Etobicoke York Community Council

Meeting No.:
2
Contact:
Nancy Martins, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Monday, January 23, 2023

Phone:
416-397-4579
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
etcc@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, Etobicoke Civic Centre/Video Conference
Chair:
Councillor Stephen Holyday

 

Etobicoke York Community Council

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Councillor Amber Morley

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Vice-Chair

Councillor Anthony Perruzza

 

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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

 

Confirmation of Minutes – November 28, 2022

 

Schedule of Timed Items:

 

9:30 a.m. - EY2.1, EY2.2

9:45 a.m. - EY2.11, EY2.12, EY2.13, EY2.14

 

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on January 23, 2023.

 

Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.  

EY2.1 - 3353-3359 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:30 AM
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 3353-3359 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3353-3359 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

 

3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

Summary

This application proposes to amend Official Plan Site and Area Specific Policy 21 (SASP 21) and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3353-3359 Lake Shore Boulevard West to permit a six-storey mixed-use building containing 60 residential condominium units and retail uses at-grade.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

 

This report reviews and recommends approval to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

 

Although the building height and density exceeds the development standards established in Official Plan Site and Area Specific Policy 21, the necessary revisions have been made to ensure that the development is in keeping with the intent of the mid-rise vision for Lake Shore Boulevard West. The revised proposal is reflective of a mid-rise built form typology generally consistent with the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards. The building has been massed with various setbacks and stepbacks that minimize shadow and visual impacts on the public realm, provide good transition in scale to neighbouring properties, and achieve a well-proportioned pedestrian-scale streetwall along Lake Shore Boulevard West.

 

The development introduces an appropriate density and mix of uses along a transit route that is well-serviced by Toronto Transit Commission's 10-minute network of streetcar and buses that further connects to the regional transportation network via the Long Branch Loop.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 3353-3359 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230763.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230761.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230762.pdf
(December 16, 2022) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230717.pdf

Communications

(January 12, 2023) E-mail from Steven Meade (EY.New)
(January 18, 2023) Submission from Venita Indewey, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-161433.pdf
(January 20, 2023) Letter from Bryan Liu (EY.New)
(January 20, 2023) E-mail from Margaret Rosol (EY.New)

EY2.2 - 378-384 Bering Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:30 AM
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 378-384 Bering Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to this report.

 

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

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the properties located at 378-384 Bering Avenue to permit a new five-storey self-storage building with a customer service office. The building would have a gross floor area of 12,601 square metres, resulting in a floor space index of 3.62 times the lot area. The application proposes vehicular access via Bering Avenue and a total of 17 vehicle parking spaces located at-grade, including one accessible parking space.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal conforms with the general intent of the Official Plan and is generally consistent with the City's guidelines. The proposed development is appropriate for an Employment Area.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 378-384 Bering Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230758.pdf
(December 19, 2022) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230718.pdf

Communications

(January 22, 2023) Presentation from Jane McFarlane, Weston Consulting (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-161492.pdf

EY2.3 - 1-9 Oxford Drive - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that: 

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 1-9 Oxford Drive and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises the Ontario Land Tribunal that:

 

a. The form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

 

b. The owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report and a revised Stormwater Management Report, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

 

c. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study, to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

d. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a Site Plan Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

e. The owner has provided a revised Noise Impact Study and Vibration Study, such reports to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a Site Plan Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

 

f. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, provided a revised Tree Preservation Plan and a revised Landscape Concept Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.

 

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

Summary

On March 14, 2022, an application to amend the Official Plan, the former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 1-9 Oxford Drive was submitted to permit a residential development with a height of 26-storeys (88 metres in height, including mechanical penthouse). The proposal would result in a gross floor area of 18,989 square metres with a total of 278 residential units.

 

On August 29, 2022, the combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines after the application was deemed complete. At the time this report was written, a Case Management Conference had not yet been scheduled.

 

This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the proposal in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 7 from Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 1-9 Oxford Drive - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230759.pdf

EY2.4 - 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 Hollis Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 Hollis Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

 

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

 

a. The form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

 

b. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

c. The owner has submitted revised drawings illustrating the conveyance of lands required for the cul-de-sac satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

d. The submitted Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study, has been peer reviewed by a third-party Noise and Vibration Consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

e. The submitted revised Rail Safety Assessment, has been peer reviewed by a third-party retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

f. The owner has submitted additional information requested and has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Metrolinx as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application, to the satisfaction of Metrolinx;

 

g. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including a revised Parking Justification, provision of all regular and accessible parking spaces and provision of the Type 'G' loading space in accordance with the supply and dimensional requirements of Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

h. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services;

 

i. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.

