Agenda

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council permanently close, to vehicular traffic, a portion of Willcocks Street between St. George Street and Huron Street, shown as Part 1 on attached Sketch No. PS-2011-083, and portions of Gould Street and Victoria Street, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on attached Sketch No. PS-2011-105 (collectively, the "Highways"), attached to the report, dated December 12, 2011, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "A" to the report (December 12, 2011) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

3.         City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement with Ryerson University and with The Governing Council of the University of Toronto ("University of Toronto") substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix "B" and Appendix "C", respectively, to the report (December 12, 2011) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager of Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to execute such agreements on behalf of the City.

Public Realm staff has completed its assessment of two pedestrian zone pilot projects which were originally approved for a 12-month period in August of 2010 for Willcocks Street between St. George Street and Huron Street, and portions of Gould Street and Victoria Street. In view of the positive assessment results for these projects, Transportation Services recommends that the subject portions of the highways be permanently closed to vehicular traffic.

There will be no financial impact to the City by the adoption of this report as the highway lands will remain under the jurisdiction of the City of Toronto.  Maintenance costs, such as landscaping maintenance for the plants and planters, set-up/lock-up of street furniture, event space programming, fire route maintenance, snow removal, and litter collection, associated with the pedestrian zones will be borne by the universities pursuant to the terms of the agreements to be entered into with each of them.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Surveyor recommends that:

1.         The public lane located east of Bathurst Street, extending between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street, be named "Loretto Lane".

2.         The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a naming by-law.

This staff report is about a matter for which the community council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This report recommends that the name “Loretto Lane” be approved to identify the public lane located east of Bathurst Street, extending between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street. Naming the lane will facilitate the identification of the proposed units fronting thereon.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 1194-2010, by removing the holding symbol (“h”) from that portion of the East Lot known as 20 Joe Shuster Way as shown on the map at Attachment 1 to the report dated January 4, 2012, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 1100 King Street West to:

a.         enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, those facilities, services and matters set out in Appendix 2 to Zoning By-law 1194-2010, including the following:

i.          the environmental restoration of the site;

ii.         the provision of improvements to, or securities for, the King Street West streetscape and the bicycle path to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.        all payments required prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the East Lot, and indexed from September 30, 2004, including: the public art contribution of $66,240.00; $661.00 per dwelling unit for child care; and the Park Shortfall for the East Lot as set out in Sections 13.10 to 13.12 of the West Lot Section 37 Agreement as modified by the Section 45(9) Agreement regarding 15 Machells Street; and

b.         demonstrate that it has made all payments required by the West Lot Section 37 Agreement and has entered into an agreement with each of CN and GO Transit, registered against title to the site, as required as a condition of the severance of the East Lot by and as found at Attachment "2" to the Ontario Municipal Board Order No. 0653, issued on March 26, 2004.

4.         City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

This application proposes the removal of the holding symbol (“h”) from the western portion of the East Lot of 1100 King Street West, which is municipally referred to as 20 Joe Shuster Way.  The removal of the “h” will permit residential development with street related retail and service uses to proceed.

This report recommends approval of the amendment of Zoning By-law No. 1194-2010, to remove the holding symbol, subject to certain preconditions.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 854, 856 and 858 Dundas Street West and 217 and 219 Manning Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10 to the report dated December 13, 2011 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment,  City Council require the owner of 854, 856 and 858 Dundas Street West and 217 and 219 Manning Avenue to obtain Notice of Approval Conditions under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

An application was made in November 2010 which proposed to construct an 8-storey mixed-use building containing 95 residential dwelling units and retail uses at grade at 854, 856 and 858 Dundas Street West.  The site at 217 and 219 Manning Avenue, was proposed to be developed with 8 townhouses fronting onto the public laneway that runs east-west between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

Since the time of original application, and after consultation with the community, the Ward Councillor, and City Divisions, the applicant has revised their application to a 7-storey mixed use building containing 82 residential dwelling units and retail space at grade at 854, 856 and 858 Dundas Street West.  The site at 217 and 219 Manning Avenue, is now proposed to be developed with 10 townhouses, five of which will front onto Manning Avenue, with the remaining five fronting onto the existing public laneway that runs in a north south direction, between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

This report reviews and recommends approval of a draft Zoning By-law Amendment including modifications to the current proposal as described in this report.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 1243-1245 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to be available prior to the January 10, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to construct an 8-storey condominium building containing 43 residential dwelling units and ground floor retail uses at 1243 to 1245 Dundas Street West.  A total of 30 resident parking spaces are proposed to be provided in 1 level of underground parking and in parking stackers accessed off the rear laneway.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law subject to the modifications described in this report.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 30 Ordnance Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to be available prior to the January 10, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 30 Ordnance Street to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with (a) the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services; and (b) the Transportation Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 30 Ordnance Street to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed $2,000,000.00 contribution to the construction of the proposed Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge and/or open space and park improvements related to the bridge.

ii.         An easement with a minimum width of 15 metres for publicly accessible open space to provide direct pedestrian access over the site to 10 Ordnance Street and the future Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in a location to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner.

This application proposes to redevelop the property at 30 Ordnance Street with two residential towers, having heights of 32 and 27 storeys respectively.  A total of 629 residential units are proposed between the two towers with 656 parking spaces to be provided in a 4-storey underground garage and 1 level of above grade parking.  A total of 2,229.6m2 of non-residential gross floor area is also proposed.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 41 Ossington Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated December 12, 2011.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

This application is a technical Official Plan amendment to allow parking stackers located in the Neighbourhoods designated part of this site to service residential units in the proposed 6-storey mixed-use building, located in the Mixed Use Area of this site.

This report responds to City Council's request that the Chief Planner bring forward a site specific Official Plan amendment for 41 Ossington Avenue to address technical Official Plan issues identified in the August 17, 2011 report.

The proposed Official Plan amendment to permit the parking stackers in the Neighbourhoods designated part of this site is technical in nature and is in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan. As such, this report recommends approval of the Official Plan amendment application.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 486 Shaw Street as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report dated November 29, 2011, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

2.         City Council require the owner of the lands at 486 Shaw Street to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

3.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of an application for Part Lot Control Exemption at 486 Shaw Street, a townhouse development.

An exemption from Part Lot Control will allow the lot to be subdivided, yielding 37 individual residential lots each with a townhouse dwelling unit.

The proposal complies with the existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The lifting of Part Lot Control for a period of two years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report dated December 13, 2011 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act:

a.         The community benefits and other items recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are:

i.          A payment of $350,000 which will be payable prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit.  Such payment shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of Payment.

Such payment will be deposited to the Planning Act Reserve Fund and may be used for the capital construction of, or capital improvements to, one or more of the following:  a minimum of 10% will be for public housing improvements in Ward 20 and the remainder will be for community improvements in Ward 20 in the vicinity of the site, which may include parks and public realm improvements.

The funds will be allocated amongst the listed community benefits as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

ii.         That the owner shall, prior to the issuance of the first above grade permit, provide a bronze plaque or submit plans for interpretive panels or other interpretive materials to communicate the history of the property, including the importance of the Club Blue Note, jazz club to be located in the lobby of the residential condominium or an appropriate exterior location, with the proposed location to be illustrated on an Interpretation Plan.  The research, design and location of the interpretive materials shall be to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

4.         City Council require the owner of the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, to prepare and have registered a Reference Plan, showing a 1.48 metre wide strip of land along the east limit of the above-described lands, which is for the purpose of conveyance to the City for widening of a public lane, in accordance with the requirements of the City.

5.         City Council require the owner of the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, to prepare and have registered a Strata Reference Plan to allow for a strata conveyance to the City of an area to a minimum depth of 1.0 metres from the finished grade, based upon the lane widening referred to in Recommendation 4 above, and the owner further be required to complete such conveyance at the time and in accordance with the requirements of the City.

6.         City Council require that the owner of the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue shall construct and pay for, to provide any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report and changes to the lane, as accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services, if it is determined that upgrades are required to support this development.

7.         City Council require the owner of the lands at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, to submit a "desktop" wind study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law No. 438-86 to permit the construction of an 11-storey, (ten-storey plus residential penthouse), mixed-use building, at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue.  This site is currently used as a parking lot.  The proposed building consists of 45 residential dwelling units, which includes two townhouse units at grade.  There is a commercial space on the second floor which includes an entry at grade abutting the residential lobby.  The proposal includes three levels of underground parking containing 54 parking spaces.

The City Planning Division is recommending approval of the proposed development, as it is substantially in keeping with the development criteria for Mixed Use Areas, Public Realm, Built Form and all other relevant Official Plan policies and urban design guidelines.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 323-333 King Street West (File 10 182677 STE 20 OZ), and attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are needed in support of the position recommended in this report.

