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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – February 20, 2025

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - SC21.1, SC21.2, SC21.3, SC21.4

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on April 3, 2025.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 900 Middlefield Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 900 Middlefield Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 5-storey residential apartment building located at 900 Middlefield Road. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 5,142 square metres, including 199 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor. A total of 48 residential dwelling units and 55 vehicular parking spaces are proposed.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

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, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 900 Middlefield Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the December 17, 2024 report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough 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.

This report provides a set of new recommendations and an update on the necessary planning approvals required in order to permit a 5 storey apartment building with retail uses at-grade on the subject lands as detailed in the Decision Report dated December 17, 2024.

The original report was considered by Scarborough Community Council at a statutory public meeting held on January 14, 2025. The item was deferred by Community Council until the April 3, 2025 meeting of Scarborough Community Council. Since that time, Official Plan policies have come into force and effect as it relates to the Neighbourhoods land use designation on major streets. As such a site specific Official Plan amendment for the subject lands is no longer required.

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, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the property municipally known as 2823, 2825, 2827 and 2829 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this Report.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law for the site municipally known as 2823, 2825, 2827 and 2829 Eglinton Avenue East to permit the development of a 14 storey (49.3 metre including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 190 residential units and retail uses on the ground floor. The development is proposed to contain 15,231 square metres of residential gross floor area and 672 square metres of retail with one level of underground parking. Access to the underground garage is proposed from one driveway to the rear of the site off Oswego Road.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan. It would provide housing options in a mid-rise form, intensifying an underutilized site along Eglinton Avenue East consistent with the emerging context.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

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, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Bendale Community Zoning By-law No. 9350 as amended, for the lands municipally known as 2655 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to this Report.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law for lands at 2655 Lawrence Avenue East to permit the construction of two residential buildings of 18 and 28-storeys respectively and a block of eight townhouses for a total of 412 residential units, along with 1,609 square metres of ground floor commercial space. A total of 519 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in two-levels of underground parking.

The application was previous considered and approved pursuant to recommendations in a Decision Report dated June 6, 2018 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District for the same development permissions. In addition to amending the Zoning By-law, the recommendations from staff were to hold enactment of implementing Bills until a Section 37 Agreement was entered into. The package of recommendations was adopted by City Council at its meeting on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018 as item 2018 SC 32.2.  However the Zoning By-law Amendment was never enacted by City Council as the required agreement was not executed and registered. In the intervening period, amendments to the Planning Act have changed the Section 37 regime under which community benefits are secured. These amendments removed the ability of municipalities to secure community benefits through the approval of additional height and density, instead implementing to the new Community Benefit Charge (CBC) framework currently in use.

While the application was approved the fact that the Bills were not enacted and brought into force means the previously recommended Zoning By-law Amendment needs to be adjusted to reflect the current Planning Act provisions. Furthermore, while no additional development permissions are sought, since a new decision of City Council is required to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment and enact the Bills, the matter must be reviewed against the current in-force Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024).

Staff can confirm that the proposal has been reviewed against the policies of the PPS (2024) and the Official Plan. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal is consistent with the PPS (2024). The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment has been adjusted to remove the previously secured Section 37 provisions as the Planning Act no longer allows them to be secured in the recommend matter. The applicant has elected not to provide in-kind contributions and the required CBC payment will be made to the City prior to building permit issuance.

The development is otherwise unchanged from what was recommended for approval in 2018. For other matters pertaining to staff’s opinion related to Official Plan conformity, particularly as it relates to the development criteria for Mixed Use Areas the analysis is adopted as provided in the previous staff report:

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2018.SC32.2

Staff recommend the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment be approved by City Council to allow for the delivery of the proposed development. 

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, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the site municipally known at 2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street to permit the development of three four-storey (14.6 to 16.9 metres including the rooftop stair enclosures) stacked and back-to-back townhouse buildings containing 68 residential units. The development is proposed to contain approximately 7,700 square metres of residential gross floor area and one level of underground parking with access from a private street off of Collingwood Street.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. It will provide housing options in a low-rise built form, intensifying an underutilized site along a major street, respectful of both the existing and planned context.

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, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council approve 1925 Victoria Park Avenue Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated March 17, 2025 from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1925 Victoria Park Avenue - Public Art Plan (“The Plan”). The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art that is integrated into the north-facing building facade.

