Agenda
Etobicoke York Community Council
- Meeting No.:
- 12
- Contact:
- Nancy Martins, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, April 8, 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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Confirmation of Minutes – February 26, 2024
Schedule of Timed Items:
9:30 a.m. - EY12.1, EY12.2
Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on April 8, 2024.
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.
EY12.1 - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendments to Implement Eglinton Crosstown West Extension - Decision Report - Approval
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Time:
- 9:30 AM
- Wards:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre, 5 - York South - Weston
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Transportation Planning recommends that:
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments in Attachment 1, for the lands at:
- A portion of 3650 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 3700 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 101 Emmett Avenue;
- A portion of 1 Richview Road;
- A portion of 4200 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 4300 Eglinton Ave West;
- A portion of 4530 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 4760 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 535 Martin Grove Road;
- A portion of 555 Martin Grove Road;
- A portion of unaddressed lands north of Eglinton Avenue West east of Richview Road cul-de-sac;
- A portion of 4400 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of 4600 Eglinton Avenue West;
- A portion of unaddressed lands north side of Eglinton Avenue West, east of Highway 427 ramp;
- A portion of unaddressed lands north side of Eglinton Ave West, west of Highway 427 Eglinton Avenue off-ramp; and
- A portion of unaddressed lands at Eglinton Avenue West and Matheson Boulevard East.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Summary
This report proposes City-initiated Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate the delivery of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) project. The purpose of these amendments is to provide relief from certain zoning provisions related to transportation uses for lands to be acquired by Metrolinx to accommodate Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project elements.
The Zoning By-law amendments affect lands that will accommodate transit facilities such as emergency exit buildings, traction power substations, transit station entrance buildings and temporary facilities required for construction.
The amendments would apply to transportation uses only and are consistent with Official Plan policies and zoning, and none of the proposed amendments affect zoning permissions on abutting lands, nor will the amendments impact other uses permitted on properties affected by the amendments.
Financial Impact
City Planning confirms 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-244145.pdf
Attachment 1: Draft Amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244144.pdf
(March 8, 2024) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244138.pdf
EY12.2 - 1911 Finch Avenue West (Jane Finch Mall) - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- 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 amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1911 Finch Avenue West substantially-in-accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to this report.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1911 Finch Avenue West substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, attached as Attachment 10 to this report.
3. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 1911 Finch Avenue West substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, attached as Attachment 11 to this report.
4. City Council authorize 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.
5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor to continue to work with the applicant to bring forward an in-kind community benefit offer, pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act, for the provision of new affordable rental housing and/or community service facilities, and to report back to City Council if an offer is made.
6. Prior to Site Plan Control approval for the development, City Council require the owner make efforts to secure funding and/or partnerships and/or beneficial financing arrangements in support of the provision of additional Affordable Housing through Federal (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or otherwise), Provincial, and/or municipal funding programs (such as Open Door or other) to maximize the provision of Affordable Rental Housing and/or Affordable Ownership Housing on-site.
7. City Council approve the acceptance of 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 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
8. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Phase 1B, City Council require the owner shall convey to the City and in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, an on-site parkland dedication having an approximate size of 3500 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, and that the remaining parkland dedication required for Phase 2 and Phase 3 will be fulfilled through an on-site parkland dedication either through a Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 2 and Phase 3 or a Draft Plan of Subdivision application for the lands at 1911 Finch Avenue West, whichever is first.
9. 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.
10. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Manager, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with other Divisions, as required, to evaluate options to bring the public square on the south side of Finch Avenue West, east of Jane Street into City ownership and include a strategy for programming, operations, and maintenance.
11. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other Divisions, as required, to establish a Working Group with the applicant and residents and businesses in the surrounding area to inform the design, programming, and operations of the public square, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Summary
The applications propose to amend the Official Plan and create a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP), and amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1911 Finch Avenue West, the current site of the Jane Finch Mall.
The Official Plan Amendment would introduce new policies that would govern the long-term, multi-phased redevelopment of the entire site, including the location of new streets, blocks, parks and open spaces, commercial and residential uses, the delivery of new community service facilities, and the phasing of new development.
