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Confirmation of Minutes – October 28, 2024

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY18.1, EY18.2, EY18.3, EY18.4, EY18.5

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on December 2, 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 the Official Plan, for the lands at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Adriatic Road substantially-in-accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Adriatic Road substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to this report.

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

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. Submit a Compatibility/Mitigation Study, Air Quality Study, Noise Study, and Vibration Study to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

b. Submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1,007 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

6. 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; and the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance and environmental condition is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

7. 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. 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.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for 1-20 Adriatic Road.

The Official Plan Amendment (OPA 758) would redesignate 18 properties, each with a detached dwelling, from Neighbourhoods to Apartment Neighbourhoods to facilitate a more intense form of development. OPA 758 would also redesignate the southeast corner of the development block as Parks and Other Open Spaces – Parks, in recognition of the on-site parkland dedication secured through the development review process, and Natural Areas for the sensitive areas within the Natural Heritage System.

The rezoning would introduce regulations and performance standards to permit the intensification of the site with three new 22-storey residential apartment buildings. In total, the proposal would deliver 947 new residential units. The new residential units would be supported by a new park, positive public realm interventions, and amenity spaces.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with a Holding Provision.

The Development Review 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 amend the Official Plan for the lands at 2422, 2428 and 2434 Islington Avenue substantially-in-accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2422, 2428 and 2434 Islington Avenue substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, provided in Attachment 6 to this report.

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

4. City Council direct that the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for the tenants of the existing one rental dwelling unit at 2423 Islington Avenue, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to provide a legal undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Recommendation 4 above.

An application to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of Etobicoke By-law 11,737 has been submitted for the lands at 2422, 2428 and 2434 Islington Avenue, the current site of a multi-unit commercial building (Elmhurst Plaza), a drive-through restaurant (Tim Hortons) and a detached dwelling. The existing commercial plaza and detached dwelling are proposed to be demolished. 

The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) proposes to redesignate the site from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas.

The Zoning By-law amendment (ZBA) would permit the development of a mid-rise, mixed-use, building accompanied by two blocks of stacked townhouse units on the north-west corner of Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive. The L-shaped mid-rise building would be 11 storeys with a four- to five-storey street-wall expression and the townhouse units would be four storeys in height. The 449-unit proposal includes 421 units in the mid-rise building and 28 stacked townhouse units for a residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 27,147 square metres. Additionally, 617 square metres of non-residential GFA is proposed.

The Development Review 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 amend former City of York By-law 1-83, as amended by City of Toronto By-laws 1001-2010 and 837-2017, for the lands at 82 Buttonwood Avenue, substantially-in-accordance with the draft Temporary Use Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

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

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend and support the draft Temporary Use Zoning By-law in its current form, should it be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal within the statutory timeframe of the Planning Act.

West Park Healthcare Centre, a public rehabilitation hospital at 82 Buttonwood Avenue, has recently redeveloped their campus and opened a new main hospital building. The Ministry of Health has requested that the former hospital building, including an associated central utility plant, be retained and remain in use for a temporary period.

A Temporary Use Zoning By-law to allow the use of the former hospital buildings is required because the existing zoning regulations contemplate that, following construction, existing buildings would be demolished and only the new main hospital building and the existing long-term care facility would remain in the associated zoning block. The existing zoning also imposes restrictions within valley and buffer lands.

This report recommends approval of the application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to permit the use of the former hospital building and associated central utility plant at the West Park Healthcare Centre as a temporary use for a period of three years. The Temporary Use Zoning By-law also provides for additional parking and a new maintenance garage to be accommodated on a temporary basis within identified areas.

The Development Review 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 amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 530 The East Mall substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report.

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

3. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment No. 7 subject to:

a. The conditions as generally listed in Attachment No. 6 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration.

b. Any such revisions to the proposed Plan of Subdivision or any such additional modified conditions as the Executive Director, Development Review may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

4. City Council approve, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, and as a component of the registration of Plan of the Subdivision, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1345 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

5. 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. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount to be determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

6. 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. 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.

7. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require that City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (23 103643 WET 02 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of three residential apartment buildings, consisting of a 14-storey building, two 22-storey towers connected with an eight-storey base building, and a 22-storey tower with an eight-storey base building, and a public park at the southern portion of the site located at 530 The East Mall. A total of 1095 residential units (including 110 replacement rental units) are proposed with 868 vehicular parking spaces and 822 bicycle parking spaces. The development will have a total Gross Floor Area of 84,098 square metres.

The Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted as part of this review proposes to establish three residential blocks, a public park, a storm sewer easement, and road widening blocks. 

A related Rental Housing Demolition Application has also been submitted as the existing rental apartment building on the site, consisting of 110 units, will be demolished after replacement rental units have been constructed. Assistance will be provided to tenants in the existing rental apartment building to facilitate their relocation to new units in the proposed development.

This report recommends approval of the Zoning By-law amendment and the Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

The Development Review 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 Acting Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 23 103643 WET 02 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 110 existing rental dwelling units located at 530 The East Mall, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 110 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 11,111.7 square metres and be comprised of 35 one-bedroom units, 56 two-bedroom units, and 19 three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 24, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. The owner shall, as part of the 110 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 22 one-bedroom, 48 two-bedroom, and 18 three-bedroom units at affordable rents, 5 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, and 1 three-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 8 one-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit;

c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the 110 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 530 The East Mall, addressing the right to move directly into and occupy a replacement rental unit at similar rent, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. The owner shall provide tenants of all 110 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

e. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

f. The owner shall provide all 110 replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units;

g. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 110 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

h. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development;

i. The owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of seven storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The terms and conditions for renting storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

j. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 530 The East Mall an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 110 existing rental dwelling units located at 530 The East Mall after all the following have occurred:

a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

b. The replacement rental units are available and ready for occupancy; and

c. The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 530 The East Mall after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application which proposes to demolish a seven-storey rental apartment building containing 110 rental units located at 530 The East Mall.

The 110 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of a new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to move directly from their existing rental unit to a replacement unit of the same type at similar rent, and provides other assistance to mitigate hardship.

The new development on the site is the subject of a related Zoning By-law Amendment application (22 242149 WET 02 OZ). The proposed development includes 1095 dwelling units, including 110 replacement units, and would consist of a 14-storey building, two 22-storey towers (inclusive of a shared 8-storey base building), and a 22-storey tower (inclusive of an 8-storey base building). An approval report for the Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition Application Decision report for approval.

This report also recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

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

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

1. City Council refuse the application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application 24 143269 WET 03 OZ) in its current form, for the lands municipally known as 4875 Dundas Street West.

2. If the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, direct staff to use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the concerns with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify all persons or public bodies who may have appealed the decision of City Council based on subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act; and the City Clerk shall provide notice to all prescribed persons or public bodies under subsections 22(8.2) and 34(11.0.0.2) of the Planning Act.

4. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify the Ontario Land Tribunal of City Council’s decision pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, and that the Ontario Land Tribunal shall receive the record, the notice of appeal and other prescribed documents and materials 75 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal for these matters.

5. Should issues related to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application be resolved, and there is no appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal or the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal has been withdrawn, City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York to bring forward a Decision Report – Approval to Etobicoke York Community Council for a statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act.

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

7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request, in the event of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order until the following conditions are met:

a. The final forms of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate Holding (H) Provisions.

b. An updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study with mitigations to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

c. An application to Injure or Remove Trees has been submitted by the owner and accepted by the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

d. The owner has addressed all comments from Transportation Services regarding the Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

e. The owner has addressed all comments from Engineering and Construction Services to their satisfaction and made satisfactory arrangements for any upgrades to municipal infrastructure as identified in an accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report.

f. Any mitigation and/or restrictions on the proposed built form to address the accepted and peer reviewed Noise Impact Study and Air Quality and Odour Study satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review.

g. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application (file No. 24 143880 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including:

1. Replacement of the existing 56 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents.

2. An acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship.

On May 7, 2024, a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for a development at 4875 Dundas Street West to permit a 45-storey (150-metre high) mixed use building with a four-storey base building. The proposal contains 488 residential units, of which 56 are rental replacement units and 432 are market-based condominium units, and 461 square metres are at-grade retail uses. The overall proposal results in a density of 11.7 times the area of the lot.

