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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – April 2, 2025

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY22.1, EY22.2, EY22.3, EY23.4

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

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

The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 21-25 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 21-25 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to this report. 

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

4. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the earlier of three years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Block C or B, or residential occupancy of Block B, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 868 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

5. 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.

6. 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 and Recreation. 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, Parks and Recreation, 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.

7. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to complete the following with respect to Phase 1 (Buildings B and C):

a. secure the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for the sanitary infrastructure upgrades located on Newcastle Street between Buckingham Street and Audley Street, in an agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit three buildings on three development blocks at 21-25 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street, and 95 Portland Street, including:

- A mixed-use building with two tower elements of 36- and 42-storeys (113-134 metres), containing 933 dwelling units, a minimum of 1,172 square metres of grade-related retail space, approximately 1,518 metres of office space, and a private childcare centre of approximately 1,125 square metres (Building A, which will constitute Phase 2 of the development);

- A 14-storey (46-metre) mixed-use building, containing 184 affordable co-operative dwelling units and a minimum of 263 square metres of grade-related retail space (Building B, which together with Building C will constitute Phase 1 of the development); and

- A 7-storey (24-metre) crisis care shelter, containing 124 emergency shelter beds and supportive dwelling units (Building C);

The new shelter proposed on site will replace the existing Elisa House crisis care shelter along Newcastle Street, operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The parkland dedication by-law requires the owner to convey 868 square metres of parkland. The application illustrates 988 square metres of land that will be transferred to the City as a new park located at the Portland Street and Windsor Street intersection and a 240 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (POPS) along Newcastle Street

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

The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 2595 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report.  

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2595 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No.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 classify the lands municipally known as 2595 St. Clair Avenue West as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).

5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to forward a copy of the City Council Decision to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law at 2595 St. Clair Avenue West to permit an 11-storey mixed-use mid-rise building fronting St. Clair Avenue West and attached 20-storey residential tower further set back containing a total of 505 residential units. The proposed development would also include a 355-square metre Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS), and 2,453 square metres of commercial space provided on two levels fronting St. Clair Avenue West.

The proposed draft Official Plan Amendment would amend Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 356 to exempt the development from the precinct plan requirement in recognition of the peripheral nature of the site, while still requiring certain objectives to be met on the site.

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 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1798-1812 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (23 138686 WET 05 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 six existing rental dwelling units.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 40-storey mixed-use building consisting of a six-storey base building. The proposed building would contain 490 residential units and approximately 327 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

A hold (H symbol) is recommended to be applied to the entirety of the lot, in the draft Site Specific Zoning By-law, to address outstanding requirements related to the functional servicing of the lot. Separately, an H symbol will be placed in the area near the existing Toronto Water infrastructure, including a sanitary sewer along Weston Road, a combined trunk sewer along the private laneway leading to a combined sewer overflow weir structure, to ensure the new development provides the appropriate clearance for access and maintenance.

A related Rental Housing Demolition application (23 138686 WET 05 RH) has also been submitted as the proposed development includes the demolition and replacement of six rental units.

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, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File No. 23 138686 WET 05 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 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 1806 and 1812 Weston Road, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 6 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 479 square metres and be comprised of 2 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, and 2 three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated March 25, 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 6 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 2 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, and 2 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 tenants of all 6 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;

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

e. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed building at no extra charge;

f. 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;

g. 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

h. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 1798, 1800, 1802, 1804, 1806, 1808, and 1812 Weston Road an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.g. 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 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 1806 and 1812 Weston Road 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 (23 115006 WET 05 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 (23 115001 WET 05 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 1806 and 1812 Weston Road 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 (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed 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 6 rental dwelling units located at 1806 and 1812 Weston Road.

The 6 rental units are proposed to be replaced by 6 new rental units as part of a new development on the site.

The proposed development on the site, located at 1798, 1800, 1802, 1804, 1806, 1808, and 1812 Weston Road, is the subject of a related Zoning By-law Amendment application (23 115006 WET 05 OZ). The proposed development would consist of a 40-storey mixed-use building with a six-storey base building, containing 490 residential units and 327 square metres of non-residential uses on the ground floor. 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, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. The Etobicoke York Community Council receive this report for information.

This report initiates the Mount Dennis Zoning By-law and Urban Design Guidelines Study and summarizes the study scope, process and timing. The purpose of the Study is to develop a new zoning by-law and urban design guidelines that implements the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan. A Final Report is targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines will be reported on separately.

The recommendations in this report have no financial implications to the City in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, recommends that:

1. The Etobicoke York Community Council receive this report for information.

This report provides a status update on the Visioning Study for the Jane and Wilson Area to develop a vision, goals, and principles to guide future growth and development in the area.

The study area is located entirely within a floodplain. As a result, development in this area is heavily regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the City to minimize flood risks and protect public safety and property.

The study will examine low-impact types of development that are currently permissible within the floodplain (i.e., improving existing parks, open space, streetscape and public realm, and creating safer pedestrian connections) and explore opportunities to better support existing commercial uses and employment areas. Additionally, the study will outline the process required for potentially unlocking future development in the area through flood remediation work.

Staff will continue to engage with the local community, local Ward Councillor, various City divisions and the TRCA. A Final Report is targeted for the first quarter of 2026.

There are funds allocated towards this study in the City Planning Capital Budget. 

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official Toronto Building recommends that City Council gives consideration to the demolition applications for 1736 and 1746 Weston Road and decide to:

1. Approve the applications to demolish the existing commercial buildings subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner agrees to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner, or their designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping;

b. The owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

c. The owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor;

d. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official.

e. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and,

f. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement; or

2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing commercial buildings 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 629­11; and

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; or

3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing commercial buildings without any conditions.   

This staff report is about a matter that shall be referred to City Council for consideration and final decision in respect of the former City of York By-law 3102-95.

In accordance with City of York, Special Demolition Control By-law 3102-95 and the City of York Act 1994 (No. 2), the applications for demolition of the existing commercial buildings located on the lands municipally known as 1736 and 1746 Weston Road are being referred to City Council to grant or grant with conditions the demolition applications, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, 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 18 Fallowfield Road.

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.

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 property owner of 3210 Weston Road The constructed fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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.

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

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

1. Refuse the application for property owner of 1 Jenson Court. The proposed fence would fail to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. Notice of Violation to be issued directing the property owner to bring the fence into compliance as Council's decision is final and binding.

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 1 Jenson Court for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a fence in the front and side yards 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 side yard fence made of compressed wood, featuring a vertical board-on-board design with decorative aluminum rods on top and lighting fixtures on the posts, extending approximately 5 meters. The remaining side yard fence consists of vertical board-on-board compressed wood and includes a gate with lighting fixtures on the posts. In the front yard, the fence is constructed of vertical board-on-board compressed wood and includes a gate with lighting fixtures on the posts. The fence height varies across the perimeter, ranging from 1.99 meters to 2.65 meters.

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that

1. Etobicoke York Community Council refuse to grant the application for exemption by the property owner of 63 Glenaden Avenue East, because both fences fail 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 63 Glenaden Avenue East. 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 construct a wood fence on both the East and South side of the property.  Both fences will measure 8.28 meters in length and 2.13 meters in height.

There is no anticipated Financial Impact from this report.

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

1. Refuse the application for property owner of 95 Stavely Crescent. The fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences. A second Notice of Violation to be issued directing the property owner to bring the fence into compliance as Council's decision is final and binding.

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 95 Stavely 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 fence in the front, side, and rear yard 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 in the front yard constructed of vertical board-on-board compressed wood and a fence in the rear yard constructed of vertical board-on-board compressed wood with a horizontal wooden board on top. The height of the fence in the front yard is 2.14 meters. The height of the fence in the rear yard is 2.31 meters.

There is no anticipated financial impact from this report.

The Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review recommends that:  

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M - 2569.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement, dated August 22, 2019 between Fernbrook Homes (Lawrence) Limited and the City of Toronto.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Subdivision 66M - 2569 and to bring it forward for enactment.

4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision 66M - 2569 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, dated August 22, 2019, between Fernbrook Homes (Lawrence) Limited and the City of Toronto relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2569.

The Recommendations have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year's budget.

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

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

          Lakeshore Village:

          Baughman, Laura

Etobicoke 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 Lakeshore Village BIA 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.

Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 

1. Etobicoke York Community Council receive this report for information, supplemental to the report entitled Construction Staging Area - 8-16 Locust Street.

At its meeting on April 2, 2025, Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of the item and requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor to coordinate a supplementary report addressing a number of items and report directly to the April 30, 2025, meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council. The items for consideration are as follows:

a. The potential to enhance safety measures to protect current residents and   children living on Locust Street while heavy construction takes place;

b. The creation of an alternate staging area through the applicant’s acquisition and acceptable relocation of the owners and tenants living at 6 Locust Street;

c. The potential city liability should the city approve the demolition of half of the semi-detached home at 8 Locust Street;

d. Any additional due diligence to be required of the applicant by the city, such as pre-construction inspections of homes in the vicinity of the site that may be impacted by heavy construction activity; and

e. Any additional matters relevant to Etobicoke York Community Council’s consideration of the Construction Staging application for 8-16 Locust Street. 