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

The application proposes to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the development of a 39-storey mixed use building 129.2 metres tall including mechanicals at 323-333 King Street West.  The proposed building would contain 201 residential units and be comprised of a 3-storey podium and a 36-storey tower.  Retail uses are proposed at grade on King Street West.  On-site parking is to be provided in a six (6) level underground parking garage.  The applicant proposes to retain the façades of the listed heritage buildings which will be integrated into the podium.

The proposal represents over-development of the property contrary to the planning framework for King-Spadina.  The building creates negative impacts on abutting properties that affects their use and enjoyment.  The proposed development would also replace the existing heritage buildings on the site with a built form which overwhelms the prevailing two to three storey listed heritage buildings on this portion of King Street West.  Its approval would set a negative precedent for future development that undermines the vision for this area of the City.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council’s direction for the City Solicitor, together with Planning and appropriate City staff, to oppose the proposal at the OMB.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council refuse the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 621 King Street West for the reasons set out in the report dated December 12, 2011, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, including:

a.         the proposal represents an over-development of the property;

b.         the proposed height, massing and profile are inappropriate for the development of the lands and creates shadows on the north side of King Street West and exports negative impacts in terms of privacy and overlook on adjacent properties;

c.         the proposal departs from Council's approved planning framework for the area;

d.         the proposal is inconsistent with the King-Spadina Urban Design Guidelines; and

e.         the height and massing of the proposal, if approved, has the potential to set a negative precedent for other applications within the West Precinct of the King-Spadina area.  Such a precedent could undermine the goals of reinforcing the historic built form and preserving the mid-rise character within the West Precinct of the King-Spadina area.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor together with City Planning and other appropriate staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.

3.         City Council authorize City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.

The application proposes to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the construction of a mixed-use development on a through lot with frontages on both King Street West and Stewart Street.  The development proposed comprises a 15-storey building (47.3 metres plus a 4.7 metre mechanical penthouse) fronting on King Street West with commercial uses on the ground floor and second floor.  An 11-storey building (35.8 metre plus 5.2 metre mechanical penthouse) is proposed for the portion of the site fronting on Stewart Street.  The development would include a total of 404 units.

The proposal includes 296 parking spaces on five levels of underground parking with 130 parking spaces for residents and 166 commercial (public) parking spaces.  There is no visitor parking provided.

The proposed vehicular access is off King Street West.  Service vehicles will access the site using a shared public laneway off Portland Street.

The proposal represents over-development of the property contrary to the planning framework for King-Spadina.  The proposed development does not address the existing built form and context and no policies are in place to support a building which substantially differs from both the existing built form and the requirements of the Zoning By-law.  Its approval would set a negative precedent for future development that undermines the vision for this area of the City.

City Planning recommends that Council refuse the zoning by-law amendment application.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 66 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated December 13, 2011 from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 66 Isabella Street to have approved their application requesting permission to injure or destroy any privately owned trees that are not possible to retain during construction of this development in accordance with the City of Toronto's Private Tree By-law.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 66 Isabella Street to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to be registered on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

a.         Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development, pay to the City a sum of $450,000 to be used towards local streetscape and park improvements, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

b.         Securing the rental tenure of the existing building with 200 rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the zoning by-law comes into force and effect.

c.         Building and site improvements to the existing building and building addition to be provided with no cost passed on to the tenants of the existing building, to include at least new indoor amenity space linked to a new laundry area at grade, provision of new storage lockers and new bicycle lockers and restoration of existing storage lockers, restoration and improvements to outdoor amenity areas and to landscaped open space and renovations to the lobby of the existing building.

d.         Access for tenants of the existing building to the new indoor and outdoor amenity areas to be provided on the site without charge and on the same basis as residents of the building addition.

e.         A Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the tenants occupying the 50 rental units in the existing building that require renovations in order to construct the addition, including at least the right to return to their renovated apartment at the same rent, extended notice of the date they are required to vacate for the renovations, opportunities for relocation to available units in the Existing Building or in other rental properties controlled by the owner, and financial assistance beyond that required by the Residential Tenancies Act, with extra provisions for special needs tenants.

f.          Securing the rental tenure of all the new dwelling units in the building addition with the exception of 12 proposed condominium units, for at least 20 years calculated from the date the addition is completed and occupied.

g.         At least 100 of the new rental dwelling units shall have rents that are mid-range rents during the first 5 years of occupancy, with annual rent increases not to exceed the Provincial rent guideline and permitted above guideline increases, and for tenants who remain after the fifth year, the restrictions on rent increases shall continue until the tenth anniversary of their tenancy, with provisions thereafter for a three-year phase out of the rent restrictions.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

h.         Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the owner shall provide a Construction Mitigation Plan and Tenant Communication Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

This application proposes a 23-storey addition to the east side of the existing 26-storey residential rental unit building at 66 Isabella Street.  The addition consists of a four-storey podium and a 19-storey tower element.  In total, 211 dwelling units are proposed including 199 rental units and 12 condominium units on the top two floors.  The proposal also includes 458 square metres of retail space at grade fronting onto Church Street and wrapping around to Isabella Street.

The proposed zoning by-law amendment application is appropriate for the development of this site as it provides for a mixed-use development on an underutilized site and adds to the supply of purpose-built rental housing.  The site is within the downtown core along Church Street and near the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line.  There is already a mix of residential and commercial uses along Church Street and the proposed 23-storey addition to the east side of the existing building is an appropriate and compatible land use.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Zoning By-law.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the enactment of Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws with respect to the West Don Lands Phase 2 Subdivision lands (475 Front Street East) as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report of December 13, 2011 from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, each of the by-laws to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, and to be in force for up to five years following enactment by City Council.

2.         City Council require that the applicant notify the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director of requests to bring forward bills to City Council to remove Part Lot Control, and  provide the appropriate fees, and submit a Reference Plan(s) of Survey with the proposed parcels shown as separate PARTS thereon.  The Reference Plan must be in metric units and referenced to the Ontario Co-ordinate System, delineating thereon as separate PARTS the proposed parcels and any appurtenant rights-of-way or easements.

3.         City Council require the owners to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the lands which are the subject of the proposed Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws.

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws on title.

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws as may be required.

This application proposes to lift part lot control at 475 Front Street East to facilitate the future conveyance of the development blocks within the West Don Lands Phase 2 Subdivision into their individual ownership/development parcels.

The Phase 2 Lands encompass the site of the Athletes' Village for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games (Pan Am Games) and are being developed on behalf of the Province in accordance with the West Don Lands Precinct Plan and the West Don Lands Block Plan & Design Guidelines.  The development of the Phase 2 Lands may include multiple buildings on each Block within the subdivision plan with multiple owners.

This report reviews and recommends approval of part lot control exemption by-laws to be enacted for periods of up to five years on the Phase 2 Lands.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         In addition to the recommendations approved by City Council on June 14 and 15, 2011 in Clause TE7.6, for the lands at 7, 15, 25R, 29 and 39 Queens Quay East, Zoning By-law 438-86 be further amended to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, by:

a.         Revisions to the by-law text and maps to address the 20 degree rotation of the westerly tower, subject to any amendments required by the Chief Planner to address noise, vibration and air quality issues, including reports, as peer reviewed on behalf of the City, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner.

b.         Despite Item No. 2(d)( ii) of City Council’s Decision on June 14 and 15, 2011 in Item No. TE7.6, the total number of permitted commercial parking spaces shall be 529, through an increase of 18 commercial spaces in Phase 2.

c.         Dimensions of the vertical bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum 0.4 m by 1.016 m.

2.         City Council authorizes City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

3.         City Council determine that no further notice be given.

This proposal is a revision to the second phase of a development of a total of seven buildings and public open space located along the Yonge Street Slip and the water’s edge.  The final report from City Planning for the Phase 2 application respecting the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was adopted by City Council at its meeting on June 14 and 15, 2011. The Phase 2 application proposes to construct three mixed use buildings containing retail at grade and residential above at 7, 15, 25R, 29 and 39 Queens Quay East.  The easterly buildings will have heights of 13 storeys each and the westerly building will have a height of 35 storeys, with a combined total of 607 dwelling units.  The application also proposes a commercial parking garage on the Phase 1 and 2 lands.

The Phase 2 application is a modification to the permitted built form to incorporate a proposed land exchange with the Waterfront Toronto and achieve a better public realm within the permitted residential density.  Since the June 2011 Council meeting, the applicant has proposed some additional modifications to the built form.

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the following issues, prior to the Bills being introduced at City Council including:

-           a 20 degree rotation of the westerly tower;

-           changes to the amount of permitted commercial parking;

-           revised noise, vibration and air quality reports; and

-           recommendations regarding mitigation measures.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the minor changes to Zoning By-law to reflect the modified proposal, subject to noise, vibration and air quality issues being addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, prior to the introduction of the Bills to City Council, and that no further notice be required.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 2223 and 2225 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to report dated December 12, 2011 from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application for a 6-storey, mixed-use building at 2223 and 2225 Gerrard Street East.  Commercial and Live/Work uses will be located at-grade with 22 residential units above.  Resident parking is provided underground.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6 Walmer Road (Thomas Goldsmith House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6 Walmer Road (Thomas Goldsmith House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.  Located on the west side of Walmer Road in the first block north of Bloor Street West, the site was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1976.

