Agenda

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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting on July 9, 2024 and August 20, 2024

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

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

 The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing northbound right-turn prohibition, in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Rosewell Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting that the existing northbound right-turn prohibition, in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Rosewell Avenue, be rescinded. The prohibition is not needed and inconveniences road users, including parents of a nearby school.

The estimated cost of removing the signs is $200. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services interim 2024 Operating Budget.

That North York Community Council:

1. Direct the Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Glengrove Avenue, between Avenue Road and Glen Rush Boulevard to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps and digital speed indicators) on Glengrove Avenue, between Avenue Road and Glen Rush Boulevard on an urgent basis given the use of the street as a throughfare for car thefts; and

b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install 4 speed humps on Glengrove Avenue, between Avenue Road and Glen Rush Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes.

Car thefts and violent car jacking is on the rise across the City. Recently, a resident in my ward had their car stolen from their home at gun point.

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(s) of 79 Yorkview Drive for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to direct the issuance of a second notice to the property owner(s) 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 79 Yorkview Drive to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

The wooden fencing (East property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

The wooden fencing (West property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

The wooden fencing (South property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

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

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 10 Elmwood Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment Number 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 10 Elmwood Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment Number 7 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.

This application proposes to permit the development of a single-storey restaurant with an outdoor patio. The application proposes a gross floor area of 197.86 square metres, a height of 8.61 metres and a Floor Space Index of 0.4. There are no parking or loading spaces proposed. The site currently contains a surface parking lot.

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 with the Official plan given that it implements the policy goals of Mixed Use Areas in the Official plan.

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, Community Planning, North York District recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 21 180738 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of 10 existing rental dwelling units located at 500 Duplex Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 1 replacement rental dwelling unit with unrestricted rents on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that the 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 final size and layout of the replacement rental unit shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. The owner shall provide tenant(s) of the replacement rental dwelling unit with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building 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 building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

c. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in the replacement rental dwelling unit;

d. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in the replacement rental dwelling unit;

e. The owner shall provide tenant(s) of the 1 replacement rental dwelling unit with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential building;

f. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the 10 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 500 Duplex Avenue and 1 studio unit proposed for alteration. 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;

g. The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all Post Application Tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 500 Duplex Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.g. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, 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 the 10 existing rental dwelling units located at 500 Duplex Avenue after all the following have occurred:

a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 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 Division 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 permit) 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.

3. 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 Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.

4. 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 500 Duplex Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division 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;

c. The owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.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.

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 Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish a total of 10 existing rental dwelling units at 500 Duplex Avenue and provide a tenant relocation and assistance plan to affected tenants. The application also proposes to replace the existing superintendent unit which is one of the 10 units proposed for demolition. All units proposed for demolition have rents above mid-range.

The properties are also the subject of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (21 180732 NNY 08 OZ) which were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a written decision on June 19, 2023, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the rental housing matters and necessary agreements with the City, are secured.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

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 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

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 direct the City Solicitor to withhold the introduction of the necessary Bills until the Owner has submitted a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study, including an acceptable Parking and Loading Study satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 23 182331 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 6 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 804 square metres and be comprised of 6 three-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans dated May 10, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. The owner shall, as part of the 6 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4(a) above, provide at least 6 three-bedroom units at affordable 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 tenants of all 6 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 3-storey building 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 building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

d. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

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

f. 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 building;

g. The replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4(a) above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 589, 591, 593 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a. through 4.g.  above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 589, 591, 593 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West after all the following have occurred:

a. All conditions in Recommendation 4 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 Division or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner; and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site or as otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner; and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

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

6. 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 Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above.

7. 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 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 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 on site no later than three (3) years from the date that demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.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.

8. 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 application proposes to rezone the subject lands at 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West to permit a 3-storey (13.1-metre excluding mechanical penthouse) Kollel and a 4-storey (13.6-metre excluding mechanical penthouse) residence, including six replacement rental dwelling units. The application proposes a density of 1.46 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 Zoning By-law. The proposed buildings represent an appropriate level of intensification on the site and will provide an appropriate transition to the abutting lower density Neighbourhood to the south.

