Minutes Confirmed on July 7, 2026

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2686 and 2688 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 7, 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 2686 and 2688 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (May 7, 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 draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. City Council direct the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan for eligible tenants of the five existing rental dwelling unit(s) proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

5. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant be required to:

a. Provide a lawyer’s undertaking to the City, or alternatively enter into a legal agreement and register a Section 118 restriction on title to ensure assumption of the agreement by subsequent owners, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required by Recommendation 4 above.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey (47 metres, including the Mechanical Penthouse) residential building with approximately 172 dwelling units, including four live/work units on the ground floor.

Amendments to the Official Plan include redesignating the subject lands from Neighbourhoods to Apartment Neighbourhoods and deleting Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 365.

The application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit two 43-storey buildings (143.23 metres and 143.93 metres including mechanical penthouse) and one 39-storey building (138 metres including mechanical penthouse) with a gross floor area of 106,132 square metres at 39 Newcastle Street. The proposal includes approximately 1,579 residential units, a 354 square metre privately owned publicly-accessible space and 750 square metres of non-residential uses.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 5500 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 5500 Dundas Street West to permit two mixed-use buildings of 14 and 16 storeys (48.7 metres and 54.9 metres, plus a 5.5-metre mechanical penthouse), including approximately 560 dwelling units and a minimum of 990 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade. A Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space (“POPS”) is proposed at the southwest corner of the site.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1243 Islington Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 1243 Islington Avenue to permit a 61 storey mixed use building (191-metre, plus 8-metre mechanical penthouse), with approximately 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade. A 170 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space (“POPS”) is proposed at the southwest corner of the site, and a pedestrian mid-block connection is proposed along the east side of 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 Application appeal for the lands municipally known as 3100 Weston Road 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.

3. City Council request the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the City Solicitor to review the easement on the subject lands that is to the benefit of the City of Toronto to confirm the obligations of the easement lands including maintenance and consult with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff regarding the TRCA easement on the subject lands.  
 

4. City Council direct the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to review the forthcoming transportation study conducted by the Emery Village Business Improvement Area for its impacts on road safety and traffic flows on Weston Road as it relates to the development at 3100 Weston Road. 
 

5. City Council direct the appropriate City Staff to pursue the acquisition of the below top of bank lands, lands that have been developed and maintained in part by public dollars firstly as a publicly funded school and secondly as a publicly funded and operated community centre and used extensively by the public continuously for the past seven decades.   

On July 10, 2025, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted (the "Application") and deemed complete on November 6, 2025, satisfying the City's minimum application requirements. The Application seeks to permit three four-storey residential buildings with approximately 125 dwelling units at 3100 Weston Road. The Carmine Stefano Community Centre and existing heritage structures, including the main house, garage and pumphouse on the subject lands are to remain.

On February 23, 2026, the applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) due to Council’s failure to make a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council endorse the emerging directions of the Woodbine Secondary Plan study, the Transportation Master Plan and the Infrastructure Master Plan contained within the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, as the basis for the next phase of study work and community engagement.

2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and General Manager, Toronto Water, to bring forward a recommended Secondary Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines to City Council by the second quarter of 2027.

This report summarizes the work completed to date, including community consultation, for the Woodbine Secondary Plan study and identifies the emerging vision and guiding principles to inform the next phase of work.

The Woodbine Secondary Plan study is being undertaken to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Secondary Plan area anchoring the southeast quadrant of the Woodbine lands. The framework will form the foundation for the Woodbine Secondary Plan, Urban Design Guidelines, Transportation Master Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan and other planning tools to guide the development of a complete community within the Secondary Plan area that is well integrated with the overall Woodbine lands.

The Woodbine Secondary Plan study is a City-initiated process with background materials submitted by the landowner, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and their consultants, based on the City’s approved Terms of References. The WEG submission included a conceptual Master Plan, conceptual Urban Structure Plan, various technical studies and draft guiding principles supporting WEG's vision for a mixed-use community within the Secondary Plan area. These materials were used by City staff to frame the first phase of the Secondary Plan study process and formed the basis of community and stakeholder engagement. This work resulted in the identification of eight key principles and emerging directions for the planned urban structure which will inform the next phase of work: open, connected, rational, diverse, flexible, complete at every stage, sustainable, a place of its place.