There is no financial impact associated with the above recommendation.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Torbarrie Road and Judy Sgro Avenue.

2. City Council not authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Torbarrie Road near Judy Sgro Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the intersection of Torbarrie Road and Judy Sgro Avenue.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of pedestrian crossing protection at Torbarrie Road and Judy Sgro Avenue as the warrant criteria was not met for either a pedestrian crossover (PXO) or traffic control signals.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

If City Council amends the recommendations in this report and authorizes the installation of traffic control signals at Torbarrie Road and Judy Sgro Avenue, the estimated cost would be approximately $250,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services interim 2025 Capital Budget.

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

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Montesson Street described as Part 2 on Plan 66R-34439 as shown on Attachment 1 and 2 to the report (dated April 17, 2025) from the Director, Planning Design and Management, Transportation Services.

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (dated April 17, 2025) from the Director, Planning Design and Management, Transportation Services.   

As this report recommends the permanent closure of a portion of untravelled public highway, City Council approval is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the feasibility of closing the untraveled portion of Montesson Street, shown on the registered plan of survey appended hereto as Part 2 on Attachment 1 and Part 2 on Attachment 2, and has determined that it can be stopped up and closed to enable operational management of the lands be transferred to Parks and Recreation, to facilitate construction of new park space.

There are no financial implications for this budget year resulting from the recommendations included in this report.

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 authorize the installation of speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 11 speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-360, TC-361, TC-362, TC-363, TC-364 dated September 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Cushions) - Thistle Down Boulevard" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Etobicoke York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions. 

4. Subject to Etobicoke York Community Council approval of Recommendation 3 above, 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 Thistle Down Boulevard (entire length), from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

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 Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard. 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 Thistle Down Boulevard.

A companion report, titled "Parking Amendments - Thistle Down Boulevard" outlines the parking amendments required to be installed in conjunction with the proposed speed cushions in this report.

The estimated cost for installing 11 speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard is $88,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Leigh Street and Feltham 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 all-way stop control at the intersection of Leigh Street and Feltham Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report.

If Etobicoke York Community Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of all-way stop control, the estimated cost associated with the amendment is $1,200. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the lane designation of the two most easterly northbound lanes on Dundas Street West, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound right turns only.

2. City Council rescind the existing lane designation on the most northerly westbound lane on Dundas Street West, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left-turn, straight through and right-turn movements.

3. City Council rescind the existing northbound right-turn-on-red movement prohibition on Dundas Street West at Dundas Street West.

4. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Dundas Street West, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound right turns only.

5. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Dundas Street West between, Dundas Street West and a point 40 metres east as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times. 

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the lane designation and rescind the No Right Turn on Red (NRTOR) regulation for northbound traffic on Dundas Street West at Dundas Street West to reflect current conditions in the field.

The estimated cost of installing the signs is $500.00. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times on Earlington Avenue at Dundas Street West, from May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct that the intersection of Earlington Avenue and Dundas Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic 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.

By way of background, at its meeting on June 26 and 27, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.EY14.12 entitled "16-26 Earlington Avenue and 4161-4169 Dundas Street West - Construction Staging Area" and in so doing, authorized a closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Dundas Street West, between Earlington Avenue and a point 51 metres west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.

Transportation Services has received sightline obstruction concerns from area residents due to the above mentioned construction staging area and protected walkway on the southwest corner of Earlington Avenue and Dundas Street West. Based on a site investigation, staff has determined that the covered walkway creates a sightline obstruction for northbound motorists on Earlington Avenue, turning left at Dundas Street West.

The developer advised that the covered walkway cannot be modified to address the sightline concerns, nor can it be removed, as it provides pedestrians a safe pathway around the construction staging area.

There is no financial impact to the City. Dunpar Developments Incorporated is responsible for all costs associated with the new signage installation.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue.

2. Subject to approval of Part 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue, City Council rescind the existing all way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue.

3. City Council authorized the removal of the city owned tree located in the boulevard, on the northeast corner of Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at Oakdale Road and Eddystone Avenue is $250,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Twenty Sixth Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 44 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 that parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of Twenty Sixth Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 44 meters north. The proposed amendment will deter parking at this location and reduce congestion in the area of the intersection on Twenty Sixth Street near Lake Shore Boulevard.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $300.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated April 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 requesting approval for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of accessible parking spaces is approximately $2,500. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report “Pay-and-Display Parking – St. Clair Avenue West, dated April 16, 2025 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has worked with Transportation Services to identify new on-street paid parking in Ward 5 that will support the local community and area businesses by encouraging a regular turnover in the on-street parking supply.

