Agenda

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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting on November 14, 2023

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on January 24, 2024.

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

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council receives this report for information.

At its meeting of November 4, 2020, North York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the permanent stop-up and closure to vehicular traffic of the cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Blue Ridge Road.

Transportation Services staff prepared a report, dated February 4, 2022 recommending against the closure of the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic. At its meeting of February 23, 2022, the local ward Councillor amended the report (Item 2022.NY30.31) and North York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a plan to close the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic.

At its meeting of June 28, 2022, North York Community Council authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road and to bring a final report on the permanent closure of the cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by the first quarter of 2023.

Transportation Services is providing an update and recommends that this report be received for information.

The recommendation in this report has no financial impact.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 1350 Sheppard Avenue West as generally illustrated in Attachment 4 to the report dated January 10, 2024 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report dated January 10, 2024, from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration;

b. resolution of outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application, as set out in this report dated January 10, 2024, to the satisfaction of the City; and

c. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the 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.

This draft plan of subdivision application proposes to create three residential development blocks, three natural heritage woodlot blocks, two public park blocks, a 22 metre wide new public road extending from Keele Street to Sheppard Avenue at 1350 Sheppard Avenue West, road widening and 0.3 metre wide reserve blocks. There is also a Block 23B which will be retained in the applicant's ownership and subject to a public access easement in favour of the City.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).  The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan including the Downsview Area Secondary Plan,  the Council endorsed William Baker District Plan for Phase 1, and has regard for the criteria in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to addressing outstanding matters from the ongoing technical review of the application.

This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, subject to conditions as set out below, after outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application, as set out in this report, have been addressed.

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

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

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3736, 3742, 3748, 3750 Bathurst St and 11-15 Richelieu Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report, including a hold for the following:

a. The Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades (City Project number 19-32 (Contract 19ECS-LU-12FP), 19-03 (19-03C2 per T.O.INview) (Contract 21ECS-LU-04FP) and 19-06 (19-06D per T.O.INview), all of which are located within Basement Flooding Protection Program Map Area 19, which works are being undertaken by the City of Toronto, Engineering and Construction Services, Design and Construction, Linear Underground Infrastructure, have been designed, constructed and operational to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Toronto Water;

b. The owner has provided an acceptable alternative solution to address the outstanding municipal sanitary sewer capacity issues to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water and such acceptable solution has been implemented by the owner(s) at their sole cost to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

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

3.  City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the First Above Grade Building Permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an off-site parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor;

4. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-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;

5. City Council direct that should the cost of acquiring the land for the off-site dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of five (5) percent, land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, be less than the value of the parks levy calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, the difference will be paid as cash in lieu to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development; and,

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 (PFR). 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, PFR, 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 Zoning By-law to permit a mixed use development with a 10 storey (34.1 metres) mid-rise building fronting onto Wilson Street and a 32 storey (100.5 metres) residential building connected by a base building that is six storeys in height.

The total gross floor area is approximately 37,540 square metres with 479 residential units and 853 square metres of non-residential / retail uses on the ground floor of the base building. The overall Floor Space Index of 7.24.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed development provides for an appropriate off-site parkland dedication and conforms to the relevant policies of the Official Plan. This report recommends a holding provision ("H") be included in the proposed Zoning By-law, to remain in place until such time as the owner has delivered updated servicing reports, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

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 City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the proposal in its current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues in advance of the hearing, including but not limited to those outlined in this report.

2. In the event the Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its final Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, which amongst other matters must include a holding (H) provision to address municipal servicing;

b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services as contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 16, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated May 15, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

d. The owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 16, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provisions of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services;

e. The owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate financially secured agreement 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 accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and

f. The owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10.

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

On December 10, 2020, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to permit the construction of a 12-storey (37.90 metres plus 5 metres mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 158 dwelling units with condominium tenure.  The application was deemed complete on December 15, 2020.

