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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – June 4, 2025

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY24.1, EY24.2, EY24.3, EY24.4, EY24.5

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on July 3, 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 site specific Zoning By-law 608-2011, for the lands at 720 Humberwood Boulevard, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to this report.

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

This report recommends allocating unspent Section 37 funds secured in Site Specific Zoning By-law 608-2011 at 720 Humberwood Boulevard towards the construction of a playground.

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.

Through 2025.EY22.30, City Council approved a re-allocation of unspent Section 37 funds, and a subsequent $60,687.00 increase to the 2025-2034 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget to construct a playground at Indian Line Park following the adoption of the draft amendment to Zoning By-law 608-2011 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, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1276 Islington Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 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 request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the following through the Site Plan Control process for the lands, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006:

a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 202 rental dwelling units at 1276 Islington Avenue as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

b. undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to the tenants, at 1276 Islington Avenue, as follows:

1. 180 new secure underground vehicular parking spaces for exclusive use of tenants of the existing building at 1276 Islington Avenue,

2. New secure underground bicycle storage including 96 long-term spaces allocated for tenants of the existing building,

3. Garbage consolidation and upgrades resulting in no outdoor storage of waste,

4. Access to indoor and outdoor amenity space of proposed new building.

4. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development, City Council require the Owner to:

a. develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a Parking Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

b. submit a Parking Plan that provides at least 1 parking space on-site for each tenant of 1276 Islington Avenue who had a parking space at the time of the rezoning application, dated December 23, 2022 and indicates the access to, and location of the parking spaces, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

This report recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 35-storey (108 metres, excluding the mechanical penthouse) infill residential building to replace the surface parking lot while retaining the existing 12-storey apartment building. The proposed building has 363 dwelling units and includes a residential gross floor area of 25,082 square metres. The portion of the site that is within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Regulated Area will be zoned Open Space - Natural Zone.

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 Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 4231, 4237 and 4241 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

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

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 4231, 4237, and 4241 Dundas street West to permit the development of an 11 storey mixed use building with 318 residential units and 439 square metres of commercial at grade.

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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1693, 1695 and 1705-1709 Weston Road and 10 Victoria Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

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

3. City Council delegate the approval and signing authority to the Executive Director, Development Review for agreements related to payments-in-lieu of bicycle parking under Article 900.8.10 Exception Number [x190] of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to use $1,076.00 per long-term bicycle parking space reduced, adjusted for inflation, as the basis for calculating payments under Article 900.8.10 Exception Number [X190] of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 1693, 1695 and 1705-1709 Weston Road and 10 Victoria Avenue East to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building, including a six-storey base building. The proposal would provide a total of 599 dwelling units, including 15 rental replacement units and six affordable rental housing units, and 473 square metres of commercial space at grade.

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 Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 20 Wallasey Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 

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

3. City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, in accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, as generally illustrated in Attachment 10 subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Executive Director, Development Review may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

4. Prior to introducing the necessary Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner to provide a withdrawal letter respecting the appeal of By-law 569-2013 (Comprehensive City-wide Zoning Bylaw) in Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-002465 for the subject site.

This report recommends approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the development of six detached dwellings and six semi-detached dwellings on a vacant former public school site that is located within an established neighbourhood. The six detached dwellings would front onto Wallasey Avenue in the south. The six semi-detached dwellings would front onto a new 16.5 metre wide public street which would run north from Wallasey Avenue and terminate in a cul-de-sac. The associated Draft Plan of Subdivision application would create 12 lots for new residential development and one block for the new public street.

The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision meets the subdivision requirements in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2024).

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 and Deputy Chief Building Official, Etobicoke York District recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council consider the applications for demolition at 1006 and 1008 Kipling Avenue and decide to:

1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing residential buildings at 1006 and 1008 Kipling Avenue because a building permit application for replacement buildings has not been issued; or

2. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1006 and 1008 Kipling Avenue without conditions; or

3. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 1006 and 1008 Kipling Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and

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

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

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of two existing 1-storey dwellings located at 1006 and 1008 Kipling Avenue (Application Numbers 25 137780 DEM and 25 141402 DEM) are being referred to the Etobicoke York Community Council for consideration to refuse or to grant the applications, including any conditions to be attached to the demolition permit applications, because the buildings proposed to be demolished are residential buildings and there are no replacement building permits to be issued at this time.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official Toronto Building recommends that City Council gives consideration to the demolition application for 36 South Station Street and decide to:

1. Approve the application to demolish the existing the detached residential building without any conditions.  

                                                                           OR

2. Approve the application to demolish the existing one half of the semi-detached residential building 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 application to demolish the existing detached residential building 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.

