Agenda
Etobicoke York Community Council
- Meeting No.:
- 11
- Contact:
- Nancy Martins, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, February 26, 2024
- 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 | |
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Councillor Vincent Crisanti Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Councillor Amber Morley |
Councillor Frances Nunziata Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Vice-Chair |
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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Confirmation of Minutes – January 19, 2024
Schedule of Timed Items:
9:30 a.m. - EY11.1, EY11.2
Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on February 26, 2024.
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.
EY11.1 - Jane Finch Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines - Final Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Time:
- 9:30 AM
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment, Jane Finch Secondary Plan, included as Attachment 1.
2. City Council adopt the Jane Finch Urban Design Guidelines, included as Attachment 2.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines as may be required.
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to use the Jane Finch Secondary Plan and Jane Finch Urban Design Guidelines in the evaluation of all current and new development applications within the Secondary Plan area.
5. City Council adopt the Jane Finch Parks and Public Realm Strategy, included as Attachment 3, and direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the strategy to advance parks and public realm initiatives within the Jane Finch Initiative study area.
6. City Council adopt the Jane Finch Mobility and Transit Integration Strategy, included as Attachment 4, and direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the strategy to advance mobility initiatives in the Jane Finch Initiative study area.
7. City Council adopt the Jane Finch Community Service Facilities Strategy, included as Attachment 5, and direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library Board, in consultation with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, to use the strategy to inform future capital planning.
8. City Council adopt the Jane Finch Secondary Plan Servicing Capacity Assessment included as Attachment 7, and direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to use the study in the review of development applications.
9. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to bring forward amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 containing regulatory and performance standards to implement the land uses for the Jane Finch Secondary Plan.
Summary
This report recommends that City Council adopt the recommended Jane Finch Secondary Plan and associated Urban Design Guidelines, to provide a comprehensive planning framework for the area around the intersection of Jane Street and Finch Avenue West.
This Official Plan Amendment (OPA) would leverage the significant public investment in new transit infrastructure through the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) by directing development to appropriate locations, transforming the area to support walking, cycling and transit use, and identifying public realm improvements and community facilities necessary to meet the needs of existing and future residents and workers. It advances the vision of an inclusive, transit-supportive and climate-resilient complete community, with a strong mixed-use core where local-serving retail and service uses would continue to thrive. The Secondary Plan would facilitate the development of significant new housing, with policies that encourage a diversity of housing types, forms, tenures and affordability. The Secondary Plan centres equity with a focus on outcomes for Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving groups, including implementation policies that would minimize displacement of residents and businesses.
This report also recommends amendments to other Official Plan policies. These include extending the Avenues along the Finch West Light Rail Transit route, adjusting right-of-way widths for Jane Street and Finch Avenue West to support objectives for a complete street with a generous public realm, transit-priority measure and planned higher-order transit, redesignating certain lands close to Light Rail Transit stops to Mixed Use Areas and in one location to Apartment Neighbourhoods, and establishing locations for new streets to create developable blocks within the large mall, plaza and mixed-use sites in the study area. Two Site and Area Specific Policies are recommended for deletion to align plans for those sites with this updated policy context.
The Jane Finch Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines are an outcome of the Jane Finch Initiative, which is an interdivisional three-phased project that began in 2020. A companion plan, the Jane Finch Community Development Plan, stewarded by Social Development Finance and Administration (SDFA) and Economic Development and Culture (EDC), is proceeding through Economic and Community Development Committee in the same City Council cycle. The Jane Finch Initiative was informed by a thorough public consultation process facilitated by the Jane/Finch Centre, concurrent review of development applications, and input of staff from various City Divisions, commenting agencies and key stakeholder organizations. Two previous reports to City Council presented various milestones of the planning study, the most recent being the adoption of the Ideas Report by City Council in May 2022. This staff report presents the results of the public consultation process for Phase 2 (on the Ideas Report) and for Phase 3 (on the proposed Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines).
This recommended Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the Greenbelt Plan (2017).
Financial Impact
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. Much of the infrastructure required to support the growth expected in the Jane Finch Area will be secured through the development review process. Beyond that, infrastructure timing and funding will need to be prioritized against other city-wide capital projects and operating impacts, both funded and unfunded, through the capital budget plan and operating budget processes.
