Decisions

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (eight speed humps) on Francine Drive, between Zircon Court and Janus Court, generally as shown in Attachment 2 and 3, Drawing Number TC-669 and TC-669-1 respectively, dated March 2026, to the report (April 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 Francine Drive, between Zircon Court and Janus Court. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Francine Drive.

North 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 proposal in its current form regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeal for the lands municipally known as 75-81 Billy Bishop Way and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues in advance of a Hearing, including, but not limited to, the issues outlined in the report (May 5, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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.

An Application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 75-81 Billy Bishop Way (the "Subject Lands") was submitted to the City, and after satisfying the City's minimum application requirements was deemed complete on July 21, 2025. The Application seeks to permit a mixed-use development comprised of 5 tall buildings ranging in height from 21-storeys (83.6 metres) to 49-storeys (164.1 metres), organized within three building blocks that include 6-storey base buildings, and containing 2,055 dwelling units (the "Proposal"). The Proposal includes 149,161 square metres of residential gross floor area; 2,493 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, including a child care centre; and a centralized privately-owned public space.   

On March 24, 2026, the applicant appealed the Proposal to the Ontario Land Tribunal citing Council’s failure to make a decision within the timeframe specific by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference with the Ontario Land Tribunal has been scheduled for June 18. 2026.

This Report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor, with the appropriate City Staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing to oppose the Proposal in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve the outstanding issues in advance of a Hearing.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 911 substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendments as may be required.

3. City Council direct staff to use Site and Area Specific Policies 828, as amended by Official Plan Amendment 911, in the evaluation of all current and new development proposals within its boundaries.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

North York Community Council:

1. Referred Official Plan Amendment 912, included as Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, and the Director, Community Planning, North York District, back to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, and the Director, Community Planning, North York District for further consultation with property owners, and requested that Official Plan Amendment 912 to be brought back to the July 7, 2026 meeting of North York Community Council for consideration.

This report recommends the approval of two Official Plan Amendments to establish a renewed vision for the Don Mills Regeneration Areas which will guide the evolution of the Leslie Site (1121 and 1123 Leslie Street) and the Wynford-Gervais Site (15 Gervais Drive, 39 Wynford Drive and 1200 Eglinton Avenue East), from employment uses to new mixed-use communities.

These recommended policy frameworks will support the development of transit-oriented communities that leverage the recently opened Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit while responding to their individual contexts. For the Leslie Site, this includes protecting the portion of the City’s Natural Heritage System that traverses the northern end of the site, identifying new streets to connect with the existing and planned street network and providing linkages to the Don Mills Trail. For the Wynford-Gervais Site, it is important to identify the new street and active transportation connections to support movement through the site including to nearby transit, and respond to the adjacent Aga Khan Park and Museum and Ismaili Centre through built form transition and recommended Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Spaces and mid-block connection locations.

For both sites, the recommended policies also direct the establishment of a consolidated, centrally located park; ensure that development supports and enhances the existing heritage buildings and their landscape settings; require an appropriate mix of residential and non-residential uses that responds to each site’s locational characteristics; and support a diversity of housing opportunities and a high quality public realm.

The Don Mills Regeneration Area Study was initiated in the summer of 2025 by a multi-disciplinary staff and consultant team. It was informed by a series of background studies and a robust public engagement program which included meetings with various stakeholders and with Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 235 Wicksteed Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 8, 2026) 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.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a temporary portable concrete batching plant and office trailer at 235 Wicksteed Avenue for a period of up to three (3) years.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for the lands municipally known as 2673-2675 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 this Report, 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 2673-2675 Bayview Avenue to permit the creation of conveyable lots for ten townhouse units.

This application will facilitate the creation of ten Parcels of Tied Land consisting of eight proposed townhouse units (Parts 1-8), two single detached dwellings (Parts 9 and 10), Part 11 for a common element private driveway, Part 12 for Canada Post Community Mail Box, Part 13 for water main connection, Part 14 for stormwater quality unit, and Parts 15 and 16 for private water main as shown on Attachment Number 3.

