Agenda

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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – February 18, 2026

Schedule of Timed Items:

9:30 a.m. - EY30.1, EY30.2

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on March 31, 2026.

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

The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2775 Jane Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

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

3. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment the applicant be required to withdraw its appeal of the Jane Finch Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 633) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-24-000833, or make other legal arrangements deemed acceptable to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the following through the Site Plan Control process for the lands, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006:

a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 198 rental dwelling units at 2775 Jane Street as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20- year period, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and

b. The Owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to the tenants, at 2775 Jane Street, as follows:

1. access to new outdoor amenities at grade and ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building;

2. enhanced landscaped areas and new walkways;

3. enhanced pick-up and drop-off area;

4. new seating area in the laundry room; and

5. new screening fence around the outdoor garbage storage area.

5. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development, City Council require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a Parking Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

6. City Council authorize the modification of the existing three-legged signalized intersection of Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue, including but not limited to the addition of traffic control signals at the intersection of Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue/the proposed Private Driveway. The Owner shall design, fund, and construct the traffic control signals to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the General Manager Transportation Services, the cost of which will be secured through the Site Plan Application.

7. Subject to approval of Recommendation 6 above, City Council amend the existing traffic control signals at Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue to be in effect at Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue / Private Access.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 27-storey (89.4 metres, excluding the mechanical penthouse) infill residential building north of the existing 17-storey apartment building at 2775 Jane Street. The proposed building includes approximately 420 dwelling units and a residential gross floor area of 26,593 square metres.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

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

The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele 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 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

This Report recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 33-storey mixed-use building at 611-623A Keele Street including approximately 395 dwelling units, 587 square metres of ground floor retail space and 63 underground parking spaces.

The Official Plan Amendment application is required to increase the permitted height of the building and reduce the required non-residential uses for the site.

There are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2351-2355 Keele Street, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part.

On September 23, 2022, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for a 25‑storey residential building proposed at 2351 and 2355 Keele Street with approximately 22,540 square metres of gross floor area and 311 residential units.

On June 30, 2023, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on September 26, 2023 (OLT Case No. OLT-23-000689 and OLT-23-000690). The OLT hearing date has not been scheduled. 

This Report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City Staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve any outstanding issues.

An Official Plan Amendment application (25 206929 OZ WET 05 OZ) has been submitted for the entire North Park Plaza site, including the portion of the site that is the subject of this report. The Official Plan Amendment application proposes to establish principles for the entire plaza site, should it be redeveloped in the future. It does not propose any specific buildings. The Official Plan Amendment application has not been appealed and is currently under review.

There are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommend that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is to accommodate the construction of a new basement walkout access associated with a proposed multiplex development.

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 42 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. The Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

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

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Queen Anne Road.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 31 Queen Anne Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is a concern expressed by the homeowner regarding safety related to dead branches in the crown of the tree.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 67 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. The Community Council has delegated authority from the City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

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

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 280 Driftwood Avenue because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 280 Driftwood Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is requesting Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence, including its posts, with heights ranging from approximately 2.21 metres to 2.31 metres. The fence exceeds the maximum height allowed for residential properties under Chapter 447.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff inspected the property and confirmed that the fence is taller than permitted. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain in its current form.

There is no financial impact to the City of Toronto.

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 24 Totteridge Road because the fence fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 24 Totteridge Road, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 24 Totteridge Road within the Etobicoke York District.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of an application submitted by the owner of 24 Totteridge Road requesting a site-specific Fence Exemption pursuant to Section 447-1.3.E.(2)(a)–(e) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences. The owner is seeking approval to maintain an existing fence constructed of black composite material with steel posts, to be used as a pool fence enclosure along the north and east sides of the rear yard.

The proposed fence does not create any sightline obstruction.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division staff have not issued a Notice of Violation for the property.

There is no financial impact to the City of Toronto.

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption submitted by the owner of 699 Royal York Road, as the fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

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

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 699 Royal York Road requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of an application submitted by the property owner of 699 Royal York Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain an existing wood fence along the north and south sides of the property with an approximate height of 2.8 metres.

