City Council · 2026-05-21 19:55 PM
Adopt Item
Majority required - MM41.24 - Adopt the item
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In March 2026, the provincial government announced its intention to introduce legislation to seize the City of Toronto’s land and other rights in the Toronto Island Billy Bishop Airport, in order to create a jet airport that could handle 10 million flights a year. Bill 110, Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on April 23. The exact plan for the jet airport is unclear, but current evidence suggests it could have transformative impacts on Toronto, many of them conflicting with city objectives and initiatives. The jet airport plan could mean, for example: multiplying the number of flights from the airport; worsening downtown and waterfront noise, traffic and congestion; turning all or part of Little Norway Park into a parking lot; closing all or part of Hanlan’s Point and its clothing optional beach; shutting the Hanlan’s Point ferry dock; increasing cancer rates for those living near the airport through toxic air pollution; increasing water pollution in the Toronto Harbour by reducing natural flushing; eliminating or reducing recreational boating in the Toronto Harbour due to runway construction, a larger marine exclusi…
City Council · 2026-05-21 19:55 PM
Majority required - MM41.24 - Adopt the item
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:55 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM41.24 - Waive the referral
This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment’s refusal of the minor variance and consent applications for the property municipally known as 9 Hertford Avenue (Applications B0008/26EYK, A0047/26EYK and A0048/26EYK). This motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to retain external consultants, as required, and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor’s discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. The Applicant applied to the Etobicoke York District Committee of Adjustment proposing the severance of an existing lot into two undersized lots and the development of two semi-detached fourplexes with rear-yard garden suites, along with a pedestrian access easement. It further sought multiple minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including relief related to lot frontage, front and side yard setbacks, building height, garden suite height and setbacks, and the minimum separation distance between principal and ancillary structures.…
City Council · 2026-05-21 15:00 PM
Majority required - MM41.29 - Adopt the item
Thomas Charles Longboat (Gagwe:gih) was an Onondaga long distance runner from Six Nations of the Grand River, Olympian, First World War veteran, residential school survivor, and distinguished City of Toronto employee. Born in 1886 in Ohsweken, Tom Longboat became one of the most famous athletes of the early 20th century, helping establish marathon running as an international sport. He became the first Indigenous person to win the Boston Marathon in 1907, before going on to represent Canada at the 1908 Olympic Games in London. Known for his innovative training methods, Longboat’s pride and connection to his Onondaga heritage and traditions drove him throughout his competitive life. In February 1916, Tom Longboat enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving on the Western Front in France and Belgium as a dispatch carrier. Returning to Canada in 1919, he went on to work for the City of Toronto for over 17 years in the street cleaning department. Following his retirement, he returned to live in Six Nations, where he remained until his death in 1949. Tom’s legacy of athletics and public service continue to inspire us today. In 1951, the Tom Longboat Awards were establishe…
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:56 PM
Majority required - MM41.25 - Adopt the item
Toronto Island is one of our most important destination parks, with 1.5 million annual visitors. The ferry service operates year-round, bringing passengers from across Toronto and the world. In 2027, two new faster, higher capacity ferries will enter service, making the trip to the Island faster and easier. Along with improvements to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and implementation of the Toronto Island Park Plan, we have prioritized making access to and on the Island even better. With the transition of Ferry Fleet management and the Ferry Terminal and docks to Fleet Services in late 2025, there is a new focus on structuring the ferry system as a complete transportation system. And with increasing numbers of visitors expected to Toronto Island as we develop it as a year-round destination, this is the time to examine how an efficient and equitable fare structure should be implemented. Increasing access to Toronto Island with updated ticketing options including discounted fares that have long been implemented through other transportation systems like the Toronto Transit Commission should be reviewed. It is also time to examine alternate ticketing options without fees that can meet…
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:50 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM41.20 - Waive the referral
The Applicant applied to the North York District Committee of Adjustment (the “Committee”) to permit minor variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to facilitate a proposed development at the property municipally known as 5 Sulkara Court, (Application No. A0497/25NY) (the “Application”). The Application is brought by the property owner and proposes to construct a new detached one-storey dwelling with a basement walkout. On April 16, 2026, the Committee refused the Application. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached to this motion. The Applicant has appealed the Committee’s refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (File 26 155472 S45 16 TLAB) (the “Appeal”). The Application requests variances to By-law 569-2013 with respect to the maximum permitted lot coverage, building length, and building depth. Community Planning Staff were supportive of the Application subject to modifications and conditions, as outlined in a report to the Committee dated April 13, 2026. Environmental Planning Staff and Urban Forestry Staff provided advisory comments on the Application and conditions of approval, if approved. A copy the reports are attache…
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:43 PM
Majority required - MM41.6 - Adopt the item
This motion requests that the Province of Ontario amend Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program rules to allow individuals without a fixed address to retain and save their shelter allowance, so it can be used to help secure housing. Ontario continues to experience rising levels of homelessness, placing increasing pressure on shelters, hospitals, and other emergency services. Many individuals receiving Ontario Works or ODSP remain unable to transition into housing due to upfront costs such as first and last month’s rent. Under current rules, individuals without a fixed address are not eligible to receive the shelter portion of their social assistance benefits. As a result, they are unable to accumulate funds that could otherwise be used to secure housing. This creates a cycle in which individuals remain in shelters or temporary accommodations because they cannot save enough to move into stable housing. Allowing individuals to retain and save their shelter allowance would remove a clear barrier to exiting homelessness. This change would enable people to build toward securing housing without requiring new funding, by making more effective use of existing suppor…
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:41 PM
Majority required - MM41.4 - Adopt the item
City Council · 2026-05-21 14:40 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM41.4 - Waive the referral