Minutes Confirmed on October 21, 2025

North York Community Council:

1. Withdrew item NY26.1 from consideration at the September 17, 2025 meeting of the North York Community Council as the property owners have advised that they are willing to comply with the Order and will forego the fence exemption.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 499 Briar Hill Avenue 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 the follow:

1. A gate on the second story deck in the rear of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(D)(1). This gate is made from tempered glass and measured at 1.06 metres in height.

2. An enclosure from the walkout basement that will not comply with the standards stipulated by section 447-1.3 (E) (1) (b). This enclosure is not located more than one metre away to any external condition that may facilitate climbing.

A Notice of Violation was issued to the property owners on December 6, 2024. The property owner has implemented alternative safety measures, including an enclosure constructed from marine-grade mesh vinyl material. This enclosure, measuring 1.2 metres in height, surrounds the east and south sides of the pool. Additionally, a pool cover, made from heavy-duty vinyl composite, has been installed, covering an area of 26.7 square meters. However, both measures do not comply with the requirements outlined in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to inform Community Council of an application submitted by the property owner of 499 Briar Hill Avenue requesting a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.5(B) of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences. The application was initially considered on April 2, 2025, under Item NY22.6 at which time the decision was made to defer the matter to April 30, 2025 under item NY23.3, meeting of the North York Community Council. The item was further deferred to June 4,2025 under item NY24.1 and then to September 17, 2025.

Subsequently, the property owners advised they are willing to comply with the Order and forego the fence exemption.  

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the November 26, 2025 meeting of the North York Community Council.

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 Maxome Avenue, between Steeles Avenue East and Finch Avenue East. 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 Maxome Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1. Withdrew item NY26.3 from the agenda.

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

The Transportation Review Unit of the Development Review Division has assessed the need for traffic control signals at the mid-block location of Bayview Mews Lane and the northeastern site access driveway of 2901 Bayview Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of traffic control signals is not recommended as the warrant criteria have not been met.

This supplementary report requests North York Community Council to withdraw Item NY25.27 - Bayview Mews Lane, Approximately 100 Metres West of Hawksbury Drive - Traffic Control Signals from consideration at the July 3, 2025 meeting.

The traffic control signal installation is no longer being pursued by the proponent.

The proponent notified the Transportation Review unit of the Development Review Division after the agenda for the July 3, 2025 North York Community Council meeting was published that the traffic signal installation is no longer being pursued. Therefore, the Report for Action for the above item is no longer required.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road.

2. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Katherine Road and Plewes Road.

3. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road.

City Council on June 25 and 26, 2025, referred Item NY23.28 to the July 3, 2025, meeting of the North York Community Council for consideration.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 6 Foxdale Court substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North 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. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 10 to the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration;

b. resolution of outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application, as set out in the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the City; and

c. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional new or 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.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 17, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law with a holding provision that will have the effect of permitting six two-storey detached dwellings with a total residential gross floor area of 2,192 square metres when six lots fronting a new private street are created through a future common elements condominium application. A total of 12 residential parking spaces will be provided. The proposal will also identify lands to be zoned as Open Space at the rear of the subject site with an area of 2,750 square metres.

A related plan of subdivision application (File 20 234714 NNY 17 SB) is also with the City for approval. The authority to approve the plan of subdivision is delegated to the Executive Director, Development Review or their delegate, the Director of Community Planning. The plan of subdivision will have the effect of creating two blocks- one for the future residential units including a 10 metre buffer and a second for the open space block.

The proposed Zoning amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The draft plan of subdivision has regard for the criteria in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to addressing outstanding technical matters from the ongoing technical review of the application. The Draft Plan of Subdivision creates necessary blocks to support the implementation of the Zoning By-law Amendment application.

This report advises that the Executive Director of Development Review or their delegate, the Director of Community Planning, North York intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision subject to the conditions as set out in this report, after outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application as outlined in this report have been addressed. Any comments that are received by the public at North York Community Council will be considered as part of the decision on the plan of subdivision.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 17, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This report recommends approval for a Zoning By-law Amendment for a 26 storey mixed use building (revised from the originally submitted amendment of 39 storeys) located at 4949 Bathurst Street. The revised building would measure 92.45 metres in height.

The revised proposed building includes retail, office, and private daycare space within the 6-storey podium and residential units in the podium and tower above. The total gross floor area (GFA) is 27,192 square metres, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 7.3.

