Minutes Confirmed on May 27, 2022

This meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council was conducted with Members participating in person and remotely.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to use the Jane Finch Initiative Ideas Report, found in Attachment 3 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, as the basis for a second phase of community engagement.

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to use the Jane Finch Initiative Ideas Report, found in Attachment 3 to this report, to evaluate current and future development applications within the Study Area as shown as Figure 1 of the report (March 29, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back with a proposed Jane Finch Secondary Plan and draft Urban Design Guidelines by the third quarter of 2023.

4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with other involved divisions, to continue to implement an inter-divisional approach to the next phase of work under the Jane Finch Initiative and to align the Secondary Plan and the Community Development Plan for Jane and Finch.

This report provides an update from City Planning on the Jane Finch Initiative. It summarizes the first round of community engagement and proposes a series of directions to guide the next phase of work for the development of a secondary plan and associated urban design guidelines for the study area. A summary of all of the proposed directions is found in Attachment 1.

The Jane Finch Initiative is a resident-informed project to plan for the future of Jane and Finch. It is developing two integrated plans – a secondary plan and community development plan – so that residents, local groups and businesses are supported as the area changes over time with the opening of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Through a first round of public and stakeholder engagement over the course of 2021, community members shared their thoughts, concerns and aspirations for the future of the neighbourhood. A record of these community conversations is contained in the Jane Finch Initiative Phase 1 Engagement Summary Report prepared by the City's engagement partner, the Jane Finch Community and Family Centre (Attachment 2).

The Jane Finch Initiative Ideas Report (Attachment 3) analyzes what staff heard and proposes a series of directions that will form the basis of a second round of community conversations in the upcoming phases of work. These directions are organized around the themes that will be developed into a secondary plan including land use, urban design, mobility, parks and public realm, community service facilities, heritage, housing, climate resilience and infrastructure.

A companion staff report, prepared jointly by Social Development, Finance and Administration and Economic Development and Culture, is proceeding through the Economic and Community Development Committee and will be presented along with this report at the same City Council meeting. That report contains an update on the community development plan and next steps for that parallel stream of work.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 2189 Lake Shore Boulevard West, together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Directed that notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3. Directed staff bring forward a Request for Directions Report to Council.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a new 59-storey mixed use building including a three-storey base building containing a total of 650 dwelling units and 655 square metres of ground floor retail and service commercial space. The proposal also consists of a four-level underground parking garage with a total of 230 parking spaces.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

The purpose of this supplementary report is to advise Etobicoke York Community Council that, on April 7, 2022, the City received an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 2189 Lake Shore Blvd West.

This report provides an additional recommendation to the March 28, 2022 Preliminary Report that directs staff to bring forward a Request for Directions Report to Council.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 2939-2943 Bloor Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Directed that notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

This application is related to a previous application at 2915-2917 Bloor Street West (16 141156 WET 05 OZ) that was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB"), now called the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT"), on January 16, 2017. At their meeting of July 14 to 16, 2021, City Council accepted a settlement offer proposing a seven-storey building with 163 units and retail at grade (the "2021 Settlement Offer"). The 2021 Settlement Offer has not yet been presented to the Ontario Land Tribunal for final approval.

The purpose of this application is to expand the building proposed in the 2021 Settlement Offer accepted by City Council to include the two parcels to the west known as 2939 and 2941-2943 Bloor Street West, extending the seven-storey built form. This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the new Zoning By-law Amendment application for a seven-storey building, extending from 2915 to 2943 Bloor Street West, containing an additional 62 dwelling units and 408 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. The total gross floor area of the proposed building is 15,628 square metres. The existing buildings would be demolished.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 5251 Dundas Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 52-storey mixed-use development. A total of 572 dwelling units and 202 square metres of non-residential floor area is proposed.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.  Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 955-975 Weston Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the Official Plan, and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 955-975 Weston Road. The application proposes to demolish the existing two single-storey warehouse buildings and construct a residential building consisting of two 11-storey (37.50 metres including mechanical penthouse) towers connected through a one-storey podium.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.City Council classify the lands municipally known as 933-935 The Queensway, currently subject to the Rezoning Application (File Number 19 156707 WET 03 OZ) and Site Plan Approval Application (File Number 20 104057 WET 03 SA), as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to forward a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).

The report recommends City Council classify the site at 933-935 The Queensway as a Class 4 Noise Area under Provincial Noise Guidelines (NPC-300) as administered by the Ministry of Environmental, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

A Class 4 Noise Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noises control measures.

