Decisions

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 464 Royal York Road, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

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

On February 9, 2024, the applicant submitted an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey purpose-built rental residential building with 112 dwelling units totaling 11,267 square metres of residential gross floor area. A total of 61 parking spaces are proposed. A publicly accessible area is proposed at the south end of the site, which would include a new pedestrian walkway connection to the north-south public laneway and Royal York Road.  

On November 28, 2024, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. 

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council allow the owner of 56, 58, and 60 Fieldway Road (the “Site”) to provide an in-kind Community Benefit Charge contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, being:

a. the submission of a public art plan detailing the possible location(s) of any public art installations on the site, the artists selection process, and the design and implementation of the public art installation, generally in accordance with City Planning's Percent for Public Art process, prior to the issuance of the first-above grade building permit and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the commissioning and installation of public art on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, generally in accordance with recommendations from the Toronto Public Art Commission and in consultation with the City Planning division, at a total cost to the owner of up to 33 percent of four 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, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City; and

c. To the extent that the estimated cost of the in-kind contribution is less than 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land, the difference in value between the final estimated cost of the in-kind contribution and four percent of the value of the land, as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of the development, will be provided in cash.

2. 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 Part 1 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands prior to the first above grade building permit being issued on the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution to the satisfaction of City Council.

On October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment for 56, 58 and 60 Fieldway Road to permit a mixed-use development with four towers and a public park. One of the recommendations was to direct staff to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back for further instructions on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

The applicants have agreed to provide on-site public art as a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind, at a total cost to the owner of up to 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land. The remainder of the Community Benefits Charge, net of the in-kind contribution, will need to be paid at the time of the building permit issuance.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the services installed within 50 Resources Road subdivision and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2498;

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

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2498.

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

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

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2498 to Toronto Hydro. 

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2498, dated June 2012 between Lowe’s Company Canada and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 2, 2025 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 31 Flindon Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the tree being in poor condition and in conflict with a proposed new driveway.

The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 51 centimeters in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 2, 2025 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Grasspoint Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns related to falling nuts.

The shagbark hickory tree (Carya ovata) measures 46 centimetre in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 30, 2025 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 18 Fallowfield Road and 16 Fallowfield Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to damage to the driveway, clogged pipes, potential damage to the foundation by tree roots, and concern that the tree is in decline.

The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 76 centimetre in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:  

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 30, 2025 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 3210 Weston Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a perimeter fence of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wrought iron material. The height of the fence is 2.44m (96 inches) along the entire perimeter of the property.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 2, 2025 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 28 Elmbrook Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a wood fence on the Southwest side of the property measuring approximately 2.45 meters in height and 2.51 metres in length. A Notice of Violation was issued on October 16, 2024, relating to the fence height on the southwest side of the property.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2972 Islington Avenue.

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 Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2972 Islington Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 345 Driftwood Avenue.

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 Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 345 Driftwood Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 455 Sentinel Road.

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 Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 455 Sentinel Road.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 2372 Lake Shore Boulevard West, local road flankage.

2. Required the permit holder to post signs, at least 11x17 inches in dimension, clearly visible from all parts of the sidewalk cafe, that remind patrons to respect their neighbours by keeping outdoor noise to a minimum.

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 located at 2372 Lake Shore Boulevard West, local road flankage.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed cushions on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Joseph Street.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three speed cushions on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Joseph Street, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-452 to the report (January 31, 2025) 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 cushions on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Joseph Street. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed cushions should be installed on Church Street.

The Etobicoke York Community Council

1.  Authorized the installation of speed humps on Somerville Avenue, between Weston Road and Gilmour Crescent.

2.  Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of two speed humps on Somerville Avenue, between Weston Road and Gilmour Crescent, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-436, to the report (January 31, 2025) 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 has reviewed the need for speed humps on Somerville Avenue, between Weston Road and Gilmour Crescent.  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 Somerville Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council amend the existing heavy truck prohibition in effect from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, on Evans Avenue, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, to be in effect at all times. 

2. City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council, in the first quarter of 2026, on the impacts of Recommendation 1, above.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for prohibiting heavy trucks at all times  on Evans Avenue, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend prohibiting heavy trucks at all times.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Evans Avenue between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road.