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact Section.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243012.pdf
Attachment 1: Jane Finch Secondary Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243013.pdf
Attachment 2: Jane Finch Urban Design Guidelines
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243014.pdf
Attachment 3: Parks and Public Realm Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243015.pdf
Attachment 4: Mobility and Transit Integration Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243016.pdf
Attachment 5: Community Service Facilities Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243017.pdf
Attachment 6: Historic Context Statement
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243018.pdf
Attachment 7: Jane Finch Servicing Capacity Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243019.pdf
Attachment 8: Community Engagement Summary Report for Phase 2 (Jane/Finch Centre) and Phase 3 Report Addendum
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243020.pdf
Attachment 9: Indigenous Engagement Summary Report (Innovation Seven)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243021.pdf
(January 30, 2024) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242685.pdf
Presentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243294.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-177664.pdf
(February 23, 2024) Letter from Amar Singh, Toronto Lands Corporation (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-177665.pdf
(February 23, 2024) Letter from Alison Stewart, Cycle Toronto (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-177667.pdf
(February 26, 2024) Letter from Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan, Gagnon Walker Domes (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-177668.pdf
EY11.2 - 564-580 Evans Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Time:
- 9:30 AM
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 564-580 Evans Avenue substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the owner:
a. Shall submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and
b. Shall make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal road infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades to infrastructure are required to support this development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report.
4. Prior to Site Plan Control approval, City Council require the owner to address:
a. The outcome of the peer review of the Compatibility and Mitigation Study (Air Quality, Dust, Odour, Noise and Vibration) prepared by SLR Consulting Canada Ltd., dated October 2020, including the recommendations contained in the peer reviewer's letter from Jade Acoustics Inc., dated July 23, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. Issues raised in the Urban Forestry memo, dated December 22, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
5. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 7 subject to:
a. Approval conditions from various City divisions, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and
b. Any such revisions to the proposed Plan of Subdivision or any such additional modified conditions as the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development must also be fulfilled prior to the final approval and release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration.
6. City Council direct that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, as a component of the registration of the Plan of Subdivision, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 3,909 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
7. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, and the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tie-backs, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
8. 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 of 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 By-law, as may be amended from time-to-time.
Summary
This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 564-580 Evans Avenue to permit a residential development consisting of a nine-storey seniors residence, two blocks of three-storey townhouses and four tall buildings of 21, 29, 32 and 38 storeys on shared three-storey base buildings. The proposal has a total gross floor area of 100,841 square metres, a floor space index of 3.4 times the lot area, and 1,196 residential units. Also proposed are a new 4,129 square metre park and three new 20-metre-wide streets (one private and two public).
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
A Draft Plan of Subdivision application has also been submitted to create the necessary blocks to support the proposed development. This report advises that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision application to create the development blocks, proposed roads and park block.
Financial Impact
City Planning 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243008.pdf
(January 30, 2024) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242986.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-177663.pdf
EY11.3 - 31 Central Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Central Street.
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Central Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to mitigate the risk of a severe walnut allergy to a resident.
The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 56 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
Financial Impact
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242918.pdf
EY11.4 - 47 Westpoint Lane - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Public Notice Given
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 47 Westpoint Lane.
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 47 Westpoint Lane. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns with the tree's size and location, where the roots may cause damage to the foundation, plumbing, and concrete and stone pavers.
The littleleaf linden tree (Tilia cordata) measures 39 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
Financial Impact
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243025.pdf
Communications
EY11.5 - Kingsway Crescent between Bannon Avenue and Government Road - Speed Humps
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Kingsway Crescent between Bannon Avenue and Government Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-233 dated February 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming Speed Humps - Kingsway Crescent between Bannon Avenue and Government Road" 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.