A related Common Elements Condominium application (File Number 25 115684 NNY 15 CD) has been submitted to create a common element condominium corporation for the private shared driveway referenced as Part 11, Part 12 for Canada Post Community Mail Box, Part 13 for water main connection, and Part 14 for stormwater quality unit, and Parts 15 and 16 for private water main as shown on Attachment Number 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 enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for the lands municipally known as 844 Don Mills Road and 1150 Eglinton Avenue East (Block 8) substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Plan on Attachment 3 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 this Report, 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 844 Don Mills Road and 1150 Eglinton Avenue East (Block 8) to permit the creation of conveyable lots for eighty townhouse units.

This application will facilitate the creation of eighty Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) for the proposed townhouse units (Parts 1-80). Part 81 is comprised of a 6.40-metre wide private laneway and below-grade adjacent watermain that functions as the Common Elements Condominium Parcel to service all eighty of the above-mentioned Parcels of Tied Land as proposed. Parts 82-93, are private sidewalks that are to be maintained by the Condominium Corporation and provide pedestrian access to the municipal streets. Parts 94-165 illustrate maintenance access areas that are to be established between the respective adjoining parcels of tied land, as shown on Attachment 3.

A related Common Elements Condominium application (File Number 25 257737 NNY 16 CD) has been submitted to establish the proposed private laneway, private sidewalks, and maintenance access areas as part of a Common Elements condominium corporation to service all eighty townhouses, as shown on Attachment 3. All eighty residential townhouses are freehold units established as Parcels of Tied Land tied to the Common Elements private laneway.

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 direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the lands municipally known as 2600 Don Mills Road, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt 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 January 2, 2025, applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law were submitted and deemed complete on August 13, 2025. The applications seek to permit four residential buildings, three of which are proposed to be 42 storeys (140.50 metres) and the other is proposed to be 47 storeys (155.25 metres). Collectively, the applications propose 1,814 units and a total gross floor area of 129,885 square metres within a two-phased redevelopment plan.

An associated Rental Housing Demolition application has been submitted to demolish the existing 19-storey rental apartment building that contains 226 rental units. 

On February 27, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council’s failure to make a decision on those applications within the time frame in the Planning Act.

This Report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City Staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve any outstanding issues.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of North York Community Council.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 112 Dell Park Avenue, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 112 Dell Park Avenue within the North York District.

The application relates to an existing and proposed pool enclosure that does not comply with the required setback and access protection provisions under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3C (3) and 447-1.3E(1)(a). Specifically, the enclosure does not meet the minimum required setback from the pool water’s edge and the required separation from the last step of the dwelling. In addition, the proposed configuration incorporates the dwelling wall as part of the pool enclosure, resulting in non-compliance with access protection requirements, as access is provided through the building wall.

The owner of 112 Dell Park Avenue is seeking relief from these requirements through a site-specific exemption.

The proposed fence does not create any sightline obstruction.

North York Community Council:

1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 17 Hollyhock Court for the existing fence described in the Summary of the report (April 29, 2026) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District.

The applicant for 17 Hollyhock Court has requested that North York Community Council exempt the property from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 447-1.2B(1), respecting fence height.

The applicant is seeking approval to maintain an existing rear yard fence located along the south side of the property that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres for “any other fence” on a residential property.

The fence includes a measured height of approximately 2.31 metres. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division inspected the subject property and issued a Notice of Violation for non-compliance with Chapter 447-1.2B(1) due to the fence exceeding the permitted maximum height.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption for the property owner of 28 Ternhill Crescent; directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

The applicant for 28 Ternhill Crescent has requested that North York Community Council exempt the property from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 447-1.2B(1), respecting fence height.

The applicant is seeking approval to maintain an existing rear yard fence located along the west and north sides of the property that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres for “any other fence” on a residential property.

The west side fence includes measured post heights ranging from approximately 2.01 metres to 2.28 metres, while the north side fence includes measured post heights ranging from approximately 2.05 metres to 2.63 metres, with varying heights due in part to grade differences between properties.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division inspected the subject property and issued a Notice of Violation for non-compliance with Chapter 447-1.2B(1) due to the fence exceeding the permitted maximum height.

