Decisions

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 10 Glencairn Avenue and required the applicant to provide five 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 North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 10 and 12 Glencairn Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is that the homeowner is concerned about the tree potentially failing due to defects and its proximity to a fence.

The white mulberry tree (Morus alba) measures 45 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the single-family dwellings at 383, 385, 387 and 389 Cleveland Street with the following conditions:

a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

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

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of four semi-detached dwellings at 383, 385, 387 and 389 Cleveland Street is being referred to North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Rawlinson Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue East and Broadway Avenue, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as North York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.

My office received strong support from residents of Rawlinson Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue and Broadway Avenue, for the implementation of on-street permit parking.

Subsection 925-4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, provides that:

Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25 percent  of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years.

As it stands, City Clerk’s staff have advised that polling is being paused, due to the ongoing labour disruption at Canada Post.

On both blocks of Rawlinson Avenue between Eglinton Avenue and Broadway Avenue, a resident petition showed support from more than 60 percent of the addresses for implementation of the permit parking program.

Given these special circumstances, I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. My office will distribute a letter to impacted residents to inform them of this motion.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 11 Greenbriar Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

3. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 1 existing rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

4. 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, 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 3 above.

b. Provide updated Vehicle Maneuvering Diagrams demonstrating ingress and egress for each stacked space to the satisfaction of Transportation Review.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 6, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-storey residential building. The proposal includes one-level of underground parking, accessed from Dervock Crecent, with 24 vehicle parking spaces, including 3 visitor parking spaces and 22 bicycle parking spaces.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for the lands municipally known as 28-32 Evergreen Gardens substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, without prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review at such time as confirmation is received that a plan of condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to delete part of the lands described in the by-law, if the City Solicitor determines, in their sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review, that it is necessary prior to releasing or partially releasing the 118 Restriction from title.

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

This Report recommends approval of the application to exempt the lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 28-32 Evergreen Gardens to permit the creation of conveyable lots for five townhouse units.

This application will facilitate the creation of five Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) for the proposed townhouse units (Parts 2-6), and also Part 1 for a road conveyance to widen the Bayview Avenue right-of-way and Part 7 for a shared swale which extends along the entire width at the rear of the property as shown on Attachment 3.

A related Common Elements Condominium application (File No. 25 115684 NNY 15 CD) has been submitted to create a common element condominium corporation for the shared swale which extends along the entire width at the rear of the property referenced as Part 7 on Attachment 3.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 849 Eglinton Avenue East as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning) shown as Attachment 1 to the report (December 15, 2025) from the Director Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, or designate, to provide a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).

This report recommends that City Council classify the development at 849 Eglinton Avenue East as a Class 4 Area under relevant provincial noise guidelines administered by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC).

A Class 4 Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noise control measures.

An Environmental Noise Analysis prepared in support of the development with the lands at 849 Eglinton Avenue East confirm that the development can be appropriately considered for a Class 4 Area classification.

A Class 4 Area classification endorsed by City Council resolution would allow for existing industrial, manufacturing and transit operations close to the subject site, to use this noise classification and sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operating certificates.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the single-family dwellings at 8 and 10 Hyde Park Circle with the following conditions:

a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c.  that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

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

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of two detached dwellings at 8 and 10 Hyde Park Circle is being referred to North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Survey 66R-34936, shown in Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement, dated May 17, 2013 between Residences at Atria Inc., and the City of Toronto.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Survey 66R-34936 and to bring it forward for enactment.

4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Survey 66R-34936 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Section 37 Agreement, dated May 17, 2013, between Residences at Atria Inc. and the City of Toronto relating to Plan of Survey 66R-26337. Plan of Survey 66R-26337 was revised to divide Part 10 into two separate Parts (Part 1 and Part 2). As a result, Plan of Survey 66R-26337 was revised to Plan of Survey 66R-34936.

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized an all-way stop control at the intersection of Atria Boulevard and Ann O'Reilly Road.

2. Prohibited northbound left turns at all times on Atria Boulevard at Sheppard Avenue East.

3. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Ann O'Reilly Road, between Atria Boulevard and the west end of Ann O'Reilly Road.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Atria Boulevard, between Ann O'Reilly Road and Sheppard Avenue East.

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

Transportation Review is recommending the implementation of parking and traffic regulations for the public roads envisioned under the 2205 Sheppard Avenue East development. Through the development review process for the subject site, new public roads were proposed, namely Atria Boulevard from Sheppard Avenue East to Ann O'Reilly Road, and Ann O'Reilly Road from Atria Boulevard to its westerly terminus.  The applicant has conveyed the lands for the public roads to the City of Toronto, which were dedicated as public highways by Bill 1499 and Bill 1500 at the City Council meeting held on December 16, 17 and18, 2025. Currently there are no traffic or parking regulations on these streets. The recommended parking and traffic regulations are consistent with City policies and guidelines.