This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition

Application filed Under Chapter 667 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. The proposal includes 6 replacement rental dwelling units.

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 Dufferin Street Secondary Plan, for the lands at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street 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 / 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 and / or applicant to:

a. Prepare and submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Functional Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance;

b. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services Division;

c. Provide space on the subject site for the 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;

d. Provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments; and

e. Enter into an agreement or legal undertaking with 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 d. above.

This application proposes to amend the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan and Zoning Bylaw 569-2013 to permit a twelve storey (40.42 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse), 194 unit residential building with 472 square metres of non-residential gross floor area on the ground floor at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street. 

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, and the official plan amendment will conform to the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed development represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and is generally consistent with the midrise vision for this segment of Dufferin Street as envisioned in the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan. The proposed development is massed to fit within its existing context while providing appropriate transitions to the adjacent low-rise neighbourhood.

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 enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 1-87 Bredonhill Court substantially in accordance with the Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 6, and as generally illustrated on the Part-Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” to this report, without prior written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such time as confirmation is received that a plan of condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control exemption by-law.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 1-87 Bredonhill Court, also known as Phase 1D of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project (Attachment 4) (related Site Plan Application Number 17 277713 NNY 15 SA).

The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of 33 parcels, of which 28 conveyable parcels are intended to become future Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) for 28 freehold market townhouses and the other parts are to support a future Standard Condominium tenure through the approval of the Standard Condominium (24 108552 NNY 08 CD) application, and future Common Elements Condominium tenure through the approval of the Common Elements Condominium (24 108534 NNY 08 CD) application, as well as to facilitate the creation of various easements.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

A related Common Elements Condominium application has been submitted to create a common element condominium tenure over the lands consisting of a private rear laneway and a pedestrian walkway, underground services, site furnishings and landscaping. The laneway and walkway will provide access to the rear lane garages, being Parts 29 and 30 on the draft Reference Plan (Attachment 3). Additionally, a related Standard Condominium application has been submitted to create 40 condominium townhouse dwelling units, being Parts 31 to 33 on the draft Reference Plan (Attachment 3).

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2619 - 2621 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

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.

This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit four three-storey townhouses at 2621 Bayview Avenue, and to amend the site specific zoning standards for an approved development of six three-storey townhouse units and a two-storey single-detached house at 2619 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue.  In total 10 new three-storey townhouse and one 2 storey single detached home is proposed.

Vehicular access would be provided from Heathcote Avenue. The townhouse blocks are proposed to front onto Bayview Avenue and the single detached dwelling is proposed to front onto Heathcote Avenue. The existing three single-detached houses on the site would be demolished. The entire site, including both townhouse blocks and the single-detached dwelling, would have a total floor space index ("FSI") of 1.05 and a gross floor area ("GFA") of 3,301 square metres.

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 application represents appropriate infill development that expands housing choices on a major street.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal provides for appropriate townhouse infill development along a major street and a single-detached dwelling which is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. The proposal conforms to the City of Toronto's Official Plan and meets the intent of the Bayview Townhouse Design Guidelines.

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 389, 391, and 393 Broadway Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to this report.

2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment as may be required.  

The Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the property known as 391 Broadway Avenue from Neighbourhoods to Parks, to recognize the lands that are being dedicated to the city as public parkland. The Official Plan Amendment would also add 391 Broadway Avenue as ‘Existing / Approved Public Park’ on Map 21-8 in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan and add 389 and 393 Broadway Avenue as Park Expansion Areas.

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 Official Plan, and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Official Plan Amendment. The proposed amendment recognizes a planned park and allows for future opportunities for park expansion.

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 in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4, whichever comes first, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 1,932 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of the 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 determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

6. City Council allow the owner of 7 St Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive to convey 831 square metres of additional parkland (the "parkland over-dedication") as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in part, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to 100 percent of the 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 1, Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development.