The next phase of the Secondary Plan study will include continued engagement with community members and stakeholders; completion of the updated Compatibility and Mitigation study; identification of community service and facilities needs and opportunities; refinement of the emerging directions for parks and open spaces; and the preparation of the Urban Design Guidelines. This work will proceed concurrently with the advancement of the Transportation Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan and will informed by, and aligned with, the outcomes of both plans.

Staff expect to bring forward the final report and recommended Secondary Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP), Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and Urban Design Guidelines to City Council for adoption by the second quarter of 2027. The Secondary Plan will guide growth and investment of a complete community. The IMP will address the municipal infrastructure servicing requirements, including stormwater management, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water servicing needs, as well as green infrastructure and low impact development opportunities. The TMP will address the street network, transit and active transportation connections. The Urban Design Guidelines will support and provide additional guidance on the built form, public realm and parks and open space policies in the Secondary Plan. 

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 51 Burnhamthorpe Crescent.

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 51 Burnhamthorpe Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of these trees is for construction of parking spaces, walkway, and driveway associated with a two-storey fourplex building and a garden suite.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 58 cm in diameter and the Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 59 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a Fence Exemption Permit at 4 Berryton Avenue be approved, to permit the installation of a Juliette-style gate and enclosure that does not comply with Section 447-1.3.C.(3) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences); and

2. Required that approval of Part 1 be conditional upon the property owner satisfying all requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, including inspection and final approval, to ensure that the proposed enclosure provides adequate safety and restricts access to the pool area.

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 4 Berryton Avenue, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 1.3C.(3) Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 4 Berryton Avenue within the Etobicoke York District.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 4 Berryton Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.3.C.(3) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a Juliette-style gate, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447 - 1.3C.(3) of the by-law.

The property owner is seeking relief from the by-law regulations to be able to use a Juliette-style enclosure and gate to prevent access into the pool area. If the owner was to erect a 4th fence between the pool and the deck, there will be limited access to move in that area.

The proposed fence does not create a sightline obstruction.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Refused to grant the application for exemption by the owner of 50 Northland 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 50 Northland 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 regarding an application by the property owner of 50 Northland Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2B (1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a black aluminum post and composite board fence on the northwest side of the front yard of the property, measuring approximately:

Fence panel height: 1.83 metres

Extended post height: 0.30 metres

Total fence height: 2.13 metres

The 2.13 metre fence height applies only to the last three panels located on the private portion of the property, measured from the front wall of the dwelling. 

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 

1.  Deferred consideration of the item until the July 7, 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.

The report responds to an application submitted by the owner of 80 Pelmo Crescent seeking a site-specific exemption from the provisions of Chapter 447-1.2B (1) of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences.

The owner of 80 Pelmo Crescent is requesting permission to retain an existing wood fence located along the southeast rear side of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum height permitted under the Municipal Code. The owner has indicated that the requested exemption is intended to address privacy and safety concerns related to the use and enjoyment of the rear yard.

The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain an existing fence with the following components:

The existing fence is comprised of the following components:

Wood fence base: approximately 2.23 metres in height

Green lattice extension: approximately 1.21 metres in height

Total combined height: approximately 3.14 metres

There is a grade differential between the subject property and the adjacent property.

The Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.

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 Algoma Street, between Royal York Road and Grand Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Algoma Street.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (14 speed humps) on Jeffcoat Drive, between Martin Grove Road and Westhumber Boulevard, generally as shown in Attachments 2 to 5, Drawing Number TC-682, TC-682-1, TC-682-2 and TC-682-3, to the report (May 7, 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 Jeffcoat Drive, between Martin Grove Road and Westhumber 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 Jeffcoat Drive.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Renforth Avenue and Mississauga Transit Way (approximately 80 metres north of Eglinton Avenue West), from September 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Kipling Avenue and a point approximately 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue, from December 1, 2027, to February 28, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Kipling Station.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Kipling Avenue and a point approximately 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue, from December 1, 2027, to February 28, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Kipling Station.

4. City Council temporarily designate the northerly westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Kipling Avenue and Dryden Way, for westbound right-turns only, buses excepted, from December 1, 2027, to February 28, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Kipling Station.

5. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the northbound curb lane on Scarlett Road, between a point 100 metres north of Eglinton Avenue West and a point approximately 100 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Scarlett Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Richview Road, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

7. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the westbound right-turn lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point approximately 107 metres east, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

8. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the east sidewalk on Scarlett Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point approximately 100 metres north, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

9. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the multi-use path on the east side of Scarlett Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point approximately 100 metres north, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

10. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the southbound right-turn lane on Scarlett Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point approximately 50 metres north, from August 1, 2028, to September 30, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Scarlett Station.

