Minutes Confirmed on October 28, 2024

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West substantially-in-accordance with the Draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (September 11, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for lands at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West substantially-in-accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment provided in Attachment 7 to the report (September 11, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

4. City Council recommend that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposal, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to:

a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing 517 rental dwelling units at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and,

b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West, as follows:

1. New 102 square metre indoor amenity space at 3400 Weston Road;

2. Programmed outdoor amenity space;

3. Tactile paving at building entrances to 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West;

4. Waste collection consolidation for 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West; and

5. New 37 square metre fitness centre including fitness machines and other equipment at 2405 Finch Avenue West;

6. Corridor improvements at both 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West including retiling of the elevator landings; replacing carpet, new trim;

7. Lobby improvements at both 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West including new tiling on floor and walls, new lighting and new trim;

8. Laundry room improvements at both 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West including new washers and dryers; and

9. Accessibility improvements at both 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West including automatic door openers at entrances and laundry rooms.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 23, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

An application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 569-2013 has been submitted for the development of a 30-storey residential building with a five-storey base building, containing 403 rental dwelling units and a daycare facility (the “proposal”) at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West (“subject lands”). Two existing 26-storey apartment buildings, containing 517 rental dwelling units, are proposed to be retained. The proposed daycare facility is to be relocated from the existing building at 2405 Finch Avenue West. The proposal would add a total gross floor area of 31,915 square metres and result in a Floor Space Index (“FSI”) of 2.73 times the area of the lot. A total of 938 parking spaces, distributed on surface and multiple underground levels, are to be provided for both the proposed and existing buildings.

The subject lands are designated as Apartment Neighbourhoods and are located within the Emery Village Secondary Plan of the Official Plan. The subject lands are also within a Council-adopted Protected Major Transit Station Area (“PMTSA”) for Emery Station on the Finch West Light Rapid Transit (“LRT”) line; however, the associated Site and Area Specific Policy for the Protected Major Transit Station Area is yet to be approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

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 report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (September 4, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 4 to the report (September 4, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed Plan of Subdivision or any such additional modified conditions as the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 23, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report advises that the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision to divide 175-185 Eileen Avenue into two parcels, specifically, a parcel for a 58-unit residential development (Block 1) and a public street parcel for the creation of a new cul-de-sac at the end of Eileen Avenue. On October 12, 2023, City Council approved By-law 986-2023 for 58 back-to-back townhouse units in two buildings, to be located in Block 1.

The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision meets the subdivision requirements in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and the City’s Official Plan.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing one-story industrial buildings with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, 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 that shall be referred to City Council for consideration and final decision in respect of the former City of York By-law 3102-95.

In accordance with City of York, Special Demolition Control By-law 3102-95 and the City of York Act 1994 (Number 2), the applications for demolition of the existing industrial buildings located on the lands municipally known as 175 Eileen Avenue and 185 Eileen Avenue is submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to grant or grant with conditions, approval of the demolition permit applications, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building without any conditions.

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 63, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 1.5 storey frame dwellings located at 11 Hollis Street (Application Number 24 207777 DEM 00 DM) and 13 Hollis Street (Application Number 24 207795 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Received the report (September 4, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District for information.

This report provides a status update on the Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue Study and summarizes the progress of the study to date and the next steps.

The purpose of the study is to develop new by-laws and built form policies that relate to density, height, and other considerations for this Avenue between Brown's Line and Dwight Avenue.

A report with final recommendations is targeted for the second quarter of 2025 with a recommended Site and Area Specific Policy, Zoning By-law, and Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 28, 2024 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 31 Flindon Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the tree being in poor condition and in conflict with a proposed new driveway.

The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 51 centimeters in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 23 Roseland Drive.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 23 Roseland Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to a conflict with a proposed driveway associated with a new dwelling.

The red oak tree (Quercus rubra) measures 4 centimeters 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 28, 2024 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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 23 Bradbury Crescent 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 wood fence on the West side of the property measuring 2.1 metres in height and increase the fence height on the South side of the property from 1.8 metres to 2.1 metres in height in height which will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(A). A Notice of Violation was issued on May 15, 2024, relating to the fence height on the south side of the property.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item EY14.7, titled “94 Cowley Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447”.
 

2. Deleted its decision on Item EY14.7 and adopted the following:

 
1. The Etobicoke York Community Council granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 94 Cowley Avenue, thereby allowing the installation of a vinyl fence on the north and east sides of the rear yard. Also, directed and required the rear yard fences be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

At its June 3, 2024 meeting, the Etobicoke York Community Council granted the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 94 Cowley Avenue, however the description of the location of the fence was incorrectly listed in the staff report dated May 6, 2024, from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District.  As such, it is necessary for the Etobicoke York Community Council to re-open the item in order to accurately describe the location of the fence by changing “north and west sides of the rear yard” to “north and east sides of the rear yard”.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item EY15.10 titled “56 Coney Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447”.