The proposal also includes 2,789 square metres of retail / commercial uses which includes 507 square metres of daycare space on the second floor. The number of units, amenity space and parking will be reflected as a ratio or percentages in the by-law.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 17, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with a holding provision (H) to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with an 11-storey (41-metre) residential building containing a total of 148 dwelling units. The proposal includes a gross floor area of approximately 10,144 square metres, resulting in a density of 4.38 Floor Space Index (FSI). The proposal also incorporates a 232 square metre on-site parkland dedication on the western portion of the subject site, which will expand Hendon Park easterly and increase its street frontage on Hendon Avenue by approximately 9.1 metres.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3138 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 28, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North 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 require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments.

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide a legal undertaking with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required by Part 3 above.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 17, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the development of five, three-storey townhomes at 3138 Bayview Avenue. The units would front onto Bayview Avenue, have an overall density of 976.25 square metres of residential gross floor area with a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.44 and a lot coverage of 53.75 percent. Each unit will include one parking space, accessed via a private rear driveway from Byng Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the November 26, 2025 meeting of the North York Community Council. 

The Applicant for 35 Wilket Road has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) and Chapter 447-1.2C(1):

B. Fence height.
 
1. No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence.

C. Open-fence construction required.

1. Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the Boulevard or highway

The Applicant for 35 Wilket Road is requesting an exemption for:
- Existing wrought iron double swing gates and fence with precast concrete columns.
- Existing young cedar hedges, in early stages of growth, that acts as a fence.
- Consistent height measurements:

- Wrought iron fence = 1.65 to 1.78 metres
- Cedar hedges = 1.65 metres
- Double swing gates = 2.22 metres
- Precast concrete columns = 1.86 metres

- Maximum height permitted is 1.2 metres
- Precast concrete columns and cedar hedges are obstructing view of boulevard from the driveway.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 258 Glengrove Avenue West and require the applicant to provide five 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.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 258 Glengrove Avenue West. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is due to concerns over the structure of the tree and the potential damage it could cause.

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 46 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 27 Wynn Road.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 27 Wynn Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is because the subject tree is in close proximity to another tree that has been approved for removal, and this approved removal will make the subject tree unstable.

The subject tree is a Norway spruce (Picea abies) measuring 53 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the two-storey single detached house at 237 Glenview Avenue with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto 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 site and that the site be maintained free from 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 North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing two storey single detached house at 237 Glenview Avenue (Application Number 25 181632 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received objection letters from the community with concerns regarding the building design and proposed construction activities.

That North York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the existing single detached dwellings, at 272-276, 278 Finch Avenue East, 48 Winlock Park and 4 Manorcrest Drive, each containing one residential unit, with the following conditions:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 North 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 an existing 1-storey detached dwelling located at 272-276 Finch Avenue East (Application Number 25 182163 DEM 00 DM), an existing 1-storey detached dwelling located at 278 Finch Avenue East (Application Number 25 182132 DEM 00 DM), an existing 2-storey detached dwelling located at 48 Winlock Park (Application Number 25 182178 DEM), and an existing 1-storey detached dwelling located at 4 Manorcrest Drive (Application Number 25 182193 DEM) are being referred to the North 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.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant detached house at 2810-2816 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions, that in the opinion of North York Community Council is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the residential properties being demolished:

a. That a construction fence 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 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 that shall be referred to City Council for consideration and final decision in respect of the former municipality of North York and is subject to Zoning By-law Number 7625, as amended.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the following application for the four demolition (s) of existing detached houses located at 2810 / 2812 / 2814 and 2816 Bayview Avenue (Application Number 25-205150 DEM, 25-205192 DEM, 25-205292 DEM and 25-205312 DEM) are submitted to North York Community Council for consideration and to decide whether to grant or refuse the applications(s), including any conditions, to be attached to the permit applications.

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

North York Community Council:

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 35 Vanley Crescent.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

North York Community Council:

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 5 Agate Road.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

North York Community Council:

1. Amended Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes, to remove the previous designation of the part or parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans previously filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address, 1090 Don Mills Road; and replaced this designation with a new designation of the part or parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans recently filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address 1090 Don Mills Road, which reflect the current physical conditions on these premises.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to remove the previous designated Fire Route and to make a new designated Fire Route.