Etobicoke York Community Council, at its meeting on January 19, 2024, authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Kingsway Crescent between Bannon Avenue and Government Road. In addition, they requested the Manager, Traffic Operations to report back to the February 26, 2024, meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council with the number and location of speed humps.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for installing one speed hump on Kingsway Crescent is $4000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Capital Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242995.pdf
Attachment 1 and Attachment 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242983.pdf
EY11.6 - Public Lane south of Eglinton Avenue West, west of Scott Road - Speed Bumps
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the public lane south of Eglinton Avenue West, west of Scott Road, at the locations shown on Attachment 1, DWG TC-232, dated January 2024 attached to the report entitled "Speed Bumps - Public Lane south of Eglinton Avenue West, west of Scott Road " 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 recommending the installation of speed bumps in the public lane south of Eglinton Avenue, west of Scott Road.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for the installation of three speed bumps is $1,500. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within Transportation Services 2024 interim Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242994.pdf
EY11.7 - Weston Road - Pay-and-Display Parking
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking on Weston Road in Ward 5, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report “Pay-and-Display Parking – Weston Road”, dated February 7, 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Weston Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Weston Road in Ward 5. Transportation Services and the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff have identified new pay-and display parking spaces in this ward that will support the local community and area businesses by encouraging a regular turnover in the on-street parking supply. The proposed parking changes will replace the existing unpaid three-hour (statutory City wide maximum) and the maximum one hour parking that is currently in effect. The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will encourage parking turnover.
While this report seeks City approval for the installation in one Ward, this is an ongoing initiative, and Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority will continue to review and report on potential new on-street paid parking opportunities throughout the City of Toronto.
This report also seeks to amend the rush hour parking on Weston Road to support higher priority transit as a part of the future RapidTO corridor.
Financial Impact
All cost associated with the necessary signage changes are included within the Transportation Services 2024 interim Operating Budget.
All costs associated with the installation of parking machines will be assumed by the Toronto Parking Authority. These recommendations, if fully implemented, are projected to generate an increase in annual gross revenue of up to $14,000 from the on-street paid parking program.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242981.pdf
EY11.8 - Longbourne Drive - Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking Area 11
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week on the south side of Longbourne Drive between Willowridge Road and Redgrave Drive within the newly created permit parking area 11 as shown in appendix A.
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Longbourne Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on Longbourne Drive, between Willowridge Road and Redgrave Drive from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on an area named basis, within newly created Permit Parking Area 11.
Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Longbourne Drive to accommodate their long-term parking needs.
Financial Impact
The estimated funding to implement permit parking is $400 which is available within Transportation Services 2023 Operating Budget. The maximum annual revenue that could potentially be generated if all parking spaces are occupied by a permit holder is $7,523.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242917.pdf
EY11.9 - Morgan Avenue and Penhurst Avenue - Parking Amendments
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Morgan Avenue, between a point 40 metres south of The Queensway and a point 74 metres further south.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Morgan Avenue, between a point 40 metres south of The Queensway and a point 74 metres further south.
3. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Penhurst Avenue, between a point 27.5 metres south of The Queensway and a point 97 metres further south.
4. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Penhurst Avenue, between a point 35 metres south of The Queensway and a point 89 metres further south.
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 recommending that the existing maximum 10 minutes parking regulation on the east side of Morgan Avenue, be replaced with a school bus loading zone. In addition, Transportation Services is recommending that the existing school bus loading zone on the west side of Penhurst Avenue be replaced with a maximum 10 minutes parking regulation.
The proposed amendments will relocate the school bus loading zone closer to the main doors of the school to reflect their current operations. Short-term parking will be provided on Penhurst Avenue to facilitate pick-up and drop-off of school children at St. Louis Catholic School.
Financial Impact
The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $800.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242980.pdf
EY11.10 - Tarragona Boulevard/Gunns Road (east-west branch) and Gunns Road (west-branch) - Compulsory Stop Control
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic on Tarragona Boulevard at Gunns Road.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for northbound traffic on Gunns Road (west-branch) at Tarragona Boulevard/Gunns Road (east-west branch).
3. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gunns Road between Tarragona Boulevard and the south end of Gunns 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 a stop control for northbound traffic on Gunns Road (west branch) at Tarragona Avenue/Gunns Road (east-west branch) and to remove the existing eastbound stop control at this intersection. Based on the assessment undertaken, the removal of the existing eastbound stop control and installation of the northbound stop control is recommended and will more clearly define right-of-way, enhancing traffic management and safety for all road users.