11. 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 that were in place prior to the bylaw amendments made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

12. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 10, inclusive.

This report seeks City Council approval for long-term temporary lane closures, sidewalk restrictions, and traffic control modifications required to support construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) Renforth, Kipling, and Scarlett Stations.

Mitigation measures, including traffic signal timing adjustments, temporary lane configurations, pedestrian and cycling detours, and advance advisory signage, will be implemented to maintain safe and efficient operation of the transportation network during the construction period.

Approval of the recommendations in this report will enable Metrolinx to proceed with critical construction activities while ensuring that impacts to the City’s transportation network are appropriately managed.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Humberline Drive and Claireville Drive (south intersection).

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Humberline Drive between the south curbline of Claireville Drive (south intersection) and a point 30.5 metres north of the north curb line of Claireville Drive (south intersection), in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Humberline Drive and Claireville Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at Humberline Drive and Claireville Drive (south intersection). Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at Humberline Drive and Claireville Drive (south intersection). The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of two pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of Black Creek Drive and Weston Road.

2. City Council authorize two yield controls on the right-turn channels at the northwest and northeast intersections of Black Creek Drive and Weston Road.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the southbound and westbound right-turn channels at the intersection of Black Creek Drive and Weston Road.  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 recommends that:

1. City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Silver Moon Drive and a point 30.5 metres west, for eastbound right turns only.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to recommend that the southerly eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Silver Moon Drive to a point 30.5 metres west, be designated for eastbound right turns only. The proposed lane designation will clearly define lane usage and mitigate any potential vehicular conflicts.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosemeade Avenue, between Tenby Street and Delroy 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 parking be prohibited between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Rosemeade Avenue, between Tenby Street and Delroy Drive.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Remington Drive, between Rathburn Road and a point 140 metres south.

2. Amended the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Remington Drive, between Rathburn Road and a point 140 metres south, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that the operating times of the short-term parking zones for Rosethorne Junior Public School be amended. The proposed changes will align the operating times of the short-term parking areas with the school's hours of operation and provide additional short-term parking for 20 vehicles. 

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 - 4319 Bloor Street West.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Liscombe Road between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Liscombe Road between Rustic Road and Maple Leaf Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 1, Drawing No. ATP-SH-259, to the letter (May 26, 2026) from Councillor Frances Nunziata.

Following community consultations and meetings with concerned residents of Liscombe Road, ongoing issues related to excessive speeding and cut-through traffic have been identified. As part of the broader Maple Leaf and Rustic Neighbourhood Streets Plan—which aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow, and increase pedestrian comfort—there is a need to implement targeted traffic calming measures. The installation of speed humps is being requested as an effective tool to reduce vehicle speeds, discourage non-local traffic infiltration, and support safer conditions for all road users.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of implementing a left-turn restriction from Jane Street onto Maple Leaf Drive during peak traffic periods, and report back to Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting on July 7, 2026.

This motion focuses on addressing the increasing infiltration of non-local, cut-through traffic within the Maple Leaf neighbourhood, bounded by Jane Street, Keele Street, Lawrence Avenue West, and Highway 401. A significant volume of drivers are diverting onto local streets—such as Maple Leaf Drive, Falstaff Avenue, and Rustic Road—to bypass congestion on surrounding arterial roads and access regional highways.

City data confirms that Maple Leaf Drive experiences the highest level of non-local traffic, with approximately 10 percent of vehicles during peak periods identified as cut-through traffic. This infiltration has raised ongoing concerns regarding road safety, noise, and the overall livability of the neighbourhood.

This motion seeks to reduce cut-through traffic, improve safety on local streets, and protect the character and livability of the Maple Leaf neighbourhood.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the local Councillor, to review public complaints and service requests regarding the installation of quick build road infrastructure placed in conjunction with the new Mill Road cycle tracks and make adjustments as necessary to address concerns.

2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, review the placement of quick-build infrastructure, road markings and flexible posts placed on Mill Road and at perpendicular intersections to Mill Road to ensure adequate and safe geometry, sight lines, and space for simultaneous turn movements to accommodate vehicles of all sizes.