The owner of the property at 6 Walmer Road requested a demolition application for the building, which has not been submitted.  However, the house form building stands vacant and boarded up, and there is concern for the future of the site.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.  The designation of the site would enable City Council to control alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6 Walmer Road (Thomas Goldsmith House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

The Toronto Preservation Board on November 24, 2011, considered the report (November 15, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 6 Walmer Road.

Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners, addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to amend City of Toronto By-law No. 1061-2009 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designating the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, to remove the reference to the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue from the legal description and to revise the Reasons for Designation to explain the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and describe the heritage attributes located on the portion of the property now known as 17 Broadway Avenue.

2.         If the owner does not object to the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council amending By-law No. 1061-2009 pursuant to Part IV, Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         In the event the owner appeals the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009, City Council authorize the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board for submission of a report to City Council for its final decision.

4.         If the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009 is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Conservation Review Board in support of the proposed amending of By-law No. 1061-2009.

This report recommends that By-law No. 1061-2009 be amended to remove the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue from the legal description, change the property address in the title of the by-law to 17 Broadway Avenue, and revise the Reasons for Designation to describe the heritage attributes and values of the architectural elements of the former North Toronto Collegiate Institute that have been removed from the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue and  incorporated into the new school complex that adjoins it at 17 Broadway Avenue.  The latter property is included in the existing legal description contained in By-law No. 1061-2009.

The property at 70 Roehampton Avenue (North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 1912 with additions) was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 2004 and designated under the Ontario Heritage Act five years later.  The Toronto District School Board severed the school property, constructing a new school complex on the Broadway Avenue end of the site and selling part of its lands on Roehampton Avenue for the construction of two residential condominiums.  As part of the redevelopment of the property, selected architectural elements from the original school were reinstated inside the new North Toronto Collegiate Institute.  The Toronto District School Board agreed to the preservation of these elements through their designation under the Ontario Heritage Act and a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City of Toronto.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council state its intention to amend City of Toronto By-law No. 1061-2009 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designating the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, to remove the reference to the property at 70 Roehampton Avenue from the legal description and to revise the Reasons for Designation to explain the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and describe the heritage attributes located on the portion of the property now known as 17 Broadway Avenue.

2.         If the owner does not object to the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council amending By-law No 1061-2009 pursuant to Part IV, Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         In the event the owner appeals the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009, City Council authorize the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board for submission of a report to City Council for its final decision.

4.         If the amending of By-law No. 1061-2009 is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Conservation Review Board in support of the proposed amending of By-law No. 1061-2009.

The Toronto Preservation Board on November 24, 2011, considered the report (November 15, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Amendment of Designating By-law No. 1061-2009 - 70 Roehampton Avenue.

Tara Piurko, McCarthy Tetrault addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refuse the application to demolish the subject residential building at 842 Richmond Street West because there is no permit for a replacement building on the site.

Or in the alternative:

2.         Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 842 Richmond Street West with the following conditions:

a.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and

b.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by the City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 842 Richmond Street West to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Not applicable.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refuse the application to demolish the subject residential building at 844 Richmond Street West because there is no permit for a replacement building on the site.

Or, in the alternative:

2.         Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 844 Richmond Street West with the following conditions:

a.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and

b.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by the City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 844 Richmond Street West to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Not applicable.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 359 Inglewood Drive with the following condition:

a.         That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition.

Or, in the alternative:

2.         Refuse the application to demolish the subject residential building at 359 Inglewood Drive because there is no building permit for a replacement building on the site.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the community council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and Article II of Municipal Code Ch. 363, Demolition Control, I refer the demolition application for 359 Inglewood Drive to you, to decide whether to refuse or to grant the app1ication, including any appropriate conditions to the approval.

Not applicable.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 396 Roncesvalles Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by the Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit on the commercial frontage of 396 Roncesvalles Avenue.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 654 Lansdowne Avenue, on the Wallace Avenue flankage.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 654 Lansdowne Avenue, on the Wallace Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 832 Dundas Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 832 Dundas Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 684 Queen Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 684 Queen Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 609 King Street West.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located on the second floor of 609 King Street West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 76 Lippincott Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based an application for a boulevard café permit located 76 Lippincott Street.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Continue the suspension of the existing sidewalk boulevard vending permit located at Simcoe Street, East Side 4.7 metres South of Queen Street West until such time as the permit holder can demonstrate compliance with the Health Promotion and Protection Act.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the suspension of a sidewalk boulevard vending permit located at Simcoe Street, East Side 4.7 metres south of Queen Street West due to the critical health violations under the Health Promotion and Protection Act and reasonable belief that health and safety of the public may be endangered.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council

1.         Cancel the existing sidewalk boulevard vending permits located on Front Street West between Bay Street and York Street as a result of the Union Station Revitalization Project with no relocation.

2.         Direct Municipal Licensing and Standards to undertake a review of the sidewalk boulevard vending permit locations upon completion of the construction to determine the feasibility of reinstatement.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the impact of the Union Station Revitalization Project construction activities on the existing sidewalk boulevard vending permits located on Front Street West between Bay Street to York Street.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York

Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 1485 Dundas Street West, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2.A(3), to permit the existing corrugated metal fence at the rear of the property. The Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

The sections of corrugated metal fence are at the rear of the property on the east and south sides. The Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 57 Wade Avenue, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Sections 447-2(B) and 447-2.A(3), to permit the existing corrugated metal fence throughout the property, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence on a non-residential property can be constructed to a height of 2.5 metres. Furthermore, the Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

The section of corrugated metal fence on the east side of the property is constructed to a height of 3.05 metres for a length of 24.99 metres. There is also a section of corrugated metal fence on the west side of the property. The east side section of fence does not comply with maximum height in the By-law. Furthermore, the Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refuse the existing 7.2 foot wood fence at 25 Whitewood Road. 

2.         Not accept the use of corrugated metal as acceptable fence siding.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner of 25 Whitewood Road to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences, Section 447-2B.(1). This section states that the maximum height for a rear fence is 2.0 meters. Section 447-2A.(5) also states that no person shall use materials not usually intended for use in permanent fencing unless specifically permitted. Namely: Corrugated sheet metal.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 118 Concord Avenue, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Sections 447-2(B), to permit the existing  fence, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in a front yard can be constructed to a height of 1.2 metres.

The section of fence in the front yard on the north side of the property is constructed to a height of 3.2 metres for a length of 2.89 metres. This section of fence does not comply with the maximum height in the By-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 656 Woodbine Avenue, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, and Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing fence in the rear yard, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard area can be constructed to a height of 2 metres.

The fence in the rear yard for which an exemption is being requested consists of wooden board fence with lattice on top. The fence between the subject property and the adjoining properties was measured in 3 sections. Section 1, on the rear deck measures at a height of 2.1 metres, Section 2 at the gate area measures 2.62 metres in height and Section 3, running the length of the remaining property measures 2.13 metres in height. The fence in the rear yard does not comply with the maximum permitted height of 2 metres. See Photograph Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report dated December 12, 2011 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Toronto and East York District.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Grant the exemption, with or without conditions, and cancel the notice.

Or

2.         Confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this section.

This staff report is about a matter for which the community council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E. Review of notice, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds by-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth in excess of 20 centimetres in the front and rear yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request to install a building addition within the public right of way on the Crawford Street flank of 894 Queen Street West.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services is in receipt of a request from the owner of 894 Queen Street West, Fresh Restaurant, to construct a building addition in order to expand the restaurant within the Crawford Street flank of 894 Queen Street West.

Transportation Services has reviewed the proposal and does not recommend approval as there are no provisions in the Municipal Code to allow for such encroachments.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

This supplementary report is to provide the Committee with the results of the neighbourhood survey, for reference during its deliberations, conducted to determine neighbourhood support for the proposal to construct a building addition in order to expand the restaurant within the Crawford Street flank of 894 Queen Street West.

At its meeting of November 2, 2011, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report, TE11.15, Building Addition to Expand Restaurant - 894 Queen Street West, and directed the appropriate City staff to conduct an impartial survey of residents of all eligible households on Crawford Street, odd and even sides of the street, from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West, in order to determine support for this application, based on the majority of the ballots received from the survey conducted being in favour of the application.

The majority of surveys received were in favour of the proposal.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this information report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 14 Humewood Drive.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 14 Humewood Drive for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 72 Balmoral Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 72 Balmoral Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 16 Birch Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 16 Birch Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 440 Merton Street.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 440 Merton Street for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 10 Hambly Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 10 Hambly Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 11 Herbert Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 11 Herbert Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act for the lands at 48 Abell Street.

