Planning and Housing Committee - February 26, 2026

City Council Meeting Summary — Planning and Housing Committee (Meeting 28)

The Planning and Housing Committee reviewed multiple housing and planning items, approving several demolition and redevelopment actions, while deferring one item to gather public input. A new item was added to assess the Committee of Adjustment’s effectiveness. Public deputations were invited for specific items, and minutes were confirmed for the meeting.

Councillors present: - Gord Perks (Chair) - Councillor Croanti (arrived late) - Councillor Nuni - Councillor Matlo - Councillor Chang - Councillor Nunziata - Clerks and staff in attendance

Key Public Input Access: - Deputations were invited for agenda items, with registration available online or in person. Quote: “If you are present in the room and wish to register on an item, please come up to the glass partition... and a member of the clerk's staff will come to you.”

Five Most Important Topics (with impacts and quotes)

1) Rental Housing Demolition Applications (PH28.3 Swansea Mews/Windermere Road; PH28.5 Dorney Court, Flemington Road, Varna Drive) - The committee considered and approved rental housing demolition applications, enabling demolition and redevelopment. PH28.3 Swansea Mews/Windermere Road was approved; PH28.5 Dorney Court/Flemington Road/Varna Drive was approved as well, allowing the redevelopment process to proceed. - Public input via deputations was available for these items. - Note: Direct quotes in this segment include procedural language such as: “I’ll move that” and “Approved.”

2) Lawrence Heights Revitalization Phase 2 (PH28.4) - The committee approved Phase 2 of the Lawrence Heights revitalization, implementing official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to advance the project. - Quote: “Implement the official plan and zoning bylaw amendments.”

3) Advancing Partnerships for Affordable Housing in South Parkdale (PH28.7) - This item was discussed with deputations and subsequently deferred to a future meeting to allow for public input and further consideration. - Outcome: Deferred for deputants’ input; next steps include collecting public input and revisiting the item.

4) Updating the Committee of Adjustment (PH28.14) — New Business - PH28.14 was added to the agenda to update the Committee of Adjustment’s effectiveness, per a mayoral letter. - Outcome: Item added to the agenda; no final decision at this segment.

5) Public Input Process and Deputation Procedures - The meeting reiterated deputation time limits (statutory items typically allow five minutes; non-statutory items three minutes) and registration procedures to ensure quorum and orderly proceedings. - This topic highlighted how residents can participate and be heard across both statutory and non-statutory items.

Motions, Outcomes, and By-laws/File Numbers

• PH28.3 Swansea Mews/Windermere Road — Rental Housing Demolition Application

  • Outcome: Approved.
  • Follow-up: Proceed with demolition and redevelopment.

• PH28.5 Dorney Court, Flemington Road, Varna Drive — Rental Housing Demolition

  • Outcome: Approved.
  • Follow-up: Proceed with demolition and redevelopment.

• PH28.4 Lawrence Heights Revitalization Phase 2

  • Outcome: Approved.
  • Follow-up: Implement official plan and zoning bylaw amendments.

• PH28.7 Advancing Partnerships for Affordable Housing in South Parkdale

  • Outcome: Deferred to collect public input and revisit in a future meeting.

• PH28.14 Updating the Effectiveness of the Committee of Adjustment

  • Outcome: Added to agenda; no final decision yet.

Other motions - Motion to Confirm Minutes of January 22nd Meeting - Outcome: Passed.

Opportunities for Public Input - Public deputations were encouraged for both statutory and non-statutory items, with standard time limits. Registration was available at the meeting or online. Deputations offered opportunities to influence redevelopment and housing decisions.

Notes on File Numbers / By-laws Mentioned - PH28.3 Swansea Mews/Windermere Road (Rental Housing Demolition) - PH28.4 Lawrence Heights Revitalization Phase 2 - PH28.5 Dorney Court, Flemington Road, Varna Drive (Rental Housing Demolition) - PH28.7 Advancing Partnerships for Affordable Housing in South Parkdale - PH28.14 Updating the Effectiveness of the Committee of Adjustment - Specific file numbers beyond these PH28.x identifiers were not provided in this segment.

Councillors Present (names as listed) - Gord Perks (Chair) - Councillor Croanti (arrived late) - Councillor Nuni - Councillor Matlo - Councillor Chang - Councillor Nunziata

Next Steps and Follow-Up Actions - PH28.3, PH28.4, PH28.5: Implement demolition, redevelopment, and zoning amendments. - PH28.7: Collect public deputations and revisit at a future meeting. - PH28.14: Discuss and determine the Committee of Adjustment’s effectiveness at the next meeting. - Ongoing public engagement for items as appropriate.

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