8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development and Growth Services to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the In-kind Contribution Agreement) to address the provision of the in-kind contribution of the parkland over-dedication to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development and Growth Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements for the on-site parkland dedication and the Parkland Over-dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time-to-time.

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

a. Continue to provide and maintain the 278 rental dwelling units at 7 St. Dennis Drive and 284 at 10 Grenoble Drive as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 7 St. Dennis and 10 Grenoble, as follows:

1. Automatic / push button doors for main and secondary entrances;

2. A handrail for the stairs in the pool area at 10 Grenoble Drive

3. A new lobby entrance at 10 Grenoble Drive.

4. Enhancement of the secondary building entrance at 7 St. Dennis Drive.

5. Improved access to the garbage and recycling areas and / or an indoor recycling / organics area;

6. Enhanced outdoor amenity areas and new walkways

7. Adding a new exterior door to access amenity terrace at 7 St. Dennis Drive.; and,

8. New and enhanced pick-up and drop-off areas.

9.The Owner has agreed to not apply for Above-Guideline Rent Increases for these improvements as well as improvements that have been undertaken within the past five years; and

c. Provide tenants of 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive with access to all new shared outdoor landscaped areas at grade.

11. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development, City Council require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a Parking Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the two existing rental buildings, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

12. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant be required to:

a. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

b. Submit a revised Traffic Impact Study for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

The applications propose to develop four residential towers ranging from 40 to 53 storeys (174 metres, 162 metres, 153 metres, and 135 metres, all inclusive of mechanical penthouse) , adding approximately 2,536 new residential units. The proposed residential gross floor area (GFA) will be 139,544 square metres and will provide 760 new vehicular parking spaces, of which 32 are visitor parking spaces and 43 are barrier free parking spaces, and 2,542 bicycle spaces on site. The proposal includes a new public park with an area of 2,823 square metres at the centre of the development. The proposal would maintain the existing buildings with a total of 562 rental dwelling units as rental housing for 20 years, provide on-site building improvements and access to new outdoor amenity areas for existing tenants.

The proposal has been reviewed against the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) (2020), the Growth Plan (2020), and the Toronto Official Plan. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan (2020). Furthermore, the proposal is in keeping with the intent of the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to development in Apartment Neighbourhoods.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.  The proposed development represents appropriate intensification, maintains the existing rental units, and provides for new public facilities, including a new park and mid-block connections.

The Development and Growth 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 give consideration to the demolition application for 11 Homewood Avenue, and decide to:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 11 Homewood 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 11 Homewood Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 11 Homewood 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 city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal

Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing detached house located at 11 Homewood Avenue (application number 24-158778 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 issued for a replacement building.

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

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 plans 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 - 1073 Millwood Road.

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 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 plans 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 - 101 Senlac Road.

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 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 plans 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 - 15 Holmes Avenue.

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 authorize the installation of speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard.

2. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of ten speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawings TC-338, TC-339 and TC-340 dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Anthony Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Anthony Road.

The estimated cost for installing ten speed humps on Anthony Road is $40,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Toronto Water recommend that:

1. North York Community Council approve the name "Gerald Spring Way" for the pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine.

This report recommends that the name "Gerald Spring Way" be approved to identify a pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-228156.pdf.

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

There is no known financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report. Any future year financial implications will be accommodated through existing Operating Budgets.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact section.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.

2. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three (3) speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-326 dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Whitmore Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.

The estimated cost for installing three (3) speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way is $12,000.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road.

2. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three (3) speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-327 dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps ) - Livingstone Avenue " from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Livingstone Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing three (3) speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road is $12,000.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council amend the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between Jedburgh Road and a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Jedburgh Road and a point 162 metres west of Yonge Street.

2. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 metres further west.

3. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 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 a 10-minute maximum parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 metres further west. Currently there is a one-hour maximum parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. The proposed change will provide four short-term parking spaces for parents / guardians to accompany students to / from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1,000. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services and The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken. 