To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880 (“Fire Route By-law”) to remove a location previously designated as a fire route within the meaning of the Fire Route By-law. Specifically, this report seeks to remove the location previously designated as a fire route with respect to 1090 Don Mills Road and add a new designation of a fire route on these same premises on private roads under the new site plans.

Toronto Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, protection from fires by ensuring access for fire service vehicles. In 2014, portions of the private roads on the premises municipally known as 1090 Don Mills Road were designated as a fire route within the meaning of the Fire Route By-law, for the purposes of ensuring fire safety for these premises. Due to proposed modifications of the physical structures located on 1090 Don Mills Road, the fire route previously designated in 2014 with respect to said premises will no longer be an effective fire route for the purposes of fire prevention. As such, the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services (“Fire Chief”) believes this previously-designated fire route should no longer be designated as a fire route for purposes of the City’s Fire Route By-law.

However, the physical structures on 1090 Don Mills Road, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, still require a designated fire route to assist in regulating fire prevention. The Fire Chief has received new modified site plans reflecting the updated status of 1090 Don Mills Road, and has determined that those parts of the private road or roads shown on modified site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of 1090 Don Mills Road establish an effective fire route and as such should be designated as a fire route for purposes of the City’s Fire Route By law.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

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

ACLP - Sheppard Avenue Group is constructing a 12-storey residential building at 824 Sheppard Avenue West and 181 Cocksfield Avenue. The development site will have frontage on both Sheppard Avenue West and Cockfield Avenue.

The project will be completed in two phases, each involving varying closures on Sheppard Avenue West and Cocksfield Avenue. This report pertains to Phase 1 of the project and seeks Council authorization for the temporary closure of the south sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Cocksfield Avenue, in order to accommodate below-grade construction activities. The closures are required for a period of 10 months, from October 31, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

It should be noted that there is currently no sidewalk on the north side of Cocksfield Avenue, and the south side lacks a sidewalk east of the proposed construction staging area. At the present, the only available sidewalk is located on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue, stretching from Wilmington Avenue and terminating at the eastern boundary of the proposed construction staging area. Notwithstanding, advanced warning signage will be installed east and west of the closure to inform pedestrians to cross to the opposite side of the roadway.

North York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Fairlawn Avenue, between Avenue Road and Grey Road, to be in effect between a point 47 metres west of Avenue Road and Grey Road.

2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Fairlawn Avenue, between Avenue Road a point 91.5 metres west of Avenue Road, to be in effect between a point 54 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 91.5 metres west of Avenue Road.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Fairlawn Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 47 metres west.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Fairlawn Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 54 metres west.

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 the north side of Fairlawn Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 47 metres west, and on the south side, between Avenue Road and a point 54 metres west. Currently parking is prohibited at all times in these areas. The proposed amendment will prohibit loading and unloading of passengers and goods, which currently causes traffic congestion at this signalized intersection.

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

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Allegrezza Court between Jane Osler Boulevard and the west end of Allegrezza Court.

2. Authorized a compulsory stop for eastbound traffic on Allegrezza Court at Jane Osler Boulevard.

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

Transportation Review is recommending the implementation of parking regulations and stop control for the development at 36 and 37 Jane Osler Boulevard (Allegrezza Court). Allegrezza Court has been dedicated as a public road but has not been assumed by the City of Toronto. Currently there are no traffic or parking regulations on this street. The proposed parking and traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines given the surrounding residential nature.

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Bayview Ridge, between Bayview Avenue and a point 118 metres west.

2. Approved a stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Bayview Ridge, between a point 15 metres west of Bayview Avenue and a point 103 metres further west.

3. Approved a stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bayview Ridge, between a point 80 metres west of Bayview Avenue and a point 38 metres further west.

4. Approved a stopping prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Bayview Ridge, between Bayview Avenue and a point 15 metres west.

5. Approved a standing prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bayview Ridge, between a point 15 metres west of Bayview Avenue and a point 65 metres further west east of Bayview 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 recommending that the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bayview Ridge, between Bayview Avenue and a point 80 metres west, be amended to a standing prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. This will result in the unsigned statutory three-hour parking limit being in effect during the midday while the proposed standing prohibition will deter all-day parking, since the three hour limit is enforced only by request Also, a stopping prohibition in effect at all times is recommended on both sides of Bayview Ridge, between Bayview Avenue and a point 15 metres east, to maintain a clear passage for vehicles.

