Minutes Confirmed on January 9, 2025

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Joel Swirsky Boulevard and Wilson Heights Boulevard and that the General Manager, Transportation work with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and any future developer of the Allen East District, to secure the recovery of costs of the traffic control signals.

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.

North York Community Council took no action on this item.

All motions lost on a tie vote. As a result, North York Community Council has rejected the appeal of the General Manager's decision to deny a permit, and no permit will be issued.

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.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and the Plan of Subdivision appeals for the lands at 849 Eglinton Avenue East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report.

3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision conditions are satisfactory to the City Solicitor, Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 7, 2024, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer;

c. the owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Assessment acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required;

d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Forestry matters in the Urban Forestry Memorandum dated August 9, 2022, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;

e. the submission of and peer reviews have been undertaken, at the expense of the owner for:

1. Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Report; and

2. Air Quality, Dust and Odour Assessment Report and any recommended mitigation measures are included in the subdivision conditions and / or Site Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.  

f. made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

4. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or the Traffic Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.

5. The City's conditions of subdivision approval stemming from the review and acceptance of appropriate reports identified in Part 3b-e above have been finalized and submitted prior to the Tribunal's Final Order.

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

The applications propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law as well as a Plan of Subdivision to facilitate a three building development, including a 40-storey residential mixed-use building (total of 129.02 metres), a 21-storey residential building (total of 74.55 metres), a 6-storey office building (total of 31.82 metres), as well as a new private road and privately owned publicly accessible space at 849 Eglinton Avenue East. There are also two road widenings on both the east and west sides of the property to complete two new north / south public streets connecting Eglinton Avenue East to Vanderhoof Avenue.

On July 18, 2024, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. A case management conference has not yet been scheduled.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and oppose the applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council:

1. Referred Item NY19.4 titled "Lawrence Park Transportation Plan" back to the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services for additional community engagement and awareness, in consultation with the local City Councillor.

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 share the findings from the Lawrence Park Transportation Plan, a study led by staff in Transportation Services at the request of North York Community Council. At the conclusion of the 2017 Lawrence Park Neighbourhood Investigation of Basement Flooding (Area 20) and Road Improvement Class Environmental Assessment Study, North York Community Council requested staff to study and develop a traffic management plan for the area. The Lawrence Park Transportation Plan encompassed an assessment of existing conditions in the study area, analyses to determine appropriate changes to the streets and engagement with area residents and interest groups.

This report summarizes the study findings and recommends traffic and safety management changes that can be implemented in the neighbourhood both in advance of and alongside planned roadwork. Recommended changes include the installation of traffic calming measures, intersection realignments and raised intersections. Subject to approval from North York Community Council, traffic calming measures are targeted to be implemented within one to two construction seasons. Intersection realignment and raised intersections would be implemented alongside the basement flooding protection project and associated road work, targeted to be completed by 2032.

North York Community Council:

1. Referred Item NY19.5 titled "Lawrence Avenue East and Wanless Crescent - Traffic Control Signals" back to the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services to conduct updated traffic counts by the third quarter of 2025, and report back with the results and options to mitigate traffic infiltration onto Wanless Crescent.

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

Through the Lawrence Park Transportation Plan, staff in Transportation Services reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Wanless Crescent (west side). Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

North York Community Council: 

1. Referred Item NY19.6 titled "37 York Ridge Road - Fence Exemption" back to the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District to explore alternative options, including but not limited to, a Juliet gate, and report back in February 2025.

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 37 York Ridge Road to allow the north most patio doors of the rear dwelling outside of the patio to be sealed and become a part of the wall of the rear dwelling therefore not allowing direct access to pool area. This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.1.3(C)3 Access Protection.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 21 235748 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 to permit the demolition of 53 existing rental dwelling units located at 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 53 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 3,387.10 square metres and be comprised of 8 studio units, 14 one-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom units, and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated July 12, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. The owner shall, as part of the 53 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 7 studio, 13 one-bedroom, and 26 two-bedroom units at affordable rents and 1 studio, 1 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom, and 1 three-bedroom unit at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit;

c. The Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the 53 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, 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;

d. 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;

e. The owner shall provide tenants of all 53 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

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

g. The owner shall provide all 53 replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units;

h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 29 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

j. The owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of 23 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The terms and conditions for renting storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

k. The replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 1.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

l. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn 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.k. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 53 existing rental dwelling units located at 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn 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 Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

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

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

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

d. Should the Owner fail to complete the proposed 33-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4 (c) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal 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 each sum 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.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on December 3, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application to demolish 53 rental units located at 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue.