The rezoning would permit the development of Phase 1 fronting on Finch Avenue West between Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue. Six new towers are proposed, with heights ranging from 28 to 47 storeys. In total, Phase 1 proposes to deliver 2730 new residential units and 5668 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, consisting of retail spaces, community space, and a daycare, and a network of new streets, parks, and open spaces. During Phase 1, most of the Jane Finch Mall will be retained, with approximately 2500 square metres of the 22,509 square metres proposed to be demolished.
The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) (PPS) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) (Growth Plan). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan and delivers key city building priorities, including:
· focusing density and growth around transit in a compact urban form;
· supporting a mix of housing forms with units of varying sizes and types;
· creating an attractive public realm that supports gathering, walking, cycling, and transit;
· creating landmark public spaces and new parks;
· supporting the creation of spaces for businesses and jobs;
· supporting new community service facilities; and;
· supporting community engagement and decision-making within the planning process.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and the site-specific Zoning By-law with holding provisions.
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.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this report and agree with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244411.pdf
Attachment 8: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244514.pdf
Attachment 9: Draft Zoning By-law 569-2013 Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244435.pdf
Attachment 10: Draft Zoning By-law 7625 Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244436.pdf
(March 18, 2024) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243956.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-178683.pdf
(April 5, 2024) Letter from Craig Lametti and Emily Reisman, Urban Strategies Inc., on behalf Brad-Jay Investments Ltd. (Owners of the Jane Finch Mall) (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-178716.pdf
EY12.3 - 1 York Gate Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current application appeal for 1 York Gate Boulevard, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. 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;
b. The owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow, and water supply demand resulting from the proposed 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;
c. The owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study including a Transportation Demand Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
d. The owner has made arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and Transportation Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services;
e. The owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Assessment Report and Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to determine the quality and quantity of groundwater that may be required to be discharged to the City sewage works as a result to of a proposed development and comply with Foundation Drainage Policy and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;
f. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a Wind Tunnel Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
g. The owner has provided a revised Sun/Shadow Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and,
h. The submitted Compatibility/Mitigation Studies, including the Air Quality Study, dated February 11, 2022, prepared by RWDI AIR Inc., and the Noise Impact Study, dated February 10, 2022, prepared by LEA, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary control measures and recommendations identified by the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, 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 February 23, 2022, an application was submitted to amend the city-wide Zoning By-law (569-2013) and former North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the northwest portion of the lands municipally known as 1 York Gate Boulevard (Yorkgate Mall). The application proposes to construct a 22-storey residential rental building with a gross floor area of 17,930 square metres and 294 dwelling units. A total of 147 vehicular surface parking spaces are proposed along with 57 bicycle parking spaces on the ground floor of the building.
On March 29, 2022, a Site Plan Control application was submitted for the proposed development.
On September 22, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference (CMC) was held on January 22, 2024. City staff require direction from City Council in advance of the next Case Management Conference scheduled for May 6, 2024. An Ontario Land Tribunal hearing has not been scheduled at this time.
This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Case Management Conference and any future Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244378.pdf
EY12.4 - 33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the subject Zoning By-law Amendment in its current form for the lands at for 33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues including but not limited to those outlined in this report.
3. If the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the subject appeals, in whole or part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:
a. The final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
b. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services Part I – Re-zoning Application correspondence, dated November 22, 2023, or as revised, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
c. The owner has submitted a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the proposed 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.
d. The owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
e. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment and the Holding Provision not to be lifted until such a 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 of Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.
f. The owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Assessment Report, and Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to determine the quality and quantity of groundwater that may be required to be discharged to the City sewage works as a result to of a proposed development and comply with Foundation drainage policy and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.
g. The owner has addressed all transportation related issues identified in Section A1.1 of the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, dated November 22, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
h. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified in the Toronto Transit Commission memorandum, dated October 11, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
i. The owner has submitted revised Landscape and Planting Plans to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
j. The owner has provided an on-site parkland dedication in a size, location and configuration that is to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
k. The owner has submitted an Energy Strategy Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate Division.
l. The submitted Air Quality and Land Use Compatibility Assessment, and Transportation Noise and Vibration Assessment, both dated August 31, 2022 and authored by Gradient Wind Engineers and Scientists, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense to confirm there are no negative impacts on the proposed development or surrounding uses, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary air quality, noise, vibration or land use compatibility control measures and recommendations identified through the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
m. The owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council approve the acceptance of a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant 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 applicant 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 the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time-to-time.