A related Rental Housing Demolition Application has been submitted.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application as the proposal is not consistent with the policies of the Official Plan, does not have appropriate regard for the policies of the Etobicoke Centre Secondary Plan and its size and scale are excessive.

The Development Review 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 in opposition to the current application regarding the combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application, and Draft Plan of Subdivision application, appeals for the lands at 220, 230 and 240 Lake Promenade and 21 and 31 Park Boulevard, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that 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 final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review;

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 this development, and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

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

d. The owner has made arrangements 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 revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and revised 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 the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

f. The owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report and Tree Preservation Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

g. The owner submitted revised Architectural and Landscape Plans to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

h. The owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

i. The owner has submitted a revised Noise Study and a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

j. The owner has satisfied requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding signage and warning clauses related to enrollment capacity;

k. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 23 134700 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council’s decision;

l. The owner has submitted a revised Coastal Hazard Assessment Report to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;

m. 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;

n. The conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form and content acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate City divisions; and

o. The owner has entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the City to secure matters related to the Plan of Subdivision, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor.

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to 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 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 municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

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

On April 17, 2023, a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision, applications were submitted to permit the phased demolition of five existing seven-storey rental apartment buildings to allow for the construction of five new residential apartment buildings. The new buildings would consist of two rental apartment buildings and three condominium apartment buildings containing 2,021 residential units, comprising 577 rental and 1,444 condominium units, with heights ranging from 12 to 30 storeys. Included in the 577 rental units would be 548 rental units to replace the existing 548 rental units proposed to be demolished. A new public street, two new public parks, and a privately-owned publicly accessible space (“POPS”) are also proposed.

A Rental Housing Demolition Application was also submitted on April 17, 2023.

On August 9, 2024, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference took place on October 18, 2024. The OLT has set a hearing for this matter from September 9 to October 6, 2025.

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

The Development Review 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 Acting Director, Zoning and Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the zoning permissions for nightclubs along Lake Shore Boulevard West between Palace Pier Court and Forty Third Street, and to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council on monitoring outcomes upon issuance of three licences for nightclubs within the study area and one full year of operation for each of the three licensed establishments, and to recommend any necessary revisions to the Zoning By-law, or other changes to improve implementation.

At its meeting on December 13, 2023, City Council adopted Item 2023.PH8.2 - Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review, and enacted city-wide zoning permissions for nightclubs in commercial zones beyond the downtown area.  Nightclub zoning requirements are complemented by an updated licensing framework that provides improved regulatory oversight of nightclubs. Expanding entertainment uses, such as nightclubs outside the downtown core, creates broader employment and economic benefits across Toronto, while enhancing the quality of life for residents through increasing access to local entertainment options and cultural venues in other areas of the city.

Through Item PH8.2, Council directed City Planning staff to initiate a review of zoning regulations, including community consultation and engagement, for nightclubs on Lake Shore Boulevard West between Palace Pier Court and Forty Third Street and report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2024.

This review has been informed by analysis of zoning permissions for the area, a review of non-residential buildings along Lake Shore Boulevard West where nightclubs may be established, feedback received from community engagement and data from Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) on complaints and investigations.

Based on the land use planning analysis, staff have not found a rationale to rescind nightclub permissions on a geographic basis along Lake Shore Boulevard West. City Planning staff recommend monitoring the effectiveness of nightclub permissions within the study area, and to report back to Etobicoke York Community Council upon issuance of three licences for nightclubs within the study area and one full year of operation for each of the three licensed establishments in order to evaluate implementation outcomes and any necessary refinements to the Zoning By-laws.

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 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications as contained in the Financial Impact Section.

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 31 Flindon Road.

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.

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

The Acting 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 90 Gort Avenue.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 90 Gort Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is non-native, has established itself in a poor location, and is causing a nuisance by dropping fruit which attracts hornets.