The 53 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right to return to a replacement rental unit of the same type at similar rent, and provides other assistance to mitigate hardship.

The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 235591 NNY 08 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. City Council endorsed a settlement offer and directed staff to bring forward a Decision Report on the Rental Housing Demolition application. The Ontario Land Tribunal approved the settlement in principle, subject to conditions, on April 10, 2024.

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application Number 24 146664 NNY 08 OZ) at 2346 Yonge Street for the reasons identified in the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.

This application proposes to develop a 56-storey (177.1 metres, plus 8.8 metres of mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 407 residential units and 272.2 square metres of commercial space at-grade. The building would include a 3-storey podium with outdoor amenity space above, and a 53-storey tower. It would contain a combined Gross Floor Area of 36,656 square metres, and overall density of 29.5 Floor Space Index.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law because the outstanding issues could not be resolved within the legislated timeline for a decision of 120 days. Staff will continue discussions with the applicant in an effort to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council 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 the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 

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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that: 

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, which amongst other matters may include a holding (H) provision; 

b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering Review as contained in the Engineering Review Memorandum dated October 24, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Engineering Review, 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 Review; 

c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Transportation Review as contained in the Engineering Review Memorandum dated October 24, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Transportation Review, 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, Transportation Review and that such matters arising from such Plan be secured as required;

d. the owner has submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering Review for review and acceptance, prior to approval of the rezoning application, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development;

e. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering Review and enter into the appropriate 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 Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering Review;

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. 

g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Parks, Forestry and  Recreation as contained in the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Memorandum dated July 3, 2024, or any outstanding issues raised by Parks, Forestry and Recreation 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;

h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated September 4, 2024, 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; 

i. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Review and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required through the implementing zoning by-law amendment and, or Site Plan approval;

j. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

k. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or the Transportation Impact Study, the City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering Review and General Manager, Transportation Review.

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

On March 31, 2023, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (23 129052 NNY 06 OZ), and Site Plan Control application (23 129057 NNY 06 SA) were deemed complete to permit a 11 storey (40.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 156 residential dwelling units and 388.82 square metres of at-grade commercial uses. 

The current revised proposal was received on June 4, 2024. The applicant currently proposes an 11-storey mixed-use building with a height of 44.3 metres, including a mechanical penthouse. It comprises 186 units, 615 square metres of at-grade commercial space, and 324 square metres of a Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Space. The gross floor area has increased from 13,700 square metres to approximately 14,926 square metres due to changes in building massing, layout, and configuration.

On August 23, 2024, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning by-law application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. The related Site Plan control application has not been appealed and is held in abeyance pending the outcome of the Appeal. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for December 4, 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until the outstanding issues have been resolved, and certain other pre-approval conditions have been met.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on December 3, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law at 120 and 128 Sheppard Avenue West to permit the construction of a 7-storey, 21.75 metre tall (excluding mechanical) residential building consisting of 30 residential dwelling units. A total of 26 vehicular parking spaces are proposed within 2 storeys of underground parking and 24 bicycle parking spaces. The application proposes a gross floor area of 3,160.57 square metres resulting in a gross Floor Space Index of 2.97 times the lot area. Vehicular access to the subject site is proposed along Sheppard Avenue West via a 6 metre wide two-way driveway.

