Agenda

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the name "Thomas McClintock Lane" for a public lane located north of Danforth Avenue between Logan Avenue and Ferrier Avenue.

This report recommends that the name "Thomas McClintock Lane" be approved to identify a public lane located north of Danforth Avenue between Logan Avenue and Ferrier Avenue.
  
Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 299 Campbell Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to be provided in a Supplementary Report  from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on or before the November 10, 2015 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

This application proposes a 12-storey, 47 metre high (including mechanical penthouse), mixed-use building comprised of 215 residential units (including 6 live-work units), 930 square metres of library/community facility space and 269 square metres of non-residential floor area at 299 Campbell Avenue.  There are 214 parking spaces and 168 bicycle parking spaces located in four levels of underground parking.

A zoning by-law amendment is required as the proposed mixed-use building is not permitted by the current industrial zoning.

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

The Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and the community benefits to be secured under Section 37 of the Planning Act will be included in a Supplementary Report.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

This supplementary report provides the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and discusses the community benefits to be secured under Section 37 of the Planning Act for the proposed development at 299 Campbell Avenue.  The subject application is also addressed in the Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated October 26, 2015.

If Option 1 of Recommendation 3.a.i. is elected, the applicant will construct 930 square metres of shell space, to specifications agreed to by the Library (see Appendix 2 of Attachment 1), to be conveyed freehold to the City and used as a new neighbourhood library branch.

The value of the shell space to be provided by the applicant has been estimated at $2.6 million and the expected value of Section 37 benefits due from the applicant is approximately $1.5 million.  The balance of $1.1 million owing to the applicant will need to be paid by the City.  The cost to acquire the shell space from the applicant will be paid from LARF for an amount up to $1.1 million.  The 2016 - 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library will be amended by adding $1.1 million to the Perth/Dupont Project representing the City's cost to acquire the shell space, funded from LARF, for consideration as part of the 2016 budget process.
 

At the appropriate time, the existing Perth/Dupont branch location will be declared surplus and following the City’s process for disposition of surplus property, the proceeds of sale of the surplus property will be deposited to LARF.  In January of 2014, the City’s Real Estate Division obtained an appraisal of the current Perth/Dupont branch location and the valuation was approximately $1 million. Any other City Agency or Division would be required to pay fair market value to acquire the surplus library property.

The total Toronto Public Library project cost to acquire and complete the new Perth/Dupont Library branch is estimated to be $4.312 million, and this will be included for consideration as part of the 2016 budget process.

If Option 2 of Recommendation 3.a.ii. is elected, the financial impact is unknown because no other operating division has budgeted for the purchase, completion and operation of the 930 m2 of shell space as an alternative community facility.  City staff will report back to Council if that Option is elected.

If Option 3 of Recommendation 3.a.iii. is elected, the City will receive a cash contribution of $1.5 million to be used for local library improvements or a new local library location.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 890-2011, for the lands at 328-340 Adelaide Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.1 to the report (October 9, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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 direct the City Solicitor to execute the Amending Section 37 Agreement prior to the introduction of bills to Council.

At its meeting of September 30, 2015, City Council adopted a motion requesting City Planning to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment to the November meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting for 328-340 Adelaide Street West, to amend the Section 37 provisions of Site Specific By-law No. 890-2011.  The purpose of the amendment is to secure a cash payment to the City for the purpose of community services, in lieu of the provision of community space within the building for the Toronto Arts Council (TAC), as requested by TAC and agreed to by the property owner and the City.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This application proposes a 38-storey mixed-use building at 151, 157, 161, 165, 167, 171, 173 and 177 Roehampton Avenue and 140, 142 and 144 Redpath Avenue.  The building will have retail use at grade along Redpath Avenue and townhouses fronting on Roehampton Avenue.  A separate small commercial office building is proposed at the south property line.

The proposal represents an appropriate amount of intensification on an underutilized site in the Yonge-Eglinton Centre.  The proposed density of 11 times coverage is supportable.  The proposal is scaled appropriately for the site, implements important public realm improvements and transitions in height towards Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.

A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application was submitted under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the 8 detached and semi-detached houses containing 11 dwelling units on the subject lands, of which 3 are rental units. 

This report recommends approval of the rental housing demolition application under Municipal Code Chapter 667. Replacement of the rental units is not required.  This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This application proposes the conversion of residential rental units at 77 Gerrard Street West and 700 Bay Street (Lucliff Place).  Specifically, the application proposes to convert 22 three-bedroom residential rental units into 22 two-bedroom units.  The applicant also proposes to replace these three-bedroom units with similar sized units in a proposed addition on the west side of the existing building, which is subject to a related Zoning By-law Amendment application.  Tenant relocation and assistance is proposed to be provided to the tenants of the 22 affected units.

The related Zoning By-law Amendment application for the addition received conditional approval by the Ontario Municipal Board on September 4, 2015.

This report recommends approval of the application for residential demolition and conversion subject to conditions.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 of the former City of Toronto, as amended, for the lands at 838 Broadview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8, to the report (October 9, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3.  City Council require that the applicant shall address matters among others, regarding vehicular access and egress from the subject property, operation of the proposed parking elevators, privacy and overlook, and solid waste collection, under Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

The application to amend the Zoning By-law proposes a new 8-storey mixed use building having a gross floor area of 322 square metres of commercial space at grade and 3,186 square metres of residential uses (46 dwelling units) at 838 Broadview Avenue.  A total of 33 vehicular and 42 bicycle parking spaces will be provided.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.  The proposed development provides a transition in height, massing, scale and density as it steps down from Broadview Avenue to the adjacent low density neighbourhood.  In addition, the proposed development achieves the City's public realm objectives, including the desired sidewalk width and adequate sunlight at pedestrian level on Broadview Avenue.  The applicant’s Avenue Segment Review (accepted by staff) indicates that incremental redevelopments of the same general scale within the identified Avenue Segment will not negatively impact the adjacent neighbourhoods.  The proposal is consistent with the relevant policies of the Official Plan as well as learnings from the ongoing City-initiated Broadview Avenue Planning Study.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The applicant has submitted two applications comprising a single development proposal.  One application (File No: 14 176221 STE 30 OZ) of the proposed development applies to the lands at 77-79 East Don Roadway while the second application (File No: 14 176212 STE 30 OZ) applies to the lands at 661-677 Queen Street East.

The applications propose a mixed-use development with residential, retail and automobile dealership uses.  A total of 880 residential dwelling units (666 in Phase 1 and 214 in Phase 2) are proposed.  The retail component has an above grade gross floor area of 6,065 square metres (2,205 in Phase 1 and 3,860 in Phase 2) and the automobile dealerships have an above grade gross floor area of 13,741 square metres.

The proposed rezoning will allow for a mixed-use development that is compatible with surrounding uses, will complement the existing character of Queen Street East, will provide new small-scale retail space including space for a grocery store, will provide intensification on an Avenue, and will secure a new public park on the subject property.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This application proposes to redevelop the site at 217 Adelaide Street West containing a surface parking lot with a 56-storey residential building containing 410 residential units.  Parking, totalling 153 spaces, is proposed within four levels of a below-grade garage as well as within levels three to seven of the podium.

The proposed development is located on a mid-block site that is too small to accommodate a tall building.  This represents over-development and sets a negative precedent.  The site, measuring approximately 24 metres in width, cannot provide space for appropriate tower stepbacks of a minimum of 12.5 metres on the east and west sides and the 56-storey tower is proposed to essentially come up to the east and west property lines.  Such a proposal will have a negative impact on the surrounding King-Spadina East Precinct neighbourhood as it does not meet basic built form principles and guidelines that apply to tall building development including:  maintaining adequate skyview, light, privacy and tower separation distance.  The density proposed for this small site also creates technical difficulties in providing the appropriate amount of parking.  In an attempt to address this, the applicant proposes four-levels of below-grade parking and an additional four levels of above-grade parking.  Above grade parking in this proposal results in blank walls which do little to contribute to the public realm.

The proposal does not fully address the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It also does not comply with the Official Plan, including the King-Spadina Secondary Plan and does not maintain the intent of relevant Council approved guidelines such as the Tall Building Design Guidelines which support the Official Plan. It is also not consistent with Council endorsed directions of the East Precinct Built Form Study and the Secondary Plan Review.  As such, the proposed development is not good planning and is not in the public interest.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Zoning By-law amendment application for 75, 77 and 83 Mutual Street (File No. 14 183553 STE 27 OZ), and attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are appropriate.

2.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in this report.

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District in consultation with the local Councillor, to secure services, facilities, and matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.

4.  City Council defer making a decision on the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the 22 existing residential rental dwelling units at 77 Mutual Street (File No. 14 183555 STE 27 RH), until such time as a decision is made on the Zoning By-law amendment application and a Tenant Consultation meeting has been held.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

The purpose of this report is to request direction from City Council on the pending Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the rezoning application at 75, 77 and 83 Mutual Street.  The application proposes to permit the construction of a 38-storey building consisting of:  344 dwelling units, of which 22 are rental replacement units; 345 bicycle parking spaces; and 128 vehicular parking spaces within a 5-level underground garage.  The application also proposes to expand the 2.5-storey building converted for office use at 75 Mutual Street to a 4-storey building.

The proposal as submitted does not fit within its existing and planned context as required by the Official Plan, in particular on overall height and tower stepbacks as articulated in the City's Tall Building Guidelines.  The proposal is also deficient in amenity space and vehicular parking spaces.  As such, City Planning is not in support of this proposal.

On September 4, 2015, the application was appealed to the OMB by the applicant pursuant to Section 34(11) of the Planning Act for indecision within 120 days.
 