A Noise and Vibration Impact Study and Land Use Compatibility/Mitigation Study (Air Quality and Noise) were prepared in support of the development (the "Studies"). A third party peer review of the Studies supports the recommendation for a classification of the site to Class 4 Noise Area (among other environmental mitigation requirements). The owner has agreed to all of the environmental mitigation requirements set out in the peer reviewers report, including the classification of the site to a Class 4 Noise Area.

A Class 4 Noise Area classification would allow the existing commercial/industrial uses close to the subject site to rely on this noise classification and related sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operating certificates.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 3 Sonoma Way, conditional upon the applicant providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 3 Sonoma Way. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to the sap of the tree dripping onto the vehicles in the driveway.

The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens), measuring 38 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application to demolish the vacant non-residential two-storey building with the following conditions:

a. Hoarding be installed to secure the property once the demolition work is completed. To reduce graffiti and to beautify the streetscape the applicant in collaboration with the Councillor's office will commission a mural for the hoarding;

b. All debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition and the site be maintained; and

c. Any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff report is about a matter that shall be referred to City Council for consideration and final decision in respect of the former City of York By-law 3102-95.

In accordance with City of York, Special Demolition Control By-law 3102-95 and the City of York Act 1994 (Number 2), the application for demolition of an existing vacant two-storey non-residential building located on the lands municipally known as 971 Weston Road is being referred to City Council to refuse or grant the demolition application, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Received the report (March 30, 2022) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services for information.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to a request from Etobicoke York Community Council to identify the necessary steps to exclude Ward 2 from accepting new applications for permit parking.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times, on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard, between Cloverhill Road and a point 25 metres east of Cloverhill Road.

2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard, between a point 25 metres east of Cloverhill Road and a point 60 metres further east.

3. Prohibited parking from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard, between a point 25 metres east of Cloverhill Road and a point 60 metres further east.

4. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard, between a point 85 metres east of Cloverhill Road and Newholm Road.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that a portion of the existing parking prohibition on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard be replaced with a maximum 10 minutes parking regulation. The proposed amendment will provide short-term parking to facilitate pick-up and drop-off of school children at Etienne Brule Junior Public School and Humber Bay Child Care Centre.

During the course of the investigation it was noted that there is a discrepancy between the existing parking regulations and the posted signs on Kinsdale Boulevard between Cloverhill Road and Newholm Road. Recommendations 1, 3 and 4 will correct this inconsistency.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Manitoba Street, between a point 90 metres east of Grand Avenue and a point 25 metres further east, and between a point 90 metres west of Legion Road North and a point 30 metres further west.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on both sides of Manitoba Street, between a point 90 metres east of Grand Avenue and a point 25 metres further east, and between a point 90 metres west of Legion Road North and a point 30 metres further west, to improve visibility at park access points.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west/south side of Marine Parade Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West (west intersection) and a point 278 metres east.

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the west/south side of Marine Parade Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West (west intersection) and a point 278 metres east.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibitions on the west/south side of Marine Parade Drive be changed to a stopping prohibition. The proposed amendment will deter parking at this location and will improve transit operations and vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage for Toronto Transit Commission vehicles.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Castleton Avenue.

2.  City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Batavia Avenue.

3.  City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Mariposa Avenue.

4.  City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Batavia Avenue.

5.  City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Mariposa Avenue.

6.  City Council prohibit southbound through movements, at all times, at Batavia Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Clair Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit northbound left and northbound through movements from the private accesses of 2525-2555 St. Clair Avenue West and 2565-2595 St. Clair Avenue West, in order to ensure that adequate and safe operations are maintained on St. Clair Avenue West and to minimize traffic infiltration into the residential community on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the prohibited and compulsory turn by-laws. Recommendation 2, 4 and 6 will correct these inconsistencies.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council receive Attachment 1, 2022 RBC Canadian Open Transportation Management Plan, to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

2. City Council authorize the closing of Islington Avenue to traffic from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, for the period from May 30, 2022 to June 17, 2022.

3. City Council amend Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services so that it is better aligned with the Map of Appendix B, by removing the following streets:

a. Abinger Crescent

b. Appledale Road

c. Ashford Drive

d. North Heights Road

4. City Council authorize the temporary parking, stopping and standing regulations on streets in the vicinity of St. George's Golf and Country Club, identified in Appendix "A" attached to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, and as amended by Recommendation 3 above.