The Official Plan Amendment proposes to amend the Sheppard Lansing Secondary Plan to permit a density of 2.97 times the lots area and a height of 7 storeys. The Zoning By-law Amendment will bring the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the proposed residential building and put in place appropriate development standards for the site.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed development is in keeping with the objectives of the Sheppard Lansing Secondary Plan by framing and supporting Sheppard Avenue West with low- to mid-rise built form, providing appropriate transition to adjacent neighborhoods and animating the public realm with appropriately massed built form and an attractive streetscape with greening and pedestrian amenity.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 777 substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, as amended by:

a. replacing Schedule 1 – OPA 777 – Amendments to Official Plan Map 16 with the revised Schedule 1 attached as Attachment 1 to motion 2a by Councillor Shelley Carroll;
 

b. replacing Schedule 2 – OPA 777 – Amendments to Official Plan Map 19 with the revised Schedule 2 attached as Attachment 2 to motion 2a by Councillor Shelley Carroll;
 

c. inserting a new part 6, with subsequent parts renumbered accordingly, within OPA 777 that reads as follows:
 

“Map 19, Land Use Plan, is amended by re-designating certain lands along the west side of Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane from Parks and Open Space to Mixed Use Areas as shown on revised Schedule 2.”

d. deleting Policy 5.10.3 within OPA 777 and replacing it with the text below so that it reads as follows:
 

“All mid-block connections will have generous dimensions, generally exceeding 5 metres in width. Where a mid-block connection is internal to a building, it should also be generous in height.  Outdoor mid-block connections will accommodate a pathway and landscaping, and should include tree planting.";

e. inserting a new policy 5.10.4 within OPA 777 to read as follows, with subsequent policies renumbered accordingly:
 

“5.10.4: Development adjacent to an existing or approved mid-block connection will contribute additional width to enhance and support the functionality of the mid-block connection.”; and

f. amending Map 51-6 Street Network Map to remove the new street designation between Elkhorn Drive and Arrowstock Road.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment 777, as amended by North York Community Council, as may be required.

3. City Council endorse the "Renew Sheppard East Transportation Planning Study Final Report", provided as Attachment 5 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, the "Community Services and Facilities Strategy", as described in Attachment 6 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and the "Servicing Capacity Assessment", as described in Attachment 7 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to use in the review of development applications in the Plan Area.

4. City Council direct the Chief Planner, and Executive Director City Planning, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to work with Toronto Transit Commission, private developers, and / or other public authorities to explore the integration of a potential subway entrance at the southwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East as part of the development application process. 

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on December 3, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Dan Tovey, Manager, Community Planning, gave a presentation on Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan - Final Report.

North York Community Council requested the Director, Community Planning, North York District to:

a. Consult with impacted residents in the southwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East to consider designating the lands consisting of 44-58 Granlea Road and 39-40 Granlea Road as Parks and Open Space on Schedule 1 – Official Plan Amendment 777 – Amendments to Official Plan Map 16 – Land Use Plan.

b. Consult with impacted residents in the southwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East to consider designating 23-37 and 27-42 Granlea Road and 18-38 and 3-49 Irvington Crescent as Retail Required Streets on Schedule 1 – Official Plan Amendment 777 – Amendments to Official Plan Map 16 – Land Use Plan.

c. Report directly to the December 17, 18 and 19, 2024 meeting of City Council with recommended amendments to the Official Plan Amendment 777 as a result of the consultations in parts 1a and 1b above.

This report recommends that City Council adopt the Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan ("Secondary Plan") and the associated amendments in Official Plan Amendment Number 777 to provide a comprehensive policy framework to guide development for the area generally surrounding north and south of Sheppard Avenue East between the west side of Bayview Avenue to the east side of Leslie Street ("Plan Area").  Refer to Attachment 1 - Secondary Plan Boundary.  

The Secondary Plan establishes a new secondary plan to effectively replace a portion of the 1999 Sheppard East Subway Corridor Secondary Plan to provide for an updated planning framework that supports a mix of land uses and policy directions to establish complete, livable, connected, prosperous, sustainable and resilient transit-supportive communities that transform the Plan Area from an auto-dependent to a pedestrian-oriented environment with an improved and expanded public realm.

Official Plan Amendment 777 identifies a number of structuring elements through the re-designation of certain lands as specified in Official Plan Amendment 777 to support the objectives and policies of the Secondary Plan, and the identification of new public streets to expand and support the transportation network. These improvements are necessary structuring elements of the Plan Area and will facilitate the creation of a complete community and allow for an appropriate level of intensification within the Plan Area.  

