City Council approved the following motions at its meeting.

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Childcare expansion supported through development charge relief

Council approved a motion to support the expansion of Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School at 3599 Cawthra Road. The project will create more licensed childcare spaces and help keep fees affordable for families.

Key points of the motion:

• The school will expand from 16 part-time spaces to 47 full-day licensed spaces.
• New classrooms will serve children aged 18 months to five years.
• The City will provide $11,348.84 from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund to cover development charges.
• The school is part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system.
• The expansion will add more childcare options in the Applewood area.

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Street name change advances for Morguard Boulevard

Council approved a motion to rename Yeadon Place to Morguard Boulevard. The street serves a new residential development near Cawthra Road and Atwater Avenue.

 Key points of the motion:

• The development includes three rental apartment buildings with 431 units.
• The name change can happen before residents move in, reducing impacts on services such as emergency services and mail delivery.
• The proposed name will be posted for a 30-day public comment period.
• The Heritage Advisory Committee will review the change before it is finalized.
• This is being treated as a one-time exception while the City reviews its naming policy.

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Live music rules become a permanent feature in cultural districts

Council approved updates to the City’s noise by-law to allow live music in designated cultural districts on an ongoing basis. These changes replace the previous pilot program.

Key points of the by-law:

• Applies to Clarkson, Cooksville, Downtown Core, Lakeview, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville cultural districts.
• Indoor live music is permitted at licensed business locations during set times, with noise limits.
• Outdoor live music is permitted on approved patios and in City parks or public spaces during set hours.
• The updated rules take effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 29, 2026.

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Council endorsed the following items from the June 3, 2026, General Committee meeting and Special Council meeting

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Development charge incentives extended to support housing

At a Special Council meeting, Council approved a motion to extend the City’s residential development charge incentive program to support more housing construction.

Key points of the motion:

• The program will now run until March 30, 2029.
• It applies to eligible developments with permits issued before that date.
• More than 20,000 housing units could be supported through the program.
• The City expects it will help advance more than 3,600 rental units, including 527 affordable units.

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New penalties introduced to improve safety on industrial roads

Council endorsed new penalties to address safety concerns on industrial streets, including issues related to parking and recreational vehicles.

Key points of the report:

• Bren Road has been added to the industrial penalty schedule due to ongoing parking concerns.
• Standard parking violations on these roads will carry a $300 penalty.
• Heavy vehicle violations will carry a $500 penalty.
• Parking a recreational vehicle on a highway will carry a $175 penalty.
• The changes respond to issues such as blocked sightlines and reduced road access.

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Traffic calming program approved for 2026

Council endorsed the 2026 Traffic Calming Program to help reduce speeding and improve safety on local streets.

Key points of the report:

• Projects will take place in Wards 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10.
• Streets include Haig Boulevard, Melton Drive, Pinewood Trail, Port Street East, Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Guildwood Way, Heritage Hills Boulevard, Loyalist Drive and Churchill Meadows Boulevard.
• Locations were selected based on speed data, resident feedback, and public feedback through surveys.
• Emergency services and MiWay have reviewed the plans and raised no concerns.
• Funding will come from the City’s traffic calming budget, ward funding, and development funds.

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Updated boulevard garden rules support safer, simpler landscaping

Council endorsed updates to boulevard garden and encroachment rules to make it easier for residents to landscape City boulevards while maintaining safety.

Key points of the report:

• Permits are no longer required for boulevard gardens.
• Residents must still follow safety, setback, and maintenance requirements.
• Decorative landscaping features near City trees are now allowed in more cases.
• The City can issue orders and complete work at a property owner’s expense if rules are not followed.
• Penalties range from $500 up to $100,000 for serious violations.

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