This application proposes to amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1166-2009 to permit the construction of a 21-storey tower with an 11-storey podium oriented in an east-west direction at 48 Abell Street.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

A Community Consultation meeting was held on December 7, 2011.  A Final Report and statutory public meeting are targeted for the second quarter of 2012.  This target date assumes that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act for the lands at 2-6 Lisgar Street.

This application proposes to develop the site at 2-6 Lisgar Street with a mixed-use building consisting of a 6-storey podium, and two residential towers above.  The residential towers are proposed to have heights of 18 storeys and 21 storeys.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A Community Consultation meeting was held on December 7, 2011.  A Final Report and Statutory Public Meeting are targeted for the second quarter of 2012.  The target date assumes that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 243 Perth Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to convert the existing historically listed church at 243 Perth Avenue into 22 residential units and build a new 4-storey apartment building containing 12 residential units on the existing surface parking lot to the north of the church.  Twenty parking spaces are provided on the site, 2 of which are designated for car sharing and 2 of which are designated for visitors.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The application has been circulated and a Community Consultation meeting will be held in early 2012.  The target date for completion of the application process is the second quarter of 2012 provided that the applicant provides all required material in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 24 Mercer Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the construction of a new 21-storey residential building.  The façade of the listed heritage building on the site is proposed to be retained.  The building would include 27 units and 4 levels of below-grade accessory use.  No vehicular parking is proposed.  Twenty-seven bicycle parking spaces are proposed on the ground floor.  Servicing is to be provided from the rear lane.

The application in its current form is not supportable.  Of considerable concern to staff is the appropriateness of the height and massing of the proposed tall building built with no setback to adjacent lot lines.  Also of concern is the loss of the significant portion of a listed heritage building and the absence of a sense of the scale or dimension of this building in the proposal.  The absence of any vehicular parking is also an outstanding issue.

The further processing of the application and public consultation process are recommended in order to give the applicant the opportunity to work with City staff, the community and the Ward Councillor to address these issues, and others that may arise through further review of the application.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 219 Queen Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes a 24-storey mixed use building, which would contain 212 residential dwelling units, 958 square metres of office space, and 294 square metres of retail space at 219 Queen Street West.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

A Community Consultation meeting is targeted for early 2012, with a Final Report targeted for the second quarter of 2012.  The target date assumes that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 250 Front Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to permit an expansion to the list of permitted uses in the existing CBC building to serve the CBC and for non-CBC uses.  There are no exterior alterations proposed to the CBC building as part of the application.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for lands at 984, 990 and 1000 Bay Street,  together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

An application to amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1009-2010 has been submitted to permit a 32-storey mixed use residential condominium with 709 square metres of ground floor retail at 984 to 1000 Bay Street.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to undertake a community engagement process, which will include an initial open house/community meeting enabling the public to review the applicant’s submission, and ask questions of City staff and the applicant.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 200 Dundas Street East, 241-255 Jarvis Street and 280 George Street, together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to rezone the subject lands to permit the development of a new mixed use building comprised of two towers (48 storeys on the west side and 35 storeys on the east) atop a podium ranging in height from 2 to 10 storeys, with grade related retail and office, 693 residential units above and 352 parking spaces in a below-grade parking structure at 200 Dundas Street East, 241-251 Jarvis Street and 280 George Street.

This report provides preliminary information on the above noted application and seeks Community Council's direction on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

Next steps include a community consultation meeting which will be scheduled for February 2012.  A final report is targeted for the third quarter of 2012.  Target dates assume that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 454-464 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to redevelop the subject site with a mixed-use development including retail and office uses on the first 3 floors and residential above.  The address of the site includes the properties between 454 to 464 Yonge Street.  The proposed building will have one tower at a height of 60 storeys (207 metres including mechanical penthouse) containing a total of 599 dwelling units.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.  The subject site is also within the study area for the North Downtown Yonge Street Planning Framework.  A Final Report is targeted for the third quarter of 2012 assuming the applicant has provided all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 90 Harbour Street and 1 York Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes one office building and two residential towers with a common podium ranging from 4 to 9 storeys at 90 Harbour Street and 1 York Street.  The proposed office building is 31 storeys (150 metres) and the two residential towers are 70 storeys (239 metres including mechanical penthouse) each with a total of 1,423 dwelling units.  There are three storeys of commercial retail proposed in the base of the podium.  The proposal integrates the PATH pedestrian bridge spanning from 85 Harbour Street to the Air Canada Centre (40 Bay Street) along the easterly perimeter of the building on the second floor.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 60 Mill Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

4.         The applicant submit a detailed 3D visual analysis of the area with both pedestrian and view corridor assessments of the subject property, as well as modelling depicting the anticipated build-out of the entire Distillery District.

This application proposes a 34-storey mixed-use building at 60 Mill Street, involving the retention of the heritage-designated six-storey 'Rack House D' Building with a 28-storey point tower above.  An 88-suite hotel is contemplated as an adaptive re-use of the Rack House building, with 246 residential condominium units proposed in the tower.  The ground floor is proposed for restaurant uses, while amenity space for the hotel/condominium would be in below-grade space and the seventh floor above the hotel.  Parking is proposed to be secured through an off-site lease for 166 spaces.  Total height for the building is 108 metres to the roof line, 118 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

Staff recommend that a community consultation meeting be held in early January, consisting of a public open house/information meeting for the public to review the applicant’s submission, and ask questions of City staff and the applicant.  Also proposed is a presentation before the City's Design Review Panel in early 2012.  It is anticipated that a final report on the application will be submitted to Community Council for consideration in mid-2012.  These target dates assume that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The height and density proposed in this application are a significant departure from what was originally outlined in the original Gooderham & Worts Heritage Master Plan, as well as the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, neither of which contemplated any additions above the existing Rack House D building.  Over the course of the review of this application careful consideration of the impacts of this proposal on the integrity of the historic core of the Distillery District, as well as the existing and planned built form immediately to the north and east, will be required.  After a preliminary analysis of the application, it is unclear as to what necessitates such a deviation from the plan.  There is a significant possibility that upon final consideration of the cumulative impacts that this application presents, a final report recommending refusal of this scheme or directing substantial modification, will be issued.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor, regarding an Official Plan Amendment to protect views from the south of 100 Queen Street West (City Hall) and 60 Queen Street West (Old City Hall).

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given via a newspaper advertisement.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This report provides preliminary information on City Council’s direction to prepare an Official Plan amendment to protect views of Old City Hall and City Hall buildings and seeks Community Council's directions on further review of the proposal and on the community consultation process.  A Community Consultation Meeting is targeted for the first quarter of 2012 and a final report is targeted for the third quarter of 2012.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1612-1622 Gerrard Street East and 266 Coxwell Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application relates to the proposed severance of four mixed-use properties containing six rental housing units currently in a single legal ownership.  The owner proposes to separately convey the three western properties (1612, 1614 and 1616 Gerrard Street East) each with one rental unit, while retaining the corner property, (municipally known as 1618-1622 Gerrard Street East and 266 Coxwell Avenue) presently containing three rental units.  Both an Official Plan Amendment and a permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 are required in order to permit a severance that will result in separate lots being created with fewer than six rental housing units.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to hold a community consultation meeting and a tenant information meeting and the statuary Public Meeting is targeted for the first quarter of 2012.  The target dates assume that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approves the 224 King Street West - Public Art Plan attached to the report dated December 15, 2011, from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 224 King Street West - Public Art Plan.  The plan has been prepared by the owner in compliance with the development approval provisions.  The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art in the publically-accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

The development site is in a prominent area in downtown Toronto located on King Street West adjacent to a historic building occupied by the Royal Alexandra Theatre - in the area known as the Entertainment District. This area in the centre of the City is known for established buildings such as Roy Thomson Hall, the Princess of Wales Theatre, as well as, the new Bell Lightbox and the Scotiabank Theatre. 

The proposed building is a mixed-use residential development on King Street, the public art site will be located on privately-owned property but highly accessible and visible area. The proposed art site will be the publically-accessible plaza in front of the building fronting King Street West.

The 224 King Street West - Public Art Plan provides a framework for a public art commission including the introduction and background; the art site; the artist selection method; the documentation; the estimated art budget; and schedule.  The attached plan meets the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue - Public Art Plan attached to the report dated December 15, 2011, from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue - Public Art Plan.  The plan has been prepared by the owner in compliance with the development approval provisions.  The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art in the publicly-accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

The proposed development consists of two residential towers connected by a three-storey podium around the perimeter.   The site is north-east of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue in close proximity to St. Clair TTC Station, a college and an established residential neighbourhood.  The development is on the corner of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue.  The art will be on private property but in a highly visible and accessible area of the site. 