Official Plan Amendment 777 also deletes several site and area specific policies in Chapter 7 of the Official Plan that are no longer required, due to more permissive policies in the Secondary Plan, and certain site specific policies are incorporated into the Secondary Plan, where appropriate.

Official Plan Amendment Official Plan Amendment that established a general planning area boundary, undertook research and testing of growth options, and developed a policy framework to inform Official Plan Amendment 777. The Renew Sheppard East Planning Study also included inter-divisional team collaboration, public consultation, and stakeholder engagement which informed the updated policy framework to guide future growth and development in the study area.

Official Plan Amendment 777, including the Secondary Plan, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the Greenbelt Plan (2017). Official Plan Amendment 777, including the Secondary Plan, is consistent with the general intent of the City's Official Plan. 

The North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council include 1747, 1751, 1759, 1763, 1767, 1771, 1773, and 1775 Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (November 7, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to explore options to designate 1747, 1751, 1759, 1763, 1767, 1771, 1773 and 1775 Bayview Avenue under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act before November 2026.

This report recommends that City Council include 1747, 1751, 1759, 1763, 1767, 1771, 1773, and 1775 Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachments 1 to 7.

City Council directed the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to prioritize the research and evaluation of the heritage potential properties south of 1779 - 1787 Bayview Avenue, and including 1747 - 1749 Bayview Avenue, for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register no later than November 2024.

The eight properties are located on the east side of Bayview Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue East and north of Parkhurst Boulevard in the Leaside-Bennington neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of each heritage property is found in Attachments 1 to 7.

The eight subject properties form part of a group of ten contiguous, two-storey, purpose built fourplex properties of similar design, two of which are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Constructed in the mid-1930s, the properties are associated with Henry H. Talbot, a Mayor of Leaside (1938 - 1947) and property developer, and with the architect W. Breden Galbraith.

The eight subject properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and / or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and / or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

At its meeting on November 28, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB25.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (November 14, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council include 1747, 1751, 1759, 1763, 1767, 1771, 1773, and 1775 Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachments 1 to 7.

City Council directed the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to prioritize the research and evaluation of the heritage potential properties south of 1779 - 1787 Bayview Avenue, and including 1747 - 1749 Bayview Avenue, for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register no later than November 2024.

The eight properties are located on the east side of Bayview Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue East and north of Parkhurst Boulevard in the Leaside-Bennington neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of each heritage property is found in Attachments 1 to 7.

The eight subject properties form part of a group of ten contiguous, two-storey, purpose built fourplex properties of similar design, two of which are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Constructed in the mid-1930s, the properties are associated with Henry H. Talbot, a Mayor of Leaside (1938 - 1947) and property developer, and with the architect W. Breden Galbraith.

The eight subject properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and / or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and / or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owners of 534 Glen Park Avenue, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained; directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration; and directed that at such time as 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 advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 534 Glen Park 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, east and west sides of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1) and 447 -1.2(B)(Table 2). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wood with vertical boards. The fence height on the applicant's side measures 2 meters. However, when measured from the adjoining properties, the height is 2.5 meters due to a grade difference of 0.61 meters. At the average grade level, the fence height is 2.2 meters.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 285 Brooke Avenue and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 285 Brooke Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about the tree's close proximity to houses and the potential for limb failures to cause property damage.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 73 centimeter 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.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the January 9, 2025 meeting of North York Community Council.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 425 Manor Road East. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns related to personal safety and property damage from falling acorns or dead branches.

The red oak tree (Quercus rubra) has three stems measuring 30 centimeters, 48 centimeters, and 52 centimeters in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 152 Brahms Avenue.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 152 Brahms Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about safety issues related to potential tree failure, as well as potential property damage to the foundation and driveway from the tree's roots.

The subject tree is a littleleaf linden tree (Tilia cordata) measuring 58 centimeter in diameter, situated at the front of the property. 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.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to register an easement conveyed by Parc Downsview Park with terms and conditions satisfactory to Acting Director, Engineering Review, for a sanitary sewer located on Parc Downsview Park lands that currently services the Stanley Green subdivision.

2. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Recommendation 1 above.

This report recommends that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to register an easement conveyed by Parc Downsview Park for a sanitary sewer to service the Stanley Greene Subdivision.

