Agenda

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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – October 21, 2025

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY27.1, EY27.2

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on November 26, 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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 16 Wilby Crescent 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 classify the lands municipally known as 16 Wilby Crescent 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).

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

This report recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 39-storey residential building. The proposal includes 436 residential units, 82 vehicular parking spaces, and 447 bicycle parking spaces. The proposal includes rezoning a portion of the site considered an erosion hazard from a Mainstreet Commercial Residential zone to an 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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue 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 a site specific Zoning By-law at 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West to increase the heights of two previously approved mixed-use buildings (Buildings A and B) from 11-storeys each to 24- and 29-storeys. With the proposed increase in heights, the current development application would permit approximately 690 residential units and 513 square metres of non-residential space, 470 square metres of community agency space, and 387 residential parking spaces in Buildings A and B. The site is currently developed with an existing commercial plaza (Building D) that would remain in the northern portion of the site. The site has permissions for an additional mixed-use building (Building C) located in the southeast portion of the site near the intersection of Wincott Drive and Eglinton Avenue West.

The current development application is scoped to the central and west portions of 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West, focused on increasing the heights of Buildings A and B while continuing to provide the main elements from the 2021 Rezoning (18 150932 WET 04 OZ), including non-residential and community agency space in the base buildings of Buildings A and B, and maintaining the previously approved public park, Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible space (POPS), private street with access from Wincott Drive and Eglinton Avenue West, and private driveway with access from Widdicombe Hill Boulevard. All site accesses would continue to have public access easements secured for both vehicles and pedestrians. The current development application does not seek changes to Building C and D beyond the permissions that are already in place for those two buildings through existing Planning Act approvals to date.

Overall, Buildings A, B, C, and D are designed to function together to provide a cohesive public realm and add a significant amount of new residential units (both rental and condominium), commercial space, and public amenities to this area of Eglinton Avenue West in close proximity to planned higher order transit – the Eglington Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) – with its associated planned stations at Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue.

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 Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this Report and agree with the financial impact information.

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 1 Westmount Park Road because the 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 1 Westmount Park Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2 B (1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a wood fence on the North and West side of the property measuring approximately 2.9 meters in height.

There is no financial impact to the City of Toronto.

That:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing speed limit from 30 km/h to 40 km/h on Glen Scarlett Road, between Gunns Road and Symes Road

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to add Glen Scarlett Road, between Gunns Road and Symes Road, to be omitted from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be excluded from the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

As part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, all speed limits in Ward 5 have been reduced to 30 km/h on local roads, as defined under the City's Road Classification System, including public lanes and alleys. However, Glen Scarlett Road, from Gunns Road to Symes Road, is located within an industrial/employment area with no residential properties. Given the nature of this corridor and its surrounding land use, it is recommended that the speed limit on Glen Scarlett Road, from Gunns Road to Symes Road, be set at 40 km/h.

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 Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate the areas in Ward 2 and Ward 3 as a designated area with an associated speed limit of 30 km/h, with the exception of specified excluded highways or bridges, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 7, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Thomas Fisher Drive, Edward Horton Crescent and Augustus Terrace 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).

3. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 2) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to remove Thomas Fisher Drive, Edward Horton Crescent and Augustus Terrace from being pending roadways such that these roadways are now local roads within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

4. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 2) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to remove the map titled “Local Road Speed Limit Reduction (Area 9) in Ward 1” showing the area from Highway 27 to the west, Islington Avenue to the east, Rexdale Boulevard to the north and Dixon Road to the south and add the map in Attachment 1 to the report (November 7, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management titled “Local Road Speed Limit Reduction (Area 12) in Ward 1”.

This staff report is about speed limit reductions for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy focuses on how higher speeds contribute to higher risk of serious injuries and fatalities, and that setting lower speed limits is a key tool for reducing operating speeds on Toronto's roadways.

The Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy includes a program for reducing speed limits on local roads, as defined in the City's Road Classification System, and public lanes or public alleys, to 30 km/h, on a neighbourhood basis. With this approach the City is no longer required to sign every individual street within that designated area, but only the entry and exit points to/from the designated area where speed limits change and any internal roads with a different speed limit.

This report introduces 14 new entries to Schedule XLV, covering all local roads and laneways within the remaining area of Ward 2, as well as three newly assumed roadways in Ward 3 Area 5. This report also corrects a typographical error in the Ward 1 Area 12 map that was originally entered into Schedule XLV (Part 2) as Area 9.

The estimated cost for the installation of speed limit signage is approximately $150,000 in 2026. Funding is available for this capital project, categorized as health and safety, in the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

1. City Council continue to authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound right-turn lane on Kipling Avenue, between a point 20 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 62 metres further south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound right-turn lane, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the continued closure of the northbound bicycle lane on the east side of Kipling Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

3. City 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.

4. City Council direct that Kipling Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

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

Multiplex Construction Canada is constructing the new Etobicoke Civic Centre consisting of nine buildings ranging from 2 to 16 stories located at 3755 Bloor Street West. The site is located on the southeast corner of Bloor Street West and Kipling Avenue.

City Council, at its meeting on June 25 and 26, 2025, approved item 2025.EY23.23 and in so doing approved the subject construction staging area on Kipling Avenue, from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Since then, the approved staging on Kipling Avenue has not yet been implemented due to unforeseen delays related to forestry requirements, as well as setbacks associated with hydro pole removal. The developer is now requesting an extension for the duration of the construction staging area on Kipling Avenue, to allow for the construction of the development to proceed as planned.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Kipling Avenue for an additional 12 months, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

There is no financial impact to the City. The total estimated fees payable by the Developer, which include the city right-of-way occupation permit fee, and the new Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) - Traffic Management Recovery Fee, amount to approximately $205,000.00. An overview of these fees can be found below.

• Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the proposed closures on Kipling Avenue the city right-of-way occupancy permit fees amount to approximately $145,000.00 including lost revenue from the parking machines (if applicable).
  
  
• As of April 1, 2025, applicants are subject to the new Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) - Traffic Management Recovery Fee for the temporary closure of a traffic lane. Based on the proposed duration, length, and extent of the proposed bicycle lane and northbound right-turn lane closure on Kipling Avenue, these amount to approximately $60,000.00.

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

1. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Weston Road and Kenhar Drive.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install a traffic control signal at the intersection of Weston Road and Kenhar Drive. A traffic control signal at this location will provide a protected crossing opportunity at an operationally important Toronto Transit Commission bus stop location, while enhancing safety for all road users. Installation of a traffic control signal at this location is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The estimated cost for installing a traffic control signal at the intersection of Weston Road and Kenhar Drive is approximately $250,000. Funding is available for the project, categorized as health and safety, in the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of Traffic Calming (3 speed humps) on Harrow Drive, between Culford Road and Amesbury Drive, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Number TC-607, dated October 2025 from the Director, Enforcement and Street 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 Harrow Drive, between Culford Road and Amesbury 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 Harrow Drive.

The estimated cost for installing three speed humps on Harrow Drive is $12,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services Interim 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (9 speed humps) on Seventeenth Street, between New Toronto Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West., generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-595 and TC-595-1, dated October 2025 from the Director, Enforcement and Street 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 Seventeenth Street, between New Toronto Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Seventeenth Street.

The estimated cost for installing nine speed humps on Seventeenth Street is $36,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services interim 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (7 speed humps) on Sixteenth Street, between New Toronto Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-596 and TC-596-1, dated October 2025 from the Director, Enforcement and Street 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 Sixteenth Street, between New Toronto Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Sixteenth Street.

The estimated cost for installing seven speed humps on Sixteenth Street is $28,000. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services interim 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit westbound left-turns, to be in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Glenvalley Drive and Pearen Street.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Glenvalley Drive between Weston Road and Pearen Street, be in effect between Pearen Street and a point 40 metres west of Weston Road.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Glenvalley Drive, between a point 11 metres west of Weston Road and a point 29 metres further west.

4. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Glenvalley Drive, between a point 11 metres west of Weston Road and point 29 metres further west.

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

Transportation Review is requesting approval for various traffic regulations proposed under the City-owned Mount Dennis Child Care Centre (MDCC) located at 1234 Weston Road through Site Plan Control Application Number 18 146118 WET 11 SA. The proposed changes will facilitate 10-minute pick-up and drop-off activities flanking the site as well as introduce a left-turn prohibition south of the site to prevent infiltration into the community. The proposed traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines, given the operation of the roadways and the surrounding residential nature.

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report. The signage costs, estimated at $4,147.48, will be funded by the applicant as part of Site Plan Control Application Number 18 146118 WET 11 SA, under the project budget for the City-owned childcare facility.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit westbound left turns, at Falstaff Avenue and the westerly private driveway at 155 Falstaff Avenue, located on the south side of Falstaff Avenue, approximately 40 metres east of Frankfort Avenue.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit northbound left-turn movements at all times at Falstaff Avenue and the westerly private driveway from 155 Falstaff Avenue, located on the south side of Falstaff Avenue, approximately 40 metres east of Frankfort Avenue.

3. 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 south side of Falstaff Avenue, between a point opposite a point 87 metres west of the east limit of Lorne Bruce Drive and a point opposite a point 145 metres west of the east limit of Lorne Bruce Drive, to be in effect between a point 155.7 metres west of Mayo Drive to a point 85 metres further west.

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

Transportation Review is requesting approval for the implementation of traffic regulations proposed under Site Plan Application Number 20 19344 WET 05 SA for the redevelopment of St Fidelis Catholic School at 155 Falstaff Avenue. The proposed changes will amend the existing school bus loading zone fronting the school as well as prohibit left turns from and to the westerly school driveway to enhance traffic flow in the area. The proposed traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines given the operation of the roadways and surrounding residential nature.