The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: an overview of the site context; project background; vision for public art; proposed location; selection process; mentorship program; communications and maintenance strategies; budget and schedule.

The attached Plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission (TPAC).

The recommendation in this report has no financial impact.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Inc., dated October 1, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 28, 2023, and revised February 7, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following conditions:

a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner the owner shall:

1. Provide building permit drawings, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a Minor Variance.

2.  City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design to report back to Council on any amendment to the May 7,1986, Scarborough City Council Designation By-law 21571 as may be required, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for 1 Fallingbrook Road (known as Edgemon, Edgmont, Fallingbrook, and the Winstanley House) in connection with a proposal to alter the existing building by constructing a contemporary addition at the north and east elevations.

The subject property at 1 Fallingbrook Road is designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property contains a two-and-one-half-storey house, constructed in the Queen Anne Revival style. The house is of clapboard frame construction with wood flared eaves and decorative corbels at the gables.

On November 18, 2024, a Heritage Permit application was made to allow for alterations to the heritage building on the subject site. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architecture Inc., dated March 28, 2023, and revised February 7, 2025, was submitted to support the development application. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage property and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

City Planning confirms there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Inc., dated October 1, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Incorporated, dated March 28, 2023, and revised February 7, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following conditions:

a. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner the owner shall:

1. provide building permit drawings, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a Minor Variance.

2.  City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to report back to Council on any amendment to the May 7, 1986 Scarborough City Council Designation By-law 21571 as may be required in accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

At its meeting on April 1, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 14, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for 1 Fallingbrook Road (known as Edgemon, Edgmont, Fallingbrook, and the Winstanley House) in connection with a proposal to alter the existing building by constructing a contemporary addition at the north and east elevations.

The subject property at 1 Fallingbrook Road is designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property contains a two-and-one-half-storey house, constructed in the Queen Anne Revival style. The house is of clapboard frame construction with wood flared eaves and decorative corbels at the gables.

On November 18, 2024, a Heritage Permit application was made to allow for alterations to the heritage building on the subject site. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architecture Incorporated, dated March 28, 2023, and revised February 7, 2025, was submitted to support the development application. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage property and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 5883-5951 Steeles Avenue East the owners shall:

1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning.

3. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. Submit Signage Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owners shall:

1. Enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the City of Toronto for the heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with the plans and drawings by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and in accordance with Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration on title of such agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide detailed Conservation Plans, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that are consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. Provide Letters of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plans and Interpretation Plan.

5. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plans and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East (Underwood House) and 5951 Steeles Avenue East (William Stonehouse House) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The development site, 5883-5951 Steeles Avenue East, is located on the south side of Steeles Avenue East, east of Middlefield Road and west of Markham Road, in Scarborough. The northeast corner of the approximately 7.3-hectare development site includes two properties designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act:

- 5933 Steeles Avenue East, a representative example of late 19th-Century Victorian farmhouse with an L-shaped plan and brick masonry; and,

- 5951 Steeles Avenue East, a representative example of a Regency Cottage with a square plan and brick masonry.

In February 2024, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was approved to permit industrial uses and limited commercial uses on the subject property. The development is now the subject of a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act and an application for Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied the proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy. 

City Planning confirms there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 5883-5951 Steeles Avenue East, the owners shall:

1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

5. submit Signage Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owners shall:

1. enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the City of Toronto for the heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with the plans and drawings by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and in accordance with Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration on title of such agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide detailed Conservation Plans, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that are consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide Letters of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plans and Interpretation Plan; and

5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4 above, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plans and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East.

At its meeting on April 1, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 17, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East (Underwood House) and 5951 Steeles Avenue East (William Stonehouse House) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The development site, 5883-5951 Steeles Avenue East, is located on the south side of Steeles Avenue East, east of Middlefield Road and west of Markham Road, in Scarborough. The northeast corner of the approximately 7.3-hectare development site includes two properties designated under Part IV, Section 29, of the Ontario Heritage Act:

- 5933 Steeles Avenue East, a representative example of late 19th-Century Victorian farmhouse with an L-shaped plan and brick masonry; and

- 5951 Steeles Avenue East, a representative example of a Regency Cottage with a square plan and brick masonry.
 