There is no financial impact to the City of Toronto.

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

1. Refuse to grant the application for exemption submitted by the owner of 87 Delemere Avenue, as the fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

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

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 87 Delemere Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council of the request to permit an existing fence that does not comply with the maximum height requirements of Chapter 447.

The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain:

- An existing wood fence along the south lot line with a height of 2.47 metres; and

- A post-and-frame structure around the gate with a height of 2.14 metres

There is no financial impact to the City of Toronto.

The Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Etobicoke York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 87 Delemere Avenue permitting the wooden privacy fence that ranges from approximately 2.0 to 2.5 metres in height.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council require the owner of 87 Delemere Avenue to remove the encroachment to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is for Etobicoke York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 87 Delemere Avenue regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of an existing wooden privacy fence that does not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The fence measures approximately 2.0 metres in height along the flankage and 2.5 metres at the rear.

The property owner is seeking authorization from the Etobicoke York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the wooden privacy fence within the public right-of-way at 87 Delemere Avenue. Transportation Services does not recommend that authority be granted.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

          The Kingsway:

          Roganova, Luba      

2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:

          The Kingsway:

          Persono, Shereen

Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to The Kingsway BIA Board of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

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

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

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

1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Algoma Street.

2. City Council not authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Algoma Street.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at Grand Avenue and Algoma Street. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of pedestrian crossing protection at Grand Avenue and Algoma Street as the warrant criteria was not met for either a pedestrian crossover (PXO) or traffic control signals.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

If City Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of pedestrian crossing protection at Grand Avenue and Algoma Street, the estimated cost would range from $130,000 to $250,000.00 depending on whether a PXO or traffic control signals are recommended. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on The East Mall, approximately 35 metres north of West Deane Park Drive.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals on The East Mall approximately 35 metres north of West Deane Park Drive. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals on The East Mall, approximately 35 metres north of West Deane Park Drive is $170,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. City Council authorize the installation of three pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the northwest, northeast and southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard.

2. City Council authorize two yield controls on the right turn channels at the northwest and southeast intersections of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Highway 27, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the northbound, southbound and westbound right-turn channels at the intersection of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at these locations. The PXOs will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

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

The estimated cost for installing PXOs within the right-turn channels located on the northwest, northeast, southeast corners of the intersection of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard is $3000.00. The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (4 speed humps) on Eagle Road, between Bloor Street West and Van Dusen Boulevard, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-646, dated January 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Eagle Road, between Bloor Street West and Van Dusen Boulevard. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Eagle Road.

The estimated cost for installing 4 speed humps on Eagle Road is $16,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services current 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (6 speed humps) on Ringley Avenue, between Park Lawn Road and Stephen Drive, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-655 and Drawing Number TC-655-1, dated February 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Ringley Avenue, between Park Lawn Road and Stephen Drive. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Ringley Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing 6 speed humps on Ringley Avenue is $24,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

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

1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turn movements at all times at the intersection of North Queen Street and the private driveway at 54 Atomic Avenue, located on the south side of Queen Street North, approximately 193 metres west of Atomic Avenue.

Transportation Review is requesting approval for the implementation of a left-turn prohibition at the North Queen Street access driveway for the industrial redevelopment at 54 Atomic Avenue. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on North Queen Street, City Council approval of this report is required. The proposed regulation is needed to address operational and safety concerns related to conflicting turning movements and driveway spacing. Restricting left-turn movements for vehicles exiting the westerly driveway at 54 Atomic Avenue onto North Queen Street will support safer and more efficient traffic operations along North Queen Street.

There are no financial implications resulting from the recommendation included in the current budget year, or in future budget years. All sign implementation costs will be paid by the proponent of the 54 Atomic Avenue development and secured through Site Plan Application Number 23 143869 WET 03 SA.

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

1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated March 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation/removal of accessible parking spaces is approximately $1,200. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2026 Operating Budget.

The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that:  

1. Etobicoke York Community Council designate 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 - 60 Central Park Roadway.

2. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Etobicoke 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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.