The 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue - Public Art Plan provides a framework for a public art commission including the introduction and background; the site context and public art site; the artist selection method; the documentation, communications and public relations;  the estimated art budget; and schedule.  The attached plan meets the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the additions and the deletions to Bloor Annex, Chinatown, Church-Wellesley Village, Danforth Mosaic, Danforth Village, Gerrard India Bazaar, Harbord Street, Liberty Village, Mount Pleasant, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood and Wychwood Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, with appropriate adjustments to quorum described in the body and in Attachment No. 1 to the report dated November 22, 2011 from the Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture.

2.         Confirm that under Council's Public Appointments Policy, these Board members are appointed at the pleasure of Community Council, and Community Council retains the right to replace any appointed member at any time and for any reason.

3.         Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes in the number of members of each BIA Board of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Toronto and East York Community Council approve additions and deletions to Bloor Annex, Chinatown, Church-Wellesley Village, Danforth Mosaic, Danforth Village, Gerrard India Bazaar, Harbord Street, Liberty Village, Mount Pleasant, St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood and Wychwood Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, with appropriate adjustments to quorum as noted in the body of this report.  The Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Toronto Fire Services recommends that:

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

            -           351 Wallace Avenue.

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the Clerk for the City of Toronto to provide public "Notice of Decision", costs to be paid by the applicant, for the establishment of a private family mausoleum within the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, known municipally as 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON; and

a.         send a copy of City Council's decision to the applicant and the Registrar, Cemeteries Regulations Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services.

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

This staff report is based on an application brought forward by Glen E. Timney, Director of Development Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries.

A private family mausoleum is proposed by the interment rights holder and is larger than 15 cubic metres, the owner is required to obtain consent from the Registrar, Cemeteries Regulations Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services under the Cemeteries Act (Revised). The purpose of this report is to provide the required public notice of the establishment of a private family mausoleum on a lot located in Plot Q in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This report provides information on how the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is addressing the impacts of repeated use of Queen's Park North by large permitted events.  The park is now serving a growing residential community, and these events have exceeded the threshold of sustainability for the park's ecosystem, resulting in damage to the turf, monuments and trees in the park.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation has already cancelled all permits for 2012 to accommodate restoration work.  Beyond 2012, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation plans to limit the number and size of events taking place in this park, and will make those decisions based on assessments of ecosystem sustainability and progress of the restoration work.  These decisions will also be informed by the Parks Plan that will be presented to City Council in 2012.

In 2010, the overall operating revenue from 20 permits in Queen's Park North was $16,605.07.  In 2011, the revenue was $17,814.95 from 14 permits.  There is no anticipated loss of revenue for 2012 from a reduced number of permits in Queen's Park North due to the expectation that the majority of permits can be accommodated in other parks. 

Funds for the restoration work in Queen's Park North are Council approved and coming from Capital Projects as follows: 1) $208,000 approved in 2010 under PARK 576, Queen's Park Improvements S45, and 2) $125,000 approved in 2011 under PARK 594, Queen's Park Improvements S45.  Another $345,000 under PARK 614, Queens Park Improvement FY2012 S42 has been included in the 10-Year Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and is subject to Council approval in January 2012.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council close the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of Bloor Street West, from Indian Road to a point 72 metres east for a period of 18 months, from January 2012 to June 2013, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0511 attached to the report dated December 13, 2011 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council implement a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on both sides of Bloor Street West, from Indian Road to a point 72 metres east.

3.         City Council direct that Bloor Street West be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is complete.

TMG Builders Corporation is constructing a 12 storey residential condominium at 1638 Bloor Street West, located on the northeast corner at Indian Road.  For this reason, Transportation Services is seeking City Council approval to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of Bloor Street West for 18 months.

TMG Builders also needs to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the east side of Indian Road, north of Bloor Street West.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area – Indian Road" requiring Toronto and East York Community Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  TMG Builders Corporation is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $27,500.00.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on the east side of Indian Road, from Bloor Street West to a point 40 metres north, for a period of 18 months, from January 2012 to June 2013, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0511 attached to the report dated December 13, 2011 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Adjust the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on both sides of Indian Road, between Bloor Street West and Indian Road Crescent, to apply from a point 40 metres north of Bloor Street West to Indian Road Crescent.

3.         Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Indian Road, from Bloor Street West to a point 40 metres north.

4.         Direct that Indian Road be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

TMG Builders Corporation is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium at 1638 Bloor Street West, located on the northeast corner at Indian Road.  For this reason, Transportation Services is seeking Community Council approval to close the sidewalk and curb lane and east side of Indian Road for 18 months.

TMG Builders Corporation also needs to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of Bloor Street West.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area - Bloor Street West" requiring City Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  TMG Builders Corporation is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $29,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the south sidewalk and curb lane of Lynn Williams Street, from East Liberty Street to a point 140 metres east for a period of 28 months, from November 2011 to February 2014, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0509 attached to the report dated December 13, 2011, entitled “Construction Staging Area - Lynn Williams Street", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Adjust the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Lynn Williams Street, from East Liberty Street to Pirandello Street, to apply from East Liberty Street to a point 41 metres east and from a point 177 metres east of East Liberty Street to Pirandello Street.

3.         Adjust the "No Parking Except By Permit, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m." regulation on the south side of Lynn Williams Street, between East Liberty Street and Pirandello Street, to apply from a point 167 metres east of East Liberty Street to Pirandello Street.

4.         Prohibit stopping at all times on the south sides of Lynn Williams Street, from East Liberty Street to a point 167 metres east, and on the north side from a point 41 metres east of East Liberty Street to a point 177 metres east.

5.         Direct that Lynn Williams Street be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is completed.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The IBI Group is overseeing the building of a 15-storey residential tower at 69 Lynn Williams Street and 32-storey mixed use tower at 150 East Liberty Street.  To enable construction, Transportation Services must close a portion of the south curb lane and sidewalk on Lynn Williams Street for a period of 28 months.

There is no financial impact on the City.  IBI Group is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $135,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council close the south sidewalk and curb lane on Adelaide Street West, from John Street to a point 46 metres west for a period of 24 months, from December 2011 to December 2013, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0510 attached to the report dated December 15, 2011, entitled “Construction Staging Area - 295 Adelaide Street West", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council direct that Adelaide Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic operation when the project is completed.

Mondiale Development Limited is building a 44-storey condominium at 295 Adelaide Street West, located at the southwest corner at John Street.  For this reason, Transportation Services is seeking City Council approval to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the south side of Adelaide Street West and establish a temporary pedestrian walkway in the south curb lane of Adelaide Street West for 24 months.

Mondiale Development Limited also needs to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the west side of John Street.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area - John Street" requiring Toronto and East York Community Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Mondiale Development Limited is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $31,500.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the west sidewalk and curb lane on John Street, from Adelaide Street West to a point 75 metres further south, for a period of 24 months, from December 2011 to December 2013, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0523 attached to the report dated December 15, 2011, entitled “Construction Staging Area - John Street", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of John Street, from a point 43 metres north of King Street West to Adelaide Street West.

3.         Adjust the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of John Street, from a point 30 metres south of King Street West to a point 43 metres north of King Street West, to apply from a point 30 metres south of King Street West to Adelaide Street West.

4.         Direct that John Street be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is completed.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Mondiale Development Limited is building a 44-storey condominium at 295 Adelaide Street West, located at the southwest corner at John Street.  For this reason, Transportation Services is seeking Community Council approval to close the west side sidewalk and curb lane of John Street and establish a temporary pedestrian walkway in the west curb lane of John Street for 24 months.

Mondiale Development Limited also needs to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the south side of Adelaide Street West.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area – Adelaide Street West" requiring City Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Mondiale Development Limited is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $62,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the south sidewalk and curb lane of Merton Street, from Yonge Street a point 82.3 metres east for a period of 24 months, from September 2011 to September 2013, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0477 attached to the report dated December 8, 2011, entitled “Construction Staging Area - Merton Street", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Adjust the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on both sides of Merton Street, from Yonge Street to a point 83.8 metres east, to indicate "No Stopping Anytime" for the duration of the closure outlined in Recommendation 1 in the report dated December 8, 2011, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York.

3.         Direct that Merton Street be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is completed.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to close a section of the south curb lane and sidewalk on Merton Street and establish a temporary pedestrian walkway in the south curb lane.

25 Merton Street Inc. is building a 25-storey condominium with a 5-level underground parking facility.  This project requires temporary lane and sidewalk closures for a period of 24 months to enable construction work to proceed.

There is no financial impact on the City.  25 Merton Street Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $50,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the south sidewalk and south portion of Charles Street East, between a point 144.6 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 104.8 metres west of Church Street, from January 11, 2012 to December 31, 2014.

2.         Approve the removal of the existing "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the south side of Charles Street East, between a point 134.6 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 94.8 metres west of Church Street.

3.         Approve the removal of the existing "No Parking, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays" restriction on the north side of Charles Street East, between a point 134.6 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 94.8 metres west of Church Street.

4.         Approve the removal of the existing "10 Minute Parking, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri." restriction on the north side of Charles Street East, between a point 153.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 26.3 metres further east.

