City Council Meeting – Structured Summary

High-level overview - The meeting covered a mix of safety and infrastructure issues, development applications, zoning and heritage considerations, and public realm improvements. Key outcomes included a denial of a tree-removal request in Neville Park, deferrals and continuations on development-related items (notably 1099 Broadview Avenue and garden suites), and several traffic-safety measures moving forward. Public input opportunities were highlighted, with upcoming consultations and meetings noted for several items.

Five most important topics (with impact and quotes)

1) Neville Park Boulevard ravine/tree safety and bylaw considerations - Issue: A tree-removal request in Neville Park Boulevard was debated under ravine-by-law considerations, with attention to safety and environmental impact. - Outcome: The removal request was ultimately denied, reinforcing preservation unless a tree is unhealthy or poses an undue risk. - Notable quote: “Lives could be at risk in this situation. That is not hyperbole. Come out to the street and see it.” - File/bylaw references: Ravine bylaw framework and related tree-removal processes discussed; private-property bylaw implications noted.

2) 1099 Broadview Avenue development – rezoning, approval path, and community consultation - Issue: A large-scale development proposal at 1099 Broadview Avenue, including questions about height, planning, and community engagement. - Outcome: A motion to organize a structured community consultation was passed; further review and discussion were slated pending input. - Notable quotes: - “What I’m planning to do is a seven-story development. So, half the height of the one that’s proposed here.” (context: development plans and height considerations) - File/bylaw references: 1099 Broadview Avenue discussions (no single file number consistently cited in this section; references to related amendments and community consultation steps noted).

3) Garden suites / accessory dwelling units – zoning amendment (Parkmount Road / Craven Road area) - Issue: Garden suites zoning amendment and the broader potential for ADUs as housing options, including environmental considerations (trees) and through-street integration. - Outcome: The item (T26.6) was deferred to the next council meeting (November) to allow for broader community discussion. - Notable quotes: - “Accessory dwelling units allow for an accessible form of housing because it allows a person with a disability to have not only a custom-built accessible home but also as much or little support as they need while still having their own space and privacy.” - File/bylaw references: T26.6 Garden Suites zoning amendment; Parkmount Rd facing Craven Rd discussion.

4) Liberty Village infrastructure improvements for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Issue: Infrastructure planning in Liberty Village to support FIFA World Cup 2026, with emphasis on aligning timelines and transport improvements. - Outcome: The motion was targeted for further staff review; a decision was deferred pending additional input. - Notable quotes: - “This work continues to move forward to allow us to align those time frames as per my direction from last year.” - File/bylaw references: T26.25 (infrastructure improvements for FIFA World Cup 2026); assessment and staff recommendations under transportation planning.

5) All-way stop control / traffic-safety improvements near Adelaide Street West (Portugal Square area) - Issue: Traffic safety improvements, including an all-way stop at a location identified as important for school and neighborhood safety early in the discussions. - Outcome: The all-way stop control measure passed and was approved for implementation. - Notable quotes: - “It was important to us to work closely with the local community to ensure our streets are as safe as possible.” - File/bylaw references: T26.33 All-Way Stop Control (Adelaide Street West and Portugal Square); related traffic-safety discussions.

Files and bylaw numbers discussed - New business additions: TE 26.55 to TE 26.59 (items added to agenda). - Changes to Business Improvement Area Board of Management: TE 26.18; TE 26.19 (construction staging area items: 2760 Dundas St W; 70 Calonia Park Rd; 629 Adelaide St W encroachment appeal). - Fire-route designations (examples from other meeting sections): T6.23 (370 Queen St W), T6.24 (55 Belmont St) – carried. - Traffic and parking measures: T26.25 (Liberty Village FIFA infrastructure, held for review); T26.38 (Ward 14 traffic management – King Street East/Church Street project – deferred); T6.42 (Ben Landman Ave traffic calming); T6.43 (Rescinding appointments to board); T6.45 (Public members to William H. Bolton Arena Board). - Garden suites: T26.6 (Garden Suites zoning amendment) – deferred. - 1099 Broadview Avenue: T26.5 (Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment) – deferred; 1099 Broadview Avenue discussions also referenced under TE26.5 in some transcripts. - Dedication of lands as public highway and traffic amendments: T26.39 – referred to council without recommendation for further detail. - All-way stop control: T26.33 (Adelaide Street West and Portugal Square).

Opportunities for public input - General invitation to residents to participate in upcoming meetings and community consultations on development proposals (e.g., 1099 Broadview Avenue, garden suites). Public speakers were called in order on the speaker list for items on the agenda; additional opportunities will be provided for items deferred or referred for further consultation. - Specific opportunities noted for upcoming meetings: - Public consultation meetings regarding Bravio/Broadview Avenue development changes. - Garden suites discussions and Parkmount/Craven Road-related public input sessions (deferral to November). - Construction-related and traffic-calming items to have public input as part of the next council agenda.

Motions passed, rejected, or deferred (titles and outcomes) - Denied: Ravine Bylaw / Tree Removal – Denied (tree removal permit denied; tree preservation maintained). - Passed: Community consultation on 1099 Broadview Avenue development – Passed (organized consultation to occur). - Deferred: Garden Suites Zoning Amendment (T26.6) – Deferred to November; allow for broader community input. - Passed: All-way Stop Control at Adelaide Street West and Portugal Square (T26.33) – Passed; safety improvement implemented. - Deferred/Pending: Liberty Village FIFA infrastructure improvements (T26.25) – Decision deferred pending staff review. - Referred: Dedication of Lands as Public Highway and Traffic Amendments (T26.39) – Referred to council without recommendation for further detail.

Councillors present - Chris Moyes - Councillor Sachs (Sachs) - Councillor Perks - Councillor Bravo - Deputy Mayor Malik - Councillor Bradford - Councillor Fletcher - Councillor Feder - Councillor Matlow - (Additional participants appeared across sections, but these are the recurring names listed as present in the provided transcripts.)

Follow-up actions - Implement approved motions: deny tree removal where applicable; hold community consultations for 1099 Broadview Avenue and Garden Suites items; proceed with all-way stop; advance safety improvements in traffic contexts. - Coordinate with planning staff for community meetings and to prepare materials for effective public consultation. - Continue monitoring and review of FIFA-related infrastructure timelines in Liberty Village, and finalize staff recommendations for transportation improvements.