The white mulberry tree (Morus alba) measures 26 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 Acting 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 39 Kings Lynn Road.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 39 Kings Lynn Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because tree's condition is declining and may cause damage to property.

The basswood tree (Tilia americana) measures 80 centimetres 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.

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 to grant the application for property owner of 10 Golfcrest Road. The constructed fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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 10 Golfcrest Road 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 in the rear yard of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of compressed wood with lattice style diagonal wood pieces uncased with horizontal boards on top and vertical boards on the side of each panel. The height of the fence varies between 2.51 metres (95 inches) to 3.35 metres (132 inches) due to the grading change and slope of ground along the south side of the property. The length of the fence is 5.18 metres (17 feet) and is setback 0.7 metres (28 inches) from existing raised deck, which is attached to residential building.

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the property owner of 63 Glenaden Ave East, because the fence (trellis) fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

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 63 Glenaden Avenue East. 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 construct a wood fence (trellis) on the East side of the property measuring 3.23 meters in height that extends along the length of the deck for approximately 5.57 meters (3 panels).

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Refuse to grant the application for property owner of 578 Rustic Road. The constructed fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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 578 Rustic Road 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 partial perimeter fence of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1) and Section 447-1.2. The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of compressed wood with vertical-on-vertical boards with horizontal boards on top. The applicant is also asking to maintain such fence with a 2.4 metre sightline obstruction. The height of the fence is between 2.2 meters (87 inches) and 2.3 metres (94 inches) along the fence line due to the slope of ground alongside Jocada Road. It is a corner lot that borders a residential property driveway on the north side. 

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Refuse to grant the application for property owner of 3210 Weston Road The constructed fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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 3210 Weston Road 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 perimeter fence of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wrought iron material. The height of the fence is 2.44m (96 inches) along the entire perimeter of the property.

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

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 2050 Weston Road. 

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2. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2050 Weston Road.

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 a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2050 Weston Road.

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

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1.  Approve the name "Carolina Rose Heights" for a proposed private street located at 35 Zorra Street shown as PART 1 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2024-023;

2.  Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $250.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage; and

3.  Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of this report.

This report recommends that the name "Carolina Rose Heights" be approved to identify a proposed private street located at 35 Zorra Street.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

There are no financial implications to the City resulting from the adoption of this report. The estimated cost of $250.00 for the street name signage is to be paid by the applicant.

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Approve the name "Humbertown Way" for a proposed private lane for a development located at 259-270 The Kingsway, shown as PART 1 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2024-025;

2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage; and

3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of this report.

This report recommends that the name "Humbertown Way" be approved to identify a proposed private lane for a development located at 259-270 The Kingsway.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

There are no financial implications to the City resulting from the adoption of this report. The estimated cost of $500.00 for the street name signage is to be paid by the applicant.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the laneway first west of Royal York Road, between Melrose Street and Hay Avenue at the locations shown on Attachment 1 Drawing TC-354 dated September 2024 attached to the report entitled "Speed Bumps - Laneway West of Royal York Road North of Hay Avenue - Hay Avenue to Melrose Street" 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 bumps in laneway west of Royal York Road, between Melrose Street and Hay Avenue.

The estimated cost for the installation of two speed bumps is $1600.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $1.50 per hour for a maximum period of 2 hours, on the east and south side of Marine Parade Drive, between a point 278 metres south/east of Lake Shore Boulevard West (west intersection) and a point 88 metres south of Lake Shore Boulevard West (east intersection).

2. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east and south side of Marine Parade Drive, between a point 278 metres south/east of Lake Shore Boulevard West (west intersection) and a point 23 metres south of Silver Moon Drive 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, at a rate of $1.50 per hour for a maximum period of 2 hours.

3. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east and south side of Marine Parade Drive, between a point 12 metres north of Silver Moon Drive and a point 88 metres south of Lake Shore Boulevard West (east intersection) 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, at a rate of $1.50 per hour for a maximum period of 2 hours.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Marine Parade Drive, between a point 23 metres south of Silver Moon Drive and a point 45 metres further north.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Marine Parade Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the east side of Marine Parade Drive, in the area opposite Silver Moon Drive, between a point 23 metres south to a point 12 metres north of the subject intersection. The proposed amendment will deter parking in the area of the intersection.