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report as funding has been secured from the proponent of the 70 Wicksteed Avenue development for the new signal. The said funds including pavement marking and signage fees of $15,394.60, traffic signal maintenance fees of $113,200.00 and financial security of $418,930.94 were secured through the Subdivision Application Number 21 120012 NNY 15 SB.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane.

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the existing all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane. 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 St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane is $250,000. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council not approve the installation of a pedestrian refuge island on Leslie Street at the northerly intersection with the Wilket Creek Trail.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that a pedestrian refuge island not be installed on Leslie Street at the northerly intersection with the Wilket Creek Trail. The technical criteria for a refuge island have not been met.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in the report.

If City Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of a pedestrian refuge island on Leslie Street at the northerly intersection with the Wilket Creek Trail, the estimated cost is $31,500. This installation would be considered in 2024 subject to availability of Capital funding and competing priorities. The potential of securing funding through the former Section 37 reserve funds could also be explored.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 408 metres south of St. Dennis Drive.

2. City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 91 metres further south.

3. City Council prohibit parking at all times, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 403 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 5 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 91 metres further south. We also recommend that parking be prohibited on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 403 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 5 metres further south, which is within 5 metres of the south intersection with the private roadway Windy Golfway. Currently parking is prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in these areas. The proposed amendment will deter parking by school buses and heavy trucks during the daytime.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1,000. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of the street.

2. North York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of Denrock Drive.

3. North York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and a point 15 metres south and between a point 32 metres south of Arrowstook Road and the south end of Denrock Drive.

4. North York Community Council approve a maximum one-hour parking limit, in effect at all times, on the east side of Denrock Drive, between a point 15 metres south of Arrowstook Road and a point 17 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on both sides of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of the street, be changed to a standing prohibition. Also a 17 metre long, maximum one-hour parking area, in effect at all times, is recommended on the east side of the street, between a point 15 metres south of Arrowstook Road and a point 17 metres further south. The proposed amendments will deter loading / unloading on Denrock Drive, outside of the maximum one-hour parking area.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1,000. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue from permit parking should it be implemented on an area or street-based basis in the future.

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue. If North York Community Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently authorized to be licenced for on-street parking, residents of and visitors to this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East from permit parking should it be implemented on an area or street-based basis in the future.

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East. If City Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently authorized to be licenced for on-street parking, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one tree in a Ravine-protected area, located at 124 Sandringham Drive.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree in a Ravine-protected area, located at 124 Sandringham Drive. The tree is protected under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection bylaw as this property is located within the West Don River Valley. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is showing signs of decline; and to address an uneven walkway allegedly caused by the tree’s roots.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 63 centimetres 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. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 85 Helendale Avenue.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 85 Helendale Avenue and 87 Helendale Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to address concerns related to roots and nuts causing trip hazards, nut allergies, and damage to a fence.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 42 centimetres 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 District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the application for a fence exemption for property owner of 19 Ianhall Road, as the proposed fence would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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 19 Ianhall 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 on the east side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(A)(5). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of garage door panels. These door panels are white aluminum on both sides and infused with injected foam insulation. The fence is 2.15 metres in height 9.14 metres in length.  

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 use the metal balcony guard at is existing height of 1.15 metres (3.79 feet).

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 allow the current metal balcony guard to remain at a height of 1.15 metres (3.79 feet) which does not meet the required height of 1.2 metres (4 feet).   

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.3.D(1) Swimming Pool Enclosures - Enclosure Height.

Please note, a previous fence exemption request was submitted and adopted by council with respect to a self closing / self latching rear egress door on January 24, 2024.

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

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

1. Refuse the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 203 Torresdale Avenue, as the proposed fence would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. Direct that a second notice of violation to be issued to direct 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 advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 230 Torresdale Avenue 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 on the north, and south side 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 wood with vertical boards. The fence is 2.1 metres in height on the north side and is 24.3 metres in length. The fence on the south side is 2.07 metres in height and is 23.4 metres in length.  