North York Community Council:

1. Adopted the name "Milton Berger Park" for the new park located at 21 Monte Kwinter Court.

On June 18, 2019, City Council requested through item MM8.5 that the City Manager report on the feasibility of naming a City Facility in honour of the late former Councillor, Milton Berger.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation worked with Strategic Partnerships and consulted with

the local Councillor to identify a new park at 21 Monte Kwinter Court as an appropriate location to commemorate the life and long-standing public service of Milton Berger.

On September 9, 2020, Council placed a short-term moratorium on naming and

renaming as part of the Recognition Review and Dundas Street Renaming and through item EX16.3. Naming services resumed once the moratorium was lifted and after Council approved a new framework for commemoration in the public realm on July 19, 2022, through item EX34.6.

North York Community Council:  

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Joicey Boulevard, between Bathurst Street and Falkirk Street (east intersection), to be in effect between a point 42 metres east of Bathurst Street and Falkirk Street (east intersection).

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Joicey Boulevard, between Bathurst Street and a point 42 metres east.

3. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Joicey Boulevard, between a point 30 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 91.5 metres east of Bathurst Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Joicey Boulevard, between a point 26 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 91.5 metres east of Bathurst Street.

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 south side of Joicey Boulevard, between Bathurst Street and a point 42 metres east, be changed to a stopping prohibition.

The proposed amendment will deter patrons of a nearby café from stopping and causing traffic congestion, including obstructing traffic turning from Bathurst Street onto Joicey Boulevard.

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

North York Community Council:

1. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive on the north side of Livingstone Avenue between a point 51 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 metres further west.

2. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th and December 1st to March 31st, inclusive on the south side of Livingstone Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 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 requesting approval for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces on both sides of Livingstone Avenue, west of Times Road. The accessible parking spaces will alternate from one side of the street to the other with the existing alternate side parking.

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.4 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Erskine Avenue, between a point 27 metres west of Redpath Avenue and a point 30 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from December 4, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Erskine Avenue, between a point 27 metres west of Redpath Avenue and a point 30 metres further west.

3. Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed and to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

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

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

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

7. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

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

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

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

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

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

13. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

14. Directed that Erskine Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

16. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

North York Community Council:

1. Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to work with the applicant on options to shorten the proposed duration of the road occupation and report back to North York Community Council in September 2025.

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

LCG Residential Builders Ltd., is constructing a 22-storey residential building at 109 Erskine Avenue. The site is located on the south side of Erskine Avenue, approximately 350 metres east of Yonge Street and one parcel west of the southwest corner of Erskine Avenue and Redpath Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the eastbound curb lane and the south sidewalk on Erskine Avenue for a period of 17 months, from December 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026, in order to enable construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.7 metre covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Erskine Avenue. It should be noted that construction of the development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed cushions on Sweeney Drive, between Mere Court and Sloane Avenue.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Sweeney Drive, between Mere Court and Sloane Avenue, five speed cushions, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Numbers TC-374, and TC-374-1 dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Parts 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometre per hour to 30 kilometre per hour on Sweeney Drive, between Victoria Park Avenue and Sundial Crescent (west intersection).

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of ten speed cushions and one speed hump on Sweeney Drive, between Victoria Park Avenue and Daleside Crescent (west intersection).

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on both sides of Farmview Crescent, between Parfield Drive and George Henry Boulevard.

2. Prohibited parking from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday, to Friday, on the west and north side of Farmview Crescent, between Parfield Drive and George Henry Boulevard.

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 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, parking prohibition on both sides of Farmview Crescent, between Parfield Drive and George Henry Boulevard, be amended to be in effect on only the west and north side of the street. The proposed amendments will allow residents to park for up to three hours on the east and south sides of Farmview Crescent.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 1 and 2 will correct this inconsistency.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council assume the services installed within Adra Grado Way and Okra Tomar Crescent (collectively known as "Adra Grado Way") and that the City formally assume the roads within the Registered Plans of Subdivision 66M-2551 and 66M-2553.

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreements.

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2551 and 66M-2553.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2553 to Toronto Hydro.

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreements for Plan 66M-2251 and 66M-2553, dated May 29, 2018, between Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City. 

