver power to Toronto. They highlight that the ability to retain ongoing industrial operations in proximity to the Hearn Generating Station (HGC), which is adjacent to the Hearn Switching Station, must consider compatibility with air emissions as well as other impacts to ensure Portlands Energy Centre's long-term viability. (See Attachment 2).
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3. The Independent Electricity System Operator, the Crown corporation responsible for managing Ontario's power system has announced the proposal to construct the Toronto Third Line (TTL) which is a proposed 65 kilometres underwater high-voltage direct current (high voltage direct current ) transmission line connecting the Bowmanville Switching Station in Clarington to the Hearn Switching Station in downtown Toronto. The line is planned to deliver approximately 900 MegaWatts of electricity, equivalent to powering an estimated 900,000 homes, and would include development of a sizeable converter station near the Hearn Switching Station, which is intended to serve as the primary connection point into Toronto’s transmission system. The Independent Electricity System Operator has stated the importance of protecting land for future transmission so as to maintain flexibility to accommodate future growth and mitigate the risk of development that is incompatible with future transmission needs.
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1 https://www.ieso.ca/Sector-Participants/Engagement-Initiatives/Engagements/Toronto-Third-Line
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1. City Council approve the Concept Plan included in Appendix 2 as the basis for detailed design, procurement and delivery of the Queen's Park North Revitalization Project.
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2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Executive Director, Environment, Climate, and Forestry to establish a Queen's Park North Detailed Design Working Group composed of no more than ten members representing the City of Toronto, University of Toronto, the donor, residents, neighbouring institutions and other experts appointed by the City, consult with the Working Group with respect to finalizing the design details of the Concept Plan included in Appendix 2 as well as the Queen’s Park North Advisory Body Draft Terms of Reference, and provide community updates at key milestones.
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3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to conserve the cultural heritage values of Queen's Park North through refinement of the Draft Statement of Significance in Appendix 1 into a Description of Cultural Heritage Values which will guide decision-making through detailed design, construction, and ongoing park management, programming and operations.
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4. City Council endorse the Queen’s Park North Advisory Body Draft Terms of Reference in Appendix 6 and direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to incorporate the Draft Terms of Reference in the negotiation and execution of the tri-party agreement with Weston Foundation and the University of Toronto to govern the maintenance, operations and funding of the revitalized Queen’s Park North (the \"Tri-Party Agreement\").
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5. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a dedicated project account for the Queen's Park North Revitalization Project with project cost of up to $50.0 million (inclusive of relevant costs incurred by the Donor to date) and projected cash flow commitments of $8.7 million in 2026, $16.5 million in 2027, $21.0 million in 2028 and $3.8 million in 2029, fully funded through donations from the Weston Foundation, subject to the execution of, and in accordance with, the donation agreement and any other agreements required to implement the project.
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6. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a project update report in the first quarter of 2027, including relevant updates on detailed design, construction and the development and implementation of the governance model.
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7. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee within 18 months of the new tri-party maintenance, operations, and funding model being put in place, with regular biennial reports to City Council thereafter.
The recommendations in this report will result in an increase of up to $50.0 million (less relevant costs incurred by the Donor to date) to the 2026-2035 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget and Plan for the Queen's Park North Revitalization Project, with projected cash flows of $8.7 million in 2026, $16.5 million in 2027, $21.0 million in 2028 and $3.8 million in 2029. This funding will be reflected in a dedicated project account and will be fully funded through donations, subject to the execution of, and in accordance with, the donation agreement and any other agreements required to implement the project.
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As the project is fully funded through donations, no additional debt financing is required from the City for the capital design and delivery of the project.
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The City will continue to provide core municipal services within the park. Under the proposed model, the University of Toronto will assume responsibility for enhanced maintenance and operational elements associated with the revitalized park, subject to the execution of the required agreements. As a result, the City's operating costs are anticipated to remain generally consistent with current expenditure levels.
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Any future changes to the scope of the project, operating model, or funding arrangements that may result in additional financial implications for the City will be subject to future Council consideration and approval.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information as presented.
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This report provides an update on the planned revitalization of Queen's Park North. In response to March City Council direction (EX29.3), City staff have made several changes to the project's Concept Plan. Key areas of change include:
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- Development of an Urban Forest Management Plan that will guide all aspects of park revitalization;
\r\n- Increased focus on maintaining and emphasizing the heritage of the park through a Draft Statement of Significance;
\r\n- Assessment of a feasibility study and business case to inform the next steps of the food and beverage offering;
\r\n- Proposal to introduce a time-limited working group to inform detailed design as the project proceeds to the next phases.
