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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – February 19, 2025

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. -  EY21.1, EY21.2

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on April 2, 2025.

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

The Director (Acting), Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

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

3. City Council direct that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 267 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks 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.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (23 216851 WET 03 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 the existing rental dwelling units.

The application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West to redevelop the site for a nine-storey mixed-use building containing 332 square metres of retail at grade and 151 dwelling units above the retail space. The site contains existing rental dwelling units. Therefore, a related Rental Housing Demolition Application has also been submitted to secure eight rental replacement units.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan, including Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013.

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

The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 23 216851 WET 03 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 8 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 639.7 square metres and be comprised of 7 two-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated January 6, 2025. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all eligible tenants of the eight existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

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

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

g. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two 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;

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

i. The replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% 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

j. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the eight existing rental dwelling units located at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West after all the following have occurred:

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

b. The related Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the proposed development (22 168205 WET 03 OZ) has come into full force and effect;

c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the related Site Plan Approval Application (22 168204 WET 03 SA), by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

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

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

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

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

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

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

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

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition Application which proposes to demolish eight rental dwelling units located at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The eight rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of a new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that secures the right of existing tenants to move to a replacement unit of the same type at similar rent, and provides other assistance to mitigate hardship.

The proposed development on the site is the subject of a related Zoning By-law Amendment application (22 168205 WET 03 OZ). The proposed development would permit a nine-storey mixed-use building containing 332 square metres of retail at grade, 151 dwelling units and 84 vehicle parking spaces. An approval report for the Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition Application approval report.

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

City Planning 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 of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 31 Flindon Road.

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.

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

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Grasspoint Crescent.

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.

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

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 21 Elderfield Crescent.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 21 Elderfield Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about property damage and safety related to falling branches; potential root damage to the foundation; and roots lifting the patio stones.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 42 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

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

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the property owner of 28 Elmbrook Crescent because the fence 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.

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.

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

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

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below 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:

          Guzman, Jovana

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

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board 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. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the westbound curb vehicle traffic lane on Locust Street, between a point 62 metres east of Weston Road and a point 70 metres further east, from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing 1 hour parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on south side of Locust Street, between a point 61 metres northeast of Weston Road and the northeast end of Locust Street from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Locust Street, between a point 61 metres east of Weston Road and the northeast end of Locust Street from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

4. Etobicoke 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.

5. Etobicoke York Community 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).

6. Etobicoke 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.

7. Etobicoke 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.

8. Etobicoke 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.

9. Etobicoke 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.

10. Etobicoke 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.

11. Etobicoke 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.

12. Etobicoke York Community Council direct that Locust Street 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.

Pomerleau Inc is constructing a 37-storey residential condominium building at 8-16 Locust Street. The site is located on the north side Locust Street and 62 metres east of Weston Road.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Locust Street for a period of 36 months, from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Locust Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk of Locust Street. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained on Locust Street at all times.

There is no financial impact to the City. Pomerleau 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 Locust Street these fees will be approximately $232,000.00.

In addition to the street occupation fees, starting April 1, 2025, applicants are subject to the new Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) - Traffic Management Recovery fees.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Nordin Avenue, between The Queensway and a point 47 metres further north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from April 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Nordin Avenue, between The Queensway and a point 47 metres north.

3. Etobicoke 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.

4. Etobicoke York Community 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).

5. Etobicoke 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.

6. Etobicoke 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.

7. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

8. Etobicoke 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.

9. Etobicoke 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.

10. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

11. Etobicoke 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.

12. Etobicoke York Community 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.

13. Etobicoke 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.

14. Etobicoke York Community Council direct that Nordin Avenue, The Queensway and Woolgar Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

ELM Developments is constructing an 11-storey residential building at 1156 The Queensway. The site is located on the north side The Queensway, between Nordin Avenue and Woolgar Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Nordin Avenue for a period of 26 months, from April 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane on Nordin Avenue. The proposed stopping prohibition on the east side of Nordin Avenue will result in the loss of total four (maximum three-hours) parking spaces.

There is no financial impact to the City. ELM Developments 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 Nordin Avenue, these fees will be approximately $285,000.00.

In addition to the street occupation fees, starting April 1, 2025, applicants are subject to the new Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) - Traffic Management Recovery fees.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the Director (Acting), Engineering Review, Development Review recommend that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Wild Rose Gardens between Blackstone Street and Creekbank Road.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Creekbank Road between Blackstone Street and the east limit of Creekbank Road.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Wild Rose Gardens between Blackstone Street and Creekbank Road.

4. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Creekbank Road between Blackstone Street and the east limit of Creekbank Road.

5. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Wild Rose Gardens at Creekbank Road.

6. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Creekbank Road and Blackstone Street.

7. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Wild Rose Gardens and Blackstone Street/Marshlynn Avenue.

8. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Creekbank Road between Blackstone Street and the east limit of Creekbank Road.

9. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east and north sides of Wild Rose Gardens between Blackstone Street/Marshlynn Avenue and Creekbank Road.

10. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Blackstone Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and a point 134 metres north of Lawrence Avenue West.

11. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Blackstone Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Creekbank 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 requesting approval for various parking and traffic regulations, proposed under the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application for the development at 1780 Lawrence Avenue West, to be implemented on Wild Rose Gardens, Creekbank Road and Blackstone Street. Wild Rose Gardens and Creekbank Road have recently been dedicated as public road allowance. Currently there are no traffic or parking regulations on these two streets. The proposed traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines given the operation of the roadways and surrounding residential nature.