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 a 40 km/h speed limit on Evans Avenue between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, as the warrant criteria was not met.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Handel Street, between a point 11.3 metres south of Haney Avenue and a point 6.2 metres further south

2. Designated an on-street accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the east side of Handel Street, between a point 9 metres south of Haney Avenue and a point 8.5 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the conversion of the existing on-street accessible parking space to an on-street accessible loading zone on the east side of Handel Street, south of Haney Avenue. The on-street accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Wheel-Trans service for a resident of Handel Street.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times, on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 104 metres east of Royal York Road and a point 9 metres further east.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate an on-street accessible loading zone on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, east of Royal York Road. The on-street accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to Toronto Transit Commission Wheel-Trans service for a resident of Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Ambleside Avenue, between Aberlady Road and a point 20 metres east.

2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Ambleside Avenue, between a point 20 metres east of Aberlady Road and a point 80 metres further east.

3. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Ambleside Avenue, between a point 100 metres east of Aberlady Road and Chartwell Road.

4. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Ambleside Avenue, between Chartwell Road and a point 186 metres west.

5. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Chartwell Road, between Ambleside Avenue and a point 30 metres north.

6. Prohibited parking form 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Chartwell Road, between a point 60 metres north of Ambleside Avenue and a point 55 metres further north.

7. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Chartwell Road, between a point 115 metres north of Ambleside Avenue and a point 65 metres further north.

8. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Chartwell Road, between Ambleside Avenue and a point 97 metres north of Castlebar Road.

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 implementing parking regulations on Ambleside Avenue and Chartwell Road, in the area near Castlebar Junior School to provide areas for short term parking for parents/guardians to accompany students to and from the school, improve safety and reduce congestion in the area by prohibiting stopping opposite the school.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Haynes Avenue, between The Pond Road and Assiniboine Avenue.

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Haynes Avenue, between The Pond Road and a point 30 metres south.

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes at all times, on the west side of Haynes Avenue, between a point 30 metres south of The Pond Road and a point 40 metres further south.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Haynes Avenue, between a point 70 metres south of The Pond Road and Assiniboine Road.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Leitch Avenue, between The Pond Road and Assiniboine Avenue.

6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Leitch Avenue, between The Pond Road and a point 30 metres south.

7. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes at all times, on the west side of Haynes Avenue, between a point 30 metres south of The Pond Road and a point 35 metres further south.

8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Leitch Avenue, between a point 65 metres south of The Pond Road and a point 38 metres further south.

9. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes at all times, on the west side of Haynes Avenue, between a point 103 metres south of The Pond Road and a point 15 metres north of Assiniboine Avenue.

10. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Leitch Avenue, between Assiniboine Avenue and a point 15 metres north.

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

Transportation Services is recommending short term parking (maximum 15 minutes) be permitted at all times on a portion of Haynes Avenue and Leitch Avenue. In addition, that stopping be prohibited at all times on these two streets, between The Pond Road and Assiniboine Road, outside of the short-term parking areas. The proposed regulations will mitigate concerns with congestion and excessive parking while ensuring the abutting retail units have a designated area for short term parking for patrons.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 62 Dixfield Drive

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2025 Canada Day event, and allow the placement of signage in accordance with the attached conditions.

The Rotary Club Canada Day Ribfest is an event that is held in Centennial Park in conjunction with City of Toronto Canada Day celebrations. The event is from June 28 from 11:00am – 10:00pm, June 29 from 11:00am - 10:00pm, June 30 from 11:00am - 10:00pm and July 1 from 11:00am – 10:00pm at Centennial Park. I fully endorse the plans to hold this event again, as was done in previous years.

Municipal Code Chapter 693 outlines the requirements for signs being used to advertise charitable, non-profit and community events, and does not permit variance or appeal to the criteria which regulate temporary signage.

The approval conditions ensure that there is a responsive procedure to address any signs which have generated a complaint, and ensure all signs are maintained and removed to the satisfaction of City Staff.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Removed the following director from the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below:

• Sylvio Rodriguez

2. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

• Romano D’Andrea
• Marilyn McCrea

Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this motion is to make changes to the Weston Village Businesses Improvement Area Board of Management by remove one member of the Weston Village Businesses Improvement Area Board of Management and fill two of the three Board vacancies with the following individuals who have expressed interest in sitting on the Board.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council passed By-laws 110-2025 to 112-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 113-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.