Minutes Confirmed on April 1, 2026

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Withdrew Item SC29.1 - 3718 and 3730 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval from the agenda as public notice of the statutory public meeting was incomplete. 

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 24-storey mixed-use building with a 7-storey podium at 3718 and 3730 Kingston Road. A total gross floor area of 30,905 square metres is proposed, consisting of 30,233 square metres of residential gross floor area (419 residential units) and 672 square metres of non-residential gross floor area resulting in a floor space index (FSI) of 5.25 times the area of the lot.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposal will intensify an underutilized site along an Avenue that is well served by both surface transit and emerging higher order transit networks through the Eglinton East Light Rail (EELRT).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Scarborough 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 Zoning By-law Amendment application, in its current form, for the lands at 2650 Lawrence Avenue East.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment application for the lands at 2650 Lawrence Avenue East.

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

4. 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.

The Manager, Community Planning, Scarborough District gave a presentation on 2650 Lawrence Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment Application and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report.

On November 30, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the development of a 25-storey residential building and a 35-storey mixed-use building, each with an eight-storey podium, a shared three-level underground parking garage and a public park on a portion of the lands municipally known as 2650 Lawrence Avenue East. This application was subsequently revised in August 2025, increasing the proposed heights to 33 storeys and 43 storeys, along with an increased unit count and gross floor area while deleting the proposed park.

A separate Official Plan Amendment application was submitted on August 13, 2025, concurrently with the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application. The proposed amendment would apply to the entirety of the lands at 2650 Lawrence Ave East. It seeks to amend Official Plan Policy 3.4.8, which requires that development be set back from locations where flooding presents a significant risk to life and property by at least 10 metres or more, depending on the severity of existing or potential natural hazards.

On August 20, 2025, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act.

On January 13, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 17 Bellehaven Crescent, on the condition that the current fence be altered no later than February 19, 2027 as follows:

a. Alter each of the three existing gates (two driveway and one pedestrian) by implementing open-fence construction as defined under Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2(C)(1), notwithstanding the reference to 2.4 metres, to improve sight of line consistent with the safety policy goals of the by-law, consistent with the conceptual rendering in Exhibit A of Attachment 1 to the motion by Councillor Kandavel;

b. Replace the fence from the north-east corner south to the existing first post on the east side of the property, being a length of approximately 1.5 metres, with fencing of an open-fence construction as defined under Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2(C)(1), notwithstanding the reference to 2.4 metres, to an approximate height of 1.2 metres, as set out under Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2(B)(1), consistent with the conceptual rendering in Exhibit A of Attachment  to the motion by Councillor Kandavel;

c. Replace the fence from the north-east corner west to the existing first column gate post on the north (front) side of the property, being a length of approximately 4 metres, with fencing of an open-fence construction as defined under Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2(C)(1), notwithstanding the reference to 2.4 metres, to an approximate height of 1.2 metres, as set out under Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2(B)(1), consistent with the conceptual rendering in Exhibit A of Attachment 1 to the motion by Councillor Kandavel.

2. Required that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, the installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 17 Bellehaven Crescent to allow the current north property line fence/gates to remain at a height between 1.91 meters (6.2 feet) and 2.3 meters (7.54 feet) which exceeds the maximum height requirements of 1.2m (4ft).   

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2(b) Fence Height - Table 1, Item 1.

This supplementary staff report is to include missing information, not contained within the original staff report.

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

The purpose of this supplementary report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 17 Bellehaven Crescent to allow the following:

1) The north and east property line fence/gates to remain at a height between 1.91 meters (6.2 feet) and 2.3 meters (7.54 feet) which exceeds the maximum height requirements of 1.2m (4ft).   

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2(b) Fence Height - Table 1, Item 1.

2) The north and east property line fences which are within 2.4 meters of a driveway, remain to be non-open-fence construction.

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 1.2C(1) - Open Construction Required.

Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway.

That the Scarborough Community Council: 

1. Approved the applications to demolish the residential building at 1072 McCowan Road without any conditions.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Scarborough 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 application for the demolition of the existing residential building located at 1072 McCowan Rd is being referred to the Scarborough 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 application has not been issued for a replacement building.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the residential building at 1505 Danforth Road without any conditions.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Scarborough 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 application for the demolition of the existing residential building located at 1505 Danforth Rd is being referred to the Scarborough 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 application has not been issued for a replacement building.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 30, 2026 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council and directed the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services to report back on the feasibility of alternative options for the proposed northbound curb lane closure on Victoria Park Avenue, working in consultation with the local Councillor, and considering options which mitigate adverse impacts on traffic flow and take the safety all users of the road and adjoining sidewalks into account.

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

Ontario Limited is constructing a 36-storey rental tower and a 12-storey affordable housing tower at 777 Victoria Park Avenue. The site is located on the northeast corner of Victoria Park Avenue and Denton Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane in Victoria Park Avenue; and the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound lane on Denton Avenue for a period of 40 months, from March 26, 2026 to June 30, 2029, in order to enable construction staging operations for the development.

Pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.8 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane on Victoria Park Avenue. As a result of the sidewalk closure on the north side of Denton Avenue, pedestrians will be redirected to the south side of the roadway, at the all-way stop control at the intersection of Denton Avenue and Macey Avenue.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of 10 traffic calming (speed humps) on Faircroft Boulevard, between Kingston Road and Balcarra Avenue/Pine Ridge Drive (south intersection), generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-634, to the report (February 2, 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 Faircroft Boulevard, between Kingston Road and Balcarra Avenue/Pine Ridge Drive (south intersection).  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Faircroft Boulevard.

The Scarborough Community Council: 

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Fallingbrook Road, between Queen Street East and Windsor Avenue, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-633, dated January 2026  to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Subject to approval of Part 1, above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Fallingbrook Road, between Queen Street East and Windsor Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for speed humps Fallingbrook Road, between Queen Street East and Windsor Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Fallingbrook Road.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Nantucket Boulevard, between the north end of Nantucket Boulevard and the south end of Nantucket Boulevard, to be in effect between the north end of Nantucket Boulevard and Wickware Gate.

2. Prohibited parking from April 1 to October 31, inclusive on the east side of Nantucket Boulevard, between Wickware Gate and the south end of Nantucket Boulevard.

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 existing parking prohibition on the east side of Nantucket Boulevard, south of Wickware Gate, be amended to allow parking between the months of November and April. The proposed amendment will provide on-street parking for the use of employees working at the City of Toronto's winter maintenance depot, located at 1 Nantucket Boulevard.

When plowing and salting is activated during winter events, operators drive to the depot from across the region. Parking has been maximized within the depot but there is not enough space on-site for all employee’s private vehicles. The proposed changes will not impact the operation of Nantucket Boulevard, which is wide enough to maintain two-way traffic and double-sided parking, and will add approximately 30 on-street spaces.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (13 speed humps) on St. Andrews Road, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road, generally as shown in Attachments 4, 5, and 6, Drawing Numbers TC-637, TC-637-1, and TC-637-2, to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on St. Andrews Road, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road.

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 St. Andrews Road, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on St. Andrews Road.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there are discrepancies between the signed and by-lawed speed limit on St. Andrews Road. Recommendation 2 in this report will correct this found inconsistency.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Wetherby Drive, between Brimley Road and Danforth Road, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-644, to the report (February 2, 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 Wetherby Drive, between Brimley Road and Danforth Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Wetherby Drive.

The Scarborough Community Council: 

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Brimorton Drive and Amberjack Boulevard.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Brimorton Drive and Amberjack Boulevard.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item SC28.24, titled “Waldock Street - Parking Zones Adjustments” with respect to Recommendations 1 and 2.

2. Deleted Recommendations 1 and 2 of its decision on Item SC28.24 and adopt the following instead:

1. Scarborough Community Council amend the existing school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Waldock Street, between a point 133 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 37 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 151.5 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 18.5 metres further east.

2. Scarborough Community Council amend the existing maximum 30-minutes parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waldock Street between a point 90 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 43 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 90 metres east of Galloway Road and a point 61.5 metres further east.

I am requesting to reopen Item SC28.24 - Waldock Street - Parking Zones Adjustments, which was adopted by the Scarborough Community Council on January 13, 2026.

Transportation Services identified that the original wording in Recommendation 1 omitted the reference to the north side of Waldock Street, and Recommendation 2 did not include the street name or specify the side of the street.

As the original approval occurred less than one year ago, Council procedures require that the previously approved item be re-opened in order to amend parking regulations.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Upton Road, between the east end of Upton Road and a point 82 metres west, to be in effect from the east end of Upton Road and a point 124 metres west.

Local businesses have raised concerns about vehicles stopping along the south side of Upton Road, as it can limit maneuverability and create operational challenges by occasionally obstructing industrial driveways. In this commercial area, on-street stopping can interfere with loading activity, delivery access, and the efficient movement of vehicles, particularly during peak business hours or winter conditions when snow storage further narrows the roadway.

Expanding the existing restriction would help improve overall roadway operations and reduce the potential for vehicle conflicts.

The proposed change is supported by Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement, who have identified the operational benefits of a clearer curbside area in maintaining safe and orderly traffic movement within the business district, as well as by Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, which has submitted a technical memorandum.

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Stornoway Court, between Manse Road and the north end of Stornoway Court.

I am writing to request parking amendments to Stornoway Court to reduce frequent incidents of congestion and blocking of driveways. In consultation with local residents and as part of a larger traffic review across Ward 25, making Stornoway Court “no standing” will address issues constituents have continuously raised.

The Scarborough Community Council:

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

            Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence:

            Patel, Jayesh

            Lakshitha, Weerasinghe Kankanamge

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

            Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence:

            Sweetland, Vonny

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

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

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission to conduct a review of traffic and transit operation on Morningside Avenue between Finch Avenue East and Lawrence Avenue East and report back to Scarborough Community Council with findings and any appropriate recommendations, including consideration of: road safety, transit performance, intersection performance, traffic speed, traffic volume, and level of service for active transportation modes with a report back to Scarborough Community Council in the third quarter of 2027.

Morningside is a vital corridor in the east end of Toronto. Many residents have communicated with my office about traffic congestion and conditions that make intersections along Morningside unsafe. We are asking for a comprehensive study to see what improvements we can make for a better commute along Morningside.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council passed By-laws 147-2026 to 151-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 152-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.