North York Community Council:

1. Refused the application for exemption by the owner of 57 Sundial Crescent 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 North 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 57 Sundial Crescent, requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, for a proposed pool fence located at 57 Sundial Crescent within the North York District.

The owner of 57 Sundial Crescent is requesting permission to retain a portion of an existing black wood fence located at the southeast rear yard of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum permitted height under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences). The owner has indicated that the request for exemption is based on privacy, safety, and security concerns associated with the use and enjoyment of the rear yard.

The existing fence consists of a black wood vertical board structure measuring approximately 3.2 metres in height, which exceeds the maximum permitted height of 2.0 metres under Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption, to the property owner of 38 Farmview Crescent, from City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3C (3) and Chapter 447-1.3E (1)(b), contingent on the two proposed Juliette-style gates at the rear dwelling unit providing access from two egress points be of a height of at least 1.8 metres, and directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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

The report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 38 Farmview Crescent requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 4471.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences.

The property owner is seeking Council’s permission to install two Juliette-style gates at the rear dwelling unit, providing access from two egress points. The proposed gates are to be constructed of wrought iron, with dimensions of approximately 1.5 metres in width by 1.2 metres in height, and 2.1 metres in width by 1.2 metres in height.

The proposed gates do not comply with the access protection requirements set out in Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, which requires that where any wall of a building forms part of a pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through that wall.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption for the property owner of 63 Bernick Road; directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

The Applicant for 63 Bernick Road has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

1. City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447

Section 447‑1.3E(1)(a) - A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall be located no closer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) horizontally from the water’s edge of the pool.

2. Section 447‑1.3E(2)(a) - Gate and end (terminal) posts for a chain‑link fence shall be embedded to a minimum depth of 760 millimetres (30 inches) in concrete with a minimum diameter of 200 millimetres.

The applicant for 63 Bernick Road is requesting an exemption to permit the existing rear yard fence to remain as constructed. The fence enclosure is located closer than the required 1.2 metres (4 feet) horizontally from the water’s edge of the swimming pool and remains at a setback of approximately 0.648 metres (25.5 inches).

In addition, the applicable by‑law requires that chain‑link fence posts for a swimming pool enclosure be embedded to a minimum depth of 760 millimetres (30 inches) in concrete. In this instance, however, the fence has been surface‑mounted and bolted into patio stones using anchor bolts and therefore does not meet the required embedment depth or construction standards set out in the by‑law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447. - Fences

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of North York Community Council.

 This staff report concerns a matter for which the North 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 132 Burbank Drive requesting approval for a site-specific exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), in relation to a pool enclosure located at 132 Burbank Drive.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff have reviewed the application and conducted a site inspection. The existing pool enclosure does not comply with the requirements of  Chapter 447.

Observed conditions at the rear yard upper deck include:

- Upper deck glass enclosure measuring approximately 1.07 metres in height;

- Approximately 160 millimeters gap at the southeast corner post;

- Approximately 680 millimeters gap at the southwest corner post;

- Approximately 280 millimeters gap at the northwest corner between building wall and glass post;

- A climbable bench measuring approximately 425 millimeters in height located on the west side of the deck within 1 metre of the enclosure; and

- Basement walkout area with no enclosure.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of the North York Community Council.

This staff report concerns a matter for which North 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 2 Page Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Sections 1.2B(1) and 1.2C(1).

The owner seeks permission to maintain an existing front yard fence comprised of wood and concrete fencing, including horizontal board fencing with astroturf panels, four concrete pillars, metal gates, and a concrete half wall, located within 2.4 metres of a circular driveway and within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway. The wood fencing ranges from approximately 1.9 metres to 2.0 metres in height. The concrete pillars range from approximately 2.0 metres to 2.28 metres in height and are approximately 40 centimetres square. The metal gates measure approximately 2.18 metres in height. The concrete half wall located between the driveway openings measures approximately 1.02 metres to 1.06 metres in height.

The fence, pillars and gates exceed the maximum permitted height of 1.2 metres for a fence located within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway. In addition, portions of the fence located within 2.4 metres of the driveway are constructed of solid wood and concrete materials and do not constitute open mesh chain-link fencing or equivalent open-fence construction as required under Chapter 447.

