Minutes Confirmed on September 17, 2025

The Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 3, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (June 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 3, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 3, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 3, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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 to the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 3, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Refused 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.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing detached residential building 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 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the application for fence exemption by the property owner of 95 Stavely Crescent at the current height on the condition that the property owner remove the top board in the rear yard and ensure it is installed by a fence contractor with matching materials and without any protruding screws within a 30 day time period, and required the property owner to maintain the fence in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street, conditional upon the applicant:

a. providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($583.00) to be removed;

b. agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;

c. providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and

d. providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Appointed 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. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Clerk, 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Removed 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Adopted 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.

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized 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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Seventh Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive.

2. Directed 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 (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Sixth Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lake Shore Drive.

2. Directed 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, Drawings TC-506, TC-507 dated April 2025, attached to the report (June 16, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Amended 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. Amended 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. Prohibited 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. Amended 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. Prohibited 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Rescinded 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. Rescinded 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. Rescinded 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. Authorized 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. Authorized 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Development Review to 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Accepted the letter of resignation attached to the letter (July 2, 2025) from Councillor Frances Nunziata and removed the following director from the Weston Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management:

- 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

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested 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.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council passed By-laws 670-2025 to 675-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 676-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the Etobicoke York Community Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the Etobicoke York Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.