Item - 2018.TE34.54
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 4, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 23, 2018.
TE34.54 - 281-289 Avenue Road - Site Plan Control Application Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 7 to the report (March 12, 2018) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District for the proposed 9-storey residential building at 281-289 Avenue Road.
2. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider all options to encourage the developer of 281-289 Avenue Road to locate its staging area off of Avenue Road, consistent with the Mayor's commitment to limiting the frequency, duration and size of road occupancy permits.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117432.pdf
REVISED 2 Attachment 7
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117431.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/comm/communicationfile-87078.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 3:
Recommendation to be deleted
3. City Council direct that, notwithstanding any delegation powers given by City Council to the General Manager, Transportation Services in relation to temporarily closing to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of highway during the 2018 City Council break, the General Manager, Transportation Services not be permitted to authorize the temporary closure of any northbound traffic lanes on Avenue Road between Cottingham Street and Macpherson Avenue to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from July 26, 2018 to January 31, 2019 for construction, repair or improvement work which is privately initiated other than by a utility company with statutory rights or a municipal access agreement with the City of Toronto allowing occupancy of the highway.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider all options to encourage the developer of 281-289 Avenue Road to locate its staging area off of Avenue Road, consistent with the Mayor's commitment to limiting the frequency, duration and size of road occupancy permits.
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-27-2018 2:42 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE34.54 - De Baeremaeker - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Christin Carmichael Greb, Joe Cressy, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Miganoush Megardichian, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Jonathan Tsao |
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-27-2018 2:44 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE34.54 - Debaeremaeker - motion 1 REVOTE |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Christin Carmichael Greb, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Jonathan Tsao |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 1 by Councillor De Baeremaeker.
Councillor Davis, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she wished to vote in the negative on the motion to re-open Item TE34.54.
Councillor Layton, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that the Speaker had asked Councillor De Baeremaeker three times to stop speaking while the Speaker was making her ruling.
Councillor Cressy, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that if a Councillor moves a motion to re-open an Item in another Councillor's Ward, Members should be given time to consider the motion before voting.
Councillor Davis, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that the Speaker did not ask Members whether they were opposed to the motion to re-open the item.
Councillor De Baeremaeker, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor Matlow should withdraw his remark that the applicant is a "bully" and apologize to the applicant, as the applicant was simply following City staff advice.
Councillor De Baeremaeker, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor Matlow should withdraw his remark that Council would capitulate to the developer by adopting City staff recommendations.
TE34.54 - 281-289 Avenue Road - Site Plan Control Application Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 7 to report (March 12, 2018) for the proposed 9-storey residential building at 281-289 Avenue Road.
2. City Council delegate back to the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
3. City Council direct that, notwithstanding any delegation powers given by City Council to the General Manager, Transportation Services in relation to temporarily closing to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of highway during the 2018 City Council break, the General Manager, Transportation Services not be permitted to authorize the temporary closure of any northbound traffic lanes on Avenue Road between Cottingham Street and Macpherson Avenue to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from July 26, 2018 to January 31, 2019 for construction, repair or improvement work which is privately initiated other than by a utility company with statutory rights or a municipal access agreement with the City of Toronto allowing occupancy of the highway.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes to construct a new 9-storey residential building containing 36 dwelling units at 281-289 Avenue Road. At the request of the local Councillor, staff were directed to report to City Council, through Toronto and East York Community Council, as per the 'bump up' provision in By-law No. 438-2000 for Site Plan Control applications.
This report reviews and recommends approval, in principle, of the Site Plan Control application for 281-289 Avenue Road.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117432.pdf
REVISED 2 Attachment 7
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117431.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct that, notwithstanding any delegation powers given by City Council to the General Manager of Transportation Services in relation to temporarily closing to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of highway during the 2018 City Council break, the General Manager not be permitted to authorize the temporary closure of any northbound traffic lanes on Avenue Road between Cottingham Street and Macpherson Avenue to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from July 26, 2018 to January 31, 2019 for construction, repair or improvement work which is privately initiated other than by a utility company with statutory rights or a municipal access agreement with the City of Toronto allowing occupancy of the highway.