A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application, File No. 14 183555 STE 27 RH, was submitted under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish 22 rental housing units at 77 Mutual Street pursuant to Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and was reviewed concurrently with the Zoning By-law amendment application.  The City's decision on the Rental Demolition application is not subject to an appeal to the OMB.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Zoning By-law amendment application for 53, 61, and 65 Ontario Street and 102 Berkeley Street (File No. 15 113777 STE 28 OZ), and attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are appropriate.

2.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in this report.

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the local Councillor, to secure services, facilities, and matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

The purpose of this report is to request direction from City Council on the pending Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the application for a Zoning By-law amendment at 53, 61 and 65 Ontario Street, and 102 Berkeley Street.

The application proposes a 25-storey mixed-use building consisting of an 8-storey base building and a 17-storey tower.  The proposal consists of: 17,991 square metres of residential gross floor area resulting in 277 dwelling units; 620 square metres of retail commercial space; 176 vehicular parking spaces; and 282 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposal's massing does not fit within its existing and planned context as required by the Official Plan, the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and negatively impacts the heritage property to the west.  The proposal also does not conform to amenity space and loading space requirements. City Planning is not in support of this proposal in its current form.

On July 29, 2015, the rezoning application was appealed to the OMB by the applicant pursuant to Section 34(11) of the Planning Act due to the City not making a decision within 120 days of deeming the application complete.  It is recommended that the City oppose the appeal at the OMB.  It is also recommended that staff continue discussions with the applicant to revise the proposal to address the issues identified in this report.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  In accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment No. 1 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.

2.  City Council adopt by by-law the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated October 2015, as the district plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director of Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.

This report recommends that City Council designate the area referred to as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, identified in the map, as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and adopt an HCD Plan by by-law under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The study of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, for designation as a HCD was led by Heritage Preservation Services and its consultant, Fournier Gersovitz Moss Drolet Architects (FGMDA).  Heritage Preservation Services staff have reviewed the HCD Plan to ensure it was prepared in accordance with provincial legislation and Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  In accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.

2.  City Council adopt by by-law the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated October 2015, as the district plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director of Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.

The Toronto Preservation Board November 5, 2015, considered a report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Speakers:
Suzanne Kavanagh, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association
Benjamin Larson, Hunter and Associates

Communications:
(October 29, 2015) E-mail from David S. Crawford (PB.Supp.PB9.2.1)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Michael Stewart, Goodmans LLP (PB.Supp.PB9.2.2)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Barristers and Solicitors (PB.Supp.PB9.2.3)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Suzanne Kavanagh, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (PB.Supp.PB9.2.4)

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council include the properties at 357 and 359 Richmond Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 357 and 359 Richmond Street West, attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 16, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 357 and 359 Richmond Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.  Located on the south side of Richmond Street West, between Peter Street and Spadina Avenue, the properties contain a pair of semi-detached house form buildings now referred to as the Margaret Grimmon Houses.  Dating to 1889, they are important surviving examples of the Toronto Bay-n-Gable style in the King-Spadina neighbourhood that were afterward converted for light industrial, then commercial uses.

There is a pending development application for a residential condominium project on the southwest corner of Richmond Street West and Peter Street.  The inclusion of the properties at 357 and 359 Richmond Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register would enable heritage staff to monitor the sites and encourage the retention of their heritage values and attributes in any proposed or adjacent development.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  City Council include the properties at 357 and 359 Richmond Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 357 and 359 Richmond Street West attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 16, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

The Toronto Preservation Board November 5, 2015, considered a report (October 16, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register - 357 and 359 Richmond Street West.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council include the property at 339 Queen Street East on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 339 Queen Street East (the former Home Furniture & Carpet Co., Ltd.) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 339 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (October 29, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 339 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value and include the property on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.  The property contains the former Home Furniture & Carpet Company Ltd., a three-storey building with curtain-wall glazing, built in 1907, extended in 1925-1926, and located on the south-west corner of Queen Street East and Parliament Street.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 339 Queen Street East meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.  The designation of the property and its inclusion on the City of Toronto Heritage Register would identify the property's cultural heritage values and heritage attributes and enable City Council to monitor alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  City Council include the property at 339 Queen Street East on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 339 Queen Street East (the former Home Furniture & Carpet Co., Ltd.) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 339 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (October 29, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

6.  City Council authorize the entering into a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 339 Queen Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 339 Queen Street East.

The Toronto Preservation Board November 5, 2015, considered a report (October 29, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 339 Queen Street East.

Speakers:
Domenic Fuda, President, Tri Axis Construction
Scott Baker, Free The Children

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council include the property at 811 Broadview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

2.  City Council include the property at 813 Broadview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.  The properties contain a pair of two-storey, brick-clad, semi-detached house-form buildings, dating from 1885-1890, and located on the east side of Broadview Avenue, south of Pretoria Avenue.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the properties at 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act that is also used by the City when evaluating properties for inclusion on the Heritage Register.  The proposed inclusion of the properties on the Register would enable City Council to monitor the properties and encourage the preservation of the heritage values and attributes of the buildings at 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue. 

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  City Council include the property at 811 Broadview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

2.  City Council include the property at 813 Broadview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Inclusion) 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

The Toronto Preservation Board November 5, 2015, considered a report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register - 811 and 813 Broadview Avenue.

Speakers:
Chris Williams
James Naumovich

Communications:
(October 28, 2015) E-mail from Elisabeth Blackburn (PB.Supp.PB9.4.1)
(October 30, 2015) Letter from James Naumovich (PB.Supp.PB9.4.2)
(November 2, 2015) Letter from James Naumovich (PB.Supp.PB9.4.3)
(October 28, 2015) Letter from James Naumovich (PB.Supp.PB9.4.4)
(November 5, 2015) E-mail from Magda Wesolkowska and Peter Haidelmayer (PB.Supp.PB9.4.5)

1.  City Council include the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Danforth Baptist Church) on the City of Toronto Heritage Register.

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Danforth Baptist Church) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (March 10, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue (also known as 60 Bowden Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value and include the property on the City of Toronto Heritage Register.  The property includes a brick and stone Sunday school, built in 1911, extended with a church in 1930 and located on the south-west corner of Danforth Avenue and Bowden Street, east of Broadview Avenue.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.  The designation of the property and its inclusion on the City of Toronto Heritage Register would identify the property's cultural heritage value and heritage attributes and enable City Council to control alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition of buildings and structures.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  City Council include the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Danforth Baptist Church) on the City of Toronto Heritage Register.

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Danforth Baptist Church) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 285-297 Danforth Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (March 10, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

3.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

The Toronto Preservation Board on March 24, 2015, considered a report (March 10, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Inclusion on the Heritage Register - 285-297 Danforth Avenue (also known as 60 Bowden Street).

The following persons addressed the Toronto Preservation Board:

Paul Connelly
Rev. Lynn J. Marsh, Pastor, Danforth Church
Rachel Brooks
Kirsten Grannum
Michael McClelland, ERA Architects Inc.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Refuse the application to demolish the subject residential building at 66 Howard Park Avenue that contains 2 residential dwelling units because there is no replacement building permit issued at this site.

Or in the alternative:

2.  Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 66 Howard Park Avenue that contains 2 residential units with no conditions.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 66 Howard Park Avenue to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

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

Not applicable.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Refuse the application to demolish the subject mixed use building at 444-446 Bathurst Street that contains 1 residential dwelling unit because there is no replacement building permit issued at this site.

Or in the alternative:

2.  Approve the application to demolish the subject mixed use building at 444-446 Bathurst Street that contains 1 residential unit with no conditions.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 444-446 Bathurst Street to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

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

Not applicable.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Refuse the application to demolish the existing mixed use building containing four dwelling units on the second floor and retail on the ground floor, at 956 Eglinton Avenue West because there is no replacement building permit issued.

Or in the alternative:

2.  Approve the application to demolish the subject mixed use building at 956 Eglinton Avenue West containing residential units, where a replacement building permit has not been issued, as per Section 33 of the Planning Act.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 956 Eglinton Avenue West, to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

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

Not applicable.

Toronto Building recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the applications to demolish the three 3-storey detached single family dwellings at 31, 33 and 35 Dundonald Street.

Or, in the alternative:

2.  Refuse the applications to demolish the subject three 3-storey detached single family dwellings at 31, 33 and 35 Dundonald Street for failure to maintain a residential use.

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition applications 31, 33 and 35 Dundonald Street to you, to decide whether to grant or refuse the applications, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

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

Not applicable.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1.  Refuse the request for a fence exemption submitted by the property owner of
163 Cowan Avenue to maintain the fence, in that the fence does not comply with the requirements within the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences.

2.  Direct that Municipal Licensing and Standards' staff enforce the Notice of Violation that has been issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences.

This staff report is in response to an application submitted by the owner of 163 Cowan Avenue to maintain a board on board fence that measures 3.02 metres (9 feet 9 inches) in height and is approximately 21 metres (68 feet) in length.  The fence runs along the south side of the property, and is adjacent to a multiple dwelling apartment building, which permits a fence to be 2.5 metres (8 feet 2 inches).  This matter is to be heard by the Toronto and East York Community Council who has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. (See Attachments)

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council to:

1.  Not grant the fence exemption for 28 Playter Crescent, direct that a Notice be given in this Article.

Or:

2.  Grant the fence exemption for 28 Playter Crescent with the provision that if it is to be replaced it must be rebuilt to conform to the current By-law requirements.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.  The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner of 28 Playter Crescent to be exempted from Chapter 447 – Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing fence on the west side of the rear yard to remain above the height provisions of the By-Law.  The purpose of the existing fence is to allow for privacy and light buffering. The Fence By-Law provides that this fence be constructed to a maximum height of 2.0 metres.

The existing fence on the west side of the property at 28 Playter Crescent was installed in sections. Two sections exceeded the height requirement. Section 1:  2.4 metres in height and Section 2: 2.74 metres in height. All other section meet the 2.0 metre height requirement.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café at 1090 Bloor Street West, Gladstone Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the results of the public poll conducted in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit at 1090 Bloor Street West, Gladstone Avenue flankage.