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 application for demolition of the existing detached residential building located on the lands municipally known as 36 South Station Street is being referred to City Council to grant or grant with conditions the demolition application, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate a new proposed driveway related to a lot severance.

The ruby red horsechestnut tree (Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii') measures 8 cm 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 City's decision to deny a tree permit.

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

The City Clerk recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council appoint the following four candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 3, 2029, and until successors are appointed:

-   Syeda Esashi Ali

-   Mariya Belmessova

-   Wendell Noel

-   Charlene Patfield

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Etobicoke York Community Council for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board. This report recommends the appointment of four public members to the George Bell Arena Board.

There are no financial implications arising from this report.

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:

          Ghandi, Rattan

          The Kingsway:

          Brachman, Joan

          Renshaw, Melissa

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 and The Kingsway Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

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

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

The Interim General Manager, Parks and Recreation recommends that:

1. The Etobicoke Community Council adopt the renaming of the park, located at 160 Eighth Street, to "Jordon Carter Memorial Park".

At the July 2022 City Council meeting, City Council adopted the Commemorative Framework to provide additional guidance to support members of the public, Elected Officials, and City staff when naming and renaming streets and City properties in a commemorative manner, and when considering proposals to develop new and review existing commemorative monuments.

Parks and Recreation, along with Economic Development and Culture Division, worked in collaboration with Strategic Partnerships and the local Councillor to consult with the family of Jordon Carter. Eighth Street Park has been identified, located at 160 Eighth Street, as the proposed park location to be renamed Jordon Carter Memorial Park in recognition of his life and lasting impact.

Funding for the costs associated with the production and installation of the new park sign will be accommodated within the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation.

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

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Mabelle Avenue.

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 to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Mabelle Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $1200.00. Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit westbound U-turn movements at all times on Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Legion Road and a point 113 metres west.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that U-turns be prohibited on Lakeshore Boulevard West, between Legion Road and a point 113 metres west. The proposed prohibition is intended to deter vehicles from making unsafe U-turns at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Legion Road and west of the intersection.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $400.00 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 humps on Seventh Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Seventh Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-504, Drawing TC-505 dated April 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Seventh Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Seventh Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Seventh Street.

The estimated cost for installing nine speed humps on Seventh Street is $36,000.00. 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 authorize the installation of speed humps on Sixth Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of seven speed humps on Sixth Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-506, TC-507 dated April 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Sixth Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Sixth Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Sixth Street.

The estimated cost for installing seven speed humps on Sixth Street is $28,000.00. 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 amend the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Tromley Drive, between 82 metres south of Winterton Drive and a point 70 metres further south, to be in effect from a point 106 metres south of Winterton Drive and a point 44 metres further south.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the southbound U-turn prohibition in effect at all times on Tromley Drive between Princess of Wales Court and Winterton Drive, to be in effect from Winterton Drive and a point 180 metres south of Winterton Drive.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit northbound U-turn movements at all times on Tomley Drive between Winterton Drive and a point 60 metres south of Princess of Wales Court.

4. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Tromley Drive between Princess of Wales Court and Winterton Drive, to be in effect from Winterton Drive and a point 60 metres south of Princess of Wales Court.

5. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit eastbound left turns in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at the driveway to Premises No. 65 Tromley Drive, at a point 165 metres south of Winterton Drive.

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 amendments to several of the traffic and parking regulations on Tromley Drive, in the area of Princess Margaret Junior School. In addition, implementing a new left turn prohibition exiting the school driveway, to be in effect during the morning peak. The proposed changes will mitigate safety concerns observed in the area of the school and reduce congestion in the area of the school.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $2500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Stanley Avenue, between Royal York Road and a point 50 metres east.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Stanley Avenue, between a point 90 metres east of Royal York Road and Elizabeth Street.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the south side of Stanley Avenue, between a point 50 metres east of Royal York Road and a point 40 metres further east.

4. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum of 10 minutes in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Stanley Avenue, between Royal York Road and a point 75 metres.

5. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize a school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the south side of Stanley Avenue, between a point 75 metres east of Royal York Road 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 requesting approval for the amendment of various parking regulations, proposed under the Revised Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site Plan Control Application Number 19 100745 WET 03 SA.  The application is associated with the partial demolition, renovation, and expansion of the St. Leo Catholic School, located at 271 Royal York Road (formerly 165 Stanley Avenue); these parking amendments are to be implemented on Stanley Avenue between Royal York Road and Elizabeth Street. The proposed amendments are intended to accommodate pick-up and drop-off activity for kindergarten students and relocate a school bus loading zone along Stanley Avenue. 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 for signs for the proposed parking amendments has been secured from the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the proponent of the school development at 271 Royal York Road (formerly 165 Stanley Avenue). These funds were secured through the Revised Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site Plan Control Application Number 19 100745 WET 03 SA.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Sunplains Crescent, between Markland Drive and the west intersection of Broadfield Drive.