 

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

Summary

On October 13, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application were submitted to permit a residential development at 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 Hollis Street. On May 18, 2022, revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application was submitted which expanded the site to include 11 and 13 Hollis Street and altered the proposal to a 45-storey residential building containing 596 dwelling units. The application includes the reconfiguration of the terminus of Hollis Street into a new cul-de-sac.

 

On August 18, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on November 23, 2022 (OLT Case No. OLT-22-004314). A five-day hearing has been scheduled to start on June 5, 2023.

 

This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the proposal in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 7 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 Hollis Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230788.pdf

EY2.5 - 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal respecting the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application (File 21 235816 WET 07 OZ; 21 235856 WET 07 CD) as proposed for the lands at 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road in the current form.

 

2. City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to negotiate an appropriate development proposal for the lands at 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road which addresses the issues set out in this report.

 

3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council direct that the full on-site parkland dedication required pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be provided on-site, and be conveyed and constructed to base park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, and the owner elects to design and construct Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner for designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges Bylaw, as may be amended from time-to-time.

 

5. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises the Ontario Land Tribunal that:

 

a. The final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor;

 

b. The final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor;

 

c. The owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, a revised Stormwater Management Report, a revised Hydrological Report and a revised Geotechnical Study, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

 

d. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements and entered into appropriate agreements with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

 

e. The owner has provided a revised Parking Study, a revised Loading Study, a revised Traffic Operations Assessment, and a revised Transportation Impact Study, to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

f. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

g. The owner has provided an acceptable Land Use Compatibility Study, Noise Impact Study, and Vibration Study, such reports to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

h. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreements for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Report and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

i. The owner has provided a revised Tree Preservation Plan and a revised Landscape Concept Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and,

 

j. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements and has entered into an appropriate agreement to secure the rental tenure of the 399 retained rental housing units for 20 years, as well as needed improvements to the existing rental property without pass-through costs to tenants, and a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

Summary

On November 9, 2021, an application was submitted to amend the Official Plan, the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7623, and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands known municipally as 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road. The development proposal, set within an existing context of apartment buildings, proposes to permit an infill development consisting of two four-storey residential townhouse blocks at the corner of Catford Road and Derrydown Drive, a 12-storey mixed use building fronting onto Keele Street, and 18 and 30-storey residential towers connected by a six-storey base building located in the middle of the development site.

 

The proposed development would result in 946 new residential units, 722 square metres of retail gross floor area, and 67,058 square metres of new residential gross floor area. An on-site parkland dedication of 1,600 square metres and a privately-owned publicly accessible space ("POPS") of 3,600 square metres are also proposed.

 

In addition to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, a Draft Plan of Condominium application has been submitted to establish a phased condominium corporation for the proposed development.

 

On May 12, 2022, the combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application and the Draft Plan of Condominium application were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by the applicant pursuant to Sections 22(7), 34(11) and 51(34) of the Planning Act, citing City Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed timelines after the applications were deemed complete. The first Case Management Conference for the appeal was conducted on September 9, 2022 (OLT Case No. OLT-22-003827). A 10-day hearing has been scheduled to start on October 23, 2023.

 

This report recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to oppose the current proposal at the Ontario Land Tribunal and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 17 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230804.pdf

EY2.6 - 351 to 365 Royal York Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, and 365 Royal York Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

 

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

 

a. The form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

b. The owner has resolved all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment;

 

c. The owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development;

 

d. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

 

e. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

 

f. The submitted Noise Feasibility Assessment and Compatibility/Mitigation Study has been peer reviewed by a qualified third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

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

Summary

On August 11, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the development of an 11-storey residential building (the 11th storey contains only a small indoor amenity area at mechanical penthouse level), 39.6 metres in height including mechanical penthouse, with 282 dwelling units at 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, and 365 Royal York Road. The existing eight detached dwellings and associated garages were proposed to be demolished. The proposal included 206 vehicle parking spaces in two levels of underground parking and 288 bicycle parking spaces. The total proposed gross floor area is 20,525 square metres, resulting in a floor space index of 5.32 times the area of the lot.