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

The City Clerk recommends that:  

1. North York Community Council appoint the following candidate to the Leaside Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 25, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

- Edmund Chan

2. North York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. This report recommends one candidate for appointment to the board.

There are no financial implications arising from this report.

Councillor Jon Burnside recommends that:

1. North York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway East, between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

2. North York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway West between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

The Donway is a ring road that encircles Don Mills Road. to the north and south of Lawrence Avenue East and to the east and west of Don Mills Road.

Numerous residents have expressed concerns over the posted speed limits which go back and forth between 40 kilometres per hour and 50 kilometres per hour.

The area includes several educational facilities, seniors’ residences, retail locations including the Shops at Don Mills and two community safety zones. A change will provide a consistent speed limit for the entire length of The Donway, improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and end confusion. I am requesting a uniform speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour for the entirety of The Donway.

Councillor Mike Colle recommends that:

1. North York Community Council re-open and rescind the decision made on February 22, 2024, for item NY11.14 - Latimer Avenue - Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking.

2. North York Community Council restore parking on Latimer Ave between Crestview Road and Roselawn Avenue to allow for 3-hour parking on both the west and east side of the street.

In February 2024, North York Community Council adopted a report NY11.14 - Introduction of Overnight On-street Permit Parking. Due to concerns raised by residents with regards to having the program on the street, I am asking for North York Community Council to re-open and rescind the decision made by North York Community Council on February 22, 2024.

The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services and the Director Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that:

1. North York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Joel Swirsky Boulevard and Wilson Heights Boulevard.

In the Final Report for the Allen East District Plan that was considered by City Council under Item Number NY25.6, a condition was stipulated which directed the Transportation Services Development Planning and Review Area Manager to conduct the necessary studies to introduce new traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard, and report back to North York Community Council.

Given the most recent traffic data that is available, Transportation Services conducted a review of the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard.  Based on this assessment, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at the subject intersection given that the required warrant criteria have not been satisfied.

Through future development activity in the immediate area, and within the Allen East District Plan lands, the Area 2 Development Planning and Review unit in Transportation Services will continue to monitor the Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard intersection and new traffic control signals will be secured, when justified and warranted. Based on a review of the information contained in the City's Application Information Centre, applications for concrete development proposals within the Allen East District Plan lands have yet to be received.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report.

If the recommendation in this report is amended and the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard is authorized, the estimated cost would be approximately $385,000.00, based on information received from the Traffic Systems Planning, Design and Capital Coordination unit of Transportation Services.  The signal installation would be considered subject to availability of Capital funding and competing priorities.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and Kelso Street, to be in effect on the south side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and Kelso Street, and on the north side, between a point 62 metres west of Avenue Road and Kelso Street.

2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 62 metres 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 the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 62 metres west, be changed to a stopping prohibition.

The proposed amendment will deter patrons at a nearby café from stopping and causing traffic congestion, including obstructing traffic turning from Avenue Road onto Brooke Avenue.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $750.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services current Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Edith Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 48.8 metres north.

2. North York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Edith Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 48.8 metres north.

3. North York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at all times, except no parking anytime from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 48.8 metres further north on the even (west) side of Edith Drive, to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at all times, except no standing anytime from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 48.8 metres further 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 recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Edith Drive, in front of the condominium at 2 Edith Drive, be changed to a standing prohibition.

The proposed amendment will deter unloading in the vicinity of the driveway at 2 Edith Drive, which obstructs visibility for exiting vehicles.

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

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $750.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services current Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.

2.  North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six (6) speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawings TC-344 dated September 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Brian Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing six (6) speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue is $24,000.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  North York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).

2.  North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six (6) speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection), generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawings TC-346 and TC-347 dated September 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Kingslake Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3.  Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, North York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection), in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).

The estimated cost for installing six (6) speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection) is $24,000.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.