5. City Council direct that all costs associated with the road closings, including the costs of restoring and cleaning the streets following each event, as well as installing/removing temporary parking restrictions, shall be completed by Golf Canada to the satisfaction of Transportation Services, and at no cost to the City.

6. City Council authorize the temporary use of the Hydro One right-of-way, east of Martin Grove Drive between Hedges Boulevard and Princess Margaret Boulevard, by Golf Canada for media and supplier parking, subject to approval by Hydro One, subject to access and permit approval from Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement and at no cost to the City, for the period from May 30, 2022 to June 17, 2022.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Islington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

The purpose of this report is to present the Traffic Management Plan prepared by

IBI Group on behalf of Golf Canada, relating to the full closure of Islington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and The Kingsway, for a period up to 19 days, from Monday May 30, 2022, to Friday, June 17, 2022. The closing is required as Golf Canada is hosting the 2022 Canadian Open at St. George's Golf and Country Club, located on Islington Avenue, between the intersections of Ridge Valley Crescent/Prince George Drive and Princess Margaret Boulevard/Poplar Heights Drive. The closing includes the Pre-tournament (May 30, 2022 to June 5, 2022), Tournament (June 6, 2022 to June 12, 2022) and the Post-tournament (June 13, 2022 to June 17, 2022) events.

This report also recommends implementing temporary parking, standing and stopping regulations during the Tournament week (June 6, 2022 to June 12, 2022) on streets in the vicinity of the golf club and the visitor parking areas.

The Toronto Transit Commission has been consulted and has no concerns regarding the proposals contained in this report.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Thurodale Avenue and Tedder Street.

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 install all-way stop control at the intersection of Thurodale Avenue and Tedder Street. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize a pedestrian crossover signal on Prince Edward Drive South at Bernice Avenue.

Prince Edward Drive South, in the vicinity of Bernice Avenue is a two-lane ‘Collector’ road. There are sidewalks on both sides of Prince Edward Drive South. The intersection of Prince Edward Drive South and Bernice Avenue is a “T” intersection with a "Stop" control for westbound motorists on Bernice Avenue. Toronto Transit Commission operates daily bus service on Prince Edward Drive South. The legal speed limit on Prince Edward Drive South is 40 km/h. Park Lawn Junior Middle School is located in the area on the east side of Ballacaine Drive south of Bernice Avenue.

In 2019, local community members and parents contacted my office to report their concern over a lack of protected pedestrian crossing along Prince Edward Drive South between Berry Road and Winston Grove. An onsite meeting with Transportation Services demonstrated that many children living on the west side of Prince Edward Drive South walk in groups to attend Park Lawn Junior Middle School, mainly crossing at Bernice Avenue. There are also seniors, cyclists, and young families with strollers that use Prince Edward Drive South frequently.

There are multiple construction projects scheduled to take place this year and next in the area, as well as the Queensway Complete Streets project. Prince Edward Drive South will see additional traffic over the next 1-3 years, and perhaps beyond. Toronto Transit Commission buses and vehicles speeding on Prince Edward Drive South is also an ongoing issue. A pedestrian activated pedestrian crossovers would create a safer crossing option for pedestrians and cyclists and encourage more active transportation options along this route.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office ending April 25, 2025 and until successors are appointed:

• Nicholas Clemens
• Corey Horowitz
• Cherri Hurst
• Zdenka Jasura
• Eric Matusiak
• Madeleine McDowell
• Joseph Muller
• Neil Park
• Paul Cordingley
• Richard Unterman

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 28, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel.

This report recommends the appointment of 10 public members to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Lakeshore Village:

            David Dwyer

            Alison Tunley

            Mimico Village:

            Domenic Giovenco

            Josée Gosselin

2.  Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management:

            Mimico Village                      7

Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Lakeshore Village and Mimico Village Businesses Improvement Area Boards of Management.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Appointed Lucio Milanovich to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 23, 2025, and until a successor is appointed.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board. This report recommends one candidate for appointment to the board.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1.  Designated that 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 addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 66 to 74 Jutland Road.

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

To obtain Etobicoke York Community 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 use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1.  Designated that 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 addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 The East Mall.

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

To obtain Etobicoke York Community 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 use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 330-2022 to 336-2022.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 337-2022.

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the Etobicoke York Community Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the Etobicoke York Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.