 

On June 9, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the prescribed time frames set out in the Planning Act.

 

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues, if possible.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 7 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 351 to 365 Royal York Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230805.pdf

EY2.7 - 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and external experts to be retained at the direction of the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application in their current form for the lands at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

 

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

 

a.The form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

  

b.The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

 

c.The owner has entered into and registered in priority against title to the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as it read the day before the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 came into force which secures facilities, services or matters to be provided with the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning and Executive Director, City Planning.  

 

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.

 

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

Summary

On February 8, 2020, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application was submitted to permit the development of a 13-storey hotel building with 154 suites and a ground floor restaurant at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The proposed hotel would be 41.9 metres in height (excluding mechanical penthouse) and includes 36 vehicle parking spaces on site. The total proposed gross floor area is approximately 7,632 square metres and the density is 9.69 times the area of the lot.

 

On August 19, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the prescribed time frames set out in the Planning Act. The first Case Management Conference (CMC) was conducted on November 10, 2022. A second CMC is scheduled for March 7, 2023.

 

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230806.pdf

Communications

(January 22, 2023) E-mail from Jim Reekie, President, Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-161491.pdf

EY2.8 - 4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Origin

(January 3, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

 

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

 

a. The form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

b. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required;

 

c. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

 

d. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

 

e. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

 

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Storm Water Management Report and the Traffic Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding Provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

Summary

On October 7, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the development of a 35-storey residential building with 329 dwelling units at 4, 6, and 8  Beamish Drive ("Original Proposal"). The existing three one-storey buildings were proposed to be demolished. The proposal included 171 vehicle parking spaces in four levels of underground parking and 252 bicycle parking spaces. The total proposed gross floor area was 24,747 square metres, resulting in a floor space index of 13.6 times the area of the lot.

 

Subsequently, two resubmissions were made on October 19, 2021 and August 18, 2022. In the latest resubmission, 10 Beamish Drive has been incorporated into the development site and the application has been revised to propose a 52-storey mixed-use building with 520 dwelling units and 296 square metres of commercial space at grade ("Current Proposal"). A total of 203 parking spaces and 52 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. The total proposed gross floor area has increased to 37,889 square metres, resulting in a floor space index of 16.1 times the area of the new lot area. The summary of the changes from the Original Proposal to the Current Proposal is discussed under the Application section of this report.

 

On September 15, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the prescribed time frames set out in the Planning Act.

 

This report recommends that City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues, if possible.

Financial Impact

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

Background Information

(January 3, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230760.pdf

Communications

(January 12, 2023) E-mail from Irene Jones (EY.New)
(January 13, 2023) E-mail from Vicki McKee (EY.New)
(January 17, 2023) E-mail from Erinn McNicol (EY.New)
(January 18, 2023) E-mail from Peter Morris (EY.New)
(January 18, 2023) E-mail from A. Armstrong (EY.New)
(January 18, 2023) E-mail from Carolyn Graham (EY.New)
(January 18, 2023) E-mail from Bessa Lika (EY.New)

EY2.9 - 102 Shaver Avenue North - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Letter from Councillor Stephen Holyday

Recommendations

Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff in order to oppose the Appeal regarding the proposed development at 102 Shaver Avenue North (Application A0040/21EYK).

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal for 102 Shaver Avenue North (Application A0040/21EYK) and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

Summary

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and site specific Zoning By-law 1992-23 (Application Number A0040/21EYK), including variances for gross floor area, building depth, building length, flat roofed dwelling height, platform area, elevation of the main pedestrian entrance, and parking space length. The applicant seeks to construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage.
 
On October 13, 2022, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested minor variances (Decision in Attachment 1). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A hearing of this appeal has been scheduled for February 21, 2023.  
 

City Planning Staff recommended a modification to the proposed flat roof height to ensure the proposed building height fits within the neighbourhood context (Staff Report in Attachment 2).

