City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6.

 

2.            City Council amend the Zoning Code for the former City of Etobicoke substantially in accordance with the Zoning By-law amendments described in this report.

 

3.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required, in consultation with City Planning, Building Division, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

4.            City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure community benefits as outlined in this report and summarized in Attachment 7, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 438-86 for the former City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5.

 

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.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications at various locations within the Etobicoke York District, as indicated in Appendix “A”, to the report (March 4, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District .

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the preparation of a by-law for the alteration of St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road, to allow construction of the Preferred Design Concept identified through the St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvements Class Environmental Assessment study process.  The modifications are generally as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-9594, 421F-9595, 421F-9596, 421F-9597 and 421F-9598 dated March 2009, include:

 

a.         Construction of a raised, mountable trackbed in the centre of St. Clair Avenue West, between signalized intersections, with curbs as required, for the exclusive use of public transit vehicles and emergency service vehicles, including Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services; and

 

b.         Widening portions of the pavement up to 2.8 metres, on the north and south sides of St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road; and, widening the pavement up to 7 metres for the section on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road to just west of Old Weston Road, generally as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-9594, 421F-9595, 421F-9596, 421F-9597 and 421F-9598 dated March 2009.

 

2.         City Council authorize the installation of the proposed streetcar loading platforms on St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road, listed in the attached Appendix “A”.

 

3.         City Council request City staff, in consultation with GO Transit, Metrolinx and the Ward Councillors, to investigate opportunities to undertake changes to the underpass on St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Keele Street, and the General Manager, Transportation Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the outcome of this review, including any financial implications to the City.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review, in consultation with the local area Councillors, the possibility of a "red light like camera" to deter vehicles from entering the streetcar lane at the Weston Road underpass where the streeetcar track will not be on a separate right-of-way.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council exempt the applicant at 570 Rogers Road from the former City of York Bylaw 1-83 parking requirement of three parking stalls, subject to a $7,500.00 payment-in-lieu of parking.

 

2.            City Council require the applicant to sign a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council rescind the existing parking regulations on St. Clair Avenue West, between Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road and Winona Drive, listed in Appendix “A” to the report (March 4, 2009) from Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District.

 

2.            City Council enact the proposed parking regulations on St. Clair Avenue West, between Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road and Winona Drive, listed in Appendix “B” to the report (March 4, 2009) from Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2397.

 

2.            City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 – Fire Routes – 245 Markland Drive.

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 – Fire Routes - 1403 Royal York Road.

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 – Fire Routes:

 

-        97 The Queensway

-        99 The Queensway

-        101 The Queensway

-        107 The Queensway

-        109 The Queensway

-        111 The Queensway

-        113 The Queensway

-        115 The Queensway

-        117 A The Queensway

-        117 B The Queensway

-        119 A The Queensway

-        119 B The Queensway

-        8 Windermere Avenue

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, or their delegates, to execute on behalf of the City a Section 45(9) Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, implementing the conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment in approving application A593/07 EYK.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law 341-2008 to allow the unsold lots formerly known as 1968 Bloor Street West (Part of Lots 52, 53 and 54 of Registered Plan 660 York, designated as Parts 1, 3 to 18 inclusive on Reference Plan 66R-23550) be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 of this report.

 

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

 

3.            City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council adopt the Recommendations embodied in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.            City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations once adopted by City Council, together with Attachment “A”.  The balance of the report remains confidential.

 

The following recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2009) from the City Solicitor are now public, together with Attachment A (the location map):

 

            City Council settle the appeal under zoning by-law amendment file no. 08 149633 WET 02 OZ by:

 

1.                  instructing  the City Solicitor to support at the OMB Hearing an amendment to the zoning by-law to implement the development proposed in the attached site plan (Attachment “A”), such by-law to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to reflect the settlement  reducing the number of residential units from 11 to 10, provided the OMB’s order  approving the zoning by-law amendment not be issued until the applicant has executed a financially secured Letter of Undertaking, satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director of Technical Services, undertaking to carry out, at the applicant’s sole expense, the reconstruction of the south side of Chapman Road adjacent to the development site, including concrete road curb, concrete sidewalk, depressed driveway curbs, paved driveway entrances, boulevard sod, and any localized improvements necessary to transition the existing roadway to the development, and to pay City engineering and inspection fees;

