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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – November 1, 2024

Schedule of Timed Items: 

9:30 a.m. - SC18.1, SC18.2

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on December 6, 2024.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report.

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

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

5. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to:

a. provide a 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 Part 4 above; and,

b. provide a legal undertaking with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Part 4 above.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 12-storey building at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East and 1 Ellington Drive. The proposal involves demolition and alterations to the designated heritage property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, a portion of which would be integrated into the proposed development, while retaining and respecting the existing cemetery on site.

The building would contain 148 residential rental units, including 46 affordable units, with a total gross floor area of 10,158 square metres. This would result in a density of 1.96 times the area of the site. A total of 10 studio units, 88 one-bedroom units, 33 two-bedroom units and 17 three-bedroom units are proposed. The proposed development would be supported by a total of 126 vehicular parking spaces, as well as 146 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms to provincial plans. The proposed development also conforms to the City’s Official Plan. It provides residential intensification on a site that benefits from frequent bus service along Lawrence Avenue East while incorporating an existing heritage structure and delivering much needed affordable housing units.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the proposed development. The recommended Zoning By-law amendment will include a Holding Provision required to address servicing matters.

In 2021, City Council authorized Open Door incentives for up to 500 affordable rental housing units across seven sites through a memorandum of understanding with the United Property Resource Corporation (2021.PH21.5). 46 units are proposed to be affordable rental homes constructed on the subject lands within the scope of this development.

Open Door incentives include exemption from the payment of development charges, a waiver of all planning application and building permit fees and parkland dedication fees, unless already exempted by applicable Provincial Statute, as shown in Table 1 based on current rates.

City staff will report to Council at a future date for authority to provide property tax exemptions on the affordable units once the timing is determined and the finalized unit composition is confirmed.

Table 1: Open Door Incentives

* Calculated using June 2024 DC rates

**  Includes estimated 2024 building permit fees of $54,837, 2024 planning fees of $118,040, and parkland dedication fees of $690,000.

*** Incentives noted above previously approved through 2021.PH21.5.

Capital investments in new affordable housing have an operational impact on Housing Secretariat administration and oversight of the funding agreements. Future operational staffing requirements will be addressed as part of the Housing Secretariat's annual budget process.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 3174, 3176, 3178, 3180 and 3182 Eglinton Avenue East and 1 and 7 Centre Street in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended for the lands at 3174, 3176, 3178, 3180 and 3182 Eglinton Avenue East and 1 and 7 Centre 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 draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. City Council require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 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.

5. City Council require the owner to 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 Part 6 above, prior to 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.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 23-storey mixed use building. A total of 335 dwelling units are proposed and a total gross floor area (GFA) of 21,167 square metres, including 386 square metres of first floor retail/commercial floor space.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development is also consistent with the general intent of the City's Official Plan and complies with Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 127 by proposing residential and retail/commercial uses only. It will intensify a site along a major street that is well served by both surface transit and emerging higher order transit networks.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment includes a Holding (H) provision on the subject site to ensure that the identified infrastructure matters are addressed.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario  Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues including but not limited to those outlined in this Report.

2. If the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. The form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. The Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, traffic signal warrant analysis and Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Development Review and General Manager of Transportation Services;

c. The Owner has addressed all outstanding urban forestry issues outlined in the memorandum dated August 26, 2024 from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

d. The Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. These reports shall determine whether the municipal water, stormwater runoff, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and,

e. The Owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the Owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or any other reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

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

On March 15, 2024, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit  the construction of three residential buildings having  44, 35 and 9 storeys in height on the eastern portion of the subject site while retaining the existing 12 storey apartment building on the western portion of the site. Building A and B will be connected with a podium ranging in height from 2 to 6 storeys. Building C will be a standalone mid-rise building ranging in height from 4 to 9 storeys. The proposed buildings will have a gross floor area of 75,251 square metres which combines with the existing building for a total gross floor area of 97,115 square metres and an overall floor space index of 5.16.

On October 9, 2024, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to  City Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame established in the Planning Act.

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

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years. If City Council does not make a decision on this Report, there may be financial implications to the City to the current budget year and in future years.

The Director, Community Planning Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal, in its current form, for the lands at 4158 to 4180 Kingston Road and 8 to 12 Overture Road.

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 appeals in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review Division and the City Solicitor;

b. the Owner has at its sole cost and expense:

1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;

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

3. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required;

4. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required;

5. the Owner has provided a revised Transportation Demand Management plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

6. the Owner has provided a wind study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

7. the Owner has provided a revised Energy Strategy Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate Division;

8. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memorandum dated December 11, 2023, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division; and,

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

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

On June 27, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the redevelopment of 4158 to 4180 Kingston Road and 8 to 12 Overture Road. The application, in its current form, seeks to facilitate the development of a 20-storey mixed use building with retail at-grade and a total of 320 dwelling units. The proposed total gross floor area (GFA) is 21,211.8 square metres, including 415 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

On September 4, 2024, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

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

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the zoning permissions for nightclubs in Ward 20, and to report to the Scarborough Community Council on monitoring outcomes upon issuance of three licences for nightclubs within the study area and one full year of operation for each of the three licensed establishments, and to recommend any necessary revisions to the Zoning By-law, or other changes to improve implementation.

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

Through Item PH8.2, Council directed City Planning staff to initiate a review of zoning regulations, including community consultation and engagement, for nightclubs in the area bound by Victoria Park Avenue, Eglinton Avenue and Markham Road in Ward 20 and report back to the Scarborough Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2024.

This review has been informed by analysis of zoning permissions for the area, a review of the existing built form along main street corridors in Ward 20 where nightclubs may be established, feedback received from community engagement, and data from Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) on complaints and investigations.

Based on the land use planning analysis, staff have not found a rationale to rescind nightclub permissions on a geographic basis in Ward 20. City Planning staff recommend monitoring the effectiveness of nightclub permissions within the study area, and to report back to Scarborough Community Council upon issuance of three licences for nightclubs within the study area and one full year of operation for each of the three licensed establishments in order to evaluate implementation outcomes and any necessary refinements to the Zoning By-laws.

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

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

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new building with 12-storey and 6-storey components with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024  and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions set out in Recommendation 3 below.

2. City Council consent to the demolition of the post-war additions on the north and west sides of the historic church building in accordance with Section 34 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the new residential structure and related landscaped areas, substantially in accordance with the Stage 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment of 2102 Lawrence Avenue East prepared by ASI Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Services, dated July 18, 2022, plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024  and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to an in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions set out in Recommendation 3 below.

3. City Council direct that its consent to alter the designated property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of a building, being the postwar additions on the north and west sides of the historic church building on the subject designated heritage property under Part IV, Section 34(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions:

a. That the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024  and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall:

1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 3.b.1.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. Provide a Lighting Plan for the heritage building on the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. Provide a Landscape Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit involving subsurface impacts within the limits of Zion Wexford Cemetery, including a demolition permit or heritage permit, such as may be required by the demolition of the north post-war addition, or repairs to foundations of the historic church building at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, the owner shall:

1. Provide written confirmation to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning  that the owner has retained a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, to undertake a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment and/or Stage 3 Cemetery Investigation, and to implement the recommendations of this assessment (i.e., preservation, documentation, avoidance), as directed by the recommendations of the Stage 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment of 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, prepared by ASI Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Services, dated July 18, 2022, and entered into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports.

e. That prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit for all or any part of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. Submit a copy of all relevant assessment report(s) as an Acrobat PDF file, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Ensure no demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place within the limits of the Zion Wexford Cemetery prior to confirmation in writing by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied.

f. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 3.c.6, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East.

The proposal to alter the heritage property has been made in conjunction with the submission of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications and involves integrating the church and the cemetery into a new affordable housing complex comprised of a new L-shaped building with 12-storey and 6-storey components. In addition, the demolition of the post-war additions to the historic church building is also proposed. A community garden and a publicly accessible playground will be introduced on the property and the former church will be used as a community gathering space for residents.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new building with 12-storey and 6-storey components with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions set out in Recommendation 3 below.

2. City Council consent to the demolition of the post-war additions on the north and west sides of the historic church building in accordance with Section 34 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the new residential structure and related landscaped areas, substantially in accordance with the Stage 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment of 2102 Lawrence Avenue East prepared by ASI Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Services, dated July 18, 2022, plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024  and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to an in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to conditions set out in Recommendation 3 below.

3. City Council direct that its consent to alter the designated property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of a building, being the postwar additions on the north and west sides of the historic church building on the subject designated heritage property under Part IV, Section 34(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by KPMB Architects dated July 19, 2024  and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 1, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning the owner shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 3.b.1 above;

2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide a Lighting Plan for the heritage building on the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

5. provide a Landscape Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

d. prior to the issuance of any permit involving subsurface impacts within the limits of Zion Wexford Cemetery, including a demolition permit or heritage permit, such as may be required by the demolition of the north post-war addition, or repairs to foundations of the historic church building at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, the owner shall:

1. provide written confirmation to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning that the owner has retained a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, to undertake a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment and/or Stage 3 Cemetery Investigation, and to implement the recommendations of this assessment (i.e., preservation, documentation, avoidance), as directed by the recommendations of the Stage 1 Archaeological Resource Assessment of 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, prepared by ASI Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Services, dated July 18, 2022, and entered into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports;

e. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit for all or any part of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. submit a copy of all relevant assessment report(s) as an Acrobat PDF file, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. ensure no demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place within the limits of the Zion Wexford Cemetery prior to confirmation in writing by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied; and

f. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 3.c.6 above, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 2102 Lawrence Avenue East.

At its meeting on November 28, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB25.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

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

 
The proposal to alter the heritage property has been made in conjunction with the submission of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications and involves integrating the church and the cemetery into a new affordable housing complex comprised of a new L-shaped building with 12-storey and 6-storey components. In addition, the demolition of the post-war additions to the historic church building is also proposed. A community garden and a publicly accessible playground will be introduced on the property and the former church will be used as a community gathering space for residents.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, recommends that Scarborough Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications for 2771 Victoria Park Avenue and 2773 Victoria Park Avenue, and decide to:

1. Refuse the applications to demolish the detached houses at 2771 and 2773 Victoria Park Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or,

2. Approve the applications to demolish the detached houses at 2771 and 2773 Victoria Park Avenue without any conditions; or

3. Approve the applications to demolish the detached houses at 2771 and 2773 Victoria Park 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 Scarborough 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 applications for the demolition of the existing detached houses located at 2771 Victoria Park Avenue (application no. 24-181690 DEM 00 DM) and 2773 Victoria Park Avenue (application no. 24-181701) are being referred to the Scarborough Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the applications, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit applications 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 Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 18 Alanbury Crescent.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 18 Alanbury Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns over tree and limb failure.

The littleleaf linden tree (Tilia cordata) measures 68 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. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 20 Shirley Crescent.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 20 Shirley Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about the health of the tree and the potential for failure and property damage.

The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 153 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.

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

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound curb lane and the east sidewalk on Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from November 14, 2024 to November 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the south side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 49.5 metres east.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 49.5 metres east.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 51.5 metres east.

7. City Council direct the applicant 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.

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

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

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

11. City Council direct 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.

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

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

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

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

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

17. City Council direct 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.

18. City Council direct that Kennedy Road and Corvette Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

As Kennedy Road is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Times Group Construction Inc. is constructing a 12-storey residential building at 615 Kennedy Road. The site is located on the southeast corner of Kennedy Road and Corvette Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Kennedy Road and the south sidewalk of Corvette Avenue for a period of 13 months, from November 14, 2024 to November 30, 2025, in order to enable construction of the above mentioned development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane and a 1.5 metre covered and protected walkway on the south sidewalk of Corvette Avenue on the east side of Kennedy Road.

There is no financial impact to the City. Times Group Construction Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way. Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the proposed closure on Kennedy Road these fees will be approximately $88,000.00.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Service recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the unused portion of the public road known as Agincourt Drive, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-33288, attached as Attachment 1 to the report dated November 20, 2024, from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council enact a by-law to permanently close the unused portion of the public road known as Agincourt Drive, substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report dated November 20, 2024, from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands described as Part 1 on Plan 66R-33287, set out as Attachment 3 to the report dated November 20, 2024, from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to take effect upon transfer of Part 1 by Metrolinx to the City, to form a part of the public highway known as Sheppard Avenue East.

4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedication referred to in Recommendation 3 above, including requesting the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant bill(s) necessary to register the resultant by-law(s), if required; and

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and/or permanent closure by-law(s) made in connection with the report dated November 20, 2024, from Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to, among other things, insert a specific effective date.

This report recommends the permanent closure of an unused portion of Agincourt Drive ("City Lands") between Sheppard Avenue East and a point 30 metres north, and the dedication of lands adjacent to Sheppard Avenue East, east of Reidmount Avenue ("Metrolinx Lands"), as part of the public highway Sheppard Avenue East. These actions address remnant parcels created by Sheppard Avenue East Grade Separation and Agincourt GO Station improvements.

The City Lands, described as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-33288, will be transferred to Metrolinx to support the Agincourt GO Station. In exchange, Metrolinx will transfer the Metrolinx Lands, described as Part 1 on Plan 66R-33287, to the City for dedication as a public highway.

Both transactions will be executed under delegated authority in accordance with Toronto Municipal Chapter 213. Following the transfer, City Council approval is required for their closure and dedication by-laws, respectively.

There is no financial impact on the City arising out of the proposed permanent road closure and road dedication as all costs associated with these transactions are the responsibility of Metrolinx.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:

East Sidewalk Closure on McCowan Road:

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue, from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, inclusive, to facilitate the Scarborough Subway Extension tunnel construction work.

2. City Council direct that the east sidewalk and boulevard space on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue, be returned by Metrolinx to its pre-construction or better condition when the project is completed.

Tunnel Boring Machine Extraction Site:

3. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure of Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

4. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure of Commonwealth Avenue at Eglinton Avenue East, to vehicular traffic from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

5. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing northerly westbound and southerly eastbound reserved lanes on Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, to vehicular traffic from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

Emergency Exit Building-1:

6. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing northerly westbound and southerly eastbound reserved lanes on Eglinton Avenue East, between Huntington Avenue and a point 100 metres east of Falmouth Avenue, to vehicular traffic from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

7. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the two-way left-turn-only lanes on Eglinton Avenue East, between Huntington Avenue and Falmouth Avenue, to vehicular traffic from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

8. City Council authorize the temporary closure of Winter Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 36 metres south, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

9. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times (emergency vehicles excepted) at Huntington Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

10. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at Eglinton Avenue East and Huntington Avenue, from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

11. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the driveway access at 2581 Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East, from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

12. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the driveway access at 2562 Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East, from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

13. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at Eglinton Avenue East and the driveway access at 2562 Eglinton Avenue East, from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

Kennedy Station Connection:

14. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east Service Road (south side), between Town Haven Place and a point 90 metres west, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

15. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the east Service Road (north side) and Eglinton Avenue East, from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

16. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the east Service Road (south side) and Eglinton Avenue East, from January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2027, inclusive.

17. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at Eglinton Avenue East and the east Service Road (south side), from January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2027, inclusive.

18. City Council approve the temporary closure of east Service Road (south side), between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 150 metres west, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

19. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing northerly westbound and southerly eastbound reserved lanes on Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and a point 275 metres west of Midland Avenue, to vehicular traffic from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030.

20. City Council authorize the temporary closure of Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and a point 143 metres west, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

21. City Council authorize public highway designation for the diversion road, to be known as the “Eglinton Avenue East diversion road”, between Midland Avenue and a point 143 metres west, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication bylaw on those lands.

22. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and a point 143 metres west, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

23. City Council designate a 40 km/h speed limit on Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and a point 143 metres west, from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

24. City Council designate a 40 km/h speed limit on Eglinton Avenue East, between a point 143 metres west of Midland Avenue and a point 132 metres further west, from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

25. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Parts 1, 3, 5, 11 and 12 on Reference Plan 66R-33850 set out as Attachment 2 of the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to become effective upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City and the registration of the highway designation bylaw on those lands.

Lawrence East Station:

26. City Council authorize the alteration of the north-east corner of Lawrence Avenue East at McCowan Road, to remove the west-to-northbound right-turn channel.

27. City Council authorize public highway designation for the diversion road, to be known as the “McCowan Road Diversion”, between Lawrence Avenue East and a point 162 metres south, as shown in Attachment 3 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to become effective upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City and the registration of the highway dedication bylaw on those lands.

28. City Council authorize the temporary closure of McCowan Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and a point 162 metres south, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate the construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

29. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of McCowan Road Diversion, between Lawrence Avenue East and a point 162 metres south, from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

30. City Council designate a 40 km/h speed limit on McCowan Road Diversion, between Lawrence Avenue East and a point 162 metres south, from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

31. City Council designate a 40 km/h speed limit on McCowan Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and a point 180 metres north, from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

32. City Council authorize a temporary compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic at the intersection of McCowan Road Diversion and the temporary driveway lane serving the properties at 628 to 640 McCowan Road, from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive.

33. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the eastbound and westbound curb lanes on Lawrence Avenue East, between Valparaiso Avenue and a point 100 metres east of McCowan Road, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, inclusive.

34. City Council prohibit eastbound and westbound left-turns (emergency vehicles excepted) at all times at Lawrence Avenue East and McCowan Road/McCowan Road Diversion, from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, inclusive.

35. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Lawrence Avenue East, between Valparaiso Avenue and a point 100 metres east of McCowan Road, from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, inclusive.

36. City Council designate 40 km/h speed limit on Lawrence Avenue East, between Valparaiso Avenue and a point 100 metres east of McCowan Road, from August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, inclusive.

37. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34215, set out as Attachment 4 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to become effective upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City and the registration of the highway designation bylaw on those lands.

38. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34214, set out as Attachment 5 to the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to become effective upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City and the registration of the highway designation bylaw on those lands.

General:

39. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedication referred in Parts 22, 26, 28, 38 and 39 above, including requesting the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant Bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant By-laws, if required.

40. City Council authorize the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance and warranty work of the diversion roads; as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City's authority.

41. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate.

42. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code and/or Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in connection with the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

43. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the effective date of any dedication By-law(s) and/or traffic and parking by-law(s) made in connection with the report (November 20, 2024) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 39, inclusive, above.

44. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 43, inclusive, above.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on McCowan Road, Lawrence Avenue East, and Eglinton Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.

Construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) Kennedy Station Connection, Emergency Exit Building-1 (EEB-1) and Lawrence East Station will require long-term temporary road closures and associated traffic by-law amendments. Additionally, certain road segments on Eglinton Avenue East, Midland Avenue, McCowan Road and Lawrence Avenue East will require temporary realignment to create sufficient space for construction activities while maintaining traffic flow and access for vehicles and pedestrians. These temporary diverted sections of the roadways, located on Metrolinx-owned or privately-owned lands, will need to be designated as public highways to ensure compliance with municipal standards and facilitate enforcement of traffic by-laws. The public highway dedication will become effective upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City and the registration of the highway designation bylaw on those lands.

This staff report seeks City Council approval for the long-term temporary road closures and traffic by-law amendments along the east Service Road, Eglinton Avenue East, Winter Avenue, McCowan Road and Lawrence Avenue East for the construction of the Kennedy Station Connection and EEB-1 and Lawrence East Station. Additionally, the report seeks approval for public highway dedication by-laws to temporarily designate portions of diverted roadways as public highways upon the transfer of the required land interest to the City.

Furthermore, the report seeks City Council approval for an extension of the temporary east sidewalk closure on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue till June 30, 2026. This extension is required to accommodate the ongoing tunnel boring operations, which have experienced schedule adjustments due to challenges associated with the tunnel boring machine operation and maintenance.

The report also seeks City Council approval for an extension of the existing temporary closure of Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, and the temporary closure of Commonwealth Avenue at Eglinton Avenue East to facilitate construction at the tunnel extraction shaft site on Eglinton Avenue East and Midland Avenue. This time extension is requested until December 31, 2030, inclusive.