 
This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Letter from Councillor Stephen Holyday on 102 Shaver Avenue North - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230751.pdf
Attachment 1: Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230752.pdf
Attachment 2: Planning Staff Report dated October 4, 2022
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230753.pdf

EY2.10 - 51 Westroyal Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

Origin

(January 4, 2023) Letter from Councillor Stephen Holyday

Recommendations

Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that:

 

1. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, and to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing with appropriate City Staff to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application No. A0275/22EYK respecting 51 Westroyal Road.

 

2. That City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application No. A0275/22EYK respecting 51 Westroyal Road, and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

Summary

On November 10, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused a Minor Variance application brought by the owner of 51 Westroyal Road for the following variances: floor space index, height of front and rear main walls, soffit height, rear deck floor height, and encroachment of rear deck platform into rear yard setback. A copy of the Committee's decision for the Minor Variance Application (the "Application") is attached. The Application proposes to construct a second storey addition above the existing dwelling and a new rear deck

 

In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, dated November 1, 2022, Planning opposed the Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the Application does not satisfy the statutory test for Minor Variances under section 45 of the Planning Act. Planning Staff also opined that the requested variances are not in keeping with prevailing characteristics in the established neighbourhood.

 

On November 29, 2022, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB"). This motion is urgent as TLAB has issued a notice of hearing for this matter; the deadline for the City to seek party status for this matter is February 2, 2023, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on April 6, 2023.

Background Information

(January 4, 2023) Letter from Councillor Stephen Holyday on 51 Westroyal Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230769.pdf
Attachment 1: Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230749.pdf
Attachment 2: Community Planning Staff Report to the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230750.pdf

EY2.11 - 14 Atherton Crescent - Application to Remove a City Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Origin

(December 14, 2022) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Recommendations

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 14 Atherton Crescent.

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 14 Atherton Crescent. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree to address concerns that the tree is messy and causing a nuisance by dropping fruits, staining the walkway, sidewalk and roadway, and releasing a pungent smell. There are concerns that the fleshy part of the gingko fruit contains chemicals that can cause a burning sensation on the skin and blistering. In addition, the tree's roots clogged clay piping which caused a flood in the basement in 2019. 

 

The subject tree is a gingko tree (Ginkgo biloba), measuring 45 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(December 14, 2022) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 14 Atherton Crescent - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230719.pdf

Communications

(January 11, 2023) E-mail from Sheila Young (EY.New)
(January 11, 2023) E-mail from Riccardo Iannello (EY.New)

EY2.12 - 15 Albani Street - Application to Remove a City Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Origin

(December 15, 2022) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Recommendations

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 15 Albani Street.

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 15 Albani Street. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree in order to construct a new duplex with an attached garage.

           

The subject tree is a Norway maple (Acer platanoides) measuring 46 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(December 15, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 15 Albani Street - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230720.pdf

EY2.13 - 82 Buttonwood Avenue - Application to Remove Two City Trees

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Public Notice Given

Origin

(December 15, 2022) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Recommendations

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two City-owned trees located at 82 Buttonwood Avenue.

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two City-owned trees located at 82 Buttonwood Avenue. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the trees in order to install a hospital direction sign.

           

The subject trees are little leaf linden trees (Tilia cordata), measuring 27 and 24 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(December 15, 2022) Report and Attachment 1 to 3 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 82 Buttonwood Avenue - Application to Remove Two City Trees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230721.pdf

Communications

(January 20, 2023) Submission from Alexei Martchenko, Ellis Don Corporation (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-161403.pdf

EY2.14 - 94 Prince Edward Drive South - Application to Remove a City Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:45 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Origin

(December 15, 2022) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Recommendations

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 94 Prince Edward Drive South.

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 94 Prince Edward Drive South. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree to accommodate the proposed construction of a new shared driveway for two new dwellings.

           

The subject tree is a Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measuring 85 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Financial Impact

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

Background Information

(December 15, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 94 Prince Edward Drive South - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230722.pdf

Communications

(January 19, 2023) Submission from Robert Wilson and Leisha Wilson (EY.New)

EY2.15 - Haymarket Road and Kirby Road - All-Way Stop Control

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Recommendations

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Haymarket Road and Kirby Road.