North York Community Council:

1. Designated an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Donegall Drive, between a point 58 metres north of Fleming Crescent and a point 5 metres further 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 requesting approval to designate an on-street accessible loading zone to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Donegall Drive. The on-street accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside space for Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Wheel-Trans service to pick-up and drop-off a resident of Donegall Drive.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 2 hours, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, east side of Sutherland Drive, between Parkhurst Boulevard and Vanderhoof 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 recommending a two-hour maximum parking limit, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Sutherland Drive, between Parkhurst Boulevard and Vanderhoof Avenue. Currently parking is allowed for the unsigned statutory three-hour maximum limit on both sides of the subject section of Sutherland Drive. As a result, many vehicles are parked for the entire day. These parked vehicles narrow the travelled roadway and obstruct two-way traffic. The proposed two-hour parking will discourage parking on the south side of this section of Sutherland Drive, thereby minimizing traffic obstructions.

North York Community Council:

1. Directed the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services to investigate solutions in line with Vision Zero design principles to make Pottery Road North (from Bayview Avenue to Moore Avenue) safer, including the potential implementation of interim measures such as painted markings or flexible posts, in advance of permanent safety improvements to the street, and report back on their findings to North York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026.
 

2. Directed the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, to undertake an operational efficiency and safety review of the intersection of Bayview Avenue,  Bayview Heights Drive and Evergreen Gardens and report back on their findings to North York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026.

North York Community Council requested Transportation Services to undertake a safety review of Bayview Avenue, between Moore Avenue and the northerly intersection with Pottery Road. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements undertaken and proposed by Transportation Services.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.4-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Erskine Avenue, between a point 27 metres west of Redpath Avenue and a point 30 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, inclusive.

2. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed and to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

3. Directed the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

4. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

5. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

6. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

7. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large-scale concrete pours and material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. Directed the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

10. Directed the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

11. Directed the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

12. Directed the applicant to continue 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 with 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.

13. Directed the applicant to continue to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

14. Directed that Erskine Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

LCG Residential Builders Ltd., has undertaken the construction of a 22-storey residential building at 109 Erskine Avenue. The site is located on the south side of Erskine Avenue, approximately 350 metres east of Yonge Street.

At its meeting of December 3, 2024, North York Community Council authorized the temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane and the south sidewalk on Erskine Avenue from December 4, 2024 to September 30, 2025. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 17 months, from December 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026, however, the occupation was only approved for a 10 month period.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging area on Erskine Avenue for an additional five months, from October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Redpath Avenue, between a point 34 metres south of Erskine Avenue and a point 55 metres further south, with the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from September 18, 2025 to December 1, 2026, inclusive.

2. Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

3. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

4. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

5. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

6. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

7. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

10. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

11. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

12. Directed 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 with 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.

13. Directed the applicant to undertake a full lane grind and pave on Redpath Avenue, should the new pavement be impacted as a result of streetscaping or any other construction activity related to the development.

14. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

15. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on Redpath Avenue be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

16. Directed that Redpath Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

LCG Residential Builders Ltd., is constructing a 38-storey residential rental building at 241 Redpath Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Redpath Avenue, south of Erskine Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a 3 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and the east sidewalk on Redpath Avenue for a period of 46 months, from September 18, 2025 to June 30, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane on Redpath Avenue.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of York Mills Road and Upjohn Road.

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

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the pedestrian crossover on York Mills Road, immediately east of Ness Drive and install all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of York Mills Road and Ness Drive.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove the pedestrian crossover (PXO) on York Mills Road immediately east of Ness Drive and install all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of York Mills Road and Ness Drive. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north and west side of Talara Drive, between Greenbriar Road and Caracas Road (north intersection).

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east and south side of Caracas Road, between Talara Drive (southwest intersection) and a point 183 metres north of Talara Drive (southwest intersection).

3. Prohibited parking at all times on the east and south side of Caracas Road, between Talara Drive (south intersection) and Bessarion Road.

4. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Bessarion Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and the south end of Bessarion Road.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that parking be limited to one side of the street for the entire length of Talara Drive, Caracas Road and Bessarion Road. Currently, parking is generally allowed for the unsigned statutory three-hour limit on both sides of these streets. Parking on both sides of the street obstructs two-way traffic. The proposed parking prohibitions will address this matter.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 2 and 3 will correct this inconsistency.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the October 21, 2025 meeting of the North York Community Council.