Based on these conditions, the existing front yard fence does not comply with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption to the property owner of 213 Northwood Drive; directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

The Applicant for 213 Northwood Drive has requested North York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

1. City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447

Section 447‑1.2B (1) Restrictions on fences; Height - Rear Yard - Maximum Allowable Height

Under Table 1 (447‑1.2), for residential properties:

Maximum height: 2.0 metres (6.5 Feet)

2. City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447

Section 447‑1.3E (2) - Minimum Standards for Chain‑Link Fence Construction.

The Code sets specific minimum construction standards for chain‑link fencing used as a swimming pool enclosure.

Mesh Size Requirement for a pool on a single residential property:

Maximum mesh opening: 38 millimetres (1.50 inches)

The Applicant for 213 Northwood Drive is requesting an exemption to permit the existing rear yard fence to remain as constructed. The fence exceeds the maximum permitted height for a residential rear yard, with heights ranging from 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) to 3.2 metres (10.50 feet) and is constructed of open mesh chain‑link material used as a swimming pool enclosure. The mesh openings measure approximately 1 and three quarter inches (44.45 millimetres), which exceeds the maximum permitted opening size of 38 millimetres for a pool on a single residential property.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447. - Fences

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of North York Community Council.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 117 Glen Park Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is due to concerns over the fallen fruits which have a foul odour, create a slip hazard, and are physically taxing to clean up.

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) measures 33 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. 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.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 71 Paperbirch Drive 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.

At its meeting on April 29, 2026, North York Community Council re-opened item NY32.23, deferred its consideration until the May 26, 2026 meeting, and directed that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 813, Trees.

Summary from the report (March 9, 2026) from the Director, Urban Forestry, 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 at 71 Paperbirch Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concerns that the tree is leaning towards the house and the potential for property damage.

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 36 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. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 172 McNicoll Avenue.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 172 McNicoll Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concern for the potential future failure of the tree that is growing with a lean and in close proximity to the house.

The Austrian pine tree (Pinus nigra) measures 60 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. Deferred the consideration of the item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of the North York Community Council.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 125 Florence Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concern that the tree impedes safe access to and from the driveway.

The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) measures 7 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. 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.

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 5 Vonda Avenue.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 5 Vonda Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is a concern for potential future failure.

The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 90 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. 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.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the residential buildings at 18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue 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 residential buildings at 18 and 20 Bentworth Avenue 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:

1. Approved the application to demolish the multiple detached houses with single dwelling units at 1, 3, and 5 Addington Avenue and 266, 268, and 270 Sheppard Avenue West with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences 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 that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; 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 Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of multiple detached houses with a single dwelling unit at the following addresses is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building:

- 1 Addington Avenue

- 3 Addington Avenue

- 5 Addington Avenue

- 266 Sheppard Avenue West

- 268 Sheppard Avenue West

- 270 Sheppard Avenue West

There are no building permit applications to replace the residential buildings.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520.

2. City Council assume the existing 450 millimetres sanitary sewer with the approximate length of 117 metres outside the Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520.

3. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement, dated January 13, 2015, between Parc Downsview Park Inc., and the City of Toronto.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520 and to bring it forward for enactment.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, dated January 13, 2015, between Parc Downsview Park Inc., and the City of Toronto relating to the registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2567.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement, dated July 9, 2019 between Mattamy (North York) Limited 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 Subdivision 66M-2567 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 Subdivision 66M-2567 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, dated July 9, 2019, between Mattamy (North York) Limited and the City of Toronto relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2567.

North York Community Council: 

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, work with Metrolinx to develop a plan to manage rush hour traffic along Brentcliffe Road from Wicksteed Avenue to Eglinton Avenue East, caused by volume impacts resulting from the Beth Nealson Drive long term closure, including but not limited to measures such as the hiring of traffic agents.

City Council, at its meeting in December 2025, directed the Transit Expansion Division to report to North York Community Council by second quareter 2026 with an update on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line construction within North York.