Summary

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 Haymarket Road and Kirby Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

Financial Impact

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $1,000.00. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services Interim 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Haymarket Road and Kirby Road - All-Way Stop Control
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230756.pdf

EY2.16 - Accessible Parking Spaces - January 2023 (Delegated)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation

Recommendations

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated January 5, 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Summary

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 and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Financial Impact

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation and removal of accessible parking spaces is approximately $2,500. Funding is available within the Transportation Services interim 2023 Operating Budget.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation on Accessible Parking Spaces - January 2023 (Delegated)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230755.pdf

EY2.17 - Rosemount Avenue and MacDonald Avenue - All-Way Stop Control

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Recommendations

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rosemount Avenue and MacDonald Avenue.

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Rosemount Avenue and MacDonald Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report.

 

If Etobicoke York Community Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of all-way stop control, the estimated cost associated with the amendment is $600.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services Interim 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Rosemount Avenue and MacDonald Avenue - All-Way Stop Control
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230757.pdf

EY2.18 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of Adele Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Public Notice Given

Origin

(July 22, 2022) Letter from City Council

Summary

City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, referred Item EY33.30 back to the Etobicoke York Community Council for further consideration at the first regular scheduled meeting in 2023.

 

 

Summary from the report (June 9, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program Transportation Services on Permanent Closure of a Portion of Adele Avenue.

 

As this report recommends the permanent closure of a portion of a public highway, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services recommends that a portion of the unassumed public highway known as Adele Avenue, shown as Part 1 on the Plan attached as Attachment 1, be permanently closed.

 

Once closed, it is intended that Part 1 on the Plan will be sold to the adjacent property owner, Ringley Construction Ltd., for incorporation into a proposed residential plan of subdivision.

Background Information

(July 22, 2022) Letter from City Council referring EY33.30 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of Adele Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230739.pdf
(June 9, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program Transportation Services on Permanent Closure of a Portion of Adele Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230765.pdf
(June 17, 2022) Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-233903.pdf

EY2.19 - Blue Springs Road and Falstaff Avenue - Installation of an All-Way Stop Control

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata

Recommendations

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Falstaff Avenue and Blue Springs Road.

Summary

I am requesting your support in authorizing the installation of an all-way stop control at Blue Springs Road and Falstaff Avenue. Residents presented a petition to my office to implement the changes in order to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians. Residents reported that the status-quo is extremely dangerous when making left turns from Blue Springs Road onto Falstaff Avenue as they avoid getting hit by speeding eastbound traffic. The situation is equally dangerous for the pedestrians attempting to cross Falstaff Avenue at Blue Springs Road as speeding vehicles travelling east/west on Falstaff are not required to stop and many parents with children need to cross at this intersection to get to St. Fidelis School or Maple Leaf Public School.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata on Blue Springs Road and Falstaff Avenue - Installation of an All-Way Stop Control
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230808.pdf

EY2.20 - Paulson Road, between Trethewey Drive and King Georges Drive - Poll for Traffic Calming

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata

Recommendations

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council:


1. Direct the Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Paulson Road, between Trethewey Drive and King Georges Drive (to include north and south roadways), to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of speed humps, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy and report to Etobicoke York Community Council in 2023 on the findings of the poll.

Summary

Paulson Road, between Trethewey Drive and King Georges Drive (to include north and south roadways), is classified as a "Local" road. The regulatory speed limit on Paulson Road is 30 km/h .The land use in the area consists of detached residential dwellings. This subject section of Paulson Road is not within a designated community safety zone and no TTC route provided.

My office has received many request from residents of Paulson Road, between Trethewey Drive and King Georges Drive (to include north and south roadways), requesting the implementation of traffic calming on their street. This motion seeks to poll eligible households for traffic calming and, subject to favourable results, approve their installation.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata on Paulson Road, between Trethewey Drive and King Georges Drive - Poll for Traffic Calming
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230814.pdf

EY2.21 - Dora Spencer Road - Parking Regulation Amendments

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata

Recommendations

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that: 

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dora Spencer Road, between a point 56 metres east of Charlton Settlement Avenue and a point 49 metres further east.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dora Spencer Road, between a point 56 metres east of Charlton Settlement Avenue and a point 49 metres further east.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect, from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. at all times, except no parking from a point 56 metres east of Charlton Settlement Avenue and a point 49 metres further east on the even (north) side of Dora Spencer Road, from Weston Road to Charlton Settlement Avenue to be in effect at all times, except no stopping from a point 56 metres east of Charlton Settlement Avenue and a point 49 metres further east.