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

Transportation Review is recommending the implementation of parking regulations for the development at 162 - 200 Cummer Avenue (Becky Cheung Court). Becky Cheung Court has been dedicated as a public road but has not been assumed by the City of Toronto. Currently there are no parking regulations on this street. The proposed parking regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines given the surrounding residential nature.

North York Community Council:

1. Received the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, for information.

The Manager, Transportation Services, gave a presentation on Proposed Crosswalk Marking Policy and All-Way Stop Sign Control Justification Policy.

The purpose of this report is to present proposed updates to the following two policies in support of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, for the purposes of obtaining feedback from North York Community Council:

- Crosswalk Marking Policy; and

- All-Way Stop Sign Control Justification Policy.

As recommended by Infrastructure and Environment Committee, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to present to the four Community Councils on the Crosswalk Marking Policy and the All-Way Stop Sign Control Justification Policy, and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on any updates to the polices as a result of those consultations with Community Councils.

Transportation Services will report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the proposed policies and any updates as a result of consultation with Community Councils.

North York Community Council:

1. Appointed the following candidates to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending September 18, 2029, and until successors are appointed:

- Syl Apps
- Jason Xi

2. Directed that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to North York Community Council for appointment to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board. This report recommends two public members for appointment to the board.

North York Community Council:

1. Designated a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Three Valleys Drive, between Kestell Lane and the south end of Three Valleys Drive.

Three Valleys Drive is a local road within Ward 16 where speed limits are inconsistent due to its proximity to schools. From the intersection of Three Valleys and Laurentide Drive to Kestell Lane, the speed limit is 40 kilometre per hour. While the remaining stretch to the end of Three Valleys is 50 kilometre per hour.

Residents living on the road contacted my office about the inconsistency, and requested that we make the speed limit consistent, therefore making all of Three Valleys Drive 40 kilometre per hour. Reasons for implementing this change include:

- Reducing vehicle operation speed to improve pedestrian safety.

- Addressing the need for a consistent speed limit on a local road that is adjacent to Three Valleys Public School.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Highland Crescent and Beechwood Avenue.

The area south-west of York Mills Road and Bayview Avenue, particularly on Highland Crescent, is experiencing persistent traffic issues that include speeding, running stop signs and growing volumes of infiltration traffic. In addition to other initiatives my office is working on in collaboration with the Transportation Services division, a serious concern we have heard from many residents is the safety of the Highland Crescent and Beechwood Avenue intersection.

Currently a two-way stop for eastbound and westbound traffic, residents and drivers have reported that the intersection is highly problematic with east / westbound drivers routinely not stopping, while north / southbound drivers either race through the intersection, or indeed slow down because they are confused why it is not an all-way stop already.

In the past few years, there have been several collisions. We are aware that the last time the warrant criteria were checked, the Potentially Preventable Collision count did not fully reach 6 over 2 years. However, there is wholly credible information that the reported number of collisions undercounts the real number of accidents due to non-reporting.

We further note that the warrant counts for Vehicle / Pedestrian Volume as well as Percentage of Traffic on Major Street were very close on the last study day of March 19, 2025 (a day that happened to fall in the March Break period for private schools, some of whose parents are known to use Highland Crescent for the school commute).

To address the real safety concerns at this intersection, I am therefore seeking to install all-way compulsory stop control at Highland Crescent and Beechwood Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item NY23.29, entitled "Plewes Road, Spalding Road, and Katherine Road - Parking Restrictions”.
 

2. Deleted Part 3 and Part 4 of its decision with respect to Item NY23.29 and adopted the following new Recommendations:
 

1.  North York Community Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Plewes Road between Keswick Road and Ancaster Road.

2.  North York Community Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Spalding Road between Keswick Road and Maniza Road.

3.  North York Community Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the south side of Katherine Road between Maniza Road and a point 100 metres west.

4.  North York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Spalding Road, between Keswick Road and Maniza Road.

Councillor James Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council re-open and amend Item NY23.29, entitled "Plewes Road, Spalding Road, and Katherine Road - Parking Restrictions.

General Bills

North York Community Council passed By-laws 899-2025 to 928-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 929-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the North 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 North 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.