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report as funding has been secured from Fernbrook Homes (Lawrence) Limited, the proponent of the development at 1780 Lawrence Avenue West, for the proposed traffic regulations. These funds were secured through Draft Plan of Subdivision Application No. 14 110017 WET 12 SB.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the east side of Scott Road, from a point 27 metres south of Dunraven Drive to a point 5.5 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 requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Scott Road.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of the accessible parking space is approximately $500. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Pritchard Avenue, between a point 80 metres east of Mariposa Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Pritchard Avenue.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of the accessible parking space is approximately $500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east, south, west and north sides of Thistle Down Boulevard (inner circle), between the south limit of Thistle Down Boulevard (west leg) and the west limit of Thistle Down Boulevard (south leg).

2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 5:00 to 7:00, Monday to Friday on the south, east and north side (inner circle) of Thistle Down Boulevard, between Bondhead Place and Kintail Road to be in effect from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south, east and north side of Thistle Down Boulevard (outer circle), between Bondhead Place and Kintail Road.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing signed parking prohibition from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east, south, west and north sides (inner loop) of Thistle Down Boulevard, be amended to prohibit parking at all times, in conjunction with the installation of the proposed speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard as outlined in the companion report titled "Traffic Calming (Speed Cushions) - Thistle Down Boulevard". The proposed amendment will deter parking and allow transit operations to traverse the speed cushion as required by Toronto Transit Commission operations.

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

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $3,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing designated stand for two taxicabs in effect at all times on the south side of Aberfoyle Crescent, between a point 20 meters east of Islington Avenue and point 12 meters further east from April 9, 2025 to June 30, 2027 inclusive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council designate a taxi stand for two taxi cabs in effect at all times on the north side of Aberfoyle Crescent, between a point 56 meters east of Islington Avenue and point 12 meters further east. from April 9, 2025 to June 30, 2027 inclusive.       

3. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition anytime on the north side of Aberfoyle Crescent, between a point 56 meters east of Islington Avenue and point 12 meters further east from April 9, 2025 to June 30, 2027 inclusive.

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

Islington Station (Line 2) is being redeveloped as part of the Toronto Transit Commission’s Easier Access program to ensure barrier-free accessibility in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The project, scheduled from July 2023 to June 2027 includes a new street-level bus terminal, a new station entrance, a new underground pedestrian tunnel and elevators connecting the subway concourse and platform. All construction staging operations will be occur within the site, therefore occupation of the public right-of-way is not required. During construction, bus operations will be limited within the station. To facilitate drop-off operations, Toronto Transit Commission will designate temporary bus stops on the east side of Islington Avenue and the south side of Aberfoyle Crescent. The proposed bus stop locations conflict with existing taxi cab stands.

In order to accommodate the temporary bus stops, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to relocate the taxi cab stands on the above-mentioned roadways to north side of Aberfoyle Crecent, between a point 56 meters east of Islington Avenue and point 12 meters further east. from April 2025 to June 2027 inclusive.

There is no financial impact to the City. Toronto Transit Commission will bear all the costs associated with the signage change.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the property owner of 37 Advance Road and 212-216 Norseman Street permitting two existing storm control maintenance holes and one existing sanitary control maintenance hole (the "Encroachment") on the terms and conditions to be set out by the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services and on any other or amended terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed an application for three existing maintenance holes within the public right-of-way at 212-216 Norseman Street. These maintenance holes were on private property however due to a land conveyance they will now be on the City's right-of-way. The encroachment consists of two storm control maintenance holes and one sanitary control maintenance hole; both are in breach of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalk, Use Of.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner to permit the existing private maintenance holes within the City's right-of-way on Norseman Street, subject to conditions.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report, as the property owner will be responsible for the entire costs of the maintenance, repair, and operation of the two storm control maintenance holes and one sanitary control maintenance hole. The applicant has already paid a fee of $880.78 to enter into an encroachment agreement with Transportation Services and an additional fee of $1,158.26 for the appeal of the encroachment under Article IX of Chapter 743.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 151 Elmcrest Road.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize 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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 220, 230 Woolner Avenue.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize 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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 2450, 2460 Weston Road.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize 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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Councillor Amber Morley recommends:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council reduce the speed from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Subway
Crescent, between Dundas Street West and the south end of Subway Crescent.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Subway Crescent, between Dundas Street West and Aukland Road, from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column l in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

Subway Crescent is an interesting collector road near the Kipling Transit Hub within Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Prior to the redevelopment of Kipling Station, Subway Crescent used to loop from Dundas St Wat Poplar Ave to Auckland Rd. Subway Crescent is now a dead-end street that provides access to a multi-residential building, commercial buildings and parking, and the GO & MiWay bus terminals.

While Subway Crescent is now relatively short in length, I receive an above average amount of concerns and complaints from residents relating to the speed of buses and other vehicles, and pedestrian safety issues at this location. These issues are made worse because the street is quite wide and there is a slight curve and downward slope to the street, which can impact visibility.

I have been working with residents to address these concerns from multiple angles, one of which is lowering the speed limit on this road .

Councillor Amber Morley recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council reopen Item EY17.17, titled "Windsor Street and Buckingham Street - Pay-and-Display Parking”, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend Item EY17.17 by adding the following new Recommendation:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Windsor Street, between a point 46 metres south of Portland Street and a point 25 metres further south.

At our meeting on October 28, 2024 Etobicoke York Community Council adopted
Item EY17.17, titled "Windsor Street and Buckingham Street – Pay-and-Display Parking", which
introduced paid parking to accommodate overflow from the Mimico GO Station parking lot.

The current pay-and-display parking configuration has unintentionally impacted the operations
of businesses on Windsor Street by limiting access to essential loading areas. Adjusting the
parking regulations will help balance the need for public parking with the operational
requirements of local businesses.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.