North York Community Council recommend that:

1. City Council approve 1181 Sheppard Avenue East Public Art Plan, attached as Attachment 2 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1181 Sheppard Avenue East - Public Art Plan (“The Plan”). The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission four new public art installations on the site.

The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: a project description; a planning context overview; proposed opportunities; conceptual approach; public art objectives; budget; selection process; artist longlist; schedule and mentorship program.

The attached Plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

North York Community Council:  

1. Approved the name "Electric Lane" for a proposed private lane located at 5800 Yonge Street shown as PART 1 on Attachment 1 Sketch Number PS-2024-022 to the report (November 1, 2024) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services.

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

3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.

This report recommends that the name "Electric Lane" be approved to identify a proposed private lane located at 5800 Yonge Street.

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

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Everson Drive and Humberstone Drive.

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

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

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk, the south side parking lane, and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound traffic lane on Harlandale Avenue, between a point 17 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 22.5 metres further west, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk, the south side parking lane, the north side parking lane, and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound traffic lane on Harlandale Avenue, between a point 70 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 37 metres further west, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

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

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

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

7. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

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

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

10. Directed the applicant to continue installing cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

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

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

14. Directed that Harlandale Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. Directed the applicant to continue providing monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

The Toronto Transit Commission has undertaken the installation of a duct bank and pavement rehabilitation on the south side of Harlandale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Beecroft Road.

At its meeting of February 22, 2024, North York Community Council authorized the temporary closure of the south sidewalk, eastbound traffic lane and the on-street parking spaces on both sides of Harlandale Avenue, from February 29, 2024 to September 30, 2024.

Toronto Transit Commission has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Harlandale Avenue, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to multiple conflicts with underground utilities.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the above noted closures, for an additional six months, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of three pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the northeast, northwest and southeast corners at Steeles Avenue East and Bayview Avenue.

2. City Council authorize the installation of two pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the southeast and southwest corners at Steeles Avenue East and Leslie Street.

North York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a site walk with the community and the local Councillors, prior to the December 17, 18 and 19 City Council meeting, and investigate potential changes to improve traffic operations at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Bayview Avenue, specifically in relation to impacts as a result of removal of the right-turn channel on the southeast corner of the intersection and explore every option to restore the right turn lane.

As the Toronto Transit Commission operates transit service on Steeles Avenue West, Bayview Avenue, and Leslie Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

As part of the road resurfacing project on Steeles Avenue East from Bayview Avenue to Townsend Road in 2024, Transportation Services has included various safety improvements to improve safety for all road users. One of such measures planned is enhancement to the pedestrian crossings across a number of right-turn channels at intersections along Steeles Avenue West at Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street.

Transportation Services recommends installing pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the intersections of Steeles Avenue East and Bayview Avenue, and Steeles Avenue East and Leslie Street. A total of five pedestrian crossovers between the two intersections are recommended.

North York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Avondale Avenue, between Tradewind Avenue and Willowdale Avenue to be in effect on the north side of Avondale Avenue, between Tradewind Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.

2. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Avondale Avenue, between Oakburn Crescent (west intersection) and Oakburn Crescent (east intersection).

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 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 Avondale Avenue, between Oakburn Crescent (east intersection) and Willowdale Avenue.

4. Prohibited parking 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 Avondale Avenue, between Oakburn Crescent (east intersection) and Willowdale Avenue.

5. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Avondale Avenue between Harrison Garden Boulevard and Oakburn Crescent to be in effect between Harrison Garden Boulevard and Oakburn Crescent (west intersection).

My office has received concerns of traffic safety on Avondale Avenue during school pick-up and drop-off times, due to the lack of legal parking areas that allow for cars to temporarily stop. To improve the traffic flow and safety for students, I propose a parking amendment on the south side of Avondale Avenue to allow 15 minute interval parking during pick-up and drop-off times.

North York Community Council:

1. Re-opened item NY14.20, titled “Montgomery Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)” with respect to part 2 of the decision of North York Community Council.