 There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the application for the proposed sidewalk boulevard café permit at 1366 Yonge Street, Unit 103.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 1366 Yonge Street, Unit 103.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the request for front yard parking at 216 Scarborough Road.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
 
Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 216 Scarborough Road for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the request for front yard parking at 269 Glebeholme Boulevard.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
 
Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 269 Glebeholme Boulevard for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the request for front yard parking at 153 Westwood Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
 
Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 153 Westwood Avenue for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the request for front yard parking at 30 Flanders Road.

2.  Request that the owner remove the existing limestone screening and restore the area to soft landscaping and pay for the restoration of a full curb flanking the laneway, as indicated in Appendix 'E', attached to the report dated October 22, 2015, from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
 
Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 30 Flanders Road for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint members to the Danforth Village, Greektown on the Danforth, Hillcrest Village, Roncesvalles Village, Rosedale Main Street, and Wychwood Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management and remove members from the Greektown on the Danforth, Hillcrest Village, Roncesvalles Village, and Rosedale Main Street BIA Boards of Management.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

This report recommends a more vigorous recruitment and assessment process to attract prospective members to fill a number of vacant positions on the Danforth Village Board of Management.  The addition of experienced members with skill sets appropriate for serving on a City Board will help ensure effective governance of the BIA in accordance with City policies and procedures.  The report also recommends a reduction in the size of the Board from eighteen (18) to twelve (12), inclusive of the two (2) local Councillors and a quorum of four (4) in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Board meetings.  Once nominated and approved by Community Council, staff would provide the requisite Board of Management training to new and existing board members.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report (October 23, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat.

2.  City Council authorize City staff to release public art funds to Waterfront Toronto that are received by the City for development sites in the East Bayfront Precinct, including public art funds that have been received for 261 Queens Quay and 12 Bonnycastle, following the completion of the agreement as outlined in Recommendation 3.

3.  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with Waterfront Toronto with respect to administration and oversight of the East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan as described in this report, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan which will be administered by Waterfront Toronto. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, was prepared by Waterfront Toronto in consultation with City staff, and outlines the methods through which public art will be commissioned within the East Bayfront precinct.

The East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan outlines the public art objectives and principles, as well as the methods by which Waterfront Toronto will implement a process to commission public art throughout the precinct. The art commissioned through this Plan will be owned and maintained by the City of Toronto.

The East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan provides a framework for the commissioning of artworks on prominent publicly-owned lands.  The Plan meets the objectives of the City Planning Percent for Public Art Program Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1182 King Street West and 1221 King Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Lifetime Developments has submitted an application to amend the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013.  The application proposes a 21-storey residential building (73 m) with retail at grade and 448 residential units at 1182 King Street West and a 19-storey building (67 m) with retail at grade and 301 residential units at 1221 King Street West, located on opposite sides of the Dufferin/King intersection.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to schedule a community consultation meeting enabling the public to review the applicant's submission and ask questions of the applicant and City staff.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the continuation of the community consultation process.

A final report is targeted for the 2nd quarter of 2016, provided all required materials are submitted in a timely manner and when all outstanding issues, which are detailed in this report, have been addressed.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to redevelop the site currently occupied by a two-storey funeral parlour and two, two-storey commercial buildings with an eight-storey mixed-use building containing 93 residential units and six grade-related townhouses fronting a private driveway accessible via Howard Park Avenue.  A total of 77 parking spaces will be provided in two levels below grade, including six visitor spaces.  The mixed-use building will have a height of 25.7 metres (29.5 to the top of the mechanical penthouse) and the townhouse buildings will have a height of 15.28 metres.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A community consultation meeting is anticipated the first quarter of 2016.  The final report is targeted for the third quarter of 2016, subject to any required information being provided by the applicant in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 35 Wabash Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes a 4-storey apartment building containing 62 dwelling units and 65 vehicle parking spaces in one underground level at 35 Wabash Avenue.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

Planning staff have circulated the application to other City departments for review and comment.  Staff recommend that a community consultation meeting be scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015.  Staff anticipate submitting a final report on the application to Community Council in the second quarter of 2016.  This target date assumes the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 49 to 51 Camden Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit a 13-storey hotel development at 49 and 51 Camden Street.  The proposal would consist of 130 hotel suites, a lower-level restaurant, a gymnasium, a ground floor hotel lobby and various hotel-related meeting rooms for a total gross floor area of 7,918 square metres.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A community consultation meeting is targeted for late 2015, and a Final Report is targeted for the second quarter of 2016.  The target dates assume that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 203 College Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to allow for the redevelopment of the lands at 203 College Street with a 33-storey mixed use building which is proposed to contain 356 residential dwelling units, 2 storeys of office uses, and retail uses at grade.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A community consultation meeting is targeted for early 2016, and a Final Report is targeted for the second quarter of 2016.  The target dates assume that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 250 Davenport Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes a 28-storey, 94 metre high (including mechanical penthouse) apartment building with 315 residential units, including 6 integrated townhouses, and 39 back-to-back townhouses in two blocks, for a total of 354 residential units.  On the east portion of the site, the existing 25-storey, 67 metre high apartment building (excluding the mechanical penthouse) with 449 units will be maintained.  The 11 townhouse units on Pears Avenue will be demolished and replaced in a 3-storey residential building at the northeast corner of the site.  The proposed density is 5.06 times the lot area.

An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been submitted with the Zoning Amendment application, for the proposed demolition of 11 rental housing units.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on their processing and the community consultation process.
 

A community meeting is targeted for Quarter 1, 2016.  A Final Report is targeted for Quarter 3, 2016 assuming that the applicant provides all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 234 Simcoe Street and 121 St. Patrick Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes a mixed-use development consisting of three buildings: a 54-storey building with retail uses at grade and residential uses above; a 24-storey building with retail, office and residential uses; and a 17-storey building with retail uses at grade and residential above at 234 Simcoe Street and 121 St. Patrick Street.  A total of 1,129 dwelling units are proposed as well as 10,946.43 square metres of office floor area and 2,519.23 metres of retail floor area.  The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 84,913.64 square metres, representing a density of 12.69 times the area of the site.

This report provides preliminary information on the application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

Staff have identified concerns with the height, scale and density of the proposed development that is within the Downtown.  Planning Staff will work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues and achieve a development proposal with heights, scale and density that are appropriate for its existing and planned context.

Planning staff recommends that a community consultation meeting be scheduled.  Staff anticipate submitting a final report on the application to Community Council in the second quarter of 2016.  The target dates assume that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 300 Macpherson Avenue and 235 Cottingham Street (southern portion) together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes that the City grant a permanent easement to Toronto Hydro Electric System Limited (Toronto Hydro) in order to permit Toronto Hydro to continue to use a portion of City-owned lands at 300 MacPherson Avenue and 235 Cottingham Street for below-grade electrical services that were installed in 2014.  A temporary short-term easement was previously granted for a two-year period pending determinations as to final approval.  An Official Plan Amendment is required because the property is designated as Parks and Open Space Areas under the Toronto Official Plan.  The sale or disposal of City-owned Parks and Open Space Areas is prohibited by Official Plan policies and the granting of an easement exceeding a period of 21 years is a form of disposition that is not permitted.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A community meeting is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2015 with a Final Report the first quarter of 2016.  These targets assume that applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 141 Bay Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to permit a 58-storey (265 metre high) office development including a 7-storey base building and 440 parking spaces in a 5-level underground garage.  The site includes 141 Bay Street and a partial overhang above the rail corridor.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.  This meeting is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2016.  A final report is targeted for the second half of 2016.  The target date for the final report assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 545-601 Sherbourne Street and 3-7 Howard Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to construct a 58-storey mixed-use building with retail at grade and 640 residential rental units above.  The designated heritage building located at 601 Sherbourne will be retained.  The proposal includes the reconfiguration and redesign of St. James Town Park West.  The applicant proposes to retain 8 residential rental units.  The demolition application proposes the demolition of 24 residential rental units in the existing buildings.

Although the development site is located at the northeast corner of Howard and Sherbourne Streets, it is part of  a larger Block bounded by Sherbourne Street to the west, Howard Street to the north, Bleecker Street to the east and Earl Street to the south.  The Block has a total site area of 2.04 hectares and is occupied by four rental apartment buildings ranging in height from 28-43 storeys, as well as St. James Town West Park, which is a City-leased park.

An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been submitted with the rezoning application for the requested demolition of the 24 rental housing units.
 
This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 897 and 899 Queen Street East together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

The applicant, Daniels Leslieville Corporation, has submitted a rezoning application to permit the development of a 6-storey mixed-use building, with a maximum height of 19.85 metres (23.1 metres to the roof of the mechanical penthouse) and a maximum density of 3.8 times the total area of the lot.

The proposed building will maintain commercial uses at grade fronting Queen Street East, while three grade-related residential units will front onto the public laneway to the south.  In total, 73 residential units are proposed, with a gross floor area of 5,353.5 square meters and 372 square metres of commercial at grade.  The proposal includes 36 parking spaces in one level of below-grade parking and three surface parking spaces provided at grade, with access from the public laneway, for a total of 39 parking spaces.  The proposal also includes 95 resident and visitor bicycle parking spaces located at grade.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.
 

A Community Consultation meeting is anticipated to be held in the winter of 2016.
The final report is targeted for the second quarter of 2016.  The target date assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at for 650 and 652 Kingston Road and 2 Main Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.  Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications have been submitted for 650 and 652 Kingston Road and 2 Main Street, to permit a 7-storey mixed use building containing 75 residential units.  The site is located at the northwest corner of Kingston Road and Main Street.  The existing apartment building at 652 Kingston Road contains 11 rental housing units and is proposed to be demolished.

An applicant for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been submitted for the requested demolition of the 11 rental housing units.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  A Final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for the second quarter of 2016 provided all required information is submitted by the applicant in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division, in co-ordination with the City Divisions contained within the following recommendations, recommends that:

1.  City Council request that City Planning staff develop a Secondary Plan for Downtown and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposals report by the fourth quarter of 2016.

2.  City Council request that City Planning staff begin stakeholder and public consultation on tower separation requirements for the Downtown based on the proposed criteria outlined in Attachment 2  to the report (October 23, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning Division, and bring forward a proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment to Toronto and East York Community Council in 2016.

3.  City Council request that City Planning and Economic Development & Culture staff develop an office, institutional and creative industries strategy for Downtown and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposed strategy by the fourth quarter of 2016.

4.  City Council request that City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry & Recreation and Economic Development & Culture staff, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission and the Toronto Parking Authority, develop a transportation strategy that supports the Parks and Public Realm Plan that prioritizes walking, cycling, surface transit and essential access and identifies networks and other improvements to address movement, connectivity and accessibility for the growing number of people living, working and visiting Downtown and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposed strategy by the first quarter of 2017.

5.  City Council request that City Planning, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Transportation Services and Economic Development & Culture staff develop a Parks and Public Realm Plan for Downtown to improve the quality and connectivity of public spaces and identify parkland improvements and acquisition priorities within the intensifying core and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposed plan by the first quarter of 2017.

6.  City Council request that City Planning, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Toronto Public Health, Shelter Support & Housing, Children's Services, Toronto Employment & Social Services, Social Development, Finance & Administration, Financial Planning and Real Estate Services staff, in consultation with the Toronto Public Library Board, the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, develop a community services and facilities strategy for the Downtown that is responsive to the needs of a growing and diverse population for recreation, child care, libraries, schools, human services and public health and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposed strategy by the first quarter of 2017.

7.  City Council request that Environment and Energy and City Planning staff develop an energy strategy that addresses electricity demand, resilience to power outages, opportunities for local energy solutions and emergency response times and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with a proposed strategy by the fourth quarter of 2016.

8.  City Council request that Toronto Water undertake a water infrastructure assessment and, through City Planning, report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of the assessment by the fourth quarter of 2016.

9.  City Council request Real Estate Services to compile an inventory (using information made available to the City) of all city, provincial and federally owned properties in Downtown Toronto, including those owned by all Agencies, Boards and Commissions of the City, by the first quarter of 2016.

10.  City Council request that Financial Planning and Corporate Finance convene an inter-Divisional Financial Strategy Reference Group, consisting of representatives from all Divisions listed in the Implementation Matrix, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 23, 2015) from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning Division, to develop the financial strategies to support and implement each of the TOcore infrastructure strategies under development.

11.  City Council request that Parks, Forestry & Recreation and City Planning staff continue to prioritize parkland acquisition opportunities, and actively pursue securing parkland dedication on all appropriate sites through the development review process, within the Downtown.

12.  City Council request that the Divisions listed in the Phase 2 Implementation Matrix, attached as Attachment 1 to this report, implement and appropriately resource each of the Recommendations and Next Steps as described in the report (October 23, 2015) from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning Division.

This report provides an update on the findings of Phase 1 of TOcore:  Planning Toronto’s Downtown and seeks City Council direction for Phase 2.

TOcore is a three-year, inter-divisional initiative, led by City Planning.  The purpose of the Study is to ensure growth positively contributes to Toronto’s Downtown as a great place to live, work, learn, play and invest by determining:  a) how and where future growth will be accommodated, shaped and managed and b) what physical and social infrastructure will be needed, where it should be located and how it will be secured.

The Study is a response to the rapid growth and intensification of Downtown that is placing pressure on finite hard and soft infrastructure assets.  TOcore will result in a Secondary Plan for the Downtown that will provide policy direction to shape future growth and link that growth to the provision of needed infrastructure investments to achieve the city-building vision and policies of Toronto’s Official Plan.  A series of infrastructure strategies for water, transportation, parks and public realm, community services and facilities and energy will be developed as part of this review.  Financing approaches will be included as part of each infrastructure strategy.  Emphasis is also being placed on keeping Downtown an inclusive place for vulnerable populations.

TOcore is aligned to Council's Strategic Plan and will contribute to the existing Long Term Fiscal Plan and its call for strategic investment in infrastructure to maintain city residents' high quality of life.

TOcore’s initial ‘taking stock’ phase is now complete.  A first round of public consultation enriched the project with input from diverse population and stakeholder groups.  Background analysis has largely been completed with emerging priorities identified. The Recommendations and Next Steps described in this report will form the scope of work for Phase 2 of TOcore.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact at this time.  The final outcomes of TOcore will have a financial impact and those impacts will be updated in a future report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designate an "Accessible Loading Zone" to operate at all times on the north side of Birch Avenue, between a point 124 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 14 metres further west.

2.  Rescind the existing "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation in effect on the north side of Birch Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 161.8 metres west.

3.  Prohibit parking from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Birch Avenue, from Yonge Street to a point 124 metres west, and from a point 138 metres west of Yonge Street to a point 23.8 metres further west.

4.  Rescind the existing "Permit Parking" regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Birch Avenue, from Yonge Street to the west end of Birch Avenue.

5.  Allow parking by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Birch Avenue, from Yonge Street to a point 124 metres west, and from a point 138 metres west of Yonge Street to the west end of Birch Avenue.

6.  Amend the existing "One-hour Maximum Parking" regulation in effect at all times on the south side of Birch Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 137.2 metres west, to operate between a point 120 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 48.5 metres further west.

7.  Amend the existing pay-and-display "Parking Machine" regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum duration of 3 hours, at a rate of $2.25 per hour, on the south side of Birch Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 98 metres further west, to operate between Yonge Street and a point 107 metres west. 

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install an accessible loading zone on the north side of Birch Avenue. The loading zone will operate at all times, to provide curb-side access for Wheel-Trans. This designation will remove two overnight permit parking spaces.

Funds to undertake the installation of signs in the estimated amount of $400.00 are contained in Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the parking prohibition on the south side of Laxton Avenue, from a point 59 metres west of Jameson Avenue to a point 7 metres further west.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove a loading zone on the south side of Laxton Avenue, west of Jameson Avenue.  The loading zone was established in 2004 at the request of the Toronto Housing Corporation, in front of No. 3 Laxton Avenue.  The Toronto Housing Corporation have confirmed that the loading area is no longer required at this location and can be removed.

Funding for the removal of signs in the estimated amount of $200.00 is available in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the closure of the east side sidewalk and curb lane on Blue Jays Way at the flank of 355 King Street West for 6 months, from October 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-1954 attached to the report dated October 14, 2015, entitled "Construction Staging Area - Blue Jays Way", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.  Prohibit left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday" for northbound Blue Jays Way at King Street West for duration of the lane closure outlined in Recommendation 1.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  Direct that Blue Jays Way be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.

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

EllisDon Corporation is building an 8-storey hotel and two condominium towers (a 44-Storey and 48-Storey) at 355 King Street West, located at the south-east corner of King Street West and Blue Jays Way.  In conjunction with the aforementioned, the historical façade of the Westinghouse Building will be incorporated into the new structure.  To secured and maintain the façade in place, Transportation Services must close the east side sidewalk and curb lane on Blue Jays Way and establish a temporary pedestrian walkway in the east curb lane on Blue Jays Way, for a period of 6 months.

EllisDon Corporation also needs to close the south side sidewalk and curb lane on King Street West.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area - King Street West" requiring City Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  EllisDon Corporation is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $43,000.00.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the closure of the south side sidewalk and curb lane on King Street West fronting 355 King Street West for 6 months, from October 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-1953 attached to the report dated October 14, 2015, entitled "Construction Staging Area - King Street West", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of King Street West from Blue Jays Way to a point 62.0 metres east for the duration of the lane closure outlined in Recommendation 1.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  City Council direct that King Street West be returned to its pre-construction parking and traffic regulations when the project is completed.

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

EllisDon Corporation is building an 8-storey hotel and two condominium towers (44-Storey and 48-Storey) at 355 King Street West, located at the south-east corner of King Street West and Blue Jays Way.  In conjunction with the aforementioned, the historical façade of the Westinghouse Building will be incorporated into the new structure.  To secure and maintain the façade in place, the Contractor must close the south side sidewalk and curb lane on King Street West and establish a temporary pedestrian walkway in the south curb lane on King Street West, for a period of 6 months.

EllisDon Corporation also needs to close the east side sidewalk and curb lane on Blue Jays Way.  This matter is dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area - Blue Jays Way" requiring Toronto and East York Community Council approval.

There is no financial impact on the City.  EllisDon Corporation is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $62,780.00.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the closure of the sidewalk and parking lane on the west side of Bleecker Street, between Earl Street and a point 175.2 metres north of Earl Street, from November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2018.

2.  Rescind the existing "Two Hour Parking, Anytime" regulation on the west side of Bleecker Street, from Earl Street to a point 175.2 metres north of Earl Street.

3.  Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Bleecker Street, from Earl Street to a point 175.2 metres north of Earl Street.

4.  Direct that Bleecker Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

5.  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.

6.  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.

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

Medallion Developments Inc. is constructing a 43-storey residential building and 32 townhouses at 555 Sherbourne Street, on the west side of Bleecker Street, north of Earl Street.  They need to close the sidewalk and parking lane on the west side of Bleecker Street in order to accommodate their construction staging area. 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and parking lane on the west side of Bleecker Street, north of Earl Street to accommodate the construction staging area.

There is no financial impact to the City.  Medallion Developments Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $1,123,000.00.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the closure of the sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the street on the north side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and a point 49.2 metres west of Church Street, from November 11, 2015 to December 31, 2017.

2.  Rescind the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and a point 49.2 metres west of Church Street.

3.  Rescind the existing "No Standing Anytime" regulation on the north side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and a point 30 metres west.

4.  Rescind the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and the lane first west.

5.  Rescind the existing "One Hour Parking" regulation on the south side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and Colborne Lane.

6.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Colborne Street, from Church Street to a point 49.2 metres west of Church Street.

7.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and Colborne Lane.

8.  Direct that Colborne Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

9.  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.

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

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

Freed Developments Ltd. is constructing a 25-storey residential building at 60 Colborne Street, on the northwest corner of Colborne Street and Church Street.  They need to close the sidewalk and a 2.2. metre wide portion of the street on the north side of Colborne Street to accommodate their construction staging area.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and a 2.2 metre wide portion of the street on the north side of Colborne Street, between Church Street and a point 49.2 metres west of Church Street, to accommodate the construction staging area.

There is no financial impact to the City.  Freed Developments Ltd. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $151,700.00.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve a 2.5 metre widening of the existing construction staging area on the west side of Scott Street, between Colborne Street and Wellington Street East, from November 11, 2015 to January 1, 2018;

2.  Rescind the existing "Pay & Display" regulation on the east side of Scott Street, between Colborne Street and a point 33.5 metres north of Wellington Street East;

3.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Scott Street, between Colborne Street and Wellington Street East;

4.  Direct that Scott Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete;

5.  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;

6.  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.

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

Bird Construction is constructing a 61-storey condominium at No. 88 Scott Street, on the northwest corner of Wellington Street East and Scott Street.  They need to widen their existing construction staging area on the west side of Scott Street by 2.5 metres in order to continue to do their work, since their existing construction staging area on the north side of Wellington Street East has to be removed by December 31, 2015.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to widen the existing construction staging area on the west side of Scott Street, between Wellington Street East and Colborne Street, by 2.5 metres.

There is no financial impact to the City.  Bird Construction is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $296,500.00.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated October 16, 2015, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York Community Council.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject streets, City Council approval of this report is required.

Funds in the amount of $900.00 are available within the Transportation Services Division’s 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.   Approve the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated October 16, 2015 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.

Funds in the amount of $3,300.00 are available within the Transportation Services Division’s 2015 Operating Budget.

The General Manager of Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by deleting § 918-7.

2.  Council authorize and direct the appropriate staff to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.

Transportation Services has received a request from Councillor Perks to rescind section 918-7, Canadian National Exhibition temporary parking, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.  This section of the Code speaks specifically to roads identified and located wholly in Ward 14.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the installation of a "One-hour maximum parking, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive" regulation on the north side of Alpine Avenue, between Edwin Avenue and the west end of Alpine Avenue.

2.  Approve the installation of a "One-hour maximum parking, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th inclusive, and Anytime, from December 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year, inclusive" regulation on the south side Alpine Avenue, between Edwin Avenue and the west end of Alpine Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a one-hour time limit parking regulation, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday on Alpine Avenue.  The proposed parking amendments will discourage long-term parking by non-residents and will not impact the overnight permit parking operation.

All costs associated with the installation of parking signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

The Director, Transportation Infrastructure Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the traffic and parking regulations for Argyle Street as described in Appendix A - Traffic and Parking Regulations to be Rescinded, attached to the report (October 16, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Infrastructure Management.

2.  Enact the traffic and parking regulations for Argyle Street as described in  Appendix B - Traffic and Parking Regulations to be Enacted, attached to the report (October 16, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Infrastructure Management.

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

On April 24, 2014, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted TE32.52 "Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes on Argyle Street" which contained the majority of the traffic and parking bylaw amendments necessary to install a two-way cycling route on Argyle Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Shaw Street. 

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to amend additional traffic regulations that will allow for lawful two-way cycling traffic on Argyle Street for the full length of this corridor between Gladstone Avenue and Shaw Street. However, the section of Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Givins Street is too narrow to install a contra-flow bicycle lane without removing on-street parking, so it is recommended that the one-way street designation on this section of Argyle Street be rescinded, to allow it to operate as a two way street for bicycles.  

In addition, this report clarifies that on Argyle Street between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, the on-street parking is to be located on the south side of Argyle, away from the contra-flow bicycle lane.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendations of this report.  Funds are contained in the Transportation Services 2015 Approved Capital Budget in Cycling Infrastructure account CTP 815-05 to implement the recommendations of this report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Adopt the regulations outlined in Appendix A, attached to the October 2, 2015 report, titled "Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to modify car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPA) in Ward 19.  Transportation Services staff have consulted with Councillor Mike Layton and determined that a more suitable location for an existing car-share parking spot can be designated in the vicinity of the removal. Additionally, a previously approved car-share parking spot will be rescinded, as it does not meet the City of Toronto's installation criteria.

The revenue generated from the permits to the City will increase as a result of the proposed changes.  The previous space on Crawford Street was classified as a Tier 1 installation, which has annual fees of $761.48 + HST.  The proposed relocation of this space to Douro Street is classified as a Tier 3 installation, which has annual fees of $4,727.66 + HST.  Funds to undertake the relocation of the signs in the estimated amount of $300.00 is available within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the “No Standing, Anytime” regulation on the south side of East Liberty Street, between a point 72.2 metres west of Lynn Williams Street and a point 130 metres west of Pirandello Street, to operate between a point 88.7 metres west of Lynn Williams Street and a point 130 metres west of Pirandello Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on East Liberty Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit standing on the south side of East Liberty Street, around the horizontal curve located west of Lynn Williams Street.  The proposed parking amendments will improve sight lines and traffic operations for motorists and will result on the loss of about three on-street parking spaces on East Liberty Street.

All costs associated with the installation of parking signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Prohibit standing at all times on the east and north sides of Western Battery Road, between a point 65 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 31 metres further north and west.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit standing on the east and north sides of Western Battery Road, around the "L" shaped bend, north of East Liberty Street. The proposed parking amendments will improve traffic operations for motorists travelling through the curve and will result on the loss of about five on-street parking spaces on Western Battery Road.

All costs associated with the installation of parking signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the existing "No Parking, Anytime" regulation on the north side of Court Street, between Church Street and Toronto Street.

2.  Rescind the existing "No Parking, Anytime" regulation on the south side of Court Street, between Toronto Street and a point 37 metres west of Church Street.

3.  Enact a "No Parking, Anytime" regulation on both sides of Court Street, between Church Street and Toronto Street.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing parking prohibition on the south side of Court Street, between Church Street and Toronto Street to operate as "No Parking, Anytime". The proposed changes will resolve the traffic by-law inconsistencies on Court Street. 

There are no financial impacts associated with the recommendations contained in this report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the existing "1 hour 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking regulation on the south side of Ramsden Park Road between Yonge Street and the west end of Ramsden Park Road.

2.  Rescind the existing "1 hour Anytime" parking regulation on both sides of Ramsden Park Road between Yonge Street and the west end of Ramsden Park Road.

3.  Approve "Pay-and-Display" parking from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.25 per hour, on the south side of Ramsden Park Road between Yonge Street and the west end of Ramsden Park Road.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting to implement "Pay and Display" parking on the south side of Ramsden Park Road, between Yonge Street and the west limit in order to provide much needed long-term parking in this area.

All costs associated with the necessary signage adjustments are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

The Toronto Parking Authority advises that the funds required to install "Pay-and Display" parking machines on this section of Ramsden Park Road are available in Toronto Parking Authority 2015 "Pay-and-Display" Machines Installation Program.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Restrict parking to a maximum of 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Durant Avenue between a point 9 metres south of Mortimer Avenue and a point 170 metres further south. 

2.  Rescind the existing no parking at all times regulation, on the east side of Durant Avenue, between Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue.
 
3.  Prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and from 3:45 p.m. of one day to 8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Durant Avenue,, between a point 9 metres south of Mortimer Avenue and a point 170 metres further south. 

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate a 15 minute student pick-up/drop-off area on the east side Durant Avenue, between Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue, flanking R. H. McGregor Elementary School.  This will provide approximately 30 short-term parking spaces on this section of Durant Avenue and will have a negligible impact on traffic operations.

Funding for the installation of signs in the estimated amount of $800.00 is available within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the existing permit parking, on the north side of Queensdale Avenue, between Linsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue, in effect 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., May, July, September and November.

2.  Rescind the existing permit parking, on the south side of Queensdale Avenue, between Linsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue, in effect 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December.

3.  Enact a permit parking regulation to be in effect on the north side of Queensdale Avenue, between Linsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue, 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December. 

4.  Enact a permit parking regulation to be in effect on the south side of Queensdale Avenue, between Linsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue, 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., May, July, September and November.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing parking regulations on Queensdale Avenue, between Linsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue.  The proposed changes will provide additional on-street parking spaces in a high-demand area during the winter months.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1000.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve a “No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of Regent Park Boulevard, between Dundas Street East and a point 15 metres south, and between a point 45 metres south of Dundas Street East and St. David Street.

2.  Approve a “No Standing Anytime" regulation on the east side of Regent Park Boulevard, between Dundas Street East and St. David Street.

3.  Approve a "Fifteen-minute Maximum Time Limit Parking, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday" regulation, on the west side of Regent Park Boulevard, between a point 15 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 30 metres further south.

4.  Approve a "No Standing, from 8:00 p.m. of one day to 3:00 p.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and 5:00 p.m. of one day to 9:00 a.m. of the next following day, Saturday and Sunday" regulation on the west side of Regent Park Boulevard, between a point 15 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 30 metres further south.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to introduce parking regulations on Regent Park Boulevard, between St. David Street and Dundas Street East, for Artscape Lounge (585 Dundas Street East).  The proposed regulations will designate a pick-up/drop-off/No Standing area on the west side of Regent Park Boulevard fronting Artscape Lounge, a parking prohibition on the remainder of the west side, and a standing prohibition on the east side. These changes will provide approximately five short-term parking spaces on this section of Regent Park Boulevard and will have a negligible impact on traffic operations.