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These proposed changes are outlined in this report and reflected in the revised Concept Plan.
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Staff are seeking Council approval of the Concept Plan with parameters to guide the next phase of detailed design and execute project agreements that were authorized by City Council through EX29.3, subject to consideration of this update on the Concept Plan.
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The vision for Queen's Park North is a comprehensive revitalization strategy combining:
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- Proactive tree care and urban forest management,
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\r\n- Education, interpretation and appropriately scaled programming,
\r\n- Improvements to visitor experience for all ages,
\r\n- High-quality, inclusive design, and
\r\n- A collaborative stewardship model.
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The analysis, information, and recommendations consolidated through the latest phase of work have been used to meaningfully revise the Concept Plan to balance passive and active uses of the park while furthering the project vision. Key Concept Plan changes since draft directions were presented publicly in March include:
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- Urban Forest Protection and Enhancement: An Urban Forest Management Plan is being advanced by an independent urban forest consultant to guide all aspects of the project, from concept design through construction and long-term stewardship. Phase 1 of the plan is complete and has provided clear directions that have been incorporated into the updated Concept Plan to protect existing trees, including minimizing impacts to root systems. Subsequent phases will inform any further changes during detailed design and establish a long-term strategy to expand and strengthen the urban forest in Queen's Park North.
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- Learning Forest: The Learning Forest proposal for the western quadrant of the park, home to several distinctive and rare trees, has been revised in response to the Urban Forest Management Plan, public input and design development. The revised proposal introduces a shorter, lower elevated walkway than previously proposed that is designed to protect root zones from compaction and to use existing hardscape to minimize new impacts to the trees, in particular distinctive trees. The area will include a low enclosure to support the planting of native understory plants, reflecting Indigenous principles of companion plantings.
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- Central Building: The proposed building at the centre of the park has been reduced in size and footprint and carefully sited to minimize impacts on existing trees and root zones. The revised approach separates the public washrooms from the café building to further reduce environmental impacts and allow for more flexible operations. The building program is proposed to host a viable year-round café at a scale supported by initial staff and third-party reviews of the food and beverage business case and operating model and subject to further review and due diligence. The building will also provide a hub for the staff team dedicated to park operations. Its central location, with outdoor seating and public washrooms nearby, will provide a gathering space for the community, University users and park visitors.
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- Commemorative Garden: The footprint of the commemorative garden has been reduced in size and its configuration reoriented to avoid key tree protection areas, responding to public feedback and the Urban Forestry Management Plan. These changes improve pedestrian circulation, reduce paved surfaces, preserve more open lawn space, and better integrate the garden within the existing park landscape.
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- Indigenous Design and Programming: A key project principle is to embed Indigenous cultural values, history and storytelling in both the physical landscape of the revitalized park as well as its stewardship approach. The project team is advancing dedicated scopes of work with First Nations to develop culturally specific design, interpretation, education, and programming elements, alongside broader engagement with Indigenous communities. The recommended Concept Plan foregrounds opportunities for Indigenous placekeeping and authorship, and identifies key locations for integration, with details to be further refined through collaboration during detailed design.
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- Workshop: The Workshop, as a stand-alone structure, has been removed from the Concept Plan, reducing the number of proposed structures in response to feedback received. The plan will provide space and amenities to support community and educational activities with the Learning Forest, Commemorative Garden and other areas of the park.
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- Public Art Framework: A public art framework is being developed, informed by public feedback and Council direction, to guide the integration of both permanent and temporary works throughout the park. This approach enables the thoughtful placement and curation of art that reflects the park’s cultural significance and enhances interpretive opportunities.
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The revised Concept Plan reflects a balanced and responsive approach to the revitalization of Queen’s Park North. Through the integration of the Urban Forest Management Plan, technical analysis, and engagement feedback, staff have refined the design to further reduce impacts to trees, appropriately scale built elements, and strengthen the park’s ecological resilience. The updated Concept Plan emphasizes the protection and long-term health of the urban forest while introducing carefully sized amenities, emphasizing opportunities for education and interpretation, and enhancing spaces for gathering and everyday use.
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This recommended Concept Plan builds on extensive engagement (July 2025 - May 2026) with thousands of park users and stakeholders over multiple phases. Feedback has been carefully considered throughout the process, with particular attention to concerns related to tree protection, the scale of proposed changes, and the role of programming within the park. The revised Concept Plan reflects a deliberate effort to respond to these perspectives, refine key elements, and identify a balanced approach that can serve the park’s diverse users and functions.