In February 2024, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was approved to permit industrial uses and limited commercial uses on the subject property. The development is now the subject of a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act and an application for Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied the proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

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

1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 29 Mafeking Crescent.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 29 Mafeking Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns over safety and property damage due to potential tree and limb failure; and the potential for tree roots to damage the garage's foundation.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 39 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

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

The Executive Director, Transit Expansion recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council receive this report for information.

City Council, in December 2024, through item SC18.12, directed the Transit Expansion Division to report to Scarborough Community Council (SCC) with regular status updates on Metrolinx’s Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) project. The direction included a request for updates on construction milestones in order to provide transparency and timely communication on the project’s progress. As directed, this semi-annual report provides a status update on the SSE and includes the following:

1.    Construction Milestones;

2.    Access to the Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre;

3.    Integration with the Existing TTC Service and Future Higher-Order Transit;

4.    Community Benefits and Supports; and

5.    Public Engagement.

City staff will provide the next semi-annual report to SCC in Q4 2025.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

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

1. City Council approve the road alterations on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch), generally as shown in Attachment 1, dated March 2025, attached to the report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, dated March 18, 2025.

2. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway).

3. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.

4. City Council designate the westerly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for left turns only at all times.

5. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for right-turns only at all times.

6. City Council prohibit northbound right-turns at all times on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) at a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway), buses excepted.

7. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns when the traffic signal shows red at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway).

8. City Council designate the easterly southbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.

9. City Council designate the westerly southbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for right-turns only at all times.

10. City Council amend the existing reserved lane designation for the northernly westbound lane on Ellesmere Road between Brimley Road and a point 100 metres west of Midland Avenue for public transit vehicles and bicycles at all times, to be in effect between Brimley Road and a point 200 metres east of Kennedy Road.

As TTC operates transit service on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and Ellesmere Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

At the direction of City Council, following the implementation of Transit Priority Measures to Support Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Bus Replacement in 2023, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has continued to advance the design for the conversion of the former SRT right-of-way (ROW) between Kennedy Station and Ellesmere Station, into a Scarborough Busway.

To support the implementation of the future Busway, Transportation Services is requesting approval, on behalf of the TTC, to implement changes to various roadways in proximity to the proposed Busway.

The proposal includes:

- The installation of a traffic signal at the new intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and the future Scarborough Busway;

- A road alteration to widen the section of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) in the immediate proximity of the existing TTC Line 2 Kennedy Station, in order to provide priority bus lanes between Kennedy Station and the future Scarborough Busway; and

- The extension of the existing Ellesmere Road bus lanes further west to connect to Ellesmere Road (north-west branch).

The proposed modifications would be in place to coincide with the opening of the Busway, which is currently projected for 2027. The modifications to the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and the Scarborough Busway would be completed with the construction of the Busway. The supporting pavement markings on Ellesmere Road would be updated in advance of the opening of the Busway.

All costs associated with the new intersection, traffic signals, and localized widening are included in the TTC’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan under the Scarborough Subway Extension SRT Bus Replacement Infrastructure project. Funds for the priority bus lane extension on Ellesmere Road are included in the TTC’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan under program 9.2 Service Planning, Transit Priority Measures.

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize the installation of temporary Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Baylawn Drive, to be in effect from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2031, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were implemented prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (March 18, 2025) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Finch Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required for the proposed installation of temporary Traffic Control Signals at Finch Avenue East and Baylawn Drive.

These signals are essential to support the construction of a rail-over-road grade separation at the Stouffville Rail Corridor, a key infrastructure project under Metrolinx's GO Expansion Program. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety along Finch Avenue East, between Milliken Boulevard and Midland Avenue.

To facilitate construction, Metrolinx's contractor will temporarily realign a section of Finch Avenue East. Given the altered roadway configuration and the anticipated increase in construction-related traffic, maintaining the existing stop-control at Baylawn Drive and Finch Avenue East would be insufficient. The installation of the temporary Traffic Control Signals is recommended to provide a controlled crossing for pedestrians and ensure safer vehicle movements for both the general and construction-related traffic.

The temporary signals will remain operational until the completion of the grade separation, expected by the end of 2031.

Metrolinx will be responsible for all upfront costs associated with the installation of the temporary Traffic Control Signals at Finch Avenue East and Baylawn Drive.