 

2.            authorizing the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue permits to  injure or destroy trees necessary to implement the development proposed in the attached site plan (Attachment “A”) and in accordance with the Arborist and Tree Preservation Plan, prepared by Bostock Consulting Inc., dated October 13, 2008, and the comments and requirements set out in the memorandum dated November 3, 2008 to Community Planning from the Supervisor of Tree Protection and Plan Review; and

 

3.            authorizing the enactment of a by-law to dedicate the one foot reserve along the south side of Chapman Road as part of the public highway.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for the premises at 3212 Weston Road, to operate under the name of Suzy’s Donuts (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

 

2.            City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, life safety, security personnel, security cameras, lighting, noise and litter.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff to, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the new Site Plan Application, and revised Zoning By-law Amendment, filed by Habitat for Humanity, subject to the form and content of the zoning by-law amendment, the conditions of site plan approval and the timing for the issuance of the OMB order all being to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to prepare an agreement for execution by the owner and developer of the unassumed Riverboat Landing Subdivision to amend the existing Subdivision Agreement to permit the exchange of a cash security on deposit with the City with a Letter of Credit to be provided by the developer.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of eight (8) parking spaces, subject to payment in-lieu for four (4) parking spaces, and an on-site provision of four (4) parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment in-lieu of four (4) parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $10,000.00.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of 7 parking spaces, subject to payment-in-lieu for 2 parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of 2 parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $5,000.00.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive the report (February 26, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the 60 km/h speed limit on Wilson Avenue between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Dufferin Street, be deleted.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that eastbound left turns from the private driveway at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Elvina Gardens be prohibited at anytime.

 

2.         City Council direct that eastbound through movements from the private driveway at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Elvina Gardens be prohibited at anytime.

 

3.         City Council direct that entry be prohibited at anytime to the private driveway on the south side of Erskine Avenue located 20 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1075-1095 Leslie Street.

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 939 Lawrence Ave. E. (Part B).

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the renaming of the Flemingdon Arena located at 165 Grenoble Dr, near Don Mills and Eglinton Ave. W., to the Angela James Arena in Flemingdon Park in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the request for an extension of an existing liquor licence, from Harmik Ghalustians, Manager, Armenian Community Centre, for the 13^th Annual ACC (Armenian Community Centre) Summerfest, an outdoor function, to be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; and Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at 50 Hallcrown Place, which has been designated by the North York Community Council as an event of municipal significance.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2382.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the appropriate staff within the City, in commenting upon development applications involving mutual access and servicing arrangements, to ensure that the applicant demonstrate the existence of an agreement providing for the shared access/servicing arrangements and future maintenance of same.

 

2.         Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the Town of Markham and the City of Vaughan, for the application regarding 378 Steeles Avenue East, in the Town of Markham, and other similar applications in the Town of Markham and the City of Vaughan, be required to:

 

a.         forward copies of preliminary planning reports to the North York Community Council at the time they are tabled at the Town of Markham and City of Vaughan Councils;

 

b.         include properties in the City of Toronto which are located within the North York Community Council boundary area in the statutory circulation area for the development; and

 

c.         notify the City of Toronto and corresponding local City of Toronto Councillor(s) of the details of any community meetings being held to discuss the relevant application.

 

2.         City Council direct the Community Planning, North York District staff to discuss this matter with the Town of Markham and City of Vaughan staff with a view of developing a common protocol for handling all development applications in both municipalities within 300 metres of Steeles Avenue and report back to the May 14, 2009 meeting.

 

3.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on broader policy issues raised by this Item respecting planning protocols with bordering municipalities.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council be advised, in accordance with the delegated approval under by-law 229-2000, that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, including the following additional condition to Attachment 2:

 

“(5)      The declaration shall contain a clause providing that in the event of the redevelopment of 63, 61, 59 and 57 Finch Avenue West, the owners of 65 and 67 Finch Avenue West shall make best efforts to put in place reciprocal agreements with the neighbouring properties to allow the continuation of the rear driveