Agenda

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Schedule of Timed Items: 

9:30 a.m. - TE14.1 to TE14.3

10:00 a.m. - TE14.4 to TE14.17

10:30 a.m. - TE14.18 to TE14.24

11:00 a.m. - TE14.25 to TE14.27

The Chair and Members gratefully acknowledge that the Toronto and East York Community Council meets 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. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.  

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – May 7, 2024

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on June 11, 2024

Communications/Reports

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

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approve the name "Acapella Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Dupont Street, extending east of Manning Avenue.

This report recommends that the name “Acapella Lane” be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Dupont Street, extending east of Manning Avenue.

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/.

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $500 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approve the name "Red Dragon Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Glasgow Street north of Cecil Street.

This report recommends that the name “Red Dragon Lane” be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Glasgow Street north of Cecil 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/

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $500 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approve the name "Chinatown Mural Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Spadina Avenue, extending between Oxford Street and Nassau Street.

This report recommends that the name “Chinatown Mural Lane” be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Spadina Avenue, extending between Oxford Street and Nassau 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/.

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $500 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 10-22 Pauline Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.  

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 10-22 Pauline Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

This application proposes to construct a five-storey stacked townhouse residential building comprised of 34 residential units and 34 parking spaces at 10-22 Pauline Avenue.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). 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 proposal represents an appropriately-scaled residential intensification of a site currently occupied by a place of worship and associated surface parking area, and two semi-detached house form buildings. The proposed built-form is compatible with the low-rise residential districts located to the north, east, and west, and is located in close proximity to the Dufferin TTC Station.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 245-247 Davenport Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

 This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 16-storey (64.69 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 67 residential units, and 300 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 180-200 Dundas Street West, 123 Edward Street, and 65 Centre Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 180-200 Dundas Street West, 123 Edward Street, and 65 Centre Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report.

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

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

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

b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to retain the existing 25-storey office building at the north west corner of Chestnut Street and Dundas Avenue West, and permit a new 59-storey and 53-storey linked mixed-use building (168.55 metres and 179.77 metres respectively, excluding mechanical penthouses), containing 1,551 dwelling units, 397 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and a new 140 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (POPS). The 15-storey office building at 123 Edward Street and the 6-level parking garage is proposed to be demolished.

The Official Plan Amendment is required to allow for a reduction in non-residential gross floor area as required in the Downtown Secondary Plan Health Sciences District, and to permit the development to be partially visible to the side of the silhouette of City Hall, as protected in the City's Official Plan view policies.

The City Planning Division confirms 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, Toronto and East York District, recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 55-75 Brownlow Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

3. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 571 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

6. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File Number 22 214672 STE 12 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 121 existing rental dwelling units at 55 Brownlow Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 121 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied. During such 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 121 replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of 15 studio units, 76 one-bedroom units and 30 two-bedroom units, and shall collectively have a gross floor area of at least 7,445.9 square metres as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated May 13, 2024, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 121 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 6.a above, provide at least 1 two-bedroom unit at affordable rents, 6 studio units and 34 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 9 studio units, 42 one-bedroom units and 29 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. Rents shall not include additional charges for laundry or air conditioning;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants addressing the right to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all 121 replacement rental dwelling units with access to indoor and outdoor amenity space for the exclusive use of the tenants of the rental replacement units and equal access to outdoor amenities on the ground floor in the proposed development at no additional charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to prebook or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development;

f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development;

g. of the storage lockers allocated to the rental replacement units, the owner shall provide and make available storage lockers firstly to returning tenants whose lease agreements for the existing units include access to storage lockers on the same terms as such tenants previously paid, secondly to remaining returning tenants, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental units. Terms and conditions for storage lockers for tenants who did not previously have a locker will be the same as any other resident of the development;

h. of the parking allocated to the rental replacement units, the owner shall provide and make available parking to returning tenants whose lease agreements for the existing units include parking on the same terms as tenants previously paid, secondly to remaining returning tenants, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental units. Terms and conditions for parking for tenants who did not previously have parking will be the same as any other resident of the development;

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

j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 6.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% of the new dwelling units in the proposed building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

k. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 55-75 Brownlow Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 6.a. through 6.j. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition 121 rental dwelling units at 55 Brownlow Avenue after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 6 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

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

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

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

9. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 55 Brownlow Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 7 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; and

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

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

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

b. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and 

c. submit a revised Arborist Report to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry, on behalf of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

11. City Council allow the owner of 55-75 Brownlow Avenue to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the 'Child Care Facility') to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms:

a. the Child Care Facility will accommodate a minimum of 62 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers;

b. the Child Care Facility will be comprised of an approximately 929 square metre (10,000 square feet) indoor area located on the ground floor of the proposed development and an approximately 344 square metre (3,704 square feet) outdoor area, located on the ground floor adjacent to the indoor area. The Child Care Facility shall be designed, constructed and delivered in accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act, 2014 and City of Toronto Child Care Design & Technical Guideline R1 (2016); and

c. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 13 below to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the City Solicitor.

12. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 7 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development.

13. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 11 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the City Solicitor, including that:

a. The owner will provide a letter of credit in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and will be provided to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, to secure the Child Care Facility. Upon handover of the Child Care Centre to the City, the letter of credit shall be returned to the owner of 55-75 Brownlow Avenue;

with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

14. As part of Phase 1, City Council require the owner to provide a Letter of Credit in an amount equivalent to the Community Benefits Charge that would have been payable for the value of the land proceeding as a first phase as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. This letter of credit will be returned to the owner only if and at the time the owner has provided, to the City the letter of credit, secured by the In-Kind Contribution Agreement, in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility.

15. 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 other related agreements.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit two residential buildings at 59 and 55-storeys, with 1,374 dwelling units at 55-75 Brownlow Avenue. This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application which includes 121 replacement rental units and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to assist tenants with moving to the replacement housing.

This application proposes to construct the development in two phases. Phase 1 will see the construction of the north tower (Tower 'A') which is to include the 121 rental replacement units. Tower 'A' is to be constructed prior to the existing rental housing being demolished, allowing existing tenants the opportunity to move directly to replacement housing. Phase 2 will see the demolition of the existing rental building and the construction of the south tower (Tower 'B') which includes a 929-square metre child care facility. The child care facility is proposed to be conveyed to the city as an in-kind community benefits contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act.

The proposal also includes a new 571-square metre public park along the north property line, fronting onto Brownlow Avenue, and provides a pedestrian walkway that will form a future mid-block connection between Brownlow Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road.

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.

This report requests Council approval of a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind contribution for a Child Care Facility in 2024. The CBC in-kind contribution, if approved, will provide, through conveyance, a 929-square metre Child Care Facility to the City. The estimated value of the CBC in-kind proposed is 100% of the 4% of the value of the land that is the subject of the development in accordance with the CBC By-Law. The percentage ascribed to the in-kind contribution will not be a direct CBC payment to the City.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this report and agree with the information as presented in the Financial Impact Section.

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 239-255 Dundas Street East 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 for the lands at 239-255 Dundas Street East 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 Amendment as may be required.

4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File Number 22 124320 STE 13 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 239-255 Dundas Street East, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 11 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 747.1 square metres and be comprised of 3 studio units, 3 one-bedroom units, 4 two-bedroom units, and 1 three-bedroom unit as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated May 2, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 11 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a above, provide at least 3 studios, 1 one-bedroom unit and 2 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 2 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, 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. Rents shall not include additional charges for laundry or air conditioning;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 239-255 Dundas Street East, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all 11 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at no additional charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit;

f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit;

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

h. the replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% 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

i. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 239-255 Dundas Street East, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a. through 4.h. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 239-255 Dundas Street East after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

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

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

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

6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above.

7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 239-255 Dundas Street East after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

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

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

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

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

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

9. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to section 37(6) of the Planning Act in the development and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit.

10. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to:

a. submit a Functional Servicing Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. The report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and

b. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the functional servicing report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering & Construction Services;

c. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 239, 241-243,247 and 251-255 Dundas Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Turner Fleischer and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 7, 2023, prepared by GBCA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 10.d. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

d. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 7, 2023 and supplementary memo dated 22 May, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

e. enter into an Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owner of 239-255 Dundas Street East, the owner of 48-50 Pembroke Street, and the City, to be registered on title to 48-50 Pembroke Street that would prevent the erection of a tall building, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 52-storey (163.6 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 239-255 Dundas Street East. The proposal includes 632 dwelling units and a minimum of 48.5 square meters of non-residential gross floor area on the ground floor. The application proposes to demolish the 8 existing rental units and replace them with 11 rental units representing 100.3% of the existing rental gross floor area.

The Official Plan Amendment is required to vary performance standards in Site and Area Specific Policy 461 relating to tower setbacks, angular plane, setbacks to Neighbourhoods, and retail frontages.

The site consists of 4 properties that are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District and are identified as contributing properties. The proposed development includes the in-situ retention of the building facades fronting onto Dundas Street East and Pembroke Street.

The report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application, including a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit at similar rents and financial compensation to lessen hardship.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (22 199096 STE 13 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 31 existing rental dwelling units at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place, subject to the following conditions:
 

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 31 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental 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 31 replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,333.72 square metres and be comprised of 6 studio, 24 one-bedroom units, and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated April 29, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 31 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 6 studio and 15 one-bedroom units at affordable rents, 2 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of the replacement rental units. The remaining 7 one-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit will have unrestricted rents. Rents shall not include additional charges for laundry or air conditioning;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all 31 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no additional charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

 
e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development;

f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development;

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

h. the 31 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% of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and

i. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.h above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 31 existing rental dwelling units at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place after all the following have occurred:
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:
 

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

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

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

 
d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing 31 replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

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

The application proposes to demolish a two-and-a-half-storey apartment building and row of townhouses containing 31 rental units located at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place. The 31 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of a new 58-storey building containing a total of approximately 708 dwelling units. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (22 185925 STE 13 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT issued a written decision on April 18, 2024 approving the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, with the final order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the rental housing matters and necessary agreements with the City, are secured.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions to replace the rental housing and provide Tenant Relocation and Assistance.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 135 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report.

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

3. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and

b. make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services 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 require to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File Number 23 158819 STE 13 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 80 existing rental dwelling units located at 135 Isabella Street subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 80 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 80 replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of 2 studio units, 38 one-bedroom units, and 40 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated February 14, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 80 replacement rental dwelling units, provide at least 1 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom units at affordable rent, 2 studio and 19 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 16 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of the replacement rental units. The rents of the remaining 4 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted. Rents shall not include additional charges for laundry or air conditioning;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants 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 mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

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

e. the owner shall provide tenants of all 80 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities at no additional charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building;

g. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building;

h. the owner shall provide tenants of the 80 replacement rental dwelling units with access to storage lockers and bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential building;

i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 23 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 Division;

j. the 80 replacement rental units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title at 135 Isabella Street, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 80 existing rental dwelling units located at 135 Isabella Street after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 have been fully satisfied and secured;

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

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate,

pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized 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.

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

7. 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 135 Isabella Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5, 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 the proposed building on the site no later than 4 years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

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

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

9. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 135 Isabella Street from Permit Parking.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 69-storey (219 metres excluding the mechanical penthouse) residential building at 135 Isabella Street. The proposal is comprised of 814 dwelling units, including 80 rental replacement dwelling units.

This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application to demolish 80 rental units. The proposal includes 80 rental replacement units and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 9 Benlamond Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report.

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

3. City Council 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 Division, for Eligible Tenants of the existing 4 rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished.

4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, 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 Recommendation Number 3, above, prior to the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a four storey residential apartment building consisting of 16 residential units, nine underground vehicular parking spaces and 20 bicycle parking spaces at 9 Benlamond Avenue. In addition, the application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to rezone the rear portion of the site from a Residential to Open Space and Natural Zone.

The residential apartment building is an appropriate scale for the site, fits with the character of the area and is adequately set back from the Glen Davis Ravine and Environmentally Significant Area. Additionally, the proposal contributes to the overall supply of larger housing units.

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

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

The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current forms for the lands at 321-355 Symington Avenue and 350 Campbell Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant team in attempt to resolve the outstanding matters.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold issuance of its final Orders until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and

c. the owner has at its sole cost and expense:

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

ii. 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, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development;

iii. 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 Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required;

iv. the owner has submitted a revised Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment, such report to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The Report shall determine the appropriate Area Class per Section B9 of NPC-300; and

v. necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts, sun shadow, rail safety and compatibility have been completed and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

On January 13, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was received seeking permission for two towers being 36 and 39 storeys in height on a 6 storey shared podium, containing 817 dwelling units and 680 square metres of ground floor retail. On February 27, 2023, an Official Plan Amendment application was received for 350 Campbell Avenue to redesignate the lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act.

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

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

1. City Council include 40 Wabash Avenue (including entrance address at 50 Wabash Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, May 21, 2024, from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council include 40 Wabash Avenue (including entrance address at 50 Wabash Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest.

The subject property is an early-twentieth century, factory/warehouse type complex with Edwardian Classical detailing. Constructed in phases between 1910 and 1947, the brick and concrete frame complex includes a two-storey former office building on the west portion of the property, and a two and three-storey factory building with an adjoined one-storey structure at the base of a tall, brick smokestack on the east of the property.  

Acquired by the City in 2000, the property at 40 Wabash Avenue is proposed to be adaptively re-used for a community centre. Detailed design of the community centre, including the re-use of the former industrial buildings, is now underway.

The property recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is 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 should a development or demolition application be submitted.

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.

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.

At its meeting on June 5, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB19.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 21, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council include 40 Wabash Avenue (including entrance address at 50 Wabash Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest.

The subject property is an early-twentieth century, factory/warehouse type complex with Edwardian Classical detailing. Constructed in phases between 1910 and 1947, the brick and concrete frame complex includes a two-storey former office building on the west portion of the property, and a two and three-storey factory building with an adjoined one-storey structure at the base of a tall, brick smokestack on the east of the property.  

Acquired by the City in 2000, the property at 40 Wabash Avenue is proposed to be adaptively re-used for a community centre. Detailed design of the community centre, including the re-use of the former industrial buildings, is now underway.

The property recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is 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 should a development or demolition application be submitted.

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.

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

1. City Council consent to:

a. the application to alter the designated property at 263 Adelaide Street West, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 9, 2017, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 28, 2017 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 17, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

b. the application to remove some of the heritage attributes of the designated property at 263 Adelaide Street West, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building with the removal of the specified heritage attributes on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 9, 2017, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 28, 2017 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 17, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 263 Adelaide Street West under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and that its consent to the application to remove the heritage attributes of the designated property at 263 Adelaide Street West under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions:

a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 263 Adelaide Street West, 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 of the subject property shall:

1. Amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 263 Adelaide Street West substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 9, 2017, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 28, 2017 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 17, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

3. Implement an Interpretation Plan for the subject property that is substantially in accordance with the Heritage Interpretation Plan by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 28, 2017 and re-issued on December 12, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

5. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 17, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, 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; and

6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards 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; and

b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.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 have been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 263 Adelaide Street West.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations to and demolition of attributes of the heritage property at 263 Adelaide Street West under Section 33 and Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site. It is also recommended that the existing Heritage Easement Agreement is amended to reflect this proposal.

The proposal is in connection with the redevelopment of the site to allow for the construction of a 49-storey mixed-use building. The Ontario Municipal Board granted  approval for this scheme in 2017. The approved scheme included the conservation of and alterations to the front façade of the historic Purman Building at 263 Adelaide Street West. In order to conserve this façade a retention frame was to be installed on the sidewalk in front of the heritage building.

Since 2017 the TTC has planned a detour of the 501 Queen Streetcar along this section of Adelaide Street West to allow for the construction of the Ontario Line along Queen Street. As a consequence of this, overhead support cables and streetcar power supply cables are being installed along the south side of Adelaide Street. The façade retention system as approved would interfere with the TTC streetcar power supply. It therefore needs to be narrowed and this means it cannot support the whole façade of the Purman Building.

A revised conservation strategy for the Purman Building is now proposed that takes into account the proximity of the TTC cables. The revised scheme includes the insitu retention of the first three floors of the heritage building with the panelization and removal of the top two floors to allow for the construction of a 49-storey mixed use building without interference with the TTC power supply. The panelized sections of the front façade would be reinstalled once the retained façade has been secured into the new building and a new parapet would be reinstated that is designed to match the original based on archival documentation.

The proposed alterations conserve the heritage values and attributes of the historic Purman Building property consistent with the existing policy framework and the impact of the new development is being appropriately mitigated.

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.

At its meeting on June 5, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB19.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 21, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations to and demolition of attributes of the heritage property at 263 Adelaide Street West under Section 33 and Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site. It is also recommended that the existing Heritage Easement Agreement is amended to reflect this proposal.

The proposal is in connection with the redevelopment of the site to allow for the construction of a 49-storey mixed-use building. The Ontario Municipal Board granted  approval for this scheme in 2017. The approved scheme included the conservation of and alterations to the front façade of the historic Purman Building at 263 Adelaide Street West. In order to conserve this façade a retention frame was to be installed on the sidewalk in front of the heritage building.

Since 2017 the TTC has planned a detour of the 501 Queen Streetcar along this section of Adelaide Street West to allow for the construction of the Ontario Line along Queen Street. As a consequence of this, overhead support cables and streetcar power supply cables are being installed along the south side of Adelaide Street. The façade retention system as approved would interfere with the TTC streetcar power supply. It therefore needs to be narrowed and this means it cannot support the whole façade of the Purman Building.

A revised conservation strategy for the Purman Building is now proposed that takes into account the proximity of the TTC cables. The revised scheme includes the insitu retention of the first three floors of the heritage building with the panelization and removal of the top two floors to allow for the construction of a 49-storey mixed use building without interference with the TTC power supply. The panelized sections of the front façade would be reinstalled once the retained façade has been secured into the new building and a new parapet would be reinstated that is designed to match the original based on archival documentation.

The proposed alterations conserve the heritage values and attributes of the historic Purman Building property consistent with the existing policy framework and the impact of the new development is being appropriately mitigated.

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

1. City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 98 Highland Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for alterations including the new windows as outlined in the letter prepared by Daniel Buim and Jodi Ballet, dated March 12, 2024.

2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the application to alter the heritage property at 98 Highland Avenue under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 98 Highland Avenue under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is a "B-rated" property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is requesting retro-active approval for windows that have already been installed.  The new windows detract from the architectural style and character of the building and do not comply with the policies in the North Rosedale HCD Plan or the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the official document guiding planning and conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto). As such staff are recommending that this application be refused.

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.

At its meeting on May 7, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB18.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 18, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 98 Highland Avenue under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is a "B-rated" property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is requesting retro-active approval for windows that have already been installed. The new windows detract from the architectural style and character of the building and do not comply with the policies in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan or the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the official document guiding planning and conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto). As such staff are recommending that this application be refused.

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

1. City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 135 Roxborough Drive, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for alterations including the painting of the masonry on the sides of the two-storey house as outlined in the letter by Goodmans LLP dated February 23, 2024.

2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the application to alter the heritage property at 135 Roxborough Drive under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 135 Roxborough Drive under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This is a C-rated property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is requesting approval for the painting of the masonry on the east and west facades of the two-storey house. These alterations do not comply with the policies in the North Rosedale HCD Plan or the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the official document guiding planning and conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto). As such staff are recommending that this application is refused.

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.

At its meeting on May 7, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB18.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 18, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 135 Roxborough Drive under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The is a C-rated property located in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant is requesting approval for the painting of the masonry on the east and west facades of the two-storey house. These alterations do not comply with the policies in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan or the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the official document guiding planning and conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto). As such staff are recommending that this application is refused.

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

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 309 Cherry Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the redevelopment of the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 15, 2024 prepared by SvN Architects + Planners and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated May 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, 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.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 309 Cherry Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions:

a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has come into full force and effect;

b. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 309 Cherry Street, the owner shall 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 dated May 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects for the property at 309 Cherry Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

c. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 309 Cherry Street, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 309 Cherry Street,  substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 15, 2024 prepared by SvN Architects + Planners and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated May 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part for the property at 309 Cherry Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage buildings will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

2. 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;

3. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

4. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b., 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; and

5. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards 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; and

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.5, 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 approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

3. 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 309 Cherry Street.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage property at 309 Cherry Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The subject property contains two detached buildings with the same municipal address situated at the northwest corner of the property. The first is a two-storey institutional building constructed in 1920 as a banking hall and offices for the Bank of Montreal while the second is a two-to-four-storey industrial building constructed in 1941 as an oil storage warehouse for Canadian Oil Companies Ltd.

The proposal involves the construction of four new buildings including three towers at 27, 39 and 49 storeys and a ten-storey midrise building. The two heritage buildings on the property are proposed to be fully retained and conserved with limited interventions for accessibility and integration with the new construction.

The proposed alterations conserve the heritage attributes of the properties, and the impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.

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.

At its meeting on June 5, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB19.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 21, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage property at 309 Cherry Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The subject property contains two detached buildings with the same municipal address situated at the northwest corner of the property. The first is a two-storey institutional building constructed in 1920 as a banking hall and offices for the Bank of Montreal while the second is a two-to-four-storey industrial building constructed in 1941 as an oil storage warehouse for Canadian Oil Companies Ltd.

The proposal involves the construction of four new buildings including three towers at 27, 39 and 49 storeys and a ten-storey midrise building. The two heritage buildings on the property are proposed to be fully retained and conserved with limited interventions for accessibility and integration with the new construction.

The proposed alterations conserve the heritage attributes of the properties, and the impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 1 Heath Crescent, and decide to:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant two-storey single detached house because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site; or

2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant two-storey single detached house without any conditions; or

3.  Approve the application to demolish the vacant two-storey single detached house with the following conditions:

a. that construction fences 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 that the site 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 Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal

Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing two-storey single detached house located at 1 Heath Crescent (Application No. 24 140445 DEM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition application, including any conditions to be attached to the permits, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

This report has no financial implications.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 135 Imperial Street and decide to:

1. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house without any conditions; or

2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house with the following conditions:

a. that construction fences 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 that the site 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 regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing two-storey single detached house with a single dwelling unit at 135 Imperial Street (Application No. 24 122498 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received objections from local residents regarding the potential heritage value of the property.

The report has no financial implications.

The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications and decide to:

1. Refuse the applications to demolish the six (6) existing single detached dwellings because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or

2. Approve the applications to demolish the six (6) existing single detached dwellings without any conditions; or

3. Approve the applications to demolish the six (6) existing single detached dwellings with the following conditions:

a. that construction fences 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 that the site 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 Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the applications for the demolition of six existing single detached dwellings at 645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard (24-130398 DEM 00 DM; 24-130459 DEM 00 DM; 24-133625 DEM 00 DM; 24-130474 DEM 00 DM; 24-133840 DEM 00 DM; and, 24-130495 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council to refuse or approve the demolition applications, including any conditions to be attached to the permits, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

There are no financial impacts.

The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 1375 Dundas Street West, Beaconsfield Avenue flankage.

OR

2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 1375 Dundas Street West, Beaconsfield Avenue flankage.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 1375 Dundas Street West, Beaconsfield Avenue flankage.

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

The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 1214 Queen Street West, Gladstone Avenue flankage.

 OR

2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 1214 Queen Street West, Gladstone Avenue flankage.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 1214 Queen Street West, Gladstone Avenue flankage.

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

The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 240 Queen Street West, St. Patrick's Market laneway.

 OR

2.  Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 240 Queen Street West, St. Patrick's Market laneway.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 240 Queen Street West, St. Patrick's Market laneway.

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

The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 1961 Queen Street East, Kenilworth Avenue flankage.

 OR

2.  Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 1961 Queen Street East, Kenilworth Avenue flankage.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit with deck at 1961 Queen Street East, Kenilworth Avenue flankage.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of, for a fence enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

OR

2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence enclosure to be maintained as constructed.  Additionally, direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner 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 Council's permission to permit a tempered glass gate affixed to the rear dwelling wall, which does not comply with Section 447-1.3.C.(3)  of the Swimming Pool Enclosures of the bylaw. 

The property owner is seeking relief from the by-law regulations by permitting the continued erection of a tempered glass gate affixed to the rear dwelling wall preventing direct access from the dwelling to the swimming pool.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division did not receive a complaint; however, this violation was observed during the final inspection for the pool enclosure permit. 

The property will have financial impact if the fence exemption is denied.  Erection of an 14 metre fence will be required to create a Chapter 447 compliant pool enclosure.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of, for a fence enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

OR

2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence enclosure to be maintained as constructed.  Additionally, direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.  At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner 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 Council's permission to permit a fibre cement panel cladding fence to remain at the heigh of 2.12 metre for a length of 9.14 metres, which does not comply with Section 447-1.2.B(1) of  the bylaw. 

The property owner is seeking relief from the by-law regulations by permitting the continued erection of a fibre cement panel cladding fence to remain at the heigh of 2.12 metre for a length of 9.14 metres. 

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division received a complaint on October 31, 2023; during the investigation the subject property owner submitted a fence exemption on February 2, 2024. 

Financial impact to replace the pre-existing fibre cement cladding fence panels.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of, for a fence enclosure that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance.

OR

2. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence enclosure to be maintained as constructed.  Additionally, direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner 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 Council's permission to permit the erection of a chain link fence 3.05 metres in length 1.2 metres in height with a self closing self latching gate mounted to the rear wall of the garage to restrict garage door access opening, which does not comply with Section 447-1.3.C(3) of  the bylaw. 

The property owner is seeking relief from the by-law regulations by permitting the erection of a chain link fence 3.05 metres in length 1.2 metres in height with a self closing self latching gate mounted to the rear wall of the garage to restrict garage door access opening.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division reviewed the request for deviation from the original site plans associated to the pool enclosure application on January 16th, 2024; the subject property owner submitted a fence exemption for review on February 2nd, 2024. 

There is no financial impact.

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Forest Hill Village:

            Bellissimo, Teresa

2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:

            Chinatown:

            Yam, Polly

            Midtown Yonge:

            Kaur, Rashmeet

Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Chinatown, Forest Hill Village and Midtown Yonge BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

There are no current or known future year financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations contained in this report.

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

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk on St. Patrick Street from Dundas Street West to a point 53 metres north and a 2.3 metre section of the southbound curb lane on St. Patrick Street between Dundas Street West and a point 27 metres north, from July 2, 2024 to September 1, 2025 inclusive.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct 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.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing 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.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Dundas Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.

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

Tribute (Mc-Caul Street) Limited, is constructing a 32-storey residential condominium building at 292-298 Dundas Street West. The west sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on St. Patrick Street abutting the site is currently closed for construction staging operations.

Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on May 26, 2022, approved the subject construction staging area on St. Patrick Street from September 1, 2022 to July 1, 2024. The developer has requested a time extension on St. Patrick Street, due to a variety of construction delays and a recently approved minor variance decision permitting the addition of three-storeys.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on St. Patrick Street for an additional 14 months, from July 2, 2024 to September 1, 2025 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

There is no financial impact to the City. The Tribute (Mc-Caul Street) Limited 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 closures on Dundas Street West these fees will be approximately $310,000.00, including lost revenue from the parking machines.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 4.5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Raglan Avenue, between a point 56.5 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 67 metres further south, from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2026 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30 inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30 inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. 1st day to 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month, inclusive, April 1 to December 1, inclusive, from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the even side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, December 1 to March 31, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April. 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

9. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month to 7:00 p.m. on the 1st day of each month, inclusive, Apr. 1 to Dec. 1, inclusive and no parking anytime from 7:00 p.m. December 1 of one year to 7:00 p.m. April 1 of the next following year, inclusive, from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the odd side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

10. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Raglan Avenue, between a point 47 metres south of Maplewood Avenue and a point 83 metres further south.

11. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover on Raglan Avenue, at a point 185 metres south of Maplewood Avenue to be in-operation from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2026, which the issuance of the construction staging permit must be conditional on the Pedestrian Crossover being operational.

12. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the following conditions of the construction staging permit, which relate to the temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover:

a. A deposit will be required to be submitted to "The Treasurer, City of Toronto", in advance of the permit being issued. The deposit is required to cover costs incurred by the City, in the event the developer does not provide a service that it must, as stipulated in the permit agreement conditions below. Upon completion of the construction project and return to normal operation, the unused portion of the deposit will be returned to the developer.

b. The developer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of the traffic control signal by one of the electrical contractors pre-approved by the City's Traffic Systems Construction & Maintenance Unit.  Maintenance levels specified by the City's Traffic Systems Construction & Maintenance Unit must be followed, to be in accordance with those followed by the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor for the maintenance of the City's other traffic control signals.

c. The developer must provide to Transportation Services a 7 day/24 hr contact name, phone number and email address, for the City's dispatchers to forward operational malfunction/complaints to. If the City's dispatcher is not able to reach the contact by phone to provide details of a malfunction/complaint, then the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor will be dispatched to investigate and complete repairs and the City's dispatcher will send an email to document the malfunction call and their inability to reach the contact. The response and repair costs will be deducted from the deposit provided to the City.

13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

14. Toronto and East York Community 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.

15. Toronto and East York Community 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.

16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant maintain all sightline to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

17. Toronto and East York Community 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.

18. Toronto and East York Community 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.

19. Toronto and East York Community 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.

20. Toronto and East York Community 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.

21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Raglan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

Raglan Building Group Inc is constructing a 28-storey residential condominium building at 65-85 Raglan Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Raglan Avenue for a period of 27 months, from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2026, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Raglan Avenue, abutting the site, will be restricted, thus pedestrians will be redirected to the sidewalk on the opposite side of the road. To facilitate the safe crossing of pedestrians, a temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover will be installed at the sidewalk closure.

There is no financial impact to the City. Raglan Building Group 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 closures on Raglan Avenue these fees will be approximately $581,000.00.

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

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Soudan venue, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east, from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.7metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north, from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. City Council authorize the continuation to amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Yonge Street, between Balliol Street and a point 30.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue to be in effect from Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue.

4. City Council authorize the continuation to prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 30.5 metres north.

5. City Council direct 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.

6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install wash stations at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering th municipal road network.

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

8. City Council direct 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.

9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times.

10. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

11. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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.

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

13. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

14. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

15. City Council direct that Yonge Street and Soudan Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

16. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue continue to be conditional subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

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

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

Tribute Communities is constructing a 35-storey mixed-use building at 2161 Yonge Street.  The site is located on the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue. Currently, the north sidewalk and a 4 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Soudan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east; and the east sidewalk and a 2.4 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north are closed to facilitate construction staging operations.

City Council, at its meeting on July 14, 2021, approved the subject construction staging areas on Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue from July 16, 2021 to June 30, 2024.  The developer has requested a time extension of the duration of the construction staging areas on Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue due to a number of construction delays, such as unforeseen underground water seepage, inclement weather and approvals to change building height from 35 to 38 storeys.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging areas on Yonge Street and on Soudan Street for an additional 18 months, from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

There is no financial impact to the City.  Tribute Communities 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 closures on Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue, these fees will be approximately $331,000.00.

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

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the southbound lane on Ontario Street, between Queen Street East and a point 81.2 metres south, from June 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the north cycle track on Richmond Street East, between Ontario Street and a point 109.4 metres, and a provision for a temporary 2.1 metre wide walkway and 1.5 metre wide cycle track in the adjacent eastbound traffic lane, from June 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Ontario Street, between Queen Street East and a point 81.2 metres south, from June 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between Queen Street East and a point 49.4 metres south, from June 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Ontario Street, between Queen Street East and a point 81.2 metres south.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between Queen Street East and a point 49.4 metres south.

7. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 79.6 metres west of Ontario Street and a point 9.1 metres further west.

8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 79.6 metres west of Ontario Street and a point 9.1 metres further west.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 per hour for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 79.6 metres west of Ontario Street and a point 9.1 metres further west.

10. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

11. 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).

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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 cycling lanes.

21. City Council direct that Queen Street East, Ontario Street, and Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

22. 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 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.

23. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Queen Street East, Ontario Street, and Richmond Street East be conditional subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

As Richmond Street East is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Tricon Residential is constructing a 24-storey and 33-storey buildings at 261-285 Queen Street East, 384-410 Richmond Street East and 90 Ontario Street, respectively.  The site is bounded by Queen Street East to the north, Ontario Street to the east, Richmond Street East to the south and existing condominium buildings to the west.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the southbound curb lane on Ontario Street and a portion of the uni-directional cycle track on north side on Richmond Street East for a period of 19 months, from June 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025 to accommodate construction staging operations. It should be noted that the construction staging area has been installed and is operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.  Pedestrian operations are accommodated within the closed curb lane on Ontario Street. The dedicated uni-directional cycle track on Richmond Street East is maintained.

There is no financial impact to the City. Tricon Residential 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 Queen Street East, Ontario Street, and Richmond Street East these fees will be approximately $550,000.00.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - June 2024 (Delegated)", dated May 24, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation/removal of accessible parking spaces is approximately $8,000.00.  Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing car share vehicle parking area for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles on the east side of Emily Street, between a point 9 metres north of Wellington Street West and a point 11 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council City Council rescind the existing car share vehicle parking area for two Zipcar vehicles on the east side of Emily Street, between a point 20 metres north of Wellington Street West and a point 11 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times (car share vehicles excepted) on the east side of Emily Street, between a point 9 metres north of Wellington Street West and a point 22 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the delivery vehicle parking zone on the east side of Duncan Street between a point 11 metres north of Pearl Street and a point 12 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 20 minute parking regulation in effect at all times (delivery vehicle parking zone), on the east side of Duncan Street between a point 11 metres north of Pearl Street and a point 12 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a car share vehicle parking area for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles on the east side of Duncan Street between a point 5 metres north of Pearl Street and a point 11 metres further north, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a car share vehicle parking area for up to two Zipcar vehicles spaces on the east side of Duncan Street between a point 33 metres north of Pearl Street and a point 11 metres further north from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. 

8. Toronto and East York Community Council City Council direct that Duncan Street and Emily Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

Engineering and Construction Services has undertaken a watermain replacement project on Emily Street, between King Street West to Wellington Street West, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. In order to facilitate construction activities on the subject section of Emily Street, two Zip car, two Enterprise CarShare and two Communauto car share spaces on Emily Street will be temporarily relocated to Duncan Street. It should be noted that the two Communauto spaces will be absorbed into the free-floating car share program, through permit parking. 

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to relocate four car share spaces on Emily Street to the east side of Duncan Street from Pearl Street to Adelaide Street West for a period of 15 months.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of car share spaces is approximately $1,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to traffic and parking regulations on Mark Street and Defries Street, as described in "Attachment 1: Traffic and Parking Amendments - Defries Street and Mark 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 requesting approval for various on-street parking and traffic amendments on Mark Street and Defries Street, as it relates to the development at 1-25 Defries Street.

The proposed traffic and parking amendments will address requirements of the site plan agreement on Mark Street and Defries Street.

There are no financial implications to this report.  The cost for the implementation of the proposed signs and markings improvements in the estimate amount of $5,879.70 will be borne by Broccolini, the developer of 1-25 Defries Street.  These funds were secured through Site Plan Control Application No. 18 209086 STE 28 SA.  

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on the streets set out in Attachment 1 to the report “Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Various Street in Ward 4”, dated May 24, 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on the eight streets in Ward 4 listed below.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied for all streets.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on the streets recommended in this report.

-Armadale Avenue, between Ardagh Street and Annette Street

-Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Annette Street

-Geoffrey Street, between Indian Road and Sunnyside Avenue

-Grenadier Road, between Sorauren Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue

-Indian Grove, between Bloor Street West and Annette Street

-Maria Street, between Runnymede Road and Clendenan Avenue

-Mavety Street, between Humberside Avenue and Hillsview Avenue

-Vine Avenue, between Keele Street and McMurray Avenue

The estimated cost for installing a total of fifty-eight speed humps on the streets listed in this report is $232,000.00.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.  The estimated cost by street is as follows:

-Four speed humps on Armadale Avenue, between Ardagh Street and Annette Street, costing $16,000.00

-Fourteen speed humps on Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Annette Street, costing $56,000.00

-Three speed humps on Geoffrey Street, between Indian Road and Sunnyside Avenue, costing $12,000.00

-Seven speed humps on Grenadier Road, between Sorauren Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue, costing $28,000.00

-Fourteen speed humps on Indian Grove, between Bloor Street West and Annette Street, costing $56,000.00

-Seven speed humps on Maria Street, between Runnymede Road and Clendenan Avenue, costing $28,000.00

-Two speed humps on Mavety Street, between Humberside Avenue and Hillsview Avenue, costing $8,000.00

-Seven speed humps on Vine Avenue, between Keele Street and McMurray Avenue, costing $28,000.00

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of speed humps on Hassard Avenue, between O'Connor Drive and Woodville Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for speed humps on Hassard Avenue, between O'Connor Drive and Woodville Avenue.  The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied.  Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Hassard Avenue.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report.

If Toronto and East York Community amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of speed humps on Hassard Avenue, the estimated cost of installing two speed humps is $8,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 

1. City Council endorse the installation of a median between the northbound left-turn lane, and northbound centre through lane on Avenue Road between Dupont Street and a point 46 metres south, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing ATP24-AR-MD-001 dated May 2024. 

2. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Avenue Road, between Dupont Street and Macpherson Avenue. 

3. City Council designate the westerly southbound lane on Avenue Road, between Dupont Street and a point 50 metres north for southbound right-turns only, buses and bicycles excepted. 

4. City Council authorize the installation of an intersection pedestrian signal at a mid-block location near 215 Avenue Road, between Pears Avenue and Roxborough Street West. 

5. City Council authorize the installation of road safety improvements on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, as generally outlined in Attachment 3. 

6. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until November 1, 2027 , for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Recommendation 1-5, the authority to implement changes and submit directly to Council any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 4 to the report (May 24, 2024) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, such the by-laws submitted be made permanent on November 1, 2027.   

7. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all bills that may be required.

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

As directed by City Council in 2019, the Area Transportation Planning unit in Transportation Services initiated a study of the Avenue Road corridor between Bloor Street West and St. Clair Avenue West, focused on improving pedestrian safety. The study’s two objectives are to develop a vision for the road that improves safety for all road users, and to identify near-term actions that can be taken to move toward the vision, in advance of full road reconstruction. Over the last four years, Transportation Services has made several changes to the roadway to improve road user safety and reduce motor vehicle speeding. 

This report provides an interim update on the Avenue Road Study and proposes site-specific safety improvements focused on the 280 metre segment between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, targeted for implementation beginning in 2024. A final Avenue Road Study report will be presented at a future Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting to provide recommendations on the long-term vision, and near-term plan for the segment of Avenue Road between Dupont Street and St. Clair Avenue West. 

As part of this report, Transportation Services is continuing to utilize the streamlined reporting process for by-law amendment submissions associated with road safety projects approved by Council for implementation. Once projects are approved by Council, the streamlined process involves delegation of authority to submit bills directly to Council for a discreet period of time after project implementation which enables Transportation Services to make minor adjustments to constructed conditions without delay and based on local Councillor and public feedback such as parking adjustments to improve sight-lines, adjustments or addition of accessible loading areas, and similar modifications.

Funding of $4,000 in signage costs associated with the proposed amendments is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

Funding of $405,000 to implement the proposed median between Dupont Street and Roxborough Street West, safety improvements in front of the Church of Messiah, and  safety improvements between Roxborough Street West and Davenport Road can be accommodated  within the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

Funding of $200,000 to install a crosswalk at Ramsden Park is not currently identified  in the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services but will be included for future budget submissions and are subject to availability and competing priorities within the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council receive this report for information.

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

Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue.  This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.

All costs associated with the safety and operational improvements are included in the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and George Street.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at Queen Street East and George Street.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at Queen Street East and George Street.  The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at Queen Street East and George Street is $250,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Executive Director, Transit Expansion recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.

As directed by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 24, 2024 under TE10.40 - Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District - First Quarter Update, the purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Lakeshore East Joint Corridor Noise Barrier and Retaining Wall that is currently being constructed by Metrolinx for the Ontario Line and the GO Expansion Program, including the approved designs, known costs, and estimated construction schedule.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that:

1.  City Council grant permission to The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Toronto Vegetarian Association, City Cultural Events – City of Toronto, JDRF, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, The Ontario Snow Resorts Association, and

Celebrate Toronto, to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions:

-Approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

-Approval of the Medical Officer of Health

-Compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy

-Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permits, noise by-law extension permit

2. City Council grant permission to The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Myeloma Canada, Mexican Day Toronto, Toronto Vegetarian Association, Strategic Partnerships City Manager's Office – City of Toronto, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, City Cultural Events – City of Toronto, JDRF, Canada Running Series, Strategic Protocol and External Relations – City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, Celebrate Toronto, Fast in the 6 Inc., Turkish Society of Canada, Vietnamese Association Toronto, and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

3. City Council grant permission to The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Myeloma Canada, Mexican Day Toronto, Toronto Vegetarian Association, Strategic Partnerships  City Manager’s Office – City of Toronto, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, City Cultural Events – City of Toronto, JDRF, Canada Running Series, Strategic Protocol and External Relations – City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, The Ontario Snow Resorts Association, Turkish Society of Canada, and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to engage in sports demonstrations. 

4. City Council grant permission to allow for sound amplification by the organizations and at the times listed below, which extend beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, such policy only allowing for amplification of sound from Monday to Friday between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm, and between 4:30 pm and 11:00 pm:

City Produced Events:

-Strategic Partnerships City Manager's Office – City of Toronto on September 24, 2024 to present land acknowledgment and African Ancestral Acknowledgment, remarks by Deputy Mayor, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and President of CUPE Local 4948, light exercise before the official run, band performance, closing remarks by emcee as part of the Civic Run event.

-Environment and Climate Division – City of Toronto in April 2025 (date to be confirmed) media scrum to make Clean Toronto announcements as part of the Clean Toronto Together event.

Third-Party Community Produced Events:

-Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre from September 25 to October 1, 2024 to present indigenous music, dances, and inspirational talks as part of the Indigenous Legacy Gathering event.

-JDRF on October 17, 2024 to present event announcements, motivational speakers, and music for stationary bikers as part of the Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF.

-Myeloma Canada on September 12-13, 2024 to present event announcements and music as part of the Over the Edge event.

-Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation in January or February 2025 (date to be confirmed) to present event announcements and music as part of the Leaf’s Open Practice event.

-The Ontario Snow Resorts Association in February 2025 (date to be confirmed) to present event announcements and music as part of the Go Skiing Go Snowboarding event.

-Celebrate Toronto in March 2025 (date to be confirmed) to present music, dances, band performances, event announcements and part of the Celebrate Toronto event. 

All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing a Noise Bylaw Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules.

5. City Council grant permission to The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, City Cultural Events – City of Toronto, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Strategic Protocol and External Relations – City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, The Ontario Snow Resorts Association, Celebrate Toronto, and Fast in the 6 Inc., to use open flame as part of their event production.

6. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events – City of Toronto,

Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Celebrate Toronto, and Fast in the 6 Inc. to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production.

7. City Council grant permission to the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Center, City Cultural Events – City of Toronto, Strategic Protocol and External Relations – City of Toronto, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, to place objects in the reflecting pool.

8. City Council grant permission to Myeloma Canada to rappel from the east and west towers of the City Hall.

9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.

The City of Toronto provides opportunities to access Nathan Phillips Square for eligible events through a permitting process administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division.

The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, Public Squares, and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, Nathan Phillips Square, for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

There are no current or known future-year financial impacts arising from the recommendations contained in this report.

The City will be compensated by the event organizers for any costs incurred by the City as a result of these various events and the approval of requested exemptions to Chapter 636 and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division.

Normal fees associated with permitting and staff cost recovery charges as per Municipal Code Chapter 441 will be applied as well.

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

The Swansea Town Hall Board of Management recommends the following individuals for appointment to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until their successors are appointed:

-Ayan Kailie, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026.

-Justine Montgomery, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026.

-Nick Setacci, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026.

-Elaine Stanley, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026.

The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management.

Ayan Kailie, Justine Montgomery and Nick Setacci are reappointment. Elaine Stanley is a new appointment. These four candidates will fill the four vacant positions.

Andrea Beitel will not be returning to the Board. Her term ends on May 16, 2024.

The Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management wishes to nominate the following individuals for appointment to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed:

- Violeta Rangel, for a term of office ending June 23, 2026.

- Federico Cervantes, for a term of office ending June 23, 2026.

The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management.

These appointments are a result of the following public member's terms coming to an end:

- Kuda Wamambo, resigned effective August 22, 2023

- Nota Chaggaris, resigned effective September 12, 2023

- Eric Saarvala, resigned effective April 24, 2024,

On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates:

- Violeta Rangel, for a term of office ending June 23, 2026.

- Federico Cervantes, for a term of office ending June 23, 2026.

1. City Council nominate Naseem Mithoowani and Khokon Abbas for appointment to the Crescent Town Club Inc. Board of Directors for a four year term ending in June 2028.

The Crescent Town Community Centre is a non-City recreation centre that was established under a Borough of East York development agreement in 1971.

The City of Toronto is required to submit the names of two nominees to the Board of Directors, both for a four year term. The nominees are recommended by the Toronto East York Community Council. The names of the below nominees, once Community Council has made its decision, will be submitted by the City of Toronto to the Crescent Town Club.

Consideration of this letter by Toronto and East York Community Council is requested as the names of the City's nominees will be considered at the Crescent Town Club Inc. Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2024.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and Yonge Street.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 77 metres west of Bay Street.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Harbour Street, between a point 52 metres west of Bay Street and Yonge Street.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and Yonge Street.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Harbour Street, between a point 52 metres west of Bay Street and a point 25 metres further west.

EllisDon is constructing a 57-story non-residential development at 30 Bay Street and 60 Harbour Street. The existing heritage building is known as the Toronto Harbour Commission Building.  The site is bound by an existing mixed-use building to the west, Harbour Street to the south, Bay Street to the east, and Lake Shore Boulevard West/Gardiner Expressway to the north.

As part of the site plan application of this development, a lay-by is scheduled to be constructed in front of the property on Harbour Street to meet the market needs of Harbour Sixty, which allows for valet service.  The lay-by will help facilitate pick-up/ drop-off demands, without impacting traffic flow on Harbour Street.  The on-street parking regulation within the lay-by will need to be amended to a “No Standing Anytime” regulation.  This will deter parking in this area but allow for the pick-up/drop-off of passengers only.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Marlborough Avenue, between Yonge Street and Marlborough Place.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Marlborough Avenue, between a point 76 metres west of Yonge Street and Marlborough Place.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Marlborough Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 76 metres further west.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and a point 36 metres further east.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and the east end, to be in effect between a point 36 metres east of Yonge Street and the east end of Price Street.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking limit in effect from 8;00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday on the north side of Price Street, between lane first east of Yonge Street and east end of Price Street.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and the east end of Price Street.

8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and a point 82 metres further east.

9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Price Street, between a point 82 metres east of Yonge Street and the east end of Price Street.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to amend the on-street parking regulations on Marlborough Avenue, west of Yonge Street and on Price Street, east of Yonge Street in order to help improve traffic operation on these roadways.   Motorists are parking on these roadways near the traffic control signal at Yonge Street negatively impacting traffic flow, site lines and safety for all road users.  Increasing the parking prohibitions on these roadways will help deter parking close to Yonge Street and improve the over-all traffic operation at this signalized intersection.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations on Price Street. Recommendations 6-9 corrects these inconsistencies.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install one (1) additional speed hump on Marlborough Place, close to its intersection with Macpherson Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No.TC-255, dated January 2024.

Toronto and East York Community Council approved speed humps on Marlborough Avenue and Marlborough Place in 2014, per TE34.156.

Residents are now requesting an additional speed hump on Marlborough Place, between Macpherson Avenue and Marlborough Place (east-west section).  Residents have observed a dangerous increase in speeding on this section of roadway.  An additional speed hump on Marlborough Place, close to its intersection with Macpherson Avenue, may assist in reducing vehicular speed and make conditions safer for local vulnerable road users, especially pedestrians.

Councillor Gord Perks recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the public lane, east of Roncesvalles Avenue, between Pearson Avenue and lane west of Sorauren Avenue, north of Pearson Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. TC-306, dated May 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Transportation staff have completed their review for the installation of speed bumps in the public lane, east of Roncesvalles Avenue, between Pearson Avenue and lane west of Sorauren Avenue, north of Pearson Avenue.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the parking regulations on Pearl Street, between Simcoe Street and John Street, as described in "Attachment 1: Parking Regulations – Pearl Street, between Simcoe Street and John Street”.

On behalf of Mirvish Productions, in consultation with Transportation Services and the Toronto Downtown West BIA, I’m requesting that the parking regulations on Pearl Street (Simcoe Street to John Street) fronting the theatre’s stage door, loading docks, and garbage bins be increased to deter parking. Motorists displaying accessible parking permits are parking in these areas and blocking access.

As part of the parking amendment noted above, Transportation Services conducted a detailed on-street parking review on this section of Pearl Street. During their investigation, staff discovered various discrepancies between the traffic by-laws and posted parking regulations on this section of Pearl Street. The parking amendments noted in the table will address this matter.

Transportation Services also recommends the addition of parking prohibitions fronting other driveways on this roadway and the designation of areas that will provide short-term parking for delivery vehicles to address this demand. 

Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Lonsmount Drive, from Don Francks Lane to Tichester Road and authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Tweedsmuir Avenue, from Heath Street West to a point of 50.5 meters south, to the existing Permit Parking Area 13K.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, authorizing the amendment of Permit Parking Area "13K", generally as shown in Attachment 1, dated June 3, 2024, excluding the property currently located at 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue.

I am writing to you today to request your support in expanding permit parking area 13K. This item is a continuation of May 7, 2024, Toronto and East York Community Council, where an item was moved to waive the polling requirements for this parking zone’s expansion. At its meeting of May 22, 2024, City Council approved an exemption for the implementation of permit parking on Lonsmount Drive, between Don Francks Lane and Tichester Road and Tweedsmuir Avenue, between Heath Street West and the driveway to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking.

Lonsmount Drive, between Don Francks Lane and Tichester Road and Tweedsmuir Avenue, between Heath Street West and the driveway to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue are presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding these blocks to the permit parking program will result in additional parking spaces for all permit holders within permit parking area 13K.

This letter will alleviate permit parking spot losses that were caused by the installation of the traffic control signal at Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate. With the passage of this item, permit parking holders will be able to park within the vicinity of their home once again.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Front Street East, between Farquhars Lane and Market Street, to be in effect between Farquhars Lane and a point 21.5 metres west of Market Street.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the south side of Front Street East, between a point 10.5 metres west of Market Street and a point 11 metres further west.

I am writing to request that Toronto and East York Community Council implement a commercial loading zone on the south side of Front Street East between a point 10.5 metres west of Market Street and a point 11 metres further west. This will result in the removal of two parking spaces, for which I wish to waive all fees and loss of revenue.

As we work towards the permanent closure of Market Street, this loading zone will service the businesses who operate along and near the street. The loading zone will ensure that Market Street can be animated without any impacts to business operations.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on the following streets from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location:

a. Oak Street, between Parliament Street and River Street;
b. Cole Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street;
c. St Bartholomew Street, between Regent Street and Sackville Street;
d. Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street;
e. St David Street, between Regent Street and Sumach Street;
f. Sutton Avenue, between Regent Street and Sackville Street;
g. Arnold Avenue, between St David Street and Dundas Street East;
h. Dreamers Way, between Oak Street and Gerrard Street East;
i. Regent Street, between Shuter Street and Oak Street;
j. Pashler Avenue, between Dundas Street East and St Bartholomew Street;
k. Peaceful Way, between Shuter Street and Sutton Avenue;
l. Sackville Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East;
m. Regent Park Boulevard, between St David Street and Dundas Street East;
n. Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East;
o. Tubman Avenue, between Wyatt Avenue and Oak Street; and
p. Nicholas Avenue, between Shuter Street and Wyatt Avenue.

I am writing to take advantage of an opportunity for permit parking in the Regent Park neighbourhood. Prior to revitalization, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants in Regent Park had above ground parking lots with parking for their tenants. Through revitalization and with the start of Phases 4 and 5 construction, TCHC tenants have now lost this above ground parking. Limited underground parking within TCHC buildings has instead been made available. As the City begins to assume roads in Regent Park, this provides an opportunity to add overnight permit parking, while being intentional about using an equity lens to ensure those affordable parking spaces go to TCHC tenants.

Due to the immense population growth pressures in the downtown core and the fixed, extremely limited, street capacity, City Council’s practice of excluding all new developments in the downtown from being eligible for on-street permit parking remains necessary. In these very unique circumstances in Regent Park, I believe that making an exception for TCHC residents is an equity-driven and balanced approach.

This letter is required to exempt petition and polling requirements to implement permit parking on streets within Regent Park.  A future report is expected that would properly implement permit parking on the noted streets and to exclude non-TCHC buildings from the new permit parking area. 

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Balsam Avenue, between Beech Avenue and Willow Avenue.

My office heard from residents on Balsam Avenue, between Beech Avenue and Willow Avenue, that finding parking during the day has become difficult since the opening of the new YMCA on Kingston Road. To improve parking aspects for residents, I recommend adding a 1-hour limit, daily, on this portion of Balsam to increase vehicle turnover in the area.

It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Cloverlawn Avenue.

2. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue.

Residents in Northcliffe Village have contacted my office to share concerns regarding speeding vehicles travelling along Lauder Avenue just south of Rogers Road.

In working with the Northcliffe Residents Association and local residents, it was determined there is an immediate need for all-way stop control on Lauder Avenue at Cloverlawn Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue. These two intersections are frequently used by children and parents crossing Lauder as they head towards Rawlinson Community School. Parents have reported that many vehicles speed through the intersections, resulting in dangerous close calls.

As work on long-term improvements continue through the Oakwood Village Streets Plan, the addition of stop signs at these intersections will improve safety. As such, I respectfully request your support on the following recommendation.

Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following individuals to the Board of the Applegrove Community Complex for the terms noted below and until successors are appointed:

- Brian Wood, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

- Jean Lim O’Brien, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

- Kirstin Vanderpark, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

- Pat Jordan, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

The Applegrove Community Complex recently had their Annual General Meeting and have submitted their new board members for approval by City Council. Given the agenda closing deadlines I am submitting these names so they can begin work immediately. I want to thank the outgoing board members for their service and extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed board members.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.