The Maple Leaf and Rustic Neighbourhood Streets Plan process is underway in the subject neighbourhood. An update to the community on revised proposed changes is anticipated later this fall, and a final report to Etobicoke York Community Council is anticipated in Quarter One of 2026. Any additional traffic management strategies for the area surrounding St Fidelis Catholic School can be advanced through that planning process.

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report as funding has been secured from the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the proponent of the development at 155 Falstaff Avenue, for the proposed traffic regulations. These funds were secured through Site Plan Application Number 20 19344 WET 05 SA.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Larchmere Avenue, between Husband Drive and a point 40 metres south.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Larchmere Avenue, between Whitfield Avenue and a point 29.3 metres south.

3. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Larchmere Avenue, between Dellbrook Crescent and a point 27 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 Larchmere Avenue at the following locations:

• Larchmere Avenue south of Husband Drive
• Larchmere Avenue south of Whitfield Avenue
• Larchmere Avenue north of Dellbrook Crescent

The proposed amendment will facilitate the installation of In-Road Flexible Speed Signs as part of the City's ongoing efforts to improve road safety and encourage compliance with the posted speed limit.

The cost for signage associated with the proposed amendments is approximately $2250.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibits stopping at all times on both sides of Samba Drive, between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 32.2 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 Samba Drive between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 32.2 metres north.

The proposed amendment will facilitate the installation of In-Road Flexible Speed Signs as part of the City's ongoing efforts to improve road safety and encourage compliance with the posted speed limit.

The cost for signage associated with the proposed amendments is approximately $750. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back at its next regular meeting with proposed next steps for the Etobicoke Greenway Trail project, including an outline of any required authorities to advance the design and construction of the multi-use trail within the Hydro One corridor and an outline of project costing and any anticipated, longer term financial impact to the City.

In collaboration with Hydro One, the Etobicoke Greenway Trail Project is a significant opportunity to enhance recreational access and active transportation for Etobicoke residents. The trail project is the centrepiece of a legacy investment, part of a larger Hydro One initiative to upgrade electricity transmission infrastructure in Etobicoke. There is a project website with additional details:

https://www.hydroone.com/about/corporate-information/major-projects/etobicoke-greenway

The Etobicoke Greenway was added to the City’s cycling infrastructure planning process through my motion in 2022:

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.IE31.12

The Etobicoke Greenway was formalized as part of City’s planned cycling network as a near term implementation project under IE14.3 - Cycling Network Plan Update (2025 - 2027)

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.IE14.3

This project is a joint initiative between Hydro One and the City of Toronto to formalize a paved multi-use trail within the Hydro One corridor. The proposed trail will be approximately four kilometres long and three metres wide, extending through several key segments of the corridor, such as:

-  Bloor Street to Burnhamthorpe Road

-  Rivercove Drive to Martin Grove Road (just south of Winterton Drive)

-  From the southwest corner of Willowridge Road and Richgrove Drive northeast to Longburne Drive

The proposed trail, once fully completed, will link several neighbourhoods with the Kipling Transit Hub at Six Points, including subway, GO trains, local and regional buses. 

Hydro One will lead the design and construction of the trail, with completion anticipated by late 2027. The current scope is limited to the trail surface itself and does not include amenities such as benches, lighting, signage, waste bins, gates, splash pads, dog parks, or pollinator gardens. While these features are outside Hydro One’s current scope; however, the City may consider such enhancements in the future through the Provincial Secondary Land Use Program (PSLUP), subject to the appropriate approvals. Upon completion, the City will assume maintenance responsibilities beginning December 1, 2027, including:

- Grass cutting along trail edges approximately 12–14 times per year

-  Snow removal approximately 5–6 times per winter season

-  Surface sweeping at least twice per year

Staff understand that Hydro One is investing approximately $7.5–$8.0 million in this initiative, which covers full design and construction as well as a one-time capital contribution to support the City’s maintenance and equipment needs through December 31, 2031. After this date, ongoing maintenance costs will be assumed by the City. Adjustments to the Parks operating resources will be formalized through future budgets.

Before Hydro One can proceed into the design phase, a signed agreement is required, and Parks & Recreation does not have authority to execute any agreement directly. This motion requests that the General Manager report directly to the next Etobicoke York Community Council meeting with an update on the project, and with any recommendations to facilitate the completion of an agreement, necessary to advance the project to the next step.

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

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2568.

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 January 24, 2020, between Humberwood Holding Corporation and Hullmark Developments 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-2568 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-2568 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Incorporated.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, dated January 24, 2020, between Humberwood Holding Corporation and Hullmark Developments Limited and the City of Toronto relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2568.

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

Councillor Anthony Perruzza recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Vanhill Avenue, between Islington Avenue and a point 33 metres west.

Excessive parking on the north side of Vanhill Avenue, just west of Islington Avenue has been causing issues near the intersection. Nearby businesses are finding entering and exiting nearby driveways to be unsafe due to the number of parked vehicles. As a result, I am requesting that parking be prohibited at all times in this area.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.