On March 21, 2023, a revised Zoning By-law Amendment application was received.  This application proposes to redevelop the lands with a 29-storey residential building containing 296 dwelling units and an approximate gross floor area of 20,761 square metres or Floor Space Index of 8.2. 

On August 14, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 90 day time frame specified in the Planning Act (the “Appeals”).  A Case Management Conference was held on November 14, 2023.  The Ontario Land Tribunal has directed the parties to finalize a Procedural Order with Issues List for the second Case Management Conference by February 13, 2024.

This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the proposal in its current form, but to continue discussions with the applicant to try to resolve the issues in advance of the hearing, and to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its final Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until the outstanding issues have been resolved, and certain other pre-approval conditions have been met.

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

The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3 Swift Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report.

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

3.  City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 518.9 square metres, in the location generally as shown on Attachment 6 to the report, with the location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City shall be in an acceptable environmental condition, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

4.  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.

5. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 21 251400 NNY 16 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of sixty one (61) existing rental dwelling units at 3 Swift Drive, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain sixty-one (61) 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. During such 20-year period, 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 sixty one (61) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of forty (40) one-bedroom units, twenty (20) two-bedroom units and one (1) three-bedroom unit, and shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 3,979.5 square metres, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 19, 2023, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the sixty one (61) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 5.a above, provide at least thirty-four (34) one-bedroom, nineteen (19) two-bedroom, and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, one (1) one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and five (5) one-bedroom and one (1) two-bedroom rental units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (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 sixty-one (61) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 3 Swift Drive, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, 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 Division;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all sixty-one (61) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and 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 in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge.

f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge.

g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least fifteen (15) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental units. Such vehicle parking spaces shall be made available: firstly, to returning tenants whose lease agreements for their existing rental units included access to a vehicular parking space, at no charge; secondly, to returning tenants who held parking agreements in the existing building for access a vehicular parking space, at the same monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; thirdly, to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; and fourthly to new tenants of the replacement rental units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development;

h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development.

i. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 5. a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and,

j. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 3 Swift Drive, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 5. a. through 5. j. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, prior to issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of sixty-one (61) rental dwelling units at 3 Swift Drive after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 5 above have been fully satisfied and secured.

b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect.

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 

d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and

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

7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 6 above.

8. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 3 Swift Drive after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 6 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.

c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than four (4) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the time frame being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and,

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development within the time specified in Recommendation 8. c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to, at its sole cost and expense:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water.

b. has secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and / or new municipal infrastructure to support the development identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, in a municipal infrastructure agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

10. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the following on the plans and drawings as part of the site plan control application and as part of the site plan agreement to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:

a. the provision of a public access easement, at no cost or expense to the City, from the Owner in favour of the City in perpetuity, including any rights of support as may be necessary, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the east / west private driveway for a minimum width of 6.0 metres, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; and

b. the privately owned publicly-accessible space ("POPS"), having an approximately area of 268 square metres at grade at the southern end of the site fronting Eglinton Avenue East, with the specific design of the POPS and any associated easements, at no cost or expense to the City, to provide public access (where appropriate) to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.

This application proposes to amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3 Swift Drive. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing 4-storey residential building at 3 Swift Drive containing 61 rental dwelling units and redevelop the lands with 35-storey (112 metre) and 31-storey (100 metre) towers connected by a 7-storey (27 metre) podium.  The application also proposes a 518.9 square metre on-site public parkland dedication and a 268 square metre privately-owned publicly-accessible space. The proposed development would contain 857 residential units of which 61 units will be rental replacement units, with a total gross floor area of 55,368.5 square metres resulting in a density ("FSI") of 10.67 times the area of the lot.  A Location Map can be found in Attachment 2 to this report.

The proposal also includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing eligible tenants to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit at similar rents and financial compensation to lessen hardship.  The proposed replacement rental dwelling units will be secured at affordable, mid-range (affordable), and mid-range (moderate) rents.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).  The proposed development conforms to the City of Toronto Official Plan.  This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and the Rental Housing Demolition application at 3 Swift Drive. The proposed development represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and provides for amenity improvements for existing residents and the surrounding community.