All costs associated with the installation of signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve a one-hour maximum parking limit 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, regulation on the east side of Leslie Street, between a point 30.5 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 47.5 metres south and between a point 100.5 metres south of Dundas Street East and the public lane first north of Queen Street East.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a one-hour maximum parking limit from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Leslie Street, between Queen Street East and Dundas Street East. This parking amendment will promote the turnover of parking spaces and discourage long-term parking by non-parking permit holders.

All costs associated with the necessary sign installations are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the existing no parking regulation on the south side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, January, March, May, July, September and November.

2.  Rescind the existing no parking regulation on the north side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, February, April, June, August, October and December.
 

3.  Rescind the existing permit parking regulation on the south side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, in effect 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.,  May, July, September and November.

4.  Rescind the existing permit parking regulation on the north side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, in effect 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.,  January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December.

5.  Allow permit parking on the north side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, to be in effect 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m..

6.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Orley Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Oak Park Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing alternate side permit parking regulations on Orley Avenue, between Oak Park Avenue and Westlake Avenue, to be effective only on the north side of the street.  This will address the parking needs of area residents by providing additional spaces during the course of the year.

All costs associated with the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $600.00 are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the permitted angle parking at the south end of Fernwood Park Avenue.

2.  Approve a no standing anytime regulation on Fernwood Park Avenue, from a point 73 metres south of Fir Avenue, to a point 12 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to rescind and amend the existing angle parking arrangement at the south terminus of Fernwood Park Avenue in order to enhance access/egress to the Martin Goodman Trail and facilitate a turnaround area for vehicles.

Funds to undertake the installation of signs in the estimated amount of $400.00 are contained in Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the prohibition of eastbound and southbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Dupont Street and Emerson Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement eastbound and southbound left turn prohibitions at all times at the intersection of Dupont Street and Emerson Avenue.  The implementation of the turn prohibitions at this intersection will improve the flow of traffic on Dupont Street and eliminate the potential for conflicts between left-turning motorists and opposing traffic.

All costs associated with the installation of the turn restrictions signage is included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Hillsdale Avenue East, between Cleveland Street and a point 12 metres east.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a stopping prohibition on both sides of Hillsdale Avenue East, immediately east of Cleveland Street. The recommended changes will improve intersection sight lines and assist in deterring the ongoing occurrences of motorist parking on the east side pedestrian crossing lines and encroaching upon the flanking residents' driveways.

All costs associated with the installation of signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council rescind the existing southbound left turn prohibition from Broadview Avenue to Erindale Avenue from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, TTC Vehicles Excepted.

2.  City Council prohibit southbound left turns from Broadview Avenue to Erindale Avenue from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, TTC Vehicles and Buses Excepted.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt shuttle buses from the existing left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Erindale Avenue.

Funding for the installation of signs in the estimated amount of $400.00 is available within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the existing "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation in effect on the west side of Connaught Avenue, between Queen Street East and a point 50.3 metres south.

2.  Approve a "No Stopping, Anytime" regulation, on the west side of Connaught Avenue, between Queen Street East and a point 53 metres south.

3.  Rescind the existing "One-hour Maximum Parking,  8:00 p.m. of one day to 6:00 p.m. of the next following day" regulation on the west side of Connaught Avenue, between Queen Street East and Eastern Avenue.
 

4.  Approve parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily on the west side of Connaught Avenue, from a point 53 metres south of Queen Street East to a point 114 metres further south.

5.  Rescind the existing "Permit Parking" regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the west side of Connaught Avenue, from Eastern Avenue to Queen Street East.

6.  Approve parking by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the west side of Connaught Avenue, to operate from a point 53 metres south of Queen Street East to a point 114 metres further south.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a stopping prohibition adjacent to the driveway entrance/exit for the TTC Russell Streetcar Yard located on the west side of Connaught Avenue. The proposed changes will improve sight lines for streetcar operators exiting the driveway and will remove three overnight permit parking spaces.

All costs associated with the installation of signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1.  City Council deny the introduction of a pedestrian crossing on the south side of Spadina Avenue at the intersection with Bremner Boulevard/Fort York Boulevard.

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

At the June 16, 2015 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council, Transportation Services was directed to undertake a pedestrian safety review on Spadina Avenue, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the Metrolinx rail corridor, and advise on the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossing on the south side of the Bremner Boulevard/Fort York Boulevard intersection, as well as any other safety measures.

Transportation Services does not support the installation of a pedestrian crossing on the south side of the Spadina Avenue and Bremner Boulevard/Fort York Boulevard intersection, based on the negative impacts on the intersection capacity that will result.  The City of Toronto's policy requires that pedestrian crossings not be permitted where they will conflict with dual turn lanes at an intersection.

There are no financial implications to the report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit right-turn movements on a red signal at all times on the eastbound approach only.

2.  City Council prohibit right-turn movements on a red signal at all times on the northbound approach only.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bay Street and Davenport Road City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install a "No Right Turn on Red" prohibition for both the northbound and eastbound approaches of this intersection, that will operate at all times of the day.

All costs associated with the installation of the "No Right Turn on Red" signage are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the installation of All-Way Stop control at the intersection of Shaw Street at Yarmouth Road.

2.  Approve the alteration of Yarmouth Road, east of Shaw Street, by the relocation of the modular traffic island from the south side of Yarmouth Road to the north side of Yarmouth Road, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-1939, dated October 2015, attached to the report, entitled "Road Alterations and Traffic Amendments - Shaw Street", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is reporting on requests to enhance safety for cyclists using the contra-flow lane on Shaw Street.  The requests are for the installation of an All-Way Stop sign control at Shaw Street and Yarmouth Road, the relocation of a modular traffic island on the north side of Yarmouth Road, east of Shaw Street, and the prohibition of parking on the east side of Shaw Street, between Bloor Street West and the first lane north.

The request for All-Way Stop sign control at Shaw Street and Yarmouth Road is not supported, as it is not technically warranted and there is a short spacing to an existing All-Way Stop sign controlled intersection.  The relocation of the modular traffic island is supported, as it will improve sight lines between westbound motorists and northbound cyclists at Shaw Street and Yarmouth Road.

All costs associated with the relocation of the modular island would be subject to funding availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Adopt the regulations outlined in Appendix A, attached to the October 16, 2015 report, entitled "Traffic Amendments - Robertson Crescent", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the traffic regulations on Robertson Crescent   The proposed changes will improve the traffic operations on Robertson Crescent by prohibiting vehicles from stopping at two curves in the road.  Additionally, a number of inconsistencies between the signed and by-lawed traffic regulations will be corrected.

All costs associated with the installation of signs are included within the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Public Realm recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the narrowing of the paved roadway and the curb realignment and sidewalk widening on the north and south sides of Grenville Street between Yonge Street and approximately 70-90 metres to the west (~70 metres, north side; ~90 metres, south side), generally as shown on the attached drawing dated October 2015, attached to the staff report dated October 22, 2015 and entitled "Road Alteration: Grenville Street at Yonge Street" from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.

2.  Enact No Stopping, Anytime on the north side of Grenville Street, between Yonge Street and a point 61.7 metres east.

3.  Enact No Stopping, Anytime on the south side of Grenville Street, between Yonge Street and a point 82.4 metres east.

4.  Amend the metered parking, to operate on the north side between Bay Street and a point 61.7 metres east of Yonge Street.

5.  Amend the metered parking, to operate on the south side between Bay Street and a point 82.4 metres east of Yonge Street.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to realign the curbs and widen the sidewalks on the north and south sides of Grenville Street adjacent from Yonge Street to approximately 70- 90 metres west. The curb realignment and sidewalk widening on the south side would be undertaken as part of the redevelopment of two separate sites (9-21 Grenville Street and 1-5 Grenville Street/454-464 Yonge Street). The curb realignment and sidewalk widening on the north side would be a City of Toronto initiated public realm improvement project.

The improvements on the south side of Grenville Street will be undertaken as part of the redevelopment of the properties at 9-21 Grenville Street and 1-5 Grenville Street/454-464 Yonge Street.

A Member Motion to release Section 37 funds to cover the cost of the City-initiated improvements on the north side of Grenville Street will be submitted for consideration by City Council at its meeting on November 3 and 4, 2015.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Not approve the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Logan Avenue and Simpson Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is responding to a request from Councillor Paula Fletcher to report on the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Logan Avenue and Simpson Avenue.  Based on staff's investigation, the installation of all-way stop control is not warranted or recommended.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

1.  City Council prohibit westbound through traffic movements from Simpson Avenue to westbound Jack Layton Way at Broadview Avenue, bicycles excepted.

The Toronto and East York Community Council on June 16, 2015, deferred consideration of the letter (June 10, 2015) from Toronto City Council respecting Prohibiting Through-Traffic from Simpson Avenue to Jack Layton Way, until its meeting to be held on October 6, 2015.

City Council on June 10, 11 and 12, 2015, referred Item TE5.82, headed "Prohibiting Through-Traffic from Simpson Avenue to Jack Layton Way", back to the Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Receive for information the report (October 21, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District respecting the Public Laneway between 45 and 47 Albermarle Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to highlight the history of various access and right-of-way issues related to the City-owned public laneway which runs between the properties located at 45 and 47 Albemarle Avenue.

There are no costs associated with the adoption of the above-noted recommendation.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Prohibit vehicles over 2.0 metres in width from travelling in the first lane, south of Bloor Street West, between Delaware Avenue and Dovercourt Road.