5.         Approve the removal of the existing Pay & Display Parking regulations on the north side of Charles Street East, between a point 134.6 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 94.8 metres west of Church Street.

6.         Approve the removal of the existing Overnight Permit Parking regulation on the north side of Charles Street East, between a point 193 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 197.8 metres east of Yonge Street.

7.         Approve the implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" restriction on both sides of Charles Street East, between a point 134.6 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 94.8 metres west of Church Street from January 11, 2012 to December 31, 2014.

8.         Direct that Charles Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete, except for the "10 Minute Parking, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday" restriction on the north side, between a point 153.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 26.3 metres further east, which is no longer needed.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is constructing a 39-storey condominium building at 45 Charles Street East, on the south side of Charles Street East, between Yonge Street and Church Street.  They need to close the south side of Charles Street East in order to do their work.

There is no financial impact on the City.  PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right of way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $89,200.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the north sidewalk and north portion of Charles Street West, between a point 61.1 metres east of Queens Park Crescent and a point 47.8 metres further east, from January 11, 2012 to May 31, 2012.

2.         Approve the removal of the existing "No Parking, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays" restriction on the north side of Charles Street West, between a point 61.1 metres east of Queens Park Crescent and a point 47.8 metres further east.

3.         Approve the removal of the existing Pay & Display Parking regulations on the north side of Charles Street West, between a point 61.1 metres east of Queens Park Crescent and a point 47.8 metres further east.

4.         Approve the implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" restriction on the north side of Charles Street West, between a point 61.1 metres east of Queens Park Crescent and a point 47.8 metres further east.

5.         Direct that Charles Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. is constructing a 3-storey building at 150 Charles Street West, on the north side of Charles Street West, between St. Thomas Street and Queens Park Crescent.  They need to close the north side of Charles Street West in order to do their work.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupying the right of way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $10,700.00.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the continuation of the closure of  the west parking lane and west sidewalk on Cherry Street, between a point 64.4 metres south of Mill Street and a point 93.4 metres south of Mill Street, from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012.

Tucker Hi-Rise Construction Inc. is constructing a 36-storey condominium building at 390 Cherry Street, on the west side of Cherry Street between Mill Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East. They need to continue to close the west parking lane and west sidewalk on Cherry Street in order to complete their work.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Tucker Hi-Rise Construction Inc. will bear the costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right of way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected additional duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $15,300.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the narrowing of Brunswick Avenue, between Bernard Avenue and Wells Street, from a width of 8.6 metres to a width of 7.3 metres and construction of a 1.7 metre wide sidewalk, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G -0473 dated October 2011, attached to the report from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, dated December 6, 2011.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to narrow Brunswick Avenue, between Bernard Avenue and Wells Street, from a width of 8.6 metres to a width of 7.3 metres, and to install a 1.7-metre sidewalk on the east side of this section of Brunswick Avenue.  This work is intended to be carried out in conjunction with extensive revitalization being undertaken in the Jean Sibelius Square Park.

The narrowing Brunswick Avenue and the installation of the sidewalk in the estimated amount of $50.000.00, can be accommodated within funds requested in the Transportation Services 2012 Capital Budget - Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the road and sidewalk alterations on Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West, generally as shown on Drawing Nos. 421G-0406 and 421G-0412, dated August 2011, attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District dated December 15, 2011.

Aura at College Park is currently under construction to erect a 75-storey residential, retail and parking complex building at 382-388 Yonge Street, on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West. 

Transportation Services is seeking authority from City Council to alter sections of the roadway on Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West.  The proposal is to significantly widen the sidewalks on Yonge Street by narrowing the existing pavement and shortening the southbound right-turn lane to Gerrard Street West.  Also, a minor widening of Gerrard Street West is proposed to allow for an eastbound left-turn lane into this development, while maintaining the bicycle lanes.

All costs associated with the road modifications, pavement markings and signs will be funded by the developer of Aura at College Park.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the alteration of Market Street, from Front Street East to The Esplanade, to allow for a road narrowing with a flexible boulevard for lay-by parking during the winter and the potential for patios during the summer, generally as shown in Drawing No. 421G-0531, dated December 2011 and attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, dated December 16, 2011.

2.         Approve the construction of a flexible boulevard along the frontage of 8-12 Market Street, and the flankages of 87 Front Street East and 118 The Esplanade, which will extend from the west street line of Market Street, to 5.3 metres east thereof including the construction of a continuous trench drain in the roadway and the provision of moveable bollards, subject to the property owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, agreeing to but not limited to the following:

a.         Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and in the amount not less than $2,000,000 or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require.

b.         Design and construct the flexible boulevard, continuous trench drain, at their own expense and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement.

c.         Prepare an Operations Plan acceptable to the General Manager Transportation Services regarding how the applicant will implement the semi-annual changes to the bollard placement, including notice provisions to the City.

d.         Be responsible for the timely repair/replacement of damaged bollards to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

e.         Pay for the costs of preparing the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title.

f.          In the event that the City requires the removal of the flexible boulevard, the owner is responsible for restoring the area affected to its former condition with City of Toronto standard concrete curb and sidewalk, or alternatively, pay the costs for the work of restoration if the work is carried out by the City.

g.         Satisfy all conditions of approval provided by Toronto Water and Technical Services and any further requirements they may have.

h.         Clearances from all utility companies are to be obtained prior to the commencement of any work within the public right of way.

i.          Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.

3.         Request Legal Services to prepare, execute and arrange to register the Encroachment Agreement.

4.         Approve the following regulation changes, upon completion of construction:

a.         Rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of Market Street, between a point 27.7 metres south of Front Street East and a point 22.7 metres further south.

b.         Amend the pay-and-display parking regulation on the west side of Market Street, between Front Street East and The Esplanade, to be in effect from December 1 of one year until March 30 of the next following year.

c.         Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Market Street, between Front Street East and The Esplanade, from April 1 until November 30.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is seeking authority to alter Market Street, between Front Street East and The Esplanade.  The sidewalk on the southwest corner of Market Street and Front Street East, and on the northwest corner of Market Street and The Esplanade, will be extended easterly and the pavement will be narrowed to 6.0 metres.  On the west side of Market Street, for its full length, the sidewalk treatment will be extended out to meet the pavement, with no curbs. This flexible boulevard will provide for a parking lay-by during the winter months, and with relocation of bollards, a wider boulevard with the potential for outdoor patios during the summer months.

The proposed improvements to Market Street will greatly improve the pedestrian environment.  There will be some loss in on-street parking during the summer months but an increase in spaces available through the winter.  Given that the proposed flexible boulevard on the west side of Market Street will not impact negatively on the public right of way, Transportation Services recommends approval of its construction.

The proposed improvements will not result in a direct financial impact on the City.   All costs associated with the road modifications, changes to traffic regulations, and construction of the flexible boulevard will be funded by Woodcliffe Properties.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the “No Stopping Anytime” regulation, on both sides of Cariboo Avenue, between Osler Street and the west end of Cariboo Avenue.

2.         Introduce a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the south side of Cariboo Avenue, between Osler Street and the west end of Cariboo Avenue.

3.         Approve implementation of a "1-Hour Maximum, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m." parking regulation on the north side of Cariboo Avenue, between Osler Street and the west end of Cariboo Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to rescind the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the north side of Cariboo Avenue, between Osler Street and the west end of the street and introduce a one hour maximum parking regulation, operating between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in place thereof.  The intent is to enhance parking opportunity for patrons of local businesses.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the “No Standing, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.” regulation, on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, from a point 184.4 metres north of Dundas Street West to a point 50.6 metres further north.

2.         Approve implementation of a "No Standing, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday" regulation, on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, from a point 184.4 metres north of Dundas Street West to a point 50.6 metres further north.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to adjust the hours of the “No Standing, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily” regulation, on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, opposite the shipping/receiving docks at Cadbury Adams Canada, 277 Gladstone Avenue to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $400.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the “1-hour Maximum Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays” regulation, on the east side of Perth Avenue, between Ernest Avenue and Parkman Avenue.

2.         Adjust the “1-hour Maximum Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday” regulation, on the east side of Perth Avenue, between Dupont Street and the northerly limit to apply from Monday to Friday only.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to adjust the "1-hour Maximum Parking" regulations on Perth Avenue between Ernest Avenue and the northerly limit to allow parking on Saturdays for a maximum period of 3 hours.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1,000.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the “No Parking, each Thursday, April 1 to November 30” regulation on the east side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue.

2.         Rescind the “No Parking Anytime, except each Thursday, April 1 to November 30” regulation on the west side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue.

3.         Rescind the "No Parking Except by Permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30" regulation on the even side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Shanly Street.

4.         Rescind the "No Parking Except by Permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., all times, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30" regulation on the odd side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Shanly Street.

5.         Rescind the "No Parking Except by Permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30" regulation on the even side of Salem Avenue, between Shanly Street and Southview Avenue.