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 south side of Sunplains Crescent, between Markland Drive and the west intersection of Broadfield Drive. The proposed amendment will deter parking in this location and will improve vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage for vehicles.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $400.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

Councillor Amber Morley recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Warnica Avenue and Brawley Avenue.

In response to concerns raised by residents living near the intersection of Warnica Avenue and
Brawley Avenue—where Queensland Park is situated—many community members have
expressed serious safety concerns. They report that it is increasingly dangerous to cross the
street, particularly for families with small children, when trying to access the park. The lack of
adequate crossing infrastructure or traffic calming measures has made this a growing issue for
those who use the park regularly.

Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Photography Drive, between Black Creek Drive and a point 310 metres northwest.

I am seeking your support to amend the parking regulations on Photography Drive, from Black Creek Drive to a point 310 metres northwest. My office has received numerous complaints regarding vehicles parked for extended periods along this section of the roadway. Despite repeated enforcement efforts, illegal and prolonged on-street parking continues to be a concern. To address these ongoing issues, I am recommending the implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition on both sides of Photography Drive. This change will enhance the flow of two-way traffic, improve safety, and discourage long-term on-street parking violations.

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Request that the Executive Director, Development Review, give consideration to the inclusion of layby space for the purpose of short-term parking for delivery, pedestrian pick up and drop off, and similar use, in the Annie Craig Drive street frontage for the multi-residential buildings at 59 and 60 Annie Craig Drive.

The condos at 59 and 60 Annie Craig Drive have been built and occupied for many years, but the streetscape in front of the buildings has not yet been brought to the ultimate approved design by the developer. The ultimate design was established over a decade ago, and did not include any layby parking for short visits, deliveries, and pedestrian pick up and drop off. The need for layby space for these activities has increases substantially in recent years, and it can cause traffic issues when those spaces are not provided.

The residents of these buildings have requested the design be revised to accommodate layby space. The developer has expressed an openness to these revisions, so long as they can remain on schedule for constructing the final streetscape later this fall. There is an opportunity to secure a functional improvement for the building residents and avoid the implementation of a street design that will add to traffic frustrations, at little to no cost to the City of Toronto.

That:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council accepts the attached letter of resignation and remove the following director from the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below:

- Masum Hossain

Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this motion is to amend item EY24.11 to make changes to Business Improvement Areas Boards of management by removing one member of the Weston Village BIA Board of Management

Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that:

1. The Etobicoke York Community Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to report to the appropriate committee on replacement ice opportunities including the establishment of a new ice pad, or expanded arena, within the Etobicoke York District.

On April 23rd and 24th 2025 City Council adopted Notice of Motion 2025.MM29.9 titled Working With MLSE Foundation to Explore Feasibility of Reimagining Weston Lions Arena. The motion recommendations directed staff to engage with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and stakeholders to explore the feasibility of reimagining Weston Lions Arena to better deliver high-quality and accessible sport and recreation opportunities.

In June 2025 news articles were published through major outlets which noted that the new plans may involve the removal of the existing ice pad, a community asset that has been in place since 1949. The Council motion did not contain this detail.

The loss of an indoor ice pad will have a significant ripple effect throughout the entire Etobicoke York District and beyond. Indoor ice pads serve a variety of hockey leagues, ringette leagues, figure skating, pleasure skating and sport fitness and skills development, and dry pad activities. These sports encompass children, seniors, boys and girls and men and women, and citizens of all backgrounds and economic statuses. The implication of reduced ice availability in the area limits opportunities, results in further travel, or may push available ice slots further into the evenings and nights, impacting youth.

Youth Hockey, among other sports, continues to see a surge in popularity, especially post-COVID. Some of this growth includes new demographics such as women, girls and newcomers. Ensuring opportunities exist to break into life-long sports such as hockey are vital to the support and preservation of this cultural treasure and Canada’s national winter sport.

The purpose of this motion is, in light of the potential loss of an indoor ice pad in the area, to request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to seek replacement ice opportunities in the district to make up for this loss, and to consider the impacts to the City’s parks facilities master plan, and access by citizens to indoor ice facilities.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.