Summary

I am requesting your support to amend the parking regulation along Dora Spencer Road. Dora Spencer Road is a local road between Charlton Settlement Avenue and Weston Road. Our Lady of Victory Place- Retirement home located 200 Dora Spencer Rd is the only dwelling. They have contacted my office requesting this parking amendment that will not allow any vehicles to stop and block entrance and exit driveway as numerous parking enforcement detail have not been able to stop illegal parking and blocking of their driveway.

Background Information

(January 5, 2023) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata on Dora Spencer Road - Parking Regulation Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230810.pdf

EY2.22 - Temporary Signage Permit for the Etobicoke Rotary and Toronto Ribfest 2023 Community Event

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

Origin

(December 29, 2022) Letter from Councillor Stephen Holyday

Recommendations

Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that: 

 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2023 Canada Day event, and allow the placement of signage in accordance with the attached conditions.

Summary

The Rotary Club Canada Day Ribfest is an event that is held in Centennial Park in conjunction with City of Toronto Canada Day celebrations. The event is from June 30 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm, July 1 from 11:00am - 10:00pm, July 2 & July 3, 2023 from 11:00am - 9:00pm at Centennial Park. I fully endorse the plans to hold this event again this year as we have done in previous years.

 

Municipal Code Chapter 693 outlines the requirements for signs being used to advertise charitable, non-profit and community events, and does not permit variance or appeal to the criteria which regulate temporary signage.

 

The approval conditions ensure that there is a responsive procedure to address any signs which have generated a complaint, and ensure all signs are maintained and removed to the satisfaction of City Staff.

Background Information

(December 29, 2022) Letter and Attachment 2 from Councillor Stephen Holyday on Temporary Signage Permit for the Etobicoke Rotary and Toronto Ribfest 2023 Community Event
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230852.pdf
Attachment 1: Letter from Rotary Etobicoke and Toronto Ribfest Planning Team
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230744.pdf

EY2.23 - Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
1 - Etobicoke North, 2 - Etobicoke Centre, 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore, 5 - York South - Weston

Origin

(January 3, 2023) Report from General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Recommendations

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.  In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint 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:

 

            Albion Islington Square:

            Bassi, Rohit

            Cocov, Zoran

            Dhoka, Bhavesh

            Khatri, Prakash

            Mistry, Nirav

            Ramsawak, Reynold

            Shah, Santokh

            Sharma, Raj

            Singh, Shamsher

            Sudhir, Seema

            The Kingsway:

            Brachman, Joan

            D'Aprile, Julie

            Helm, Jamie

            Lishman, Gregory

            Lombardo, David

            Renshaw, Melissa

            Tee, Frank

 

            Lakeshore Village:

            Baughman, Laura

            Donato, Peter

            Dwyer, David

            Gumienik, Danuta

            Korwin-Kuczynski, Chris

            Makrikostas, Eleni

            Mikhail, Christopher

            Tunley, Alison

 

            Lawrence Ingram Keele:

            Cardoso, Lino

            Economou, Vlasis

            Gagliano, John

            Galati, Gus

            Iori, Attilio

            Mann, Robbert

            Naimer, Mark

            Scavuzzo, Rosie

            Shulman, Ken

 

            Village of Islington:

            Macanowicz, Lola

            McIvor, Melanie

            McKenzie, Janet

            Wood, Michael

 

            Weston Village:

            Hossain, Masum

            Kalamaris, George

            Kalamaris, Peter

            Mukhtar, Naveed

            Olatoye, Olumide

            Rodriguez, Sylvio

            Weinberg-Linsky, Suri

            Warsame, Omar

Summary

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 appoint directors to the Boards of Management of six (6) Business Improvement Areas that fall within the Etobicoke York Community Council boundaries for the new term of Council.

Financial Impact

There are no current or known future year financial impacts arising from the recommendations contained in this report.

 

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact Section.

Background Information

(January 3, 2023) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-230740.pdf

EY2.24 - Enactment of By-laws

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
1 - Etobicoke North, 2 - Etobicoke Centre, 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore, 5 - York South - Weston, 7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Summary

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

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council