6.         Rescind the "No Parking Except by Permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all times, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30" regulation on the odd side of Salem Avenue, between Shanly Street and Southview Avenue.

7.         Approve implementation of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation, on the west side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue.

8.         Prohibit parking except by permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on the east side of Salem Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Shanly Street.

9.         Prohibit parking except by permit, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily on the east side of Salem Avenue, from Shanly Street to Southview Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to rescind the parking regulations on Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue that require parking to change over from the east side to the west side of the street on Thursday only, from April 1 to November 30.

This parking change will maintain parking exclusively on the east side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue on a year round basis.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1,000.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the "No Stopping 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the south side of Wallace Avenue, from Brock Avenue to Pauline Avenue.

2.         Restrict parking to a maximum of 15-minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, from Brock Avenue to Pauline Avenue.

3.         Prohibit parking, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Wallace Avenue, from Brock Avenue to Pauline Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has investigated a request and is recommending installation of a "Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area", with short-term parking on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and Pauline Avenue, to serve Pauline Junior Public School (100 Pauline Avenue) and St. Sebastian Elementary Catholic School (717 Brock Avenue).

Delineating a "Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area" on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and Pauline Avenue and allowing parking in this area for a maximum of 15-minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday will enable parents picking-up or dropping-off children at Pauline Junior Public School and St. Sebastian Elementary Catholic School to legally park for a short duration. This will resolve many of the parking concerns at these schools and provide up to12 parking spaces. The regulatory changes will not adversely impact on traffic operation or safety.

Funding for the installation signs in the estimated amount of $500.00 is available within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve implementation of a "No Parking Anytime, Saturday and Sunday" regulation on the west side of Hilton Avenue, from a point 36 metres north of Austin Terrace to a point 17 metres south of Nina Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit parking on Saturday and Sunday, when parking is allowed, on the west side of Hilton Avenue, from a point 36 metres north of Austin Terrace to a point 17 metres south of Nina Street The intent is to improve the turning radius to/from driveways on the east side of the street.

Funds for regulatory sign changes in the estimated amount of $600.00 are available in the Transportation Services Division 2011 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the "Maximum 60-minute parking limit from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, from the 1st day of each month, to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West to Claxton Boulevard (south roadway).

2.         Rescind the "Maximum 60-minute parking limit from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, from the 1st day of December to the 31st day of March inclusive," on the east side of Raglan Avenue, from Maplewood Avenue to Claxton Boulevard (south roadway).

3.         Rescind the "Maximum 60-minute parking limit from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive" on the west side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West to Claxton Boulevard (south roadway).

4.         Rescind the "Maximum 60-minute parking limit from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, from the 1st day of December to the 31st day of March, inclusive", on the west side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West to Maplewood Avenue.

5.         Allow parking for a maximum period of one hour, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, to Claxton Boulevard.

6.         Allow parking for a maximum period of one-hour, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 1st of one year, to March 31st of the next following year, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, from Maplewood Avenue to Claxton Boulevard (south roadway).

7.         Allow parking for a maximum period of one-hour, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, to Claxton Boulevard (south roadway).

8.         Allow parking for a maximum period of one-hour, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, from a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West to Maplewood Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing "1 Hour, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, daily" regulation on both sides of Raglan Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Claxton Boulevard (south roadway) so as to apply only from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  The amended parking regulation is requested by residents to allow them, their guests, and other motorists to park for longer periods of time outside of the weekday daytime periods without the risk of receiving a parking ticket.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1,200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2011 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Adjust the "60-minute parking, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the 1st day to 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30" regulation on the east side of Rushton Road, from St. Clair Avenue West to Benson Avenue to apply from a point 47 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West to Benson Avenue.

2.         Adjust the "60-minute parking, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30" regulation on the west side of Rushton Road, from St. Clair Avenue West to Benson Avenue to apply from a point 47 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West to Benson Avenue.

3.         Prohibit standing from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Rushton Road from St. Clair Avenue West to a point 47 metres south for a period of 11 months, from January 2012 to November 2012.

4.         Direct that Rushton Road be returned to its pre-construction parking regulations when the project is completed.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending modifications to the parking regulations on Rushton Road, south of St. Clair Avenue West to provide safe traffic movement adjacent to a condominium development at 743 St. Clair Avenue West.  We recommend implementing a "No Standing 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on both sides of Rushton Road between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 47 metres south.  This modification will not impact the Permit Parking hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily.

The Goldman Group is building a nine-storey condominium at 743 St. Clair Avenue West on the southwest corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Rushton Road.  This project requires the temporary above-noted parking modifications for a period of 11 months to enable construction work to proceed safely.

There is no financial impact on the City.  The Goldman Group is responsible for all costs. These fees will be approximately $800.00.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the regulation authorizing the operation of parking machines from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Avenue Road and Oriole Road.

2.         City Council rescind the "No Stopping", from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays" regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, from a point 65 metres west of Deer Park Crescent to a point 30.5 metres east of Avenue Road.

3.         City Council rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, from a point 60 metres east of Avenue Road to a point 30.5 metres east of Avenue Road.

4.         City Council approve implementation of a No Stopping", from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays " regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, from a point 65 metres west of Deer Park Crescent to a point 62.5 metres east of Avenue Road.

5.         City Council approve implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, from Avenue Road to a point 62.5 metres further east.

6.         City Council approve implementation of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, from a point 62.5 metres east of Avenue Road to Oriole Road.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to rescind the parking machine regulations on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Avenue Road and Oriole Road and in place implement a "No Parking Anytime" regulation. 

The intent of this proposal is to reduce congestion and enhance traffic operation on the westbound approach to Avenue Road. A total of five parking spaces will be lost.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $600.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

The Toronto Parking Authority advises that removal of the parking spaces as recommended above will result in approximately $6,000.00 annual lost revenue generated by the current parking machine in this area.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the current "No Parking 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, anytime on Saturdays and Sundays, except on public holidays" on both sides of Bay Street from College Street to Cumberland Street.

2.         City Council authorize the operation of parking machines on both sides of Bay Street, from College Street to Bloor Street West as follows:

-           from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight, Monday to Friday for a maximum period of 5 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour;

-           from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour;

-           from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday for a maximum period of 6 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour; and

-           from 1:00 p.m. to Midnight, Sundays for a maximum period of 6 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour.

3.         City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, anytime on Saturdays and Sundays, except on public holidays on both sides of Bay Street from Bloor Street West to Cumberland Street.

Transportation Services is seeking authority from City Council to introduce Pay and Display parking on both sides of Bay Street from College Street to Bloor Street West outside of the Bay Street Urban Clearway hours of operation.

Transportation Services has been requested by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam and the Bay Corridor Community Association to introduce on-street parking opportunities along this section of Bay Street for visitors and shoppers in the area.

The Toronto Parking Authority advises that the funds required to install Pay and Display parking machines and related signage on both sides of Bay Street from College Street to Bloor Street West are available in Toronto Parking Authority 2011 Pay and Display Machines Installation Program.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the existing ten-minute maximum parking limit operating from 7:30 a.m. to  9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Pape Avenue between a point 15 metres north of Langley Avenue and a point 55 metres further north.

2.         Rescind the existing parking prohibition operating from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Pape Avenue between a point 15 metres north of Langley Avenue and a point 55 metres further north.

3.         Allow parking for a maximum period of ten minutes from 7:30 a.m. to  9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Pape Avenue between a point 15 metres north of Langley Avenue and a point 55 metres further north.

4.         Prohibit parking from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Pape Avenue between a point 15 metres north of Langley Avenue and a point 55 metres further north.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the morning operating period of the student pick-up drop-off zone located on the west side of Pape Avenue between Langley Avenue and Riverdale Avenue.  The principal of Pape Avenue Public School has asked that the ten-minute maximum parking limit operating between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, be extended to 9:30 a.m. to better reflect the needs of the school.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Brenton Street, from a point 9 metres east of Dawes Road to a point 28 metres east of Dawes Road.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to introduce "No Parking" on the north side of Brenton Street to accommodate loading/unloading for local businesses during the day.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated December 14, 2011, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report concerns a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.

Funds in the amount of $2,700.00 are available within the Transportation Services Division’s 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated December 15, 2011, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space for persons with disabilities.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Funds in the amount of $300.00 are available within the Transportation Services Division’s 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Establish stop control for northbound traffic on Billings Avenue at the intersection with Athletic Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services reviewed the lack of traffic control at the intersection of Billings Avenue and Athletic Avenue.

Billings Avenue intersects the south side of Athletic Avenue to form a T-type intersection.  There are no stop signs or traffic control devices at the intersection.  As a result, motorists sometimes confuse who has the right-of-way.  The installation of a stop sign for northbound traffic at the intersection would clearly designate who has the right-of-way, thereby enhancing safety at the intersection.

The cost to install a stop sign is approximately $200.00 and available within the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street.  The poll results indicated a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one, as required in the traffic calming policy.  Accordingly, installation of speed humps is not recommended on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street.