3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review driveway and intersection geometry, lane widths, driveway widths and flares, and vehicle movements in and out of Mill Road lanes to ensure there is space to avoid incursions into opposing traffic lanes, and make adjustments as necessary.

In 2024 City Council adopted, as amended by the committee, item 2024IE14.4 - Cycling Network Plan - 2024 Cycling Infrastructure and Missing Sidewalk Installation - Third Quarter Update. In this report, the Centennial Park Cycling Connections project was approved.

A main feature of the project was the installation of a bi-directional separated cycle track along the eastern edge of Mill Road, from Burnhamthorpe Road to Rathburn Road, in Ward 2- Etobicoke Centre.

The new cycle track was constructed in 2025 using quick-build concrete barriers placed along the eastern edge of Mill Road, and it allocated pavement space between the existing road curbs to the new cycle track without eliminating any motor vehicle travel lanes. The original two lanes of the road were reduced each from 5.0 metres wide to 3.3 metres wide to accommodate the 2.4 metre wide bi-directional cycle track. With parking or stopping already prohibited on Mill Road, there were no parking or regulatory impacts to this portion of the road.

In addition to the quick build components, there were some minor reconfigurations at the main intersections to facilitate safe connections between the new cycle tracks and new off-street bikeways on Burnhamthorpe Road and Rathburn Road.

However, at the same time of the cycling project, City Staff made some geometric changes to the intersections with perpendicular streets to Mill Road. Through line painting, the placement of flexible posts, and the placement of precast concrete barriers, there were curb extensions, reductions to the turn radii, and reductions to the pedestrian crossing distances parallel to Mill Road. These changes, in conjunction with the installation of the new cycle tracks, have created some issues that have generated concerns from the public who use the road.

Complaints from the public are various, however many are related to the tighter turn movements associated with the intersection geometry changes, and reduced lane widths of the main road. Many motorists have complained that to execute a turn onto the narrower lanes, portions of their vehicle must cross over the new centre line. Others have expressed concerns over tighter movements and visual distractions at intersections, and at times, the inability to have simultaneous turn movements.

Based on my observations, most of these issues may be overcome with minor adjustments without affecting the integrity of the overall bikeway project or the previous Council approval. Some of the complications are a result of layering additional geometric change initiatives which were not integral to the new bikeway project. A close examination and investigation of the placement of curbs, driveways in the public boulevard, line markings or regulatory signage is required, and many of these are within the jurisdiction of Community Council.

The purpose of this motion is to recognize the public concerns, and to formally request that priority be given to making some adjustments to the road and infrastructure installations. In the event that staff require any approvals to implement changes, a future report may be made to the Etobicoke York Community Council or other committee.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the removal of minimum parking requirements as it applies to Etobicoke York District and to report back on the feasibility of pausing the elimination of minimum parking requirements for new developments in Etobicoke York District until enhanced and reliable transit infrastructure is in place.
 

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with City Planning, to review and report back on the opportunity to create a bylaw or policy framework which would prohibit new condominium, townhome, and multiplex developments from petitioning for on‑street residential parking permits, in Etobicoke York District, in order to protect existing neighbourhood parking capacity.
 

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to review options to restore and expand access to public parking at Etobicoke York District TTC Stations, and to report back on how improved transit parking can reduce local road congestion and increase transit ridership in Etobicoke York District.

Etobicoke-York continues to experience some significant transit service gaps when compared to other parts of the city. Many neighbourhoods remain highly car-dependent due to limited access to rapid transit, infrequent service, and overall travel times. In this context, the elimination of minimum parking requirements for new developments in areas that are not well served by transit may result in increased on-street parking demand, heightened traffic congestion, and spillover parking impacts on established residential neighbourhoods.

In addition, new condominium, townhome, and multiplex developments that later petition for access to on-street residential parking permits place further pressure on local streets and undermine parking availability for existing residents and their visitors.

These impacts can negatively affect neighbourhood livability and contribute to conflicts over limited curbside space. At the same time, parking at TTC Stations play a critical role as first- and last-mile infrastructure by enabling residents to access public transit where walking, cycling, or feeder bus options are limited. 

Maintaining and restoring access to transit parking can help reduce congestion on local roads, support increased transit ridership, and provide practical transportation options for Etobicoke-York residents during the transition to improved transit service.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council passed By-laws 555-2026 to 559-2026, 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 560-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Etobicoke York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the Etobicoke York Community Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the Etobicoke York Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.