A companion report, titled "All-way Stop Control - Marine Parade Drive and Silver Moon Drive" proposes an all-way stop control at Marine Parade Drive and Silver Moon Drive. This amendment is shown in Attachment 1.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $300.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Marine Parade Drive and Silver Moon Drive.

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

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

A companion report, titled "Parking Regulation Amendments – Marine Parade Drive" proposes a "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition on Marine Parade Drive in the area opposite Silver Moon Drive. These amendments are shown in Attachment 1.

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $1200.00. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Mattice Avenue and Botfield Avenue.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Mattice Avenue, between Botfield Avenue (east intersection) and Jopling Avenue North, to be in effect between a point 30 meters west of Botfield Avenue (east intersection) and a point 63 meters east of Jopling Avenue North.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping, at all times, on the north side of Mattice Avenue from Botfield Avenue (east intersection) and a point 30 meters west

4. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Mattice Avenue, between Botfield Avenue (east intersection) and Jopling Avenue North.

5. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing school bus loading zone in effect between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Mattice Avenue between a point 20 meters west of Botfield Avenue (east intersection) and a point 33 meters further west, to be in effect from a point 63 meters east of Jopling Avenue North and a point 15 metres east of Jopling Avenue North.

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 intersections of Mattice Avenue and Botfield Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 3 and 4 will correct this inconsistency.

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $2500. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the traffic control signals at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Silver Reign Drive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council designate the two southerly westbound lanes on Rexdale Boulevard between Silver Reign Drive and a point 50 metres east, for westbound left turns only.

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 enact the By-law for the new traffic control signals that have been installed at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Silver Reign Drive. A By-law enactment is also requested by Transportation Services for the dual westbound left turn lanes that have been installed at the intersection. Traffic control signals and the dual westbound left turn lanes at the intersection will provide enhanced safety for all road users.

A companion report, "Traffic Control Signal Modifications - 2200 Islington Avenue (Non-Delegated)," outlines the required by-law amendments to reflect traffic control signal modifications and other regulatory amendments for locations with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service.

There are no financial implications associated with adoption of this report as funding was secured from the proponent of the commercial development at 2200 Islington Avenue (The Rice Group) for the new signals and other required road improvements along Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue, including the dual westbound left turn lanes at Rexdale Boulevard and Silver Reign Drive.  These funds were secured through Plan of Subdivision Application No. 17 207652 WET 02 SB.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council amend the existing traffic control signals at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Bergamot Avenue/Private Access to be in effect at Rexdale Boulevard and Bergamot Avenue/Vetiver Drive.

2. City Council rescind the existing eastbound left turn prohibition at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard.

3. City Council designate the 2 westerly northbound lanes on Islington Avenue between Rexdale Boulevard and a point 50 metres south, for northbound left turns only.

4. City Council designate the 2 southerly eastbound lanes on Rexdale Boulevard between Islington Avenue and a point 50 metres west, for eastbound right turns only.

5. City Council prohibit pedestrians from crossing Islington Avenue between the north curb line of Rexdale Boulevard and a point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of Rexdale Boulevard.

6. City Council amend the existing speed limit of 60 km/h on Rexdale Boulevard, between Highway 427 and a point 213 metres west of Islington Avenue to be in effect between Highway 427 and Islington Avenue.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Rexdale Boulevard, between Islington Avenue (north intersection) and the west limit of the City of Toronto.

8. City Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Rexdale Boulevard between Islington Avenue and Highway 427.

9. City Council prohibit southbound right turns when the traffic signal shows red at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Rexdale Boulevard, Islington Avenue and Bergamot Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the by-law to reflect changes to the existing traffic control signals at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue, and at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Bergamot Avenue/Vetiver Drive. Transportation Services is also requesting approval to rescind the existing eastbound left turn prohibition and amend the by-law to reflect the dual eastbound-to-southbound right turn lanes and the dual northbound-to-westbound left turn lanes at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting the implementation of a pedestrian crossing prohibition for the south leg of the Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue intersection.