The purpose of this report is to provide updates and project details on the three Ontario Line stations and the elevated guideway located in North York, and includes updates on: 

- Construction Updates and Impacts; 
- Metrolinx’s Community Benefits and Supports Program; and, 
- Public Engagement.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of Item NY33.27 to the July 7, 2026 meeting of North York Community Council, to allow Metrolinx additional time to undertake community consultation and engagement, in collaboration with the local Councillor’s office, regarding the proposed construction staging, traffic impacts, pedestrian and business access, and associated mitigation measures related to the Yonge North Subway Extension Steeles Station construction works.

This report provides an overview of Metrolinx’s planned construction activities for the Yonge North Subway Extension Steeles Station at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue. The report outlines the key construction stages, anticipated timelines, and associated long-term temporary lane closures, turning restrictions, pedestrian and cycling impacts, transit adjustments, and access considerations required to facilitate construction.

Construction of Steeles Station requires excavation of a large underground station box within the existing Yonge Street right-of-way. Due to the scale and location of the work, it is not feasible to maintain traffic operations within the existing roadway during key stages of construction. To maintain north-south connectivity, Yonge Street will be temporarily realigned onto a newly constructed diversion road west of its existing alignment. Following implementation of the diversion road, Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, will be fully closed to vehicular traffic during the main construction phase.

This report seeks City Council approval for the temporary full closure of Yonge Street, the temporary designation of the diversion road as a public highway and associated temporary traffic and pedestrian by-law amendments required to support construction of Steeles Station.

In addition, this report seeks to extend the delegated authority of the General Manager, Transportation Services, to implement long-term temporary road closures and associated traffic modifications to December 31, 2030, to allow flexibility to respond to refinements in construction staging and scheduling without the need for subsequent reports to Council.

Approval of the recommendations in this report will enable Metrolinx to proceed with critical construction activities while ensuring that impacts to the transportation network, local communities, and road users are effectively managed through coordinated traffic control, access management, and construction mitigation measures.

North York Community Council:  

1. Prohibited northwest bound U-turn movements at all times on Ianhall Road, between Victory Drive and a point 95 metres northwest.

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 prohibit northwest-bound U-turn movements at all times on Ianhall Road, between Victory Drive and a point 95 metres northwest to improve traffic flow and safety for students and all road users in proximity to St. Raphael Catholic School.

North York Community Council:  

1. Prohibited parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Shaftesbury Street, between Clifton Avenue and Combe 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 recommending that parking be prohibited between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Shaftesbury Street, between Clifton Avenue and Combe Avenue. The proposed regulation will deter excessive long-term parking on the street and will improve vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage for vehicles.

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound traffic lane on Shortt Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane, from July 2, 2026 to July 31, 2027 inclusive.

2. Continued to authorize a full closure of Fairbank Village Lane, between Shortt Street and a point 45 metres west, from July 2, 2026 to July 31, 2027 inclusive.

3. Continued to designate Shortt Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane, as one-way for northbound traffic only, from July 2, 2026 to July 31, 2027 inclusive.

4. Continued to rescind the existing maximum 1-hour parking regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except public holidays, on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between a point 26.5 metres north of Eglinton Avenue West and a point 7 metres further north.

5. Continued to rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Fairbank Village Lane and a point 7 metres north.

6. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Fairbank Village Lane and a point 7 metres north.

7. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

8. Directed the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

9. Directed the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

10. Directed that Shortt Street and Fairbank Village Lane  be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

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

CBW Eglinton Phase #2 Inc., is constructing an eight-storey condominium building at 1886-1920 Eglinton Avenue West. The site is located on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Shortt Street and Fairbank Avenue.

By way of background, North York Community Council at its meeting on April 2, 2025, approved closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound traffic lane on Shortt Street, as well as full closure of Fairbank Village Lane abutting the site, from May 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026 to accommodate construction staging operations.

The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Shortt Street and Fairbank Village Lane. Due to delays resulting from severe winter conditions, supply chain disruptions, shortages of skilled labour, and site-related constraints, which collectively slowed or periodically halted construction activities and extended the overall project timeline.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Shortt Street and on Fairbank Village Lane for an additional 13 months, from July 2, 2026 to July 31, 2027 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

North York Community Council:

1. Refused the appeal of the encroachment agreement, and required that City lands currently encroached upon are restored to their previous condition.