Through this review, Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking within an existing layby on St. Clair Avenue West in Ward 5. The proposed parking changes will replace the existing parking restrictions currently in effect, including no parking. The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will encourage parking turnover.

While this report seeks Community Council approval for the installation of on-street paid parking in Ward 5, this is an ongoing initiative, and Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority will continue to review and report on potential new on-street paid parking opportunities throughout the City of Toronto.

All costs associated with the necessary signage changes are included within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

All costs associated with the installation of parking machines will be assumed by the Toronto Parking Authority.

Toronto Parking Authority will monitor the revenue generated from the on-street paid parking program once fully implemented. The on-street parking rates are subject to change, pending future Toronto Parking Authority rate reviews.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Shaver Avenue South, between Greenfield Drive and a point 22 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 that stopping be prohibited at all times on both sides of Shaver Avenue South, north of Greenfield Drive. The proposed amendment will facilitate the installation of "Flexible In-Road Speed Limit" sign as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $750.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Goldthorne Avenue, between a point 255 metres east of Horner Avenue and a point 35 metres further east.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Goldthorne Avenue, between a point 230 metres east of Horner Avenue and a point 40 metres further east.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Goldthorne Avenue between a point 255 metres east of Horner Avenue and a point 35 metres further east as well as on the south side between a point 230 metres east of Horner Avenue and a point 40 metres further east. The proposed amendments will deter parking in these areas and will improve heavy vehicle operations at the rear driveway of 215 Evans Avenue.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

Councillor Vincent Crisanti recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-law 477-2010 to reallocate the Section 37 contribution of $53,250 from the construction of a surface parking lot related to Indian Line Park to the construction of the playground equipment and related components in Indian Line Park.

On May 12, 2010, City Council enacted By-law 477-2010, a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 720 Humberwood Boulevard, to permit the development of 9 single detached dwellings and 62 semi-detached dwellings.  As part of this development the owner was required to provide the City with a Section 37 cash contribution in the amount of $53,250 to be used specifically toward the construction of a surface parking lot related to Indian Line Park. The owner and the City entered into a Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the property on May 26, 2010, and the owner provided the cash contribution to the City.  The parking lot was never constructed and is no longer needed. City Planning and Parks and Recreation staff have identified the need for additional funds required for the construction of playground and related components in Indian Line Park, and recommend that the cash contribution be reallocated to this current project.

Both the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Section 37 Agreement do not contain a reallocation provision that would allow the City to reallocate the cash contribution to another benefit in the instance when the identified benefit is no longer required.  Therefore, a revision to By-law 477-2010 is required to re-direct the funds for the construction of the playground equipment and related components.  

Urgent consideration is being requested as additional funding is needed as soon as possible as the playground improvements project is in the design development phase, where the construction drawings are progressing and the tender process for construction should be reached in late spring 2025 to maintain current project timelines.

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that:

1.  Etobicoke-York Community Council designate Ryding Avenue, between Runneymede Road and Cobalt Avenue, as one-way for eastbound traffic only.

Ryding Avenue is a two-way local public road situated one block south of St. Clair Avenue West, running easterly from Runnymede Road for approximately 710 metres. In addition to a direct connection from Runnymede Road, Ryding Avenue also provides indirect connections to St. Clair Avenue West through Cobalt Avenue and Keele Street through Gourley Crescent, Dods Avenue and West Toronto Street. The north side of Ryding Avenue is lined with residential homes, while the south side features Runnymede Park, George Bell Arena and a small pocket of residential homes closer to Runnymede Road. Further west, along Ethel Avenue and West Toronto Street, the corridor provides access to two major retail areas. Historically, Ryding Avenue has been used as a cut-through route by various types of vehicles—including cars, trucks, and tractor trailers—traveling between Runnymede Road and Keele Street.

On March 6, 2024, City Planning hosted a community meeting regarding the proposed development at 87 Ethel Avenue. During this meeting, residents voiced their concerns about current traffic volumes on Ryding Avenue and the anticipated increase in traffic associated with the new development, particularly in relation to pedestrian and community safety.

One potential solution proposed at the meeting was to convert Ryding Avenue into a one-way street, eastbound from Runnymede Road to Cobalt Avenue. Planning and Transportation staff noted this suggestion and agreed to further assess its merits through the 87 Ethel Avenue development proposal, which will eventually require Site Plan Approval.

Shortly after the community meeting, my office received a formal petition signed by over 70 residents of Ryding Avenue requesting the conversion of the street to a one-way eastbound operation between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue.

This motion seeks to authorize the eastbound one-way conversion of Ryding Avenue, between Runneymede Road and Cobalt Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.