Toronto Preservation Board - September 22, 2025

City Council Meeting Summary

The meeting covered multiple heritage-related designations, registrations, and demolition/redevelopment proposals across several properties, with several motions approved, some objections held for further deliberation, and public input presented through registered speakers. Key outcomes included unanimous approvals for certain heritage designations and registrations, and rejections or holds on contentious wall and demolition proposals.

Five Most Important Topics Discussed

1) Designation: 134 Carlton Street under the Ontario Heritage Act - The council considered the notice of intention to designate 134 Carlton Street. Heritage staff were available for questions, and the designation motion was carried unanimously. - Quote: "We have a staff report with recommendations before us. Would anybody like to move the recommendations of that report?"

2) Heritage Register Inclusion: 120 Bloor Street East and 1286 Bloor Street West (PB 35.3) - The staff recommended adding these properties to the Heritage Register; the motion to include the properties passed unanimously. - Quote: "Would anybody like to move the recommendations in the report? Peter, thank you so much."

3) Objections to Heritage Designation: 1771-1773 Bay View Avenue and 36 Green Valley Road (PB 35.4) - Public objections were raised; the item was held for further deliberation to address concerns and public input. - Quote: "There are public speakers registered on this item, so I will hold it."

4) Demolition and Alteration of Heritage Properties (PB 35.5, PB 35.6, PB 35.7) - Items included 306 Lawrence Avenue East (alterations/demolition), 2 Whitney Avenue (retroactive wall/heritage permit), and 15 Toronto Street (demolition/redevelopment). Several items were held for further discussion, and staff recommendations were noted. - Quotes: - On alteration/demolition: "Staff recommends that city council approve the alterations and demolition of heritage attributes proposed under section 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act." - On Whitney Avenue: "We have public speakers on this item, so I will hold it." - On 15 Toronto Street: "Staff recommends that city council approve the proposed demolition..."

5) Demolition with Conditions: 4200 Eglinton Avenue West and 50 University Avenue (PB 35.8, PB 35.9) - Demolition-related heritage attributes were discussed with staff presentations; one item was approved with conditions, while others were held for further discussion, including considerations tied to the Eglinton Crosstown West extension. - Quote: "This report also contains a confidential attachment. Would anybody like to hold this?"

File Numbers / By-laws Discussed

• PB 35.3 — Inclusion on the Heritage Register (120 Bloor Street East; 1286 Bloor Street West)
• PB 35.4 — Objection to Heritage Designation (1771-1773 Bay View Avenue and 36 Green Valley Road)
• PB 35.5 — Alterations and Demolition at 306 Lawrence Avenue East
• PB 35.6 — Heritage permit issue at 2 Whitney Avenue
• PB 35.7 — Demolition/Redevelopment of 15 Toronto Street
• PB 35.8 — Demolition of Heritage Attributes at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West
• PB 35.9 — Demolition / directions regarding 505 University Avenue (Heritage property)
• PB 3510um — Proposed 2026 meeting schedule for the Toronto Preservation Board
• Ontario Heritage Act references: Part 4, Section 29 (designation notices), Part 4/Section 33-34 (alterations/demolition), and other related designations

Opportunities for Public Input

• Public input occurred via registered speakers for several items (e.g., PB 35.4 on Bay View; PB 35.6 on Whitney Avenue; PB 35.9 on 505 University Avenue). The speaker lists were published online (Toronto Preservation Board site). Public comments may continue at future meetings or through staff consultations.

Motions: Passed, Rejected, or Deferred (Titles and Outcomes)

• Designation: 134 Carlton Street (Notice of Intention to Designate) — Outcome: Passed unanimously.
• PB 35.3 Inclusion on Heritage Register — Outcome: Passed unanimously.
• PB 35.4 Objection to Heritage Designation — Outcome: Held for further discussion.
• PB 35.5 Alterations and Demolition at 306 Lawrence Avenue East — Outcome: Pending/held for further deliberation (staff supported proposal).
• PB 35.6 Whitney Avenue Wall — Outcome: Rejected (or not approved) (discussion concluded with rejection in this section).
• PB 35.7 Demolition/Redevelopment of 15 Toronto Street — Outcome: Motion to move staff recommendations passed; broader demolition decision pending.
• PB 35.8 Demolition of Heritage Attributes at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West — Outcome: Approved with conditions.
• PB 35.9 – 505 University Avenue (directions regarding demolition) — Outcome: Pending further discussion (in-camera proceedings noted).
• Metro Links Heritage Wall Reconstruction (separate item) — Outcome: Passed unanimously (staff recommendations approved).
• PB 3510um — 2026 Meeting Schedule for the Toronto Preservation Board — Outcome: Passed unanimously.
• Closure/Transition items (e.g., items moved to closed session) — Outcome: Passed.

Councillors Present

• Paul
• Jeff
• Katarina
• Wendy
• Alex
• Matthew
• Julia
• Mitchell (temporarily absent during parts of the meeting)

If you’d like, I can tailor this into a brief briefing card or expand any one topic with additional quotes and a more granular motions ledger.