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 North York Community Council to consider an appeal submitted by the property owner of 83 Forest Heights Boulevard regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden privacy fence that does not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authority from North York Community Council to construct and maintain a wooden fence within the public right-of-way at 83 Forest Heights Boulevard, despite its non-compliance with the provisions of Chapter 743.

North York Community Council:  

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Erskine Avenue, between Redpath Avenue and a point 49.5 metres east.

2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Erskine Avenue, between Redpath Avenue and a point 21 metres west.

This report is about parking regulations for which Community Council has delegated

authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services recommends that parking be prohibited at all times on the south side of Erskine Avenue, to support proposed geometric safety improvements and maintain vehicle maneuverability at the Erskine Avenue and Redpath Avenue intersection.

The proposed changes align with the City's Midtown Infrastructure Implementation Strategy, City's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan and are planned to be constructed as part of the planned resurfacing of Erskine Avenue in 2026.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk, the southerly eastbound designated bicycle lane, and a 5.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on St, Dennis Drive, between a point 65 metres east of Don Mills Road and a point 60 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary 1.8 metre wide pedestrian walkway and 1.5 metre wide bicycle lane within the closed portion of St. Dennis Drive, from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, inclusive.

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of St. Dennis Drive, between a point 105 metres east of Don Mills Road and a point 57 metres further east.

3. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

5. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

6. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

7. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists' safety is considered at all times.

8. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

11. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

13. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

14. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

15. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on St. Dennis Drive be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

16. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of this report from the General Manager, Transportation Services once the project is complete.

17. City Council direct that St. Dennis Drive be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

As St. Dennis Drive is classified as a collector street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp. is constructing a 37-storey residential building at 7 St. Dennis Drive. The site is located on the south side of St. Dennis Drive, between Don Mills Road and Deauville Lane.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the south sidewalk, a portion of the eastbound bicycle lane and a portion of the eastbound traffic lane on St. Dennis Drive for a period of 25 months, from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, facilitate construction of the development.

The proposed construction staging area will result in the removal of one westbound traffic lane. Pavement markings will be adjusted to maintain the bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway, with one eastbound and one westbound traffic lane.

Pedestrian movements will be maintained through a 1.5 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of St. Dennis Drive.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the July 7, 2026 meeting of 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 Havenbrook Boulevard, between Elfindale Crescent (east intersection) and Manorpark Court and on George Henry Boulevard, between Manorpark Court and Farmview Crescent. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Havenbrook Boulevard and George Henry Boulevard.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Bogert Avenue, between Frizzell Road and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 7, Drawing Number TC-676 and TC-676-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Poyntz Avenue, between Beecroft Road and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 8, Drawing Number TC-677 and TC-677-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

3. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (six speed humps) on Johnston Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 9, Drawing Number TC-678 and TC-678-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

4. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Cameron Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 10, Drawing Number TC-679 and TC-679-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

5. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Franklin Avenue, between Yonge Street and Bassano Road, generally as shown in Attachment 11, Drawing Number TC-680 and TC-680-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

6. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Florence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road generally as shown in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to the motion by Councillor Lily Cheng, Drawing Numbers TC-687 and TC-687-1, dated April 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management Transportation Services.

7. Rescinded the existing speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on Franklin Avenue, Between Gwendolen Crescent and the east end of Franklin Avenue.

8. Rescinded the existing speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on Franklin Avenue, Between Gwendolen Crescent and Yonge Street.

9. Requested the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services report to the July 7, 2026 on the feasibility of relocating speed humps from 70 Poyntz Avenue to 60 Poyntz 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 recommending the installation of speed humps on:

- Bogert Avenue, between Frizzell Road and Pewter Road

- Poyntz Avenue, between Beecroft Road and Pewter Road

- Johnston Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road

- Cameron Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road

- Franklin Avenue, between Yonge Street and Bassano Road

Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied and recommend speed humps on the streets listed above.

General Bills

North York Community Council passed By-laws 548-2026 to 553-2026, 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 554-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.