The overall cost of the grade separation will be shared between the City and Metrolinx, with the City covering 15 percent and Metrolinx covering 85 percent, as outlined in Schedule D of the GO Expansion Master Agreement. These cost-sharing allocation were approved in Attachment 1 of Executive Committee Item 2016. EX19.1.

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2016.EX19.1

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Claremore Avenue, between Park Street and McIntosh Street.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 11 speed humps on Claremore Avenue, between Park Street and McIntosh Street, generally, as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-466, dated February 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Claremore Avenue" 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 Claremore Avenue, between Park Street and McIntosh Street. 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 Claremore Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing 11 speed humps on Claremore Avenue is $44,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Pitfield Road, between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 12 speed humps on Pitfield Road, between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2 and 3, Drawings TC-469 and TC-470, dated March 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Pitfield Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Pitfield Road, between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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 Pitfield Road, between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road.  Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Pitfield Road.

The estimated cost for installing 12 speed humps on Pitfield Road is $48,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Manse Road, between Hainford Street and Deanscroft Square.

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

This report recommends a U-turn prohibition on Manse Road, between Hainford Street and Deanscroft Square.  Prohibiting U-turns will provide a safer environment for all road users along this section of Manse Road, located adjacent to Joseph Brant Public School.

The estimated cost of installing the signs is approximately $1,500.00.  Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council receive this report for information.

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

Scarborough Community Council directed Transportation Services to undertake a school safety zone review on East Avenue, fronting William G. Davis Junior Public School, and report back to Scarborough Community Council with the review findings and recommendations by Q2 2025. This report provides a summary of the assessment and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.

All costs associated with the safety and operational improvements are included in the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Benleigh Drive, between McCowan Road and Benroyal Crescent. 

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 both sides of Benleigh Drive, between McCowan Road and Benroyal Crescent due to community support and sightline enhancements to improve road safety for all road users.

The estimated costs of installing the signs are $700.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing no standing prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of De Jong Street, between Great West Drive and Zezel Way.

2. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing no standing prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to April 15 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Kawneer Terrace, between Great West Drive and Zezel Way.

3. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of De Jong Street, between Zezel Way and Great West Drive.

4. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Kawneer Terrace, between Zezel Way and Great West 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 no parking anytime be introduced on the north side of De Jong Street, between Zezel Way and Great West Drive, and on the north side of Kawneer Terrace, between Zezel Way and Great West Drive.  These regulations have already been signed in the field; however, the by-laws were not updated when overnight permit parking was introduced in 2022.  This report will correct this oversight and ensure the by-laws are aligned with posted signage.

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report.

Councillor Jamaal Myers recommends:

1. Scarborough Community Council requests the Director, Traffic Management, come forward with the Recommendations and drawings for traffic calming measures (speed humps) on Brimwood Boulevard, between Brimley Road and Sandhurst Circle, for submission at the Scarborough Community Council meeting taking place on May 1, 2025.
 

2. Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, to undertake a review and recommend safety measures that can be implemented at the two pedestrian crossovers on Brimwood Boulevard, including but not limited to, crossing guards, bump outs, paint, flex posts, et cetera, in conjunction with any recommendations resulting from the vulnerable road user review at Brimwood Boulevard and Bridley Road.

In response to the tragic death of Christina Huang, a Grade 9 student at Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, who was struck by a car on Brimwood Boulevard on March 26, 2025, this motion seeks to explore and implement additional traffic calming measures to enhance safety in the area. This street is home to three schools and experiences high volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, particularly during school hours. The incident has underscored concerns from residents, parents, and school officials about the need for improved safety measures.

This motion seeks to evaluate and implement enhanced traffic calming solutions, such as reduced speed limits, enhanced crosswalks, speed humps, crossing guards and increased enforcement, to protect students and other pedestrians. By taking decisive action, this motion aims to prevent future tragedies and create a safer environment for all road users.

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide winter maintenance on the Heathfield Drive Path connecting Hill Crescent to Sylvan Avenue.

Transportation Services has reviewed and supports providing regular winter maintenance on the path known as the Heathfield Drive Path located on the north part of Heathfield Drive from Hill Crescent to Sylvan Drive.

The path is critical to all residents, providing a safe connection to Heathfield Drive, Sylvan Avenue and Hill Crescent connecting residents to public transit as well as to the Waterfront Trail system. The path has a high volume of users.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.