Amendment of the by-law is necessary to reflect changes to the existing traffic control signals at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue and at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Bergamot Avenue/Vetiver Drive. Removal of the existing eastbound left turn traffic prohibition will facilitate full vehicular movements for the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue. By-law changes for the dual eastbound-to-southbound right turn lanes and the dual northbound-to-westbound left turn lanes at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue are required as these facilities were implemented through the approvals process associated with the 2200 Islington Avenue development.  The said facilities will accommodate the increased traffic volumes for these vehicular movements. The pedestrian crossing prohibition for the south leg of the Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue intersection is necessary as there is no pedestrian crosswalk at that location.

Transportation Services also recommends amendments to the existing parking regulations and the boundary of the 60 kilometres per hour speed limit zone to reflect the reconfigured intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Islington Avenue.

The future public road, known as Vetiver Drive, is currently dedicated as a public highway, but not yet assumed. The recommendations for the installation or modifications of traffic control signals in this report should not be construed as the City's assumption of this future public road.

A companion report, "Traffic Control Signals - Rexdale Boulevard and Silver Reign Drive (Delegated)," outlines the required by-law amendments to reflect the new traffic control signals located at Rexdale Boulevard and Silver Reign Drive and the associated regulatory amendments for this section of Rexdale Boulevard which does not have TTC service.

There are generally no financial implications associated with adoption of the recommendations in this report as funding has been secured from the proponent of the Rice Group commercial development at 2200 Islington Avenue for the new signals and other road improvements along Rexdale Boulevard, Islington Avenue, and Bergamot Avenue.  These funds were secured through Plan of Subdivision Application No. 17 207652 WET 02 SB.

Traffic Systems Operations identified an issue regarding the permissive southbound right turn and the dual northbound left turn lanes at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard and implemented a southbound right turn green arrow. The cost of this work was $7,000.00, which was charged to Transportation Services, Traffic Systems Construction and Maintenance.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and Kingsplate Crescent/Private Access.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and Kingsplate Crescent. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at the intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and Kingsplate Crescent is $250,000. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Silver Moon Drive between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Silver Moon Drive between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Silver Moon Drive between the east limit of Lake Shore Boulevard West and the west limit of Marine Parade Drive, as a through highway.

4. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Silver Moon Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

5. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Shore Breeze Drive between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

6. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Shore Breeze Drive between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

7. Etobicoke York Community Council designate Shore Breeze Drive between the east limit of Lake Shore Boulevard West and the west limit of Marine Parade Drive, as a through highway.

8. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Shore Breeze Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive.

9. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Shore Breeze Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 79 metres east, between a point 50 metres west of Marine Parade and a point 17 metres further west, and between Marine Parade Drive and a point 15 metres west.

10. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour, at all times on the south side of Shore Breeze Drive between a point 15 metres west of Marine Parade Drive and a point 35 metres further west, and from a point 67 metres west of Marine Parade Drive and a point 38 metres further west.

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 various traffic regulations be implemented on Silver Moon Drive and Shore Breeze Drive, as these streets have recently been dedicated as public road allowance. Currently there are no traffic or parking regulations on these streets. The proposed traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines given the operation of the roadway and surrounding residential nature. The proposed regulations will deter parking on these streets, except within the designated lay-bys and maintaining a clear passage for vehicles.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $5,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the removal of the existing traffic calming islands on Church Street between Grattan Street and Cypress Street.

2.  City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Church Street, from Grattan Street to Cypress Street and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installation of speed cushions.

In 2020, my office was approached by numerous residents of Church Street expressing urgent concerns about the growing danger posed by speeding vehicles. Their concerns were accompanied by a petition requesting the installation of speed humps to address the issue. However, since Church Street serves as a TTC route, speed humps were not considered a viable option.

At the time, Transportation Services recommended the installation of a Traffic Calming Island as an alternative measure to deter speeding. Unfortunately, over the years, this measure has proven to be ineffective in slowing down traffic and has become a safety concern for the community.