5. City Council authorized the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Summary
On September 22, 2022, applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control approval were submitted to permit the construction of a mixed-use development with six towers with building heights ranging from 14 to 40 storeys, a public park at the corner of Walsh Avenue and Weston Road, in addition to 766 square metres of retail space at the base of the buildings proposed to front Weston Road. A total of 2,452 residential units are proposed.
On November 14, 2023, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference occurred on February 6, 2024. A second Case Management Conference will occur on May 16, 2024 and a three week hearing has been scheduled to commence on February 3, 2025.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and oppose the applications in their current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve any 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244405.pdf
EY12.5 - 65, 73, 75, 77, 81 McCormack Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for 65-81 McCormack Street, and to continue discussions with the applicant 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 issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. The 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 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 addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services;
d. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
e. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of 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;
f. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the City Divisions, associated with sufficient setbacks to natural hazard lands at the rear of the property including the need for updated materials, including a Landscape Plan, Planting Plan, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report, Geotechnical Study and Hydrological Assessment, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
g. The owner has provided a Pedestrian Level Wind Study, in accordance with the City's Terms of Reference, with such report to be reviewed and recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
h. The owner has submitted a Natural Heritage Impact Study, to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City, 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;
i. The owner has submitted an Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Management Plan to be peer reviewed at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
j. The owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, in response to future submissions filed by the owner, and provided required materials, including a Public Utilities Plan and a Site Grading Plan, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
k. The owner has submitted a phasing plan to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, how the required non-residential gross floor area will be achieved; and
l. The owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, 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:
a. 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, 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, at no cost to the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services;
b. The owner has entered into a Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement or such other agreement(s) as may be satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the provision of affordable housing;
c. The submission and acceptance of a Housing Issues Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, that identifies the unit mix, unit sizes, and how affordable housing requirements will be met; and
d. Submission of a Compatibility and Mitigation Study (including air quality and noise and vibration) to be peer reviewed at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Summary
On December 15, 2022, a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the development of two mixed-use buildings of 10 and 12 storeys each at 65-81 McCormack Street. The proposal would have a total gross floor area of approximately 21,465 square metres and consist of 263 residential dwelling units and 2,256 square metres of non-residential space.
This site was converted through the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review process from General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas through Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 591 and includes a new site and area specific policy (SASP) 437, which applies to the subject lands. Official Plan Amendment 591 was adopted by City Council on July 22, 2022 and received Ministerial approval on December 13, 2023. There is no appeal of the Minister's decision.
On December 19, 2023, the applicant appealed its Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed time frame set out in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 1, 2024.
This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244408.pdf
EY12.6 - 630 The East Mall - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for 630 The East Mall, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. If the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of a final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. The form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
c. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated November 15, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services;
d. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater runoff, 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;
e. The owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Assessment Report, Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to determine the quality and quantity of groundwater that may be required to be discharged to the City sewage works as a result of a proposed development and comply with Foundation drainage policy and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;
f. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated November 16, 2023, including the need for an updated Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
g. The Noise and Vibration Report has been peer reviewed at the cost of the applicant and any required revisions resulting from this study have been made to the proposal to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director, City Planning;
h. The Air Quality Study has been peer reviewed at the cost of the applicant and any required revisions resulting from this study have been made to the proposal to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director, City Planning; and,
i. The owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study and/or the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, and the Holding Provision is 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 November 10, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted and subsequently revised on October 11, 2023 to permit the development of two residential buildings. One building would contain two 24-storey towers with a nine-storey base building while the other would be a 12-storey building. In total, the proposed development would comprise 839 dwelling units and a gross floor area of 53,356.8 square metres.
On December 1, 2023, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed time frame set out in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for March 20, 2024.
This report recommends that Council directs the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate City staff, to 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 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-244412.pdf
EY12.7 - 12 Hillside Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that:
1. City Council refuse the application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments (Application No. 23 126569 WET 07 OZ) at 12 Hillside Road.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the applications, if the applications are appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Summary
This application proposes a two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage on a site designated Natural Areas and located within the Natural Heritage System as identified on Map 9 of the Official Plan. The site is also located in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) regulated area and is subject to the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law.
The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also does not conform to the City's Official Plan.
This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law as the proposal is not consistent with the Natural Environment and Parks and Open Space policies of the Official Plan, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Living City Policies, and would result in negative impacts to the natural environment.
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244403.pdf
EY12.8 - 21 Murrie Street - Application to Remove a City 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 City-owned tree located at 21 Murrie Street.
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 21 Murrie Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for proposed construction of a new detached dwelling.
The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 141 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is viable to maintain. 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-244163.pdf
EY12.9 - 31 Clearside Place - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
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 Clearside Place.
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 31 Clearside Place and 33 Clearside Place. The tree is protected under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection bylaw. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns that the tree may pose a safety concern and cause property damage, should it fail.
The red maple tree (Acer rubrum) measures 72 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-244189.pdf
EY12.10 - 58 Tallon Road - Application to Remove Two Private Trees
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
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 two privately owned trees located at 58 Tallon Road.
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 58 Tallon Road. The applicant cited several concerns as reasons for the tree removal request. These include concerns that the tree roots are causing hardscape damage, potential risk of the trees falling on utility wires, and potential damage to a perimeter fence that may impact the ability to comply with a bylaw related to swimming pool enclosures, as indicated by the applicant.
The two dawn redwood trees (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) measure 71 cm and 61 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are 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-244180.pdf
EY12.11 - 301 Rockcliffe Court (20 Rockcliffe Court) - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Public Notice Given
Origin
Recommendations
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Refuse the application for property owner of 301 Rockcliffe Court (20 Rockcliffe Court). The proposed fence would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. A notice of violation to direct the property owner to bring the fence into compliance will be issued.
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 301 Rockcliffe Court (20 Rockcliffe Court) for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a fence around the perimeter of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(A). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of chain-link, barbed wire, and height. The fence is 2.1m in height (includes barbed wire).
Financial Impact
There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243704.pdf
Communications
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Crystal Stewart (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Deane O’Leary (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Dharsha Kesavanathan (EY.New)
(April 8, 2024) E-mail from Anna-Louise Richardson (EY.New)
EY12.12 - 10 San Romanoway - Application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:
1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 10 San Romanoway.
OR
2. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 10 San Romanoway.
Summary
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 10 San Romanoway.
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-244301.pdf
Attachment 1: Site Plan of clothing drop box location
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244302.pdf
Attachment 2: Photo of clothing drop box
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244303.pdf
EY12.13 - 2020 Sheppard Avenue West - Application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:
1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2020 Sheppard Avenue West.
OR
2. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2020 Sheppard Avenue West.
Summary
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2020 Sheppard Ave West.
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-244318.pdf
Attachment 1: Site Plan of clothing drop box location
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244319.pdf
Attachment 2: Photos of clothing drop box
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244320.pdf
EY12.14 - 500 Murray Ross Parkway - Application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:
1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 500 Murray Ross Parkway.
OR
2. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 500 Murray Ross Parkway.
Summary
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 500 Murray Ross Parkway.
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-244288.pdf
Attachment 1: Site Plan of clothing drop box location
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244289.pdf
Attachment 2: Photo of clothing drop box
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244310.pdf
EY12.15 - 2190 Weston Road - Application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:
1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2190 Weston Road.
OR
2. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2190 Weston Road.
Summary
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2190 Weston Road.
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-244325.pdf
1. Site Plan of clothing drop box location
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244326.pdf
2. Photo of clothing drop box
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244327.pdf
EY12.16 - 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-243392.pdf
EY12.17 - Burnhamthorpe Road - Speed Limit Amendment
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. City Council not authorize reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Burnhamthorpe Road between Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West.
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Burnhamthorpe Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services has reviewed the need for a 40 km/h speed limit on Burnhamthorpe Road between Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, 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 designates the speed limit on Burnhamthorpe Road between Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, the estimated cost associated with the amendment is $1,500. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244402.pdf
Communications
(March 28, 2024) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (EY.New)
(March 28, 2024) Letter from Andrew Larosa (EY.New)
(April 28, 2024) E-mail from Pam Collie (EY.New)
(March 29, 2024) E-mail from Joan Dempsey (EY.New)
(April 1, 2024) E-mail from Carolyn McGee, Islington Ratepayers and Residents Association (EY.New)
(March 31, 2024) Submission from Scott Preece (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Cindy and Scott Ray (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Frank Goodman (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Carolyn McGee (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Stephanie Alexander (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Sam Tassone (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Judy and Alan Shiels (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Ann Birch (EY.New)
(March 31, 2024) Letter from Rosamund Elwin (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Jane Mullins (EY.New)
(April 3, 2024) E-mail from Sandra Vallee (EY.New)
(April 4, 2024) E-mail from John Vannneste (EY.New)
(April 4, 2024) E-mail from Mr. and Mrs. Rohel Jones (EY.New)
(April 4, 2024) E-mail from Shelley Stephens (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Erin Quinn (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Heather Smith (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Charles McLeod (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Valerie Gibson (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Jeannie Palmer (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Vinko Grgic and Joanne Cliffe (EY.New)
(April 5, 2024) E-mail from Corinne LaBossiere (EY.New)
(April 6, 2024) E-mail from Tracy O'Neil (EY.New)
(April 6, 2024) Letter from Jessica Spieker, Friends and Families for Safe Streets (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/comm/communicationfile-178715.pdf
(March 31, 2024) Letter from Cristina Lopes (EY.New)
(April 8, 2024) Submission from Carolyn McGee (EY.New)
EY12.18 - Jasper Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
- 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 humps on Jasper Avenue, between Weston Road and Langden Avenue.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of two speed humps on Jasper Avenue, between Weston Road and Langden Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-227 dated February 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps - Jasper Avenue" 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 humps on Jasper Avenue, between Weston Road and Langden Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Jasper Avenue.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for installing two speed humps on Jasper Avenue is $8,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244362.pdf
EY12.19 - Twenty Third Street - One-Way Street Designation
- 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 amend the existing one-way street designation, on Twenty Third Street from Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 7.5 metres south, as one-way for southbound traffic only, to be in effect between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Alder Crescent/Twenty Second Street.
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 designate Twenty Third Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Alder Crescent/Twenty Second Street, as one-way southbound, which will address operational concerns due to the roadway width of this section of Twenty Third Street.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for installing the signs on Twenty Third Street is approximately $650.00. Funding is available in the Transportation Services Division's 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244380.pdf
EY12.20 - Vaudeville Drive, Father Redmond Way and Treeview Drive - Parking Amendments and Stop Control
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Treeview Drive, between Valermo Drive and Father Redmond Way.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south and east side of Vaudeville Drive, between Treeview Drive and Father Redmond Way.
3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Father Redmond Way, between Treeview Drive and Vaudeville Drive.
4. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Vaudeville Drive at Treeview Drive.
5. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Valermo Drive, between the east side of Brown's Line and the west side of Beta Street, as a through highway.
6. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Valermo Drive, between the east side of Beta Street and the west side of Thirtieth Street, as a through highway.
7. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Valermo Drive, between the east side of Thirtieth Street and the west side of Bellman Avenue, as a through highway.
8. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Thirtieth Street and Valermo Drive.
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 parking prohibitions on the west side of Treeview Drive, between Valermo Drive and Father Redmond Way, on the south side of Father Redmond Way between Treeview Drive and Vaudeville Drive and on the south and east sides of Vaudeville Drive between Treeview Drive and Father Redmond Way. These proposed regulations will improve vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage and improve visibility and safety for all road users.
Additionally, Transportation Services is requesting approval to install a stop controls for westbound traffic on Vaudeville Drive at Treeview Drive and southbound on Treeview Drive at Valermo Drive. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of the proposed stop controls is recommended and will clearly define right-of-way, enhancing traffic management and safety for all road users.
During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted stop controls and existing stop control regulations on Valermo Drive. Recommendations 5 to 8 will correct these inconsistencies.
Financial Impact
The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $3,000.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244404.pdf
EY12.21 - Duern Street - Accessible Parking Space
- 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 designated on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the east side of Duern Street, from a point 52 metres south of Ellins Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further south.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Duern Street, between a point 52 metres south of Ellins Avenue and a point 5.5 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 requesting approval for the removal of an on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Duern Street.
Financial Impact
The signage costs associated with the proposed removal of the accessible parking space is approximately $500. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244407.pdf
EY12.22 - Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Woodward Avenue
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone operating at all times, on the south side of Woodward Avenue, between a point 53.5 metres east of Uphill Avenue and a point 12 metres further east.