Adoption of the above-noted recommendation has no financial impact.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Not authorize installation of speed humps on Wells Hill Avenue, between Melgund Road and St. Clair Avenue West.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has investigated installing speed humps on Wells Hill Avenue, between Melgund Road and St. Clair Avenue West, to address concerns with the speed of traffic.

Staff’s assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been met.  Therefore, installation of speed humps on Wells Hill Avenue is not recommended.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.  If, however, Toronto and East York Community Council decides speed humps on Wells Hill Avenue, between Melgund Road and St. Clair Avenue West, would be beneficial, the estimated cost for installing two speed humps would be $6,000.00.  Installing speed humps on Wells Hill Avenue is subject to competing priorities and funding availability in the 2012 Capital Budget for traffic calming initiatives.

Transportation Services recommends to Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         Traffic calming not be installed on Plains Road, between Donlands Avenue and Coxwell Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Plains Road, between Donlands Avenue and Coxwell Avenue to address residents' concerns with the speed of traffic.  Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied; therefore, speed humps should not be installed on this section of Plains Road at this time.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact. If, however, Toronto and East York Community Council decides speed humps on Plains Road, between Donlands Avenue and Coxwell Avenue would be beneficial, the following financial impact will result:

1.         The estimated cost for installing 11 speed humps would be $33,000.00.  Funds in the amount of $513,000.00 have been allocated in the Transportation Services 2011 Capital Budget request for traffic calming initiatives.  Installing speed humps on this section of Plains Road would be subject to competing priorities and funding availability.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed a request to construct a multi-level overhead pedestrian bridge and a pedestrian underground service tunnel connection, both which will encroach within the public right of way in the O'Keefe Lane rear of 341-355 Yonge Street, linking the Ryerson Student Learning Centre site to the existing Ryerson Library Building at 350 Victoria Street.

As the proposed bridge and tunnel will not impact negatively on the public right of way, Transportation Services recommends approval of these encroachments.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the request for the owner(s) to enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto to construct and maintain an overhead bridge that will encroach over Block 22, 66M-2473, the future public right of way and connect two new residential buildings to be constructed on Blocks 3 and 4, 66M-2473,  agreeing to but not limited to the following:

a.         indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement(s) in a form as approved by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and in the amount not less than $10,000,000 or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require;

b.         design, construct and maintain the bridge as necessary at their own expense in good repair and in a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;

c.         design and construct the bridge connection to comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA) for highway loading purposes, as amended, superseded or replaced from time to time, including allowance for impact factors;

d.         design and construct the bridge to comply with the minimum vertical underside clearance of 5.3 m as per the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA);

e.         pay for the costs of preparing the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement(s) on title;

f.          pay an annual rental fee for the overhead bridge connection as determined by the Director of Real Estate Services;

g.         obtain approval for associated work from the Toronto Building Division, if required;

h.         provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the bridge to Survey and Mapping, Attention: Utility Mapping Supervisor, 18 Dyas Road, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 1V5;

i.          limit the life of the Agreement to the removal of the encroachment or the date of the demolition of the building on Block 3 or Block 4, 66M-2473 or the parking facility, whichever occurs first;

j.          the Agreement will provide that it will come into legal force and effect upon the conveyance of Block 22 to the City as public right of way; and

k.         accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.

2.         Direct Legal Services and/or the General Manager of Transportation Services to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, in the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, subject to the approval of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

3.         Request Legal Services to prepare, execute and arrange to register the Encroachment Agreement.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 

Transportation Services has assessed a request from the owner and developer of Blocks 3 and 4 of the West Don Lands, Phase 1 development plan, to enter into an encroachment agreement for the construction and maintenance of a multi-level overhead pedestrian bridge which will encroach over Block 22, 66M-2473.  This is a future public right of way.  The proposed bridge will connect two new buildings to be constructed on Blocks 3 and 4, 66M-2473, at the rear of 635 King Street East.

As the proposed bridge will not impact negatively on the future public right of way, Transportation Services recommends approval of the future encroachment.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed a request from the owner of 16 Hillholm Road to maintain a glycol heating system that encroaches within the public right of way fronting 16 Hillholm Road.

Transportation Services feels that the glycol heating system will not impact negatively on the public right of way, subject to the property owner disconnecting the standalone loop of the glycol system located 3 m immediately back of the City curb.  As such, Transportation Services recommends approval of this encroachment.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

The Chief Corporate Officer recommends that:

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions:

a.         approval of the A.G.C.O.;

b.         approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c.         compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy;

d.         receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e., building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

2.         City Council grant permission to Trek for Teens Foundation, Camp Jumoke, Autism Speaks Canada and the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

3.         City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto through the Facilities Management Division for all the City of Toronto costs associated with the event.

4.         City Council grant permission to the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to host “ticketed” performances and to solicit donations in support of their organization.

It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council give exemption to the Trek for Teens Foundation’s “Trek for Teens Annual Race”, Camp Jumoke's "Camp Jumoke Walk" and Autism Speaks Canada’s “Annual Ontario Walk Now for Autism”, request to solicit donations and the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society’s “Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival” request to solicit donations, ticket performances and operate beer/wine garden on Nathan Phillips Square.

There are no financial implications that result from this report.

That:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any appropriate staff to attend all proceedings related to this application at 33 Tarlton Road before the Ontario Municipal Board to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse this application and to hire outside consultants if required to support City Council's position.

The Owner of 33 Tarlton Road had made an application to the Committee of Adjustment for several variances to the zoning by-law to permit the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a new three-storey detached dwelling with an at grade garage. 

At a Public Hearing, held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested variances.  The owner for the property has appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.  The Board has scheduled a hearing for February 23, 2012. 

I have been approached by many local residents regarding this application who are concerned about the impact this proposed dwelling will have not only on the overall character of the neighbourhood, but also on the immediate neighbours to this property.  I share many of the concerns raised within the community, particularly that this proposed new dwelling when considered in the context of the street and neighbouring properties represents significant over-development on this property, and does not fit into the character of the area.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report dated January 5, 2012, from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Core Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 0 Toronto Terminal:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(a) to allow the two sign faces on the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed 50 square metres in sign face area.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(b) to allow the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed a height of 15.0 metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(d) to allow the proposed third party ground sign to display electronic static copy where an existing lawful third party ground sign did not display either electronic moving copy or electronic static copy.

4.         City Council impose the condition that prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the proposed third party ground sign, the existing third party ground sign located just west of the proposed replacement third party ground sign, be removed and any associated permits be revoked.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to Subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to replace one existing third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each face with static copy and each face facing south-westerly and south-easterly with one third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each with electronic static copy and each facing south-westerly and south-easterly), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 985 College Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of an existing third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within an R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing two-storey mixed-use building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Core Outdoor for Three Variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 1A Atlantic Avenue - TP-11-00005:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from Subsection 694-26I(4)(a) to allow the two sign faces on the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed 50 square metres in sign face area on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from Subsection 694-26I(4)(b) to allow the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed a height of 15.0 metres on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from Subsection 694-26I(4)(d) to allow the proposed third party ground sign to display electronic static copy where an existing lawful third party ground sign did not display either electronic moving copy or electronic static copy on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

4.         City Council impose the condition that, prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the proposed third party ground sign, the existing third party ground sign located on adjacent lands just east of Dufferin and south of 153 Dufferin Street, be removed and any associated permits be revoked.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to replace one existing third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each face with static copy and each face facing westerly and easterly with one third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each with electronic static copy and each facing westerly and easterly), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Core Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 1A Atlantic Avenue - TP-11-00007:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(a) to allow the two sign faces on the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed 50 square metres in sign face area on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(b) to allow the proposed third party ground sign containing electronic static copy to exceed a height of 15.0 metres on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-26I(4)(d) to allow the proposed third party ground sign to display electronic static copy where an existing lawful third party ground sign did not display either electronic moving copy or electronic static copy on condition that screening, in the form of shields, louvers or partitions, be provided at both ends of each sign face to mitigate potential visual impacts from the sign copy on the existing and future residential community in proximity of the proposed third party ground sign.

4.         City Council impose the condition that, prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the proposed third party ground sign, the existing third party ground sign located on the same premises just south of the "Jiffy Storage" warehouse building, east of the base of Atlantic Avenue, be removed and any associated permits be revoked.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, [granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to replace one existing third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each face with mechanical (tri-vision) copy and each face facing westerly and easterly with one third party ground sign, containing two sign faces, each with electronic static copy and each facing westerly and easterly], and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 450 Bathurst Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the northerly facing wall of an existing three storey house-form building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 805 Bloor Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of an existing third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within an OS-Open Space sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy at the westerly facing wall of an existing five storey apartment building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 869/871 Queen Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing two storey mixed-use building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 940 Queen Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district and an OS-Open Space sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto.