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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – April 8, 2024

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY13.1

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on May 13, 2024.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for lands at 135 Plunkett Road substantially-in-accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, with the Holding Provision, provided in Attachment 5 to this report.

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

This application proposes to amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a residential development comprised of six blocks of stacked back-to-back townhouses, approximately 14.5 metres in height, with a residential gross floor area of 13,057 square metres and a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.74 times the area of the lot. The development would contain a total of 146 dwelling units and provide 164 vehicular parking spaces in an underground parking garage.

The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019, as amended (Growth Plan). The development is consistent with the policies of the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan, as well as other relevant policies pertaining to built form, public realm and housing. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.

The report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law for 135 Plunkett Road.

This application was submitted on October 19, 2023, and deemed complete as of March 4, 2024, and as such is subject to the Bill 109 timelines. The recommended Zoning By-law is subject to a Holding Provision pending the submission of an accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report demonstrating that the existing infrastructure can adequately support the development or whether any municipal infrastructure upgrades are required.

The recommendations in this report have no financial implications to the City in the current budget year and in future years.

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 applications regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for 2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

2. If the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, 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 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 addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum, dated February 12, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Foundation Drainage Technical Brief and Hydrological Review Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

d. The owner makes satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enters into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City 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 Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. The owner has submitted an Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment, such report to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. The owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a revised Wind Tunnel Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

g. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Metrolinx noted in correspondence, dated March 28, 2022, including the need for a technical review and makes required revisions, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;

h. The owner has addressed and accommodated the required road widening, noted in correspondence, dated February 12, 2024, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

i. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including all requested revisions, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

j. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated March 29, 2023, including the need for an updated Arborist Report, Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

k. The owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

l. The owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.12, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor.

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and 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, 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.

On December 22, 2022, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted for a proposed mixed-use development of a 33-storey building at 2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street. The proposal would have a total gross floor area of approximately 22,529 square metres, with a total of 370 residential units in various sizes and 324 square metres of non-residential space.

On January 24, 2024, the applicant appealed the 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. The OLT hearing date has not been scheduled.

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

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 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 Zoning By-law Amendment application, in its current and revised forms, for 417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

2. If the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, 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 Zoning By-law Amendment are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. The owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondences dated October 18, 2023 and March 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. The owner has provided a revised Hydrological Review Summary Form and a revised Servicing Report Groundwater 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, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Toronto Water;

d. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, prepared to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such reports 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;

e. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and has entered into the appropriate agreements with the City 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 the proposed development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

f. The owner has addressed all outstanding Transportation Services issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondences, dated February 7, 2023 and March 25, 2024, and has satisfactorily addressed all matters raised, including the provision of detailed Vehicle Maneuvering Diagrams, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

g. Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with section 200.5.10 rates for 'All Other Areas of the City' as noted in Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by By-law 89-2022, as noted in the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated March 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

h. Parking spaces shall comply with all dimensional requirements noted in section 200.5.1.10 of Zoning By-law 569-2013 as noted in the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated March 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

i. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the supply and dimensional requirements noted in section 200.15 of Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by By-law 579-2017 as noted in the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated March 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

j. The owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, in response to future submissions filed by the owner, and provided required materials, including a revised Arborist Report, Tree Inventory and Protection Plan, Landscape Concept Plan, Soil Volume Plan and Sections, Landscape Details, Toronto Green Standard Checklist and Statistics Templates and Grading Plan, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and

k. The owner has revised the proposal 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 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, 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.

On June 15, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the development of a four-storey townhouse building containing 10 residential units with a total gross floor area of approximately 2,093 square metres. The proposed development has a building height of 12.4 metres and a density of 1.1 times the area of the lot.

On January 31, 2024, the applicant appealed the 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. An associated Site Plan Control application was also appealed alongside the Zoning By-law Amendment application. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for June 10, 2024.

On March 4, 2024, the applicant provided a partial set of drawings for a revised proposal to permit 18 back-to-back townhouse units with 41 vehicular parking spaces. The revised proposal has a height of 12 metres, a total gross floor area of approximately 2,978 square metres, and a density that is 1.5 times the area of the lot. This report reviews the original proposal in detail, and provides comments on why the initial application and revised plans, in their current forms, are not supportable.

This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the OLT hearing to oppose the initial and revised proposals in their current forms and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

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 Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Etobicoke York District recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential building because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

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

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 1 storey frame dwellings located at 28 Jopling Avenue South (Application Number 24 104223 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Etobicoke York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition applications, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

There are no financial impacts.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of those portions of Bloor Street West, Dundas Street West, and Kipling Avenue described as Parts 2, 3, and 4 on Plan 66R-31546 (the "Dunkip Park Lands") as shown on Attachment 1 to the report (dated April 24, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services;

2. City Council authorize the permanent closure of those portions of Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue described as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 66R-31318 (the "Six Points Park Lands") as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (dated April 24, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services; and

3. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (dated April 24, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

As this report recommends the permanent closure of several portions of public highways, City Council approval is required.