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Pending Council's direction, staff will execute the donation agreement and other project agreements and advance the development of detailed designs for all park elements. Detailed design will be guided by further development of the Council-directed studies as well as ongoing engagement with project stakeholders, including a project working group to support decision-making on detailed design in advance of formally establishing the longer-term advisory structure. City staff will secure permits, procure construction services, and oversee the phased delivery of the plan to minimize disruptions to the park. Staff will report back to City Council regarding project progress in early 2027, in 2028 and on a biennial basis for the remainder of the term of the donation.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed the report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact section.
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1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
","financialImpactWep":"There are no financial implications to the City as a result of this report.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
","agendaItemSummary":"This report summarizes Toronto Water’s administrative compliance and enforcement responsibilities and activities for 2025 under the City of Toronto's Municipal Code Chapter 681 (Sewers By-law) and Municipal Code Chapter 851 (Water Supply By-law). These by-laws are in place to provide that the City’s distribution and collection systems are used responsibly, municipal infrastructure is safeguarded, the environment is protected, and regulatory compliance is maintained.
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Through proactive monitoring and enforcement, Toronto Water staff identify violations, work with industrial customers and residents on compliance issues, prevent contamination of drinking water, and advances nearshore water quality and pollution prevention objectives. These efforts have supported cleaner beaches, measurable reductions in pollutants, progress toward delisting areas of concern, and reduced regulatory risks.
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In 2025, Toronto Water:
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- Undertook over 2,900 compliance and enforcement activities, including investigations of 606 pollution complaints
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- Completed over 4,400 sampling events, resulting in over 21,800 laboratory analyses
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- Issued 371 Notices of Violation, involving 296 businesses and 4 residential households
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- Identified 9 new cross-connections (sanitary wastewater being misdirected to a storm sewer) and verified the resolution of 9 existing cross-connections, improving water quality at affected outfalls
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- Supported legal action against 9 companies, leading to 8 convictions and $199,000 in fines
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- Recovered $18.3 million from Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreements and Sanitary Discharge Agreements to offset the impacts of discharges with higher-than-normal concentrations of treatable parameters on infrastructure and treatment processes
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1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
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The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
","agendaItemSummary":"Paddle the Don was a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority event that ran from 1993 to 2019. The event was framed around watershed awareness and environmental stewardship and included a guided canoe trip down the Don River, engaging roughly 500 participants annually. In 2020, the event was paused due to a combination of factors, including COVID-19, ongoing construction in the Lower Don, and broader operational, safety, and financial considerations associated with delivering the event.
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have identified several considerations that must be addressed in order to reinstate Paddle the Don in 2027. These include coordinating event operations in consideration of ongoing construction activities in the lower Don, assessing staff time and resources required to deliver the event, and reviewing financial implications associated with event costs.
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City staff will continue to work collaboratively across divisions and with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support a reinstatement of Paddle the Don, as appropriate, particularly through inter-divisional and inter-agency coordination.
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1. City Council reiterate the request made in Part 15 of its decision on item AU9.7, from July 23 and 24, 2025, to request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide a list of permits, timing, and sequencing for all of the utility work for the following streets in Ward 14, Toronto - Danforth:
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a. Woodfield Road, from Dundas Street East to Fairford Avenue;
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b. Riverdale Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Carlaw Avenue;
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c. Grant Street, from Queen Street East to Kintyre Avenue; and
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d. Danforth Avenue, from Jones Avenue to Ladysmith Avenue,
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and that City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the February 12, 2026 meeting of Audit Committee with the requested information above.
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2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the removal of pylons following construction, at the February 12, 2026 Audit Committee meeting.
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1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
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","agendaItemSummary":"At its meeting on July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council adopted Item 2025.AU9.7, titled “Audit of Transportation Services: Improving the Utility Cut Permit Process and Inspection Processes”.
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This supplementary report provides an update on the continued implementation of enhancements to the City’s Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS), including the requirement for utility companies to submit post-completion forms with before‑and‑after photos once work has been completed.
This report also provides an update on permits, scheduling and coordination of utility work in Ward 14, specifically on Woodfield Road, Riverdale Avenue, Grant Street, and Danforth Avenue. In addition, it outlines updates regarding the removal of traffic control devices following the completion of construction.
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that:
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1. City Council request the City Manager to send a letter of support to the Province of Ontario, asking to immediately implement a deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers.
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2. City Council request the City Manager to send a copy of this letter to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and all Region of Peel Members of Provincial Parliament.
","financialImpactWep":"","agendaItemSummary":"Ontario operates a successful deposit return system for alcohol, seeing an average of 75 percent of all empties returned to Beer Stores each year. The deposit return provides a consumer incentive to consciously recycle.