Financial Impact
The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $800. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242993.pdf
EY11.11 - Changes to the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
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 nominee to the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board 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:
Repasch, Jonathan
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 make changes to the Weston Village Businesses Improvement Areas Board of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
Financial Impact
There are no current or known future year financial implications resulting from the adoption of 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243028.pdf
EY11.12 - Temporary Signage Permit for the Etobicoke Rotary and Toronto Ribfest 2024 Community Event
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Origin
Recommendations
Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends:
1. That Etobicoke York Community Council approve a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2024 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 28 from 3:00pm – 10:00pm, June 29 from 11:00am - 10:00pm, June 30 from 11:00am - 10:00pm and July 1 from 11:00am – 9:00pm at Centennial Park. I fully endorse the plans to hold this event again, as was 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242944.pdf
Attachment 1: Letter from Rotary Etobicoke and Toronto Ribfest Planning Team
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-242945.pdf
EY11.13 - Speed Reduction on Burnhamthorpe Road between Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Origin
Recommendations
Councillor Amber Morley recommends:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of reducing the speed limit to 40km/h on Burnhamthorpe Road between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, and report back to the April 8, 2024 meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council.
Summary
In response to safety concerns raised by residents on Burnhamthorpe Road, including a town hall that was attended by 100 plus residents. I request that Transportation Services staff conduct a study of traffic calming measures on Burnhamthorpe Road between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue to determine the feasibility of reducing the speed limit to 40km/h, and with consideration of any other appropriate measures.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243283.pdf
Communications
EY11.14 - 8 Yorkleigh Avenue Request for City Solicitor to Report to City Council and Preserve Appeal Rights
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Origin
Recommendations
Councillor Holyday recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council request the Solicitor to report directly to the March 20, 2024 City Council regarding the history, information, circumstances, analysis, and options to Council on the recent Committee of Adjustment decision to grant a severance of 8 Yorkleigh Avenue.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council recommend that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to preserve Council's right of appeal to the TLAB concerning the 8 Yorkleigh Avenue Committee of Adjustment Decision until such time Council may consider the options.
Summary
On February 8, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") approved applications brought by the owner of 8 Yorkleigh Avenue for a proposal to sever the lot and construct a new dwelling on each of the new lots, and for three minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 in respect of one of the new lots (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision on the Application is attached as Attachment 1.
Applications for a similar proposal were brought by the owner on two previous occasions. The first proposal was heard by the Committee on August 13, 2020 and was refused. A copy of the Committee’s decisions in respect of the first proposal is attached as Attachment 2.
The second proposal was heard by the Committee on July 13, 2021 and was approved. However, a neighbourhood resident appealed the Committee’s approval to the TLAB and the TLAB subsequently refused the associated applications in a decision issued on August 19, 2022. A copy of the TLAB decision is attached as Attachment 3.
The owner subsequently appealed the TLAB’s decision to the Ontario Divisional Court. In a decision issued on February 16, 2023, the Divisional Court upheld the TLAB decision. The Divisional Court’s decision is attached as Attachment 4.
It should be noted that on June 4, 2021, City Planning produced a report for consideration at Etobicoke York Community Council that surveyed options for protecting “Estate Lots” in Etobicoke Neighbourhoods. This report is attached as Attachment 5.
This motion will direct the City Solicitor to report directly to the March 20, 2024 City Council regarding the history, information, circumstances, analysis, and options to Council on the Committee’s recent decision to grant a severance in respect of 8 Yorkleigh Avenue.
This motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to take the necessary steps to preserve Council's right of appeal to the TLAB concerning the Committee’s recent decision to grant a severance in respect of 8 Yorkleigh Avenue until such time Council may consider the options.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243286.pdf
Attachment 1 - Notices of Decisions of the Committee regarding Applications B0043/23EYK and A0423/23EYK, dated February 8, 2024
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243295.pdf
Attachment 2 - Notices of Decisions of the Committee, dated August 13, 2020
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243296.pdf
Attachment 3 - TLAB Decision dated August 19, 2022
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243297.pdf
Attachment 4 - Divisional Court decision dated February 16, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243298.pdf
Attachment 5 - City Planning Report, “Estate Lots in Etobicoke Neighbourhoods” dated June 4, 2021
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243287.pdf
EY11.15 - Introduction 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
Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.