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

Transportation Services is seeking authority to prohibit vehicles greater than 2.0 metres in width from travelling in the public lane, south of Bloor Street West, between Delaware Avenue and Dovercourt Road.  Prohibiting vehicles over 2.0 metres in width from travelling in the subject lane would be beneficial in reducing the incidence of damage to adjacent private property.

Funds to post the required regulatory signs in the estimated amount of $200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 2015 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the installation of traffic calming measures on Major Street, between Ulster Street and College Street.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Major Street, between Ulster Street and College Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy, has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Major Street.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impacts.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the installation of an additional speed hump on Rostrevor Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Rostrevor Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.  The poll did not obtain the minimum 60 percent support rate required by the traffic calming policy in order to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install additional traffic calming on the subject section of Rostrevor Road.

Accordingly, continuing the process to install an additional speed hump on Rostrevor Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West, is not recommended.

There are no financial implications to this report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the installation of an additional speed hump on Westover Hill Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Westover Hill Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.  The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot, and a favourable rate of less than the 60 percent required by the traffic calming policy in order to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install an additional speed hump on the subject section of Westover Hill Road.

Accordingly, continuing the process to install an additional speed hump on Westover Hill Road, between Dewbourne Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West, is not recommended.

There are no financial implications to this report.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Not approve the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on College View Avenue, between Elmsthorpe Avenue and Avenue Road.

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

At the request of Councillor Josh Matlow, Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on College View Avenue, between Elmsthorpe Avenue and Avenue Road.  The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install traffic calming measures.

Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on College View Avenue, between Elmsthorpe Avenue and Avenue Road, is not recommended.

Adopting the above-noted recommendation carries no financial impact.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends to Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.  Traffic calming not be installed on Roehampton Avenue, between Yonge Street and Redpath Avenue.

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

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Roehampton Avenue, between Yonge Street and Redpath Avenue, to address residents' concerns with the speed of traffic.  Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should not be installed on Roehampton Avenue at this time.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Deny the installation of traffic calming on Russell Hill Road, between Clarendon Avenue and Boulton Drive.

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

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Russell Hill Road, between Clarendon Avenue and Boulton Drive, to address residents' concerns with the speed of traffic.  Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should not be installed on Russell Hill Road at this time.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.

Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Not approve the installation of traffic calming on Duvernet Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Golfview Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Duvernet Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Golfview Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied on this roadway. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Duvernet Avenue.

The adoption of the above-noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on  Gore Vale Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week.

2.  Amend the "one-hour maximum parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week" regulation on the east side of Gore Vale Avenue, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West, to operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Gore Vale Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week and implement a 1-hour parking restriction between 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week.

By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking, through tagging and towing operations.

The amount of $400.00 is available within the current Toronto Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget.

Advising that Toronto and East York Community Council on June 16, 2015, directed that Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's appointment to the Ted Reeve Community Arena be considered at the meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council to be held on November 10, 2015.

Seeking Endorsement of events for Liquor Licensing Purposes.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

1.  City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Halo Brewery, 247 Wallace Avenue, Main Floor, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.

I received a request from the owner of the Halo Brewery, located at 247 Wallace Avenue, Main Floor that advised that in order to obtain a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence, a resolution from the local Municipal Council is required.  In addition, I was advised that the resolution be in support of the issuance of the licence, which allows for a "sales by the glass" permit during the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, to review and evaluate the properties located at 30-42 Baldwin Street, 181-203 Beverley Street, 5-15 Cecil Street, and 6-28 Henry Street for potential inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and report to the Toronto Preservation Board, Toronto East York Community Council and City Council.

Hydro Block, a mixed-income housing community under the umbrella of Toronto Community Housing, is an extremely important part of the local neighbourhood. The buildings and its residents contribute to the overall vibrancy and character of the area.

In 2007, a portion of the Hydro Block community was included in the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties. The property at 6 Henry Street (with convenience addresses at 8-28 Henry Street, 38 Baldwin Street, and 5-7 Cecil Street) was listed on the Heritage Inventory for its cultural heritage value and interest as an important example of Modern architecture that was designed to complement the surrounding late 19th century residential neighbourhood.

As an essential part of the community, the remainder of the Hydro Block properties also merit consideration on the Heritage Register.

To ensure that we can continue to protect the integrity of this community, I am requesting that Heritage staff undertake an evaluation of the Hydro Block buildings.

The Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 13, 2015, adopted the report (November 28, 2014) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, headed “Parking Regulations - D’Arcy Street”, wherein it recommended that Community Council approve the rescission of the parking prohibitions on the south side of D'Arcy Street, within 36 metres east of Huron Street and within 40 metres west of Beverley Street.

Further, the Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 169-2015, 170-2015, 171-2015

Since the change, we have been made aware that Wheel Trans users are experiencing difficulty in accessing a pick-up/drop-off location on the street. The proposed revisions will allow Wheel-Trans vehicles to pick-up/drop-off on the south side of D’Arcy Street, east of Huron Street.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Receive the report (October 28, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, respecting Proposed Alterations - Foxbar Road.

At its meeting of June 16, 2015, Toronto and East York Community Council requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services report on the implementation of cul-de-sacs on Foxbar Road. The original recommendation was as made by Council on April 10, 2012, in Recommendation 6 of TE13.3 - Final Report for 129 St. Clair Avenue West.

The implementation of cul-de-sacs in accordance with minimum City of Toronto design standards will require a widening of the Foxbar Road right-of-way beyond the existing 20 metre width.  Transportation Services is investigating options for achieving the required right-of-way width.

This status report is provided for information only. Receipt of this report will have no financial impact on the 2015 Transportation Services Capital Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk and a portion of the east curb lane fronting 139-145 Redpath Avenue for 24 months, from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2017, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-1879 attached to the report dated August, 2015, entitled “Construction Staging Area - 139-145 Redpath Avenue", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between the south curb line of Roehampton Avenue and a point 69.0 metres south of Roehampton Avenue for the duration of the closure outlined in Recommendation 1.

3.  City Council amend the existing "No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the east side of Redpath Avenue, from Eglinton Avenue East to a point 30.5 metres south of Roehampton Avenue, to apply from Eglinton Avenue East to a point 69.0 metres south of Roehampton Avenue for the duration of the closure outlined in Recommendation 1.

4.  City Council direct that Redpath Avenue be returned to its pre-construction parking and traffic regulations when the project is completed.

Red Roe Developments Limited Partnership is building a 34 storey condominium at Nos. 139-145 Redpath Avenue and Nos. 183-195 Roehampton Avenue, on the southeast corner of Redpath Avenue and Roehampton Avenue. Collectively, this site will be addressed as 155 Redpath Avenue.  To enable construction, Transportation Services must close the east side sidewalk and a portion of the east side curb lane on Redpath Avenue, for a period of 24 months.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Red Roe Developments Limited Partnership is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $284,700.00.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to prepare a report on the request for traffic calming speed humps on the entirety of Grant Street.

Residents on Grant Street have expressed concern that cars are frequently driving much too quickly for a residential street, as is the case in much of the City. I conducted a survey of residents and found that 89% of residents support installing traffic calming speed humps on Grant Street.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the no parking anytime regulation on the north side of Dickens Street, between Thackeray Street and the west end of Dickens Street.

2.  Rescind the no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, regulation on the south side of Dickens Street, between Carlaw Avenue and the west end of Dickens Street.

3.  Enact "Pay-and-Display" parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, on the north side of Dickens Street, between a point 15 metres east of the west end of Dickens Street and Thackeray Street.

4.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dickens Street, between the west end of Dickens Street and a point 15 metres east, and on the south side of Dickens Street, between the west end of Dickens Street and a point 10 metres east.

5.  Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Dickens Street, between Carlaw Avenue and a point 10 metres east of the west end of Dickens Street.

6.  Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Thackeray Street, between Dickens Street and a point 63 metres north.

7.  Prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Thackeray Street, between Dickens Street and a point 53 metres north.

As part of the Carlaw-Dundas initiative, I recently met with the Toronto Parking Authority and Transportation Services to evaluate parking conditions on Dickens Street to provide more neighbourhood parking, including Green P and overnight parking.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the Director of Transportation Services for Toronto and East York District to prepare a report on the installation of a pedestrian activated traffic signal, similar to bicycle crossing lights, at Royal Drive and Danforth Avenue.

2.  Request the Director of Transportation Services for Toronto and East York District to prepare a report on prohibiting left-turns from the City Adult Learning Centre driveway onto Danforth Avenue on weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The City Adult Learning Centre at 1 Danforth Avenue is immediately east of the Bloor Viaduct and has a driveway entrance on the Danforth. Over the years, I have been working with residents and Transportation Services to attempt to mitigate some of the traffic issues arising from this situation.

Vehicles leaving the driveway to go west during afternoon/evening rush hour must cross several lanes of eastbound traffic at considerable risk of an accident.

Staff and students of the City Adult Learning Centre (CALC) have to regularly cross Royal Drive, which is the DVP access ramp on the south side of Danforth Avenue, but there is no traffic signal. This is very risky for pedestrians and creates long delays for drivers. There are 2,500 students at CALC in addition to students at Rosedale High School who cross the bridge at lunch time.

At a recent site visit with the Director of Transportation Services for Toronto and East York District and the CALC principal, a number of solutions were agreed upon.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the Director of Transportation Services for Toronto and East York District to prepare a report on making Verral Avenue permit-parking only on a 24-hour basis.

2.  Request the Director of Transportation Services for Toronto and East York District to prepare a report on creating a "bump-out" at the southeast corner of Colgate and Verral Avenue in a manner that will slow vehicles turning left southbound on to Verral Avenue. This change to be made in a manner that does not reduce parking on Verral by being limited to the parking prohibited area adjacent to the corner fire hydrant.