2. Deleted its decision on Item EY15.10 and adopted the following:

1.  The Etobicoke York Community Council granted the application for a fence exemption permit to increase the existing corner lot front yard fence height to 1.83 metres, in addition to imposing conditions to improve sight lines as per the submitted fence exemption report. Directed and required the approved fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  At such time as a replacement of the fence is required, such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Following the July 16, 2024 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting, my office connected with staff in relation to this Fence Exemption Application. They have asked me to re-open this Item so we can correct the language on file as the report has conflicting information.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on St. Albans Road, between Kipling Avenue and Adobigok Pathway, from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 inclusive.

2. City Council authorize a compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic at the intersection of St. Albans Road and Adobigok Pathway, from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 inclusive.

3. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

5. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

6. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

7. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

8. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

11. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

13. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

14. City Council direct that St. Albans Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

EllisDon Residential Inc. is constructing a 25 and 29-storey condominium buildings at 5207 Dundas Street West. The site is located on the southeast corner of Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue.  

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk on St. Albans Road, between Kipling Avenue and Adobigok Pathway, for a period of 38 months from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations.

Pedestrian movements will be redirected to the west sidewalk at the intersections of St. Albans Road at Adobigok Pathway and on Kipling Avenue at St. Albans Road. To provide a safe crossing for pedestrians, authorization is being requested to install a temporary compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic at the intersection of St. Albans Road and Adobigok Pathway.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Albani Street, between Dwight Avenue and Royal York Road.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six (6) speed humps on Albani Street, between Dwight Avenue and Royal York Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (September 5, 2024) 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 Albani Street, between Dwight Avenue and Royal York Road. 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 Albani Street.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 28, 2024 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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 Eileen Avenue, between Scarlett Road and Florence Crescent. 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 Eileen Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Strathdee Drive, between Wincott Drive and Waterford Drive.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three (3) speed humps on Strathdee Drive, between Wincott Drive and Waterford Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (September 5, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Strathdee Drive, between Wincott Drive and Waterford Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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 Strathdee Drive, between Wincott Drive and Waterford Drive. 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 Strathdee Drive.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dennis Avenue, between a point 148 metres east of Guestville Avenue and a point 31 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 124 metres east of Guestville Avenue and a point 39 metres further east.

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 amend the existing parking regulations on Dennis Avenue, based on Site Plan Control Application Number 19 208055 WET 05 SA for the redevelopment of the Dennis Avenue Community School site at 17 Dennis Avenue. It was determined that with the creation of a new lay-by, the existing school bus loading zone be amended.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking in effect from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily, on the west and south side of Venetian Crescent, between Yewtree Boulevard and Driftwood Avenue.

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 parking be prohibited on the west and south sides of Venetian Crescent from Yewtree Boulevard to Driftwood Avenue. The proposed regulation will resolve a discrepancy between posted signs and the absence of corresponding parking regulations on Venetian Crescent.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 p.m. of one day, to 5:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and daily Saturday and Sunday on the north side of Goodmark Place, between a point 45.5 metres east of Steinway Boulevard and a point 63 metres further east.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Goodmark Place, between a point 108.5 metres east of Steinway Boulevard and the east end of Goodmark Place.

3. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Goodmark Place, between Steinway Boulevard and a point 45.5. metres east, to be in effect between Steinway Boulevard and the east limit of Goodmark Place.

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 regulations that allow for weekday, daytime parking on the north side of Goodmark Place, between a point 45.5 metres east of Steinway Boulevard and a point 63 metres further east, be amended to prohibit parking at all times. The proposed amendment will deter parking at this location and will improve vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

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

          Bhardwat, Akshay

2. Removed the following directors from the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below:

          Ekpenyong, Otu

          Patel, Alpa

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

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area Board of Management in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Designated 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 a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 5, 9 Valhalla Inn Road.

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

To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 
1. Approved 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 Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of two existing 2 storey stone and stucco dwelling located at 230 Royal York Road (Application No. 24 108596 DEM) is being referred to the Etobicoke York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition applications, including any conditions to be attached to the permits, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Removed the following director from the Emery Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below:

Joseph Montinaro

Keresha Motheresill

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

Akiva Wolff

David Gelbloom

Two members of the Emery Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management have resigned from their positions. I am recommending formally removing them from the Board and filling the vacated seats with two individuals who have expressed interest in sitting on the Board.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 922-2024 to 928-2024.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 929-2024.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

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

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