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This system must be expanded to include all beverage containers. Ontario is one of Canada’s only provinces without a deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverages. As a result, Ontario has the lowest beverage container recovery rate in Canada - at roughly 50 percent of containers being recycled.
Other provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia have an expanded deposit return program and see recovery rates 50 percent higher than Ontario.
The Ontario government proposed expanding the deposit return program to include non-alcoholic containers in 2023 but has yet to do so.
The City of Toronto must join Peel Region, the City of Waterloo, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative in urging the Ontario government to immediately implement a deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers.
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee requests:
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1. The General Manager, Transportation Services, work with the local Councillor prior to the 2026–2027 winter season on targeted winter maintenance improvements for Davenport, including operational adjustments that address snow clearing on narrow streets while maintaining accessibility, and the development of options for increased snow removal, where appropriate.
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2. The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Communications Officer explore ways and channels to provide residents with detailed feedback when barriers prevent timely servicing of 311 requests, including explanations of operational constraints and expected timelines for resolution.
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3. The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Communications Officer develop an information and educational campaign to inform residents about what constitutes a Major Snow Event, what operations are activated during such events, and what residents can expect in terms of service levels and timelines.
","financialImpactWep":"","agendaItemSummary":"I want to thank the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, along with the City’s Transportation Services staff, for the significant work already undertaken as part of Toronto’s annual Winter Maintenance Review. Important progress has been made to evaluate service delivery, improve operational readiness, and strengthen communication with residents, and I know these changes are appreciated by communities across Toronto.
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While the annual review of our winter maintenance program is essential to keeping Toronto moving, its citywide standards do not always reflect the unique built form challenges present in older parts of the city. Davenport (Ward 9) is part of the old City of Toronto and retains many of its historic physical characteristics including narrow residential streets, long stretches of monolithic sidewalks, high-density arterial corridors, and very limited space to store snow. Many of our neighbourhoods are also historically working-class areas where homes sit close together and residents have no private space to move snow.
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This winter Davenport had one of the lowest rates of service for snow clearing and removal anywhere in Toronto and consistently had the highest number of 311 requests. My residents have been clear in their feedback that the City’s standard winter maintenance approach does not fully account for the physical constraints and lived realities of our community.
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Community members have highlighted persistent barriers to mobility, safety, and accessibility during major snow events. They have also expressed a strong desire for clearer communication, more transparent timelines, and winter operations that better reflect the neighbourhoods that we live in.
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In support of the Committee’s ongoing review, and informed by extensive resident feedback, I am requesting your consideration of the following recommendations.
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The Infrastructure and Environment Committee request that:
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1. The General Manager, Transportation Services, work with the local Councillor prior to the 2026–2027 winter season on targeted winter maintenance improvements for Davenport, including operational adjustments that address snow clearing on narrow streets while maintaining accessibility, and the development of options for increased snow removal, where appropriate.
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2. The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Communications Officer explore ways and channels to provide residents with detailed feedback when barriers prevent timely servicing of 311 requests, including explanations of operational constraints and expected timelines for resolution.
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3. The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Communications Officer develop an information and educational campaign to inform residents about what constitutes a Major Snow Event, what operations are activated during such events, and what residents can expect in terms of service levels and timelines.
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Davenport residents are eager to see improvements that reflect the realities of our built form and support safe, accessible mobility throughout the winter months. I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with the Committee and City staff to ensure that our winter maintenance program evolves to meet the needs of all communities.
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1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to work with Metrolinx, in consultation with the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, to improve tactile wayfinding for those with visual impairments in stations along Line 5 to ensure that riders can safely navigate to escalators, elevators and stairs, and to establish this as a standard approach for future stations and existing stations undergoing refurbishment.
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Unfortunately, it has recently been highlighted by disability advocates that wayfinding along the new line is not up to standard. In particular, the tactile wayfinding floor tiles in many new stations along Line 5 direct riders only to elevators, not to stairs or escalators. When elevators are out of service for maintenance and repairs, this leaves riders who are visually impaired without guidance to alternatives.
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The design of stations along Line 5, and throughout our transit network, should prioritize accessibility for all riders. The deficiencies identified in the new Crosstown LRT stations should be addressed as soon as possible.
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Councillor Paula Fletcher (Chair), Councillor Mike Colle (Vice Chair), Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, and Councillor Dianne Saxe
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Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or register to speak on any item listed on the agenda. For detailed information on how to participate in the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting, including procedures for submitting comments or requesting to speak, please visit: Have Your Say at Council & Committee Meetings (https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/council-committee-meetings/have-your-say/)
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