North York Community Council:  

1. Approved the name "YZD Lane" for a proposed private lane for a development located at 123 Garratt Boulevard, shown as PART 1 on Attachment 1 Sketch Number PS-2025-050 to the report (December 12, 2025) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services.

2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage.

3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.

This report recommends that the name "YZD Lane" be approved to identify a proposed private lane for a development located at 123 Garratt Boulevard.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

North York Community Council:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1520 - 1540 Lodestar Road.

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

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

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

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Khedive Avenue and Regina Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Khedive Avenue and Regina Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.  

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the March 31, 2026 meeting of the North York Community Council.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Burbank Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Forest Grove Drive.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps OR speed cushions should be installed on Burbank Drive.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 312 Sheppard Avenue East, and permit this double-faced ground sign, subject but not limited to, the following conditions:

a. Property owner must indemnify the City 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. Owner must maintain the double-faced ground sign 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. Owner must accept additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City;

d. 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;

e. Permission from underground and affected utilities must be obtained prior to excavation of footing;

f.  Property owner must ensure that electrical wirings and connections from proposed ground sign to source in the building be in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code;

g. Property owner must ensure that applicant / owner obtain clearance from Toronto Hydro on the distance of the sign to the suspended power line.

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

The purpose of this report is for North York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 312 Sheppard Avenue East regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of one 1.83M high x 2.05M wide x 0.51M thick double-faced LED illuminated green TD ground sign on top of a 4.28M high 200mm square HSS steel post for a total height of 6.10M which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authority from North York Community Council to allow the ground sign to be constructed and maintained within the public right-of-way at 312 Sheppard Avenue East, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

North York Community Council:

1. Established a Board of Management for the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area, consisting of nine (9) directors, and one (1) Councillor (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence), for a total board size of ten (10), and make the necessary amendments to Schedule A of Municipal Code Chapter 19.

2. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area  Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            - Bricks, Andrea;

            - Bricks, Shari;

            - DaCosta, Zachary;

            - Fraser, Alex;

            - Lahey, Kevin;

            - Penuvchev, Andrew;

            - Siegal, Cathy;

            - Wiseman, Michael; and

            - Zadeh, Neda Mohammad.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the North York Community Council establish a Board of Management for the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area (BIA), appoint directors to that board and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (4 speed humps) on Hendon Avenue between Talbot Road and Greenview Avenue, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the Letter (January 5, 2026) from Councillor Lily Cheng, Drawing Number 627 dated November 2025, from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour on Hendon Avenue, between Talbot Road and Greenview Avenue.

3. Subject to approval of Part 2 above, authorized the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Hendon Avenue, between Talbot Road and Greenview Avenue, from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

4. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Hendon Avenue and Eldora Avenue.

In response to the numerous requests, including a petition, that my office has received regarding potential ways to improve safety on Hendon Avenue, I am submitting the following item, which was prepared by Transportation Services staff to address these concerns.

Residents have reported issues concerning speeding along Hendon Avenue. As part of the Hendon Avenue Environmental Assessment Addendum process, investigations were undertaken to identify pedestrian and road safety mitigation measures. In addition to this investigation, the community has requested to advance the installation of speed humps and reducing the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. Therefore, I am requesting the installation of four (4) speed humps on Hendon Avenue between Talbot Road and Eldora Avenue.

Further, the intersection of Hendon Avenue and Eldora Avenue functions as a key connection point and desire line for vulnerable road users between the nearby Hendon Park, and residential areas. Residents have reported issues concerning right-of-way designations between northbound and east / westbound drivers. As part of the Hendon Avenue Environmental Assessment Addendum process, investigations were undertaken to identify pedestrian and road safety mitigation measures. The community has requested to advance the installation of an all-way stop control with curb extensions to address these concerns. Therefore, I am requesting the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Hendon Avenue and Eldora Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential buildings at 589, 591, 593, and 595 Eglinton Avenue East, and 61, 63, 65 and 67 Mann Avenue due to the project’s upcoming deadline for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) funding to secure 47 affordable units with the following conditions:

a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

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

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the demolition of the existing buildings located at 589, 591, 593 and 595 Eglinton Avenue East, as well as 61, 63, 65, and 67 Mann Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition applications, including any conditions to be attached to the permits, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve Dr. Blair Bigham as the 2026 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize an outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who lives within the boundaries of the former borough.

The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on January 5, 2026 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee selected Dr. Blair Bigham as their 2026 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

General Bills

North York Community Council passed By-laws 8-2026 to 12-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 13-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.