When the Shoppers Drug Mart expanded several years ago on Queen Street East the large parking lot was removed. Residents expressed concern at that time about the loss of parking space and expected impact on residential parking. Those residents have been proven correct.

Residents have expressed concern that they are unable to park on their street as so many spaces are taken up by shoppers and commuters. Several residents indicated that they leave their cars at home when running errands for fear of losing their parking space.

There are less than 30 homes on this street and I have received a petition from 17 residents asking that Verral be made permit-parking only 24 hours a day.

In addition, residents on Verral Avenue have expressed concern that commuter traffic is exiting Carlaw Avenue onto Colgate Avenue and then cutting down their short residential street to avoid traffic signals and congestion. The street is not designed to carry commuter traffic.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Allow parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Wolfrey Avenue, between Bowden Street and Hampton Avenue.

Residents on Wolfrey Avenue from Bowden Street to Hampton Avenue have expressed concern to me about difficulty finding permit parking space on their block. Unlike other streets in the immediate neighbourhood, there are currently no restrictions on non-permit holders during the day.

The majority of residents on this block have requested a modification to the parking by-law to limit parking for non-permit holders to one hour from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescind the car-share parking area for up to two car-share parking spaces for Zip Car vehicles on the north side of Earl Haig Avenue, between a point 9 metres east of Coxwell Avenue and a point 11 metres further east.

2.  Amend the "Permit Parking, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m." regulation on the even side of Earl Haig Avenue, from point 20 metres east of Coxwell Avenue to Hillingdon Avenue, to be in effect between Coxwell Avenue and Hillingdon Avenue.

3.  Adopt the car-share parking area for up to two car-share parking spaces for Zip Car vehicles on the west side of Bastedo Avenue, between a point 9 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

4.  Amend the existing "Permit Parking, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m." regulation on the  even side of Bastedo Avenue from Stacey Street to Danforth Avenue all times with the exception of two car-share vehicle parking spaces, between a point 9 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

Councillor McMahon is seeking Toronto and East York Community Council approval to remove a car-share vehicle parking area (CVPA) on Earl Haig Avenue and install a car-share vehicle parking area (CVPA) on Bastedo Avenue.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the General Manager of Transportation Services to conduct a safety review of the Bellefair Avenue access serving Nos. 1986 and 2000 Queen Street East and report back with any proposed changes in the first quarter of 2016.

The new development at the corner of Bellefair Avenue and Queen Street East has caused significant disruptions for residents in the surrounding area. The delivery entrance serving the LCBO and Shoppers Drug Mart has forced large trucks to make a very tight turn on a residential street, often driving onto the curb and stopping traffic. In the interests of keeping pedestrians on Bellefair Avenue safe, a full review of the operation of the loading entrance is required.

At the Cecil Community Centre Annual General Meeting held on October 29, 2015, the membership nominated the individuals listed above for appointment by the Toronto and East York Community Council to the Board of Management of Cecil Street Community Centre.

The Board of Management struck a Nominations Committee earlier this year to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board and confirmed that five Board Members were retiring at the end of their term, as listed above.

The Nominations Committee, among other duties, reviewed the role, responsibilities and required skills of a Board member and identified additional desirable skills, those being:  finance, fundraising and resource development and public relations. Applicant screening and interviews were conducted by the Nominations Committee, with recommendations presented to the Membership for election at the Annual General Meeting.

Appointments to the Cecil Street Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the Public Appointments Policy.

The nominees are qualified to serve on the Board of Management pursuant to the relevant provisions of the City of Toronto By-law (Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code), the Relationship Framework for Board-operated Community Centres and the Public Appointments Policy.

On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above-requested appointments.

City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to support the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment refusal of the variances regarding 256 Chaplin Crescent at a hearing date yet to be determined and to retain outside planning consultants to support the City's position at the hearing.

An application for minor variances with respect to the property known as 256 Chaplin Crescent  was heard by the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment on September 24, 2015  proposing to demolish the existing dwelling, and construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with a below grade integral garage.

On September 24, 2015, the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment refused the variance application.

The Ontario Municipal Board will be considering an appeal to this decision by the Committee of Adjustment on a date yet to be determined.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the amended site plan approval for the temporary facility at 5 Eireann Quay, subject to the conditions included in Attachment 3 to the report dated November 9, 2015 from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to permit the extension of the site plan approval to December 31, 2016.

2.  City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director or her designate the authority to re-issue final Site Plan Approval and approve further amendments to the Site Plan Approval, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and that final Site Plan Approval not be issued until the applicant has fulfilled all pre-approval conditions.

3.  City Council request the City Solicitor to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for 5 Eireann Quay between Ports Toronto and City of Toronto, to reflect the amended Site Plan Approval conditions referenced in Recommendation 1 above.

At its meeting of May 5, 6 and 7, 2015, City Council approved amendments to a June 2012 site plan control approval for the temporary taxi management area, commercial parking lot and construction staging area for the pedestrian tunnel to the Bill Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA).  The facilities are located on a portion of the City-owned lands at 5 Eireann Quay that are leased to Ports Toronto.  Among the approved amendments was an extension of the original termination period for the site plan approval from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015.  Ports Toronto has requested an extension of the site plan and the lease for a further year.  This report recommends the extension of the site plan approval for a further year to December 31, 2016.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to study the implications of applications for new multi-unit buildings in stable neighbourhoods in the Toronto and East York District that do not reinforce the physical character, pattern or built form of these areas.

2.  Request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in 2016 on directions and criteria to evaluate these proposals and recommendations on standards to be applied in the review of these applications.

3.  Request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to work with appropriate Toronto and East York Ward Councillors on a community consultation process to be part of this review.

Over that past several months, a trend has been developing in a number of downtown stable neighbourhoods to redevelop residential lots with multi-unit buildings which have raised concerns about maintaining the general form, character and pattern of these neighbourhoods.

These new buildings propose greater density, length, height and smaller setbacks than typical in these areas and the extent of the increase, in some cases, is greater than what could be considered minor compared to that permitted by the Zoning By-law. These projects have the potential to reduce landscaped open space, increase overlook and shadowing of adjacent properties, and to threaten the character, pattern, and scale of the neighbourhood.

To avoid the potential destabilization of these neighbourhoods and other possible consequences related to affordability, heritage, open space patterns, and liveability, a more detailed review of this trend is required.

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Nominate Beaconsfield Avenue, between Queen Street West and Argyle Street, for consideration as a Heritage Conservation District.

 
2.  Request the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to review the nomination and bring forward a study authorization report should the area demonstrate sufficient cultural heritage value.

3.  Request the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to consider the nominated area for prioritization, should it satisfy all of the Council approved prioritization criteria.

The history of Beaconsfield Village dates back to the mid-1800s when a series of streets were built on the former Brookfield estate in the area bounded by Ossington Avenue, Queen Street West, Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West.  Beaconsfield Avenue in particular became the trademark street of the newly built neighbourhood with its beautiful Victorian row, and semi-detached houses.  It was named after British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who was given the title 'Lord of Beaconsfield' by Queen Victoria.

The houses on Beaconsfield Avenue and surrounding streets were built circa the 1880s and 1890s.   Many of the houses on Beaconsfield Avenue, between Queen Street West and Argyle Street, have been designated 'Heritage Buildings" by City Council, as they are well crafted examples of the late 19th century house form buildings that define, maintain and support the historical character of the street.

To date, the distinct built form on Beaconsfield Avenue, between Queen Street West and Argyle Street, remains substantially intact; however, there are fears amongst community members that future building applications may eventually disrupt the character and heritage of this street.  A Heritage Conservation District study would help ensure that the late 19th century Victorian style built street is evaluated and preserved.

This Motion seeks to support the rapid population growth of the King-Spadina area by investing in desperately-needed community services and facilities.

Pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 1503-2013 approved by City Council in October 2013, agreements under Section 37 of the Planning Act were secured with the Owner of 81-87 Peter Street. A cash payment to the City in the amount of $1,300,000, to be paid before the issuance of an above-grade building permit, is to be applied toward streetscape improvements in the East Precinct of King-Spadina. (Such amount indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.).  This required payment has been received by the City and is accruing interest.

Earlier this fall, City Council endorsed in principle a partnership with YMCA Canada to build a new YMCA facility as part of the redevelopment of the City-owned property at 505 Richmond Street West. City Council agreed that existing and future Section 37 and Section 45 benefits from Ward 20, to a maximum of two-thirds of the construction cost of the facility, will be allocated toward the YMCA. Re-allocating a portion of the Section 37 cash contribution from 81-87 Peter Street will accelerate achieving full funding for this YMCA. City staff have determined that the proposed YMCA will help to address the serious deficit of community services in the area, including the need for additional multi-purpose community space as well as new aquatics facilities.

Reallocating this funding from streetscape improvements in the East Precinct of King-Spadina will not affect the priority project in that area, the John Street Cultural Corridor. The City of Toronto's share of that project will continue to be fully funded with $15 million from local Section 37 and Section 45 benefits.

The site specific Zoning By-law will need to be amended in order to revise the Section 37 provisions and provide authority for an amending Section 37 agreement with different community benefits.

That the Senior Manager of Heritage Preservation Services be requested to evaluate the property at 28 Playter Crescent for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation by June 2016.

The property at 28 Playter Crescent was built for William Playter in the early 1870s. It was placed on the City of Toronto’s Inventory of Heritage Properties by City Council on September 24, 1981. The house has unique historical importance as the Playter family was among Toronto's earliest settlers and this house still stands on the original location which was part of a Crown grant to George Playter in 1793. Extensive additions and alterations have not diminished the noteworthy architectural significance of the original farmhouse.  The house is on a corner lot facing south and is very visible from Playter Boulevard, Playter Crescent and Bayfield Crescent. The house sits at the north end of Playter Boulevard and terminates the view.

Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment as By-laws.