Transportation Services has updated the Traffic Calming Policy to include speed cushions which are specifically designed to reduce vehicle speeds while allowing TTC buses and emergency vehicles to pass through without disruption.

Transportation Services has agreed to investigate the implementation of speed cushions on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street and report back to City Council in Q1 of 2025 with their findings.

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to negotiate an encroachment agreement with the property owner of the premises municipally known as 170 Emmett Avenue, which contains the facility referred to as West Park Healthcare Centre, which would allow for the use of a portion of the public right of way on the west side of Emmett Avenue at Campus Road ‘A’ - a private road of West Park Healthcare Centre, for one illuminated electronic sign, the encroachment agreement to contain all of the following conditions, and such other terms and conditions which the General Manager, Transportation Services or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City:

a. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, will enhance the proposed sign location site’s existing vegetation to ensure it does not obstruct sightlines for vehicles turning to/from Emmett Avenue onto Campus Road ‘A,’ the private road;

b. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; and from the use of the public right of way for the erection or display of a sign;

c. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, must ensure that all electrical wiring and connections for the illuminated sign comply with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, including maintaining the minimum clearance between the sign’s nearest boundary and any overhead electrical conductors as specified by the Ontario Building Code;

d. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, must submit a compliance report, signed by a qualified professional, verifying adherence to item (c) to Permits and Enforcement following the installation of the sign; 

e. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, must maintain the sign at their own expense in a good state of repair and in a condition deemed satisfactory by the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the encroachment agreement;

f. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, must remove the sign upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so;

g. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, agrees to provide and maintain sufficient clear sight line to the vehicular traffic on both directions from the private roads to City maintained roads in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

h. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, shall ensure that the encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto is registered on-title of all relevant properties, at the sole expense of the property owner of 82 Buttonwood Avenue;

i. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, shall ensure that and maintain vegetation growth at a height of not more than 0.85 metres measured from the traveled portion of the adjoining road near the sign to provide clear sight line to vehicular traffic in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services;                              

j. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, obtains signoff from the Toronto Public Utilities Coordinating Committee, the Canadian Ukrainian Memorial Park, Metrolinx, Toronto Building Division, the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and have stamped sign drawings by a Professional Engineer licenced in the Province of Ontario;

k. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, shall apply to the appropriate City Official for the required sign permits applicable to the sign under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General or Chapter 693, Signs, Election or Temporary, Article 6, Vehicular Destination Signs, Neighbourhood and Business Area Identification Signs and Construction Hoarding Signs, as may be applicable;

l. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, shall ensure that no sign is erected until a permit for the sign is obtained from the appropriate City Official; and,

m. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, shall ensure that the sign is only erected, displayed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of sign permits issued; and provisions of Chapter 694, or Chapter 693, Article 6, as may be applicable; and,

n. The property owner of 170 Emmett Avenue, pays all applicable fees related to the permitting of the sign, and in relation to the provision of the permission granted for the private use of the public right of way.

West Park Healthcare Centre has recently built a new state-of-the-art hospital facility. This will house additional patient beds, outpatient clinics and services, all designed to provide enhanced care for patients requiring complex rehabilitation and continuing care.

The expansion has also introduced a new road leading to the hospital to improve access and traffic flow. Clear and visible directional signs are crucial to guide visitors, patients, and emergency vehicles efficiently to the new hospital and other facilities on site.

Installing proper signage will ensure seamless access, reduce confusion, and enhance the overall experience for hospital visitors, contributing to the success of West Park’s expanded services.

Councillor Amber Morley recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Edgemore Drive, from Royal York Road to Prince Edward Drive and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installation of traffic calming measures.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess both the east and west intersections of Edgemore Drive and Grenview Boulevard South and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installing all-way stop controls at Edgemore Drive and Grenview Boulevard South (east and/or west intersection).

In response to safety concerns raised by residents on Edgemore Drive, I request that Transportation Services staff conduct a study of traffic calming measures on Edgemore Drive, from Royal York Road to Prince Edward Drive.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.