Transportation Services recommends that those portions of Bloor Street West, Dundas Street West, and Kipling Avenue, shown on the registered plans of survey appended hereto as Attachment 1 and 2 be permanently stopped up and closed.

Once closed, it is intended that operational management of the former highway lands will be transferred to Parks, Forestry and Recreation ("PF&R") to facilitate construction of Dunkip Park and expansion of Six Points Park.

There are no financial implications for this budget year resulting from the recommendations included in this report.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Silverstone Drive at Lexington Avenue (south intersection).

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the southerly intersection of Silverstone Drive and Lexington Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $1,200. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Bala Avenue, between Bartonville Avenue West and Jane Street.

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 Bala Avenue, between Bartonville Avenue West and Jane Street, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-247 dated April 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Bala Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Bala Avenue, between Bartonville Avenue West and Jane Street.  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 Bala Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing two speed humps on Bala Avenue is $8,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Hay Avenue, between Royal York Road and Ourland Avenue.

2.  Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Hay Avenue, between Royal York Road and Ourland Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-234, TC-235 dated February 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Hay Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Hay Avenue, between Royal York Road and Ourland 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 Hay Avenue. 

The estimated cost for installing six speed humps on Hay Avenue is $24,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services current Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Paramount Court, between Comay Road and Hurdman Street.

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 Paramount Court, between Comay Road and Hurdman Street, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-247 dated April 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Paramount Court" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Paramount Court, between Comay Road and Hurdman Street.  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 Paramount Court.

The estimated cost for installing two speed humps on Paramount Court is $8,000.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Aukland Road, between Dundas Street West and St. Albans Road.

2.  City Council prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on St. Albans Road, between Aukland Road and the access road from southbound Kipling Avenue.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Aukland Road and St. Albans Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Aukland Road, between Dundas Street West and St Albans Road. In addition, Transportation Services is also requesting approval to prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on St. Albans Road, between Aukland Road and Access Road from southbound Kipling Avenue.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1,500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate an on-street accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the south side of Yore Road, between a point 15 metres east of Richardson Avenue and a point 11 metres further east.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Yore Road between Richardson Avenue and the east end of Yore Road to be in effect from Richardson Avenue and a point 15 metres east and from a point 26 metres east of Richardson Avenue to the east end of Yore Road.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the designation of an on-street accessible loading zone on the south side of Yore Road, east of Richardson Avenue. The on-street accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Wheel-Trans service for a resident of Yore Road.

The signage cost associated with the proposed installation of the on-street accessible loading zone is approximately $500. Funding is available in the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The City Clerk recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council appoint the following two candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 13, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

•         Eva Havaris

•         Travis More

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Etobicoke York Community Council for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board. This report recommends the appointment of two public members to the George Bell Arena Board. 

There are no financial implications arising from this report. 

Councillor Amber Morley recommends that:

1. City Planning staff be directed to conduct a scoped review of existing Islington Village policies and guidelines, identify opportunities for placemaking, and recommend policy or guideline updates to better maintain the village character.

Further to Council’s settlement approval for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 4884 Dundas Street West (Item 2024.CC17.7) and other approved and proposed development Councillor Morley and Councillor Holyday have been working together on these files and in light of ongoing Provincial policy and legislative change, residents have expressed concerns about the loss of the character of Islington Village and the retail experience.

For over 200 years, Islington Village has endured as a place which is the central heart of the community; as human settlement, a location of commerce for goods and services, a transportation nexus point, and as a social and cultural centre. The thriving historic village exists to serve its community in the heart of the Etobicoke and parts beyond, connected with road, pedestrian, cycling, rail and natural system connections.

Significant development pressure of the Etobicoke Centre secondary plan area, spanning Kipling and Islington subway stations, has threatened to obscure or erase this village through incremental change and deletions. There has been a departure from the human and village scale of the buildings and the loss of vital spaces needed to support commerce and services to the community. The erosion of history, culture, and heritage, and widening functional gap threatens the growing community, who’s success is rooted in the vitality of complete community resources, systems, and a focal point of civic space.

This motion is a scoped review of the Etobicoke Centre Secondary plan with an aim to refresh and augment the policies necessary to protect and preserve the Islington Village, including considerations of built form, networks human experience, and the utility of amenities, while recognizing and codifying, cultural, heritage and relevant linkages beyond the immediate context.

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