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 removal of an on-street accessible loading zone located on the south side of Woodward Avenue, between a point 53.5 metres east of Uphill Avenue and a point 12 metres further east.
Financial Impact
The signage cost associated with the proposed removal of the accessible loading zone is approximately $500. Funding is available in the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244359.pdf
EY12.23 - Fairfield 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 prohibition, in effect at all times, on the south side of Fairfield Avenue, between a point 31 metres west of Twenty Fourth Street and a point 12 metres west thereof.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition, in effect at all times on the south side of Fairfield Avenue between Twenty Sixth Street and a point 61 metres east, to be in effect from Twenty Sixth Street and a point 73 metres east.
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 Saturday, on the south side of Fairfield Avenue, between a point 43 metres west of Twenty Fourth Street and a point 61 metres east of Twenty Sixth Street.
4. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect form 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the south side of Fairfield Avenue, between Twenty Fourth Street and a point 31 metres west, to be in effect from Twenty Fourth Street and a point 73 metres east of Twenty Sixth Street.
5. 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 Saturday, on the south side of Fairfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Twenty Fourth Street and Twenty Ninth Street.
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 parking prohibition on the south side of Fairfield Avenue, between a point 31 metres west of Twenty Fourth Street and a point 12 metres west thereof, be relocated approximately 35 metres west. The proposed amendment will adjust parking regulations to reflect the current location of garbage/recycle access point for 6 Twenty Fourth Street and will deter vehicles from parking and blocking the new access point.
During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 5 will correct this inconsistency.
Financial Impact
The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $600.00 Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244361.pdf
EY12.24 - Turn Prohibition - 1738 Islington Avenue
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Origin
Recommendations
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. City Council amend the existing eastbound left-turn prohibition on Islington Avenue and the driveway, located on the west side a point 157.2 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday., except public holidays, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday., except public holidays.
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Islington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit eastbound left turn movements between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the driveway of 1738 Islington Avenue (Richview Collegiate Institute) to Islington Avenue, located approximately 157.2 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West. Richview Collegiate Institute principal has requested the existing left turn prohibition, in effect between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., be amended to encompass the afternoon peak between 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., as well. The intended purpose of these additional times will allow for better traffic flow during the afternoon peak period for the school's driveway.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost of installing the signs is $200.00. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244348.pdf
EY12.25 - 15 Harding Avenue, 150 Emmett Avenue, 170 Emmett Avenue, 1795 Jane Street - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 15 Harding Avenue, 150 Emmett Avenue, 170 Emmett Avenue, 1795 Jane Street
2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Summary
To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.
Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Financial Impact
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243929.pdf
Attachment: Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-243950.pdf
EY12.26 - Re-Opening 2023.EY9.32 - Parking Regulation Amendments - Wilby Crescent
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Origin
Recommendations
Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends to the Etobicoke York Community Council that:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council reopen Item EY9.32, entitled "Parking Regulation Amendments - Wilby Crescent “.
2. Etobicoke York Community Council delete Recommendation 1 of its decision with
respect to Item EY9.32 and adopt the following new Recommendations:
a. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east side of Wilby Crescent, between a point 30.5 metres south of Weston Road and a point 40 metres further south, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.75 per hour.
b. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on both sides of Wilby Crescent, between a point 35 metres south of Weston Road and the south easterly limit of Wilby Crescent.
c. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking in effect at all times, on the west side of Wilby Crescent, between a point 35 metres south of Weston Road and the south easterly limit of Wilby Crescent.
d. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking in effect at all times, on the east side of Wilby Crescent, between a point 70.5 metres south of Weston Road and the south easterly limit of Wilby Crescent.
Summary
At our meeting held on November 13th, 2023, my motion was passed to amend the parking regulation along both sides of Wilby Crescent. The motion aimed to address the issue of illegal parking of unplated and plated vehicles, as well as parts of vehicles, along both sides of Wilby Crescent. These vehicles primarily belonged to automotive repair shops and body shops operating on Wilby Crescent.
Despite the implementation of these changes, the aforementioned issues persist. Residents, particularly those residing at 10 Wilby, have expressed increasing frustration with the situation. After careful thought and consideration, I will be requesting that the parking regulation be amended on Wilby Crescent to Pay-and- Display parking.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244690.pdf
EY12.27 - 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.