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

The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 72 Church Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 72 Church Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to this report.

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

This application proposes to permit a 4-storey rental residential building containing 14 units at a height of 13.9 metres.  A total of eight parking spaces and 17 bicycle parking spaces are provided within the below grade garage.  The total gross floor area ("GFA") is 1,508 square metres (Floor Space Index of 2.4 times the lot area).   

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law as it provides for an appropriate level of intensification on a site within the North York Centre.

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

The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 202 Sheppard Avenue West 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 202 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

This application proposes to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building containing medical offices and residential uses at a maximum building height of 19.6 metres at 202 Sheppard Avenue West.  Seven surface parking spaces are proposed at the rear of the building directly accessed from Sheppard Avenue West.  The total gross floor area is 1,350 square metres (FSI 2.86 times the lot area).

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

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

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.    Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 3 May Tree Road because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or,

2.    Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3 May Tree Road without any conditions; or

3.    Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3 May Tree Road with the following conditions:

a.  That a construction fence 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;

That sod be laid on the site and 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 3 May Tree Road (application no. 23-221554 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1837 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or,

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1837 Bayview Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1837 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 1837 Bayview Avenue (application number 23-235296 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1839 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or,

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1839 Bayview Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1839 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 1839 Bayview Avenue (application number 23-235309 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1841 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or,

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1841 Bayview Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1841 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 1841 Bayview Avenue (application number 23-235314 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1843 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or

2.  Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1843 Bayview Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1843 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 1843 Bayview Avenue (application number 23-235318 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1845 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1845 Bayview Avenue without any conditions; or

3.  Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 1845 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 1845 Bayview Avenue (application number 23-235318 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

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

1.  Refuse the application for property owner of 25 Maxwell Street The proposed fence post would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. A notice of violation to direct the property owner to bring the fence into compliance has been issued.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 25 Maxwell Street for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447- 1.5 (B) of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain fence posts in the side yard, north end 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 the 3 fence posts constructed of wood. The posts are 3 metres in height.

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 123 Sheldrake Boulevard to permit a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 123 Sheldrake Boulevard to permit a proposed self - closing mechanism on the rear door of their basement walkout, providing direct egress from their dwelling, directly into the pool enclosure.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 19 Ivor Road to maintain a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 19 Ivor Road to maintain an existing pool enclosure in the rear yard. The pool enclosure has three gates, all of which do not have self closing / self latching devices and the latches do not meet the required height on the gates.  In addition, the rear egress from the dwelling and the fence forming part of the pool enclosure are constructed so that they have external conditions that may facilitate climbing.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 53 Yorkminster Road to maintain a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 53 Yorkminster Road to maintain an existing pool enclosure in the rear yard. The west side of the enclosure has opening greater than the permitted spacing and the staircase from the deck forming part of the pool enclosure has external conditions that may facilitate climbing.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 55 Sunnydene Crescent to maintain a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 55 Sunnydene Crescent to maintain an existing pool enclosure in the rear yard. The pool enclosure has gates that do not have self closing / self latching devices and the latches are not the required height.  In addition, the egresses from the dwelling, forming part of the pool enclosure has external conditions that may facilitate climbing.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 7 Cicada Court to maintain a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 7 Cicada Court to maintain an existing pool enclosure in the rear yard. The enclosure has horizontal boards that do not meet the required dimensions, the gates of the pool enclosure do not have self closing/self latching devices and the latches are not the required height.  In addition, the open mesh fencing construction has openings that are too large.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District, recommends that the North York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 139 Duncairn Road, to allow them to maintain a fence comprised Eastern White Cedar trees in the front yard of the property which is within 2.4 metres in any direction of the point a driveway intersects the lot line and greater than 1.2 Metres in height. This does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically Section 447-1.2C. (1) Open-fence construction required. It also does not comply with Section 447 1.2B. (1)  Table 1 Item 1 – Fence Height.

