Decisions

The Etobicoke York Community Council forwards the item to City Council without recommendation as the motion to adopt the item lost.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on March 31, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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 the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on March 31, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council 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.

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street and required the applicant to provide 5 replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 29, 2026 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 29, 2026 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 24 Totteridge Road and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 699 Royal York Road and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owners of 87 Delemere Avenue, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained.

2. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

3. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 87 Delemere Avenue, to permit the maintenance of the existing wooden privacy fence that ranges from approximately 2.0 to 2.5 metres in height, subject, but not limited to the following conditions:

a. The property owner will indemnify the City of Toronto from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

b. The property owner will maintain the subject fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;

c. The property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City;

d. The property owner will remove the subject fence upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so;

e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments;

f. The property owner will alter the wooden privacy fence to provide a 3.0 metre x 3.0 metre vision splay (i.e., at a 45-degree angle) at the southwest corner of their property; and

g. No spikes or pointed tops are permitted on the fence, gate or pillars.

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

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed 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. Removed 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council 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 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council 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 Etobicoke York Community Council 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized 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 to the report (March 13, 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 Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized 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 to the report (March 13, 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 Etobicoke York Community Council recommends 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 North Queen Street, 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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, as amended by the following:

a. amended Table 1: On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be installed, by adding the following location in Ward 5:

“Corbett Avenue, south side, between a point 87 metres west of Mould Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.”

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

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

The Etobicoke 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 - 60 Central Park Roadway.

2. Authorized 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.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council passed By-laws 275-2026 to 277-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 278-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.