2. Replaced Attachment 2 to the report (May 16, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Drawing TC-278 dated May 2024, of its decision on item NY14.20, with Drawing TC-278 dated November 2024 in the Submission (November 27, 2024) from Councilor Mike Colle, and deleted part 2 of its decision on item NY14.20, and adopted the following:

2. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three speed humps on Montgomery Avenue, between Edith Drive and Duplex Avenue, generally as shown on Drawing TC-278 dated November 2024 to the Submission (November 27, 2024) from Councilor Mike Colle.

In May 2024, North York Community Council adopted a report; NY14.20 - Montgomery Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps). Due to concerns raised by residents with regards to placement of one of the speed humps, I am asking for North York Community Council to re-open the item with respect to part 2 of the decision.

North York Community Council:

1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Chief Financial Officer, to report to North York Community Council by the third quarter of 2025 on the status of sewer, water, and stormwater capacity in the Marlee Avenue corridor and the lands within the Growing Glencairn Study Area, based on proposed and anticipated development scenarios.  The report back will identify infrastructure capacities, the associated costs for upgrading the systems, how this infrastructure will be funded using existing and possible new funding tools that may be available, and the timing for the implementation of any identified upgrades.

2. Requested the Toronto Hydro Board in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Chief Financial Officer to report back to the North York Community Council on the existing and anticipated hydro capacity in the Marlee Avenue corridor and the lands within the Growing Glencairn Study Area.  The report back will identify potential upgrades and associated costs needed to support current and anticipated growth, and tools that can be used for funding any upgrades.

There are currently over 15 development applications in the Marlee Avenue corridor from Lawrence Avenue West south to Eglinton Avenue West that propose unprecedented height and density. While these proposals may be in line with the Provincial Major Transit Station Area policy to build density around the three transit stations there, this area has been zoned Neighbourhoods with predominantly single-family dwellings for the past 30 plus years along with the requisite infrastructure. Given the drastic changes that are being proposed, it is important that we understand the sewer, water, and hydro infrastructure capacities to ensure this area receives the necessary upgrades to accommodate this growth.

While the Glencairn Study is currently underway in this area, a capacity report for the sewers, hydro, and water is urgently needed as there are currently projects being reviewed, approved and already underway in this area and that will be built prior to the completion of the Glencairn Study. In addition to the existing capacity and that will be required to accommodate the increased density, it is critically important to understand the costs associated with the necessary upgrades as well as who is responsible to pay for it.

As such, I am requesting that City Staff report back to North York Community Council regarding the status of the infrastructure capacity along Marlee Avenue and the lands in the Growing Glencairn Study Area, the estimated costs associated with any growth-related upgrades in order to ensure that current and future residents will be receiving the level of service they require.

North York Community Council:

1. Amended Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, authorizing the amendment of permit Parking Area “18A”, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the Letter (December 3, 2024) from Councillor James Pasternak.

2. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of John Perkins Bull Drive, from Stanley Greene Boulevard to the easterly limit of John Perkins Bull Drive.

3. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east) side of William Duncan Road, from Downsview Park Boulevard to John Perkins Bull Boulevard.

4. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Maria Iacampo Gardens, from William Duncan Road to Fredrick Tisdale Drive.

5. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Franco Basile Grove, from William Duncan Road to Frederick Tisdale Drive.

6. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of side of Maria Iacampo Gardens, between William Duncan Road and Frederick Tisdale Drive.

7. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Franco Basile Grove, between William Duncan Road and Frederick Tisdale Drive.

8. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of William Duncan Road, between Downsview Park Boulevard and the south end of William Duncan Road, be in effect between Downsview Park Boulevard and John Perkins Bull Boulevard.

This motion proposes to add permit parking on additional streets in the Stanley Green neighbourhood. Five years ago, a motion to include a new permit parking area (Permit Area 18A) along various streets in this neighbourhood was adopted (Item 2019.NY11.13).

John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria lacampo Gardens were not fully developed roads at that time and did not meet the requirements to be included in this amendment.

Further transportation developments have taken place throughout Stanley Greene since 2019, and the community continues to grow in density and population. A number residents residing on John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria lacampo Gardens have gathered two petitions requesting additional permit parking on these streets in order to accommodate the demands of increased traffic in the neighbourhood.

General Bills

North York Community Council passed By-laws 1286-2024 to 1293-2024, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1294-2024, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

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

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