OR

2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 139 Duncairn Road, to allow them to maintain a fence comprised Eastern White Cedar trees in the front yard of the property which is within 2.4 metres in any direction of the point a driveway intersects the lot line and greater than 1.2 Metres in height. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 139 Duncairn Road to maintain a fence comprised Eastern White Cedar trees in the front yard of the property which is within 2.4 metres in any direction of the point a driveway intersects the lot line and greater than 1.2 Metres in height. This is contrary to what is specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2C. (1) Open-fence construction required and Section 447 1.2B. (1)  Table 1 Item 1 – Fence Height

A Notice of Violation was issued on January 17, 2023

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner of 8 Shawfield Crescent for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 8 Shawfield Crescent to build a proposed wood fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property which will have a height of 3.35 meters high, for a span of 7.3 meters.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 C (1)

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. North York Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Norden Crescent to maintain a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard of the property for an enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct staff to issue a notice to the property owner to bring the swimming pool enclosure into compliance.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 31 Norden Crescent to permit a swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard where the gate forming part of the enclosure is less than one meter from external conditions that may facilitate climbing the outside of the enclosure.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that:  

1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 340 Chaplin Crescent

2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain North 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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Adra Grado Way, between a point 5 metres east of Okra Tomar Crescent (west leg) and a point 5.5 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 for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Adra Grado Way.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of the accessible parking space is approximately $600.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bainbridge Avenue, between Yeomans Road and Bathurst Street, to be in effect at all times.

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 at all times on the south side of Bainbridge Avenue, between Yeomans Road and Bathurst Street. Currently parking is prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and allowed up to three hours at all other times. The proposed change will enhance two-way traffic on the street and will deter parking and reduce congestion in the area.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1000. Funding is available within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Operating Budget.

The City Clerk recommends that:  

1. North York Community Council appoint Blair Naiberg as the member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on January 25, 2028, and until a successor is appointed.

This report recommends the appointment of a public member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.

There are no financial implications arising from this report.

Councillor Mike Colle recommends that:

1. North York Community Council amend the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Neptune Drive, between Hotspur Road and Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ameer Avenue and Hotspur Road.

2. North York Community Council amend the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue and a point 30 metres north of Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ridgevale Drive and Neptune Drive.

3. North York Community Council rescind the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between Ranee Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue.

In reviewing Neptune Drive for an Automated Speed Enforcement Camera (ASE) in the spring, staff found some discrepancies with the speed limit by-law for Neptune Drive resulting from the change of street name mid-block from Neptune Drive to Ameer Avenue. This motion puts forward recommendations to align the speed limit by-law in the area.

Councillor Colle recommends that:

1. North York Community Council authorize Transportation Services to permit the installation of a proposed chain link fence, retaining the edges, and walls of the existing fence, gazebo, shed, and sand box within the City boulevard along Fairlawn Avenue, Greer Road, and Brookdale Avenue and enter into an encroachment agreement with the Toronto District School Board in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant/contractor will obtain utility sign-offs indicating no conflict
2. The owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's
   expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment for proposed and
   existing structures
3. The property owner must retain valid liability insurance for the duration of the encroachment in
   case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment.
4. The property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the fence or retaining structure to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachment
5. Any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager or the City Solicitor.

John Wanless Public School at 245 Fairlawn Avenue applied in June 2023 to replace their existing fence due to disrepair and it being too short. The fence currently sits on the public right-of-way, so an encroachment agreement is required to install the replacement fence in the same location as the existing one. The fence has been installed on the public right-of-way with no issue for the duration of its existence. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with Toronto District School Board to permit the proposed installation of chain link fence, small retaining edges, and walls along Greer Road and existing wood fence, gazebo, shed, and sand box along Brookdale Avenue.

Councillor Robinson recommends that:

1. City Council approve Susan Scandiffio as the 2024 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize an outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who lives within the boundaries of the former borough.

The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on January 18, 2024 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Susan Scandiffio as their 2024 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.