There is no financial impact to the City. Metrolinx and its contractors are responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for occupancy of the road right-of-way.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Farmcrest Drive, between Pharmacy Avenue and Meadowacres Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Farmcrest Drive, between Pharmacy Avenue and Meadowacres Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 4, Drawing TC-410, dated November 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Farmcrest Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Farmcrest Drive, between Pharmacy Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue 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 Farmcrest Drive, between Pharmacy Avenue and Meadowacres Drive. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Farmcrest Drive.

The estimated cost for installing five speed humps on Farmcrest Drive is $20,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Morrish Road and Meadowvale Road.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 13 speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Morrish Road and Meadowvale Road, generally as shown on Attachments 3 and 4, Drawings TC-407 and TC-408, dated November 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Euclid Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Euclid Avenue, between and Morrish Road and Meadowvale Road, 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 Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road.  Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Euclid Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing 13 speed humps on Euclid Avenue is $52,000.00  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Megan Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue East and Beechgrove Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of eight speed humps on Megan Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue East and Beechgrove Drive, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawings TC-402 and TC-403, November 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Megan Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour on Megan Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue East and Flerimac Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

4. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour on Megan Avenue, between Flerimac Road and Beechgrove Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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

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

The estimated cost for installing eight speed humps on Megan Avenue is $32,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Rouge Hills Drive between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 20 speed humps on Rouge Hills Drive between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East, generally as shown on Attachments 2, 3, 4, and 5, Drawings TC-404, TC-404-1, TC-405, and TC-406, dated November 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Rouge Hills Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Rouge Hills Drive between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East, 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 Rouge Hills Drive between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Rouge Hills Drive.

The estimated cost for installing 20 speed humps on Rouge Hills Drive is $80,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Valia Road/Private Driveway.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Valia Road/private driveway.  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 Lawrence Avenue East and Valia Road/private driveway is $250,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

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

1. Scarborough 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 - 1550 Birchmount Road.

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

To obtain Scarborough 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. Scarborough 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 – 781 Victoria Park Avenue.

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

To obtain Scarborough 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.

Councillor Jamaal Myers recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Manager to undertake a review of the name “Cynthia Lai Park” in order to rename Rosebank Park, Scarborough to honour the late Councillor Cynthia Lai who represented Ward 23 - Scarborough North and direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation report back in the second quarter of 2025, in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Commemorative Framework and the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy.

I am writing to formally propose renaming Rosebank Park (located at 1051 Progress Avenue) to Cynthia Lai Park in honour of the late Toronto City Councillor Cynthia Lai. Councillor Lai was a dedicated public servant who left a legacy in our community. She signified the spirit of service and inclusion that we strive to uphold in our City and was committed to improving the lives of residents in our Ward and throughout our City. Renaming Rosebank Park is a meaningful way to ensure her memory and contributions inspires future generations.

My office has actively engaged the community to gather support for this proposal. With the permission and support of her family, a petition to rename the park in her honour was circulated and received overwhelming positive feedback from residents and local organizations. Community meetings and social media outreach have further demonstrated the

broad consensus around commemorating Councillor Lai's legacy in this way. We have not encountered any opposition from park users or community stakeholders.

As the first immigrant woman of Asian descent elected to City Council in Scarborough, Councillor Lai broke barriers. Her promotion of multiculturalism, support for marginalized groups, and her prioritization community development embodies the values that make Toronto a welcoming and vibrant city. Every visit to Rosebank will echo her commitment to serving the people of Scarborough North, fostering a deeper sense of connection among our residents.

Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that:

1.  Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, to undertake a school safety zone review on East Avenue, fronting William G. Davis Junior Public School, and report back to Scarborough Community Council with the review findings and recommendations in early Q2 2025.

Concerns have been raised to my office by residents in the West Rouge community about speeding and road safety on East Avenue, particularly by concerned parents of children attending William G Davis Junior Public School.

In response to these safety concerns raised by residents, I am requesting that Transportation Services undertake a school safety zone review on East Avenue.

I ask that staff report back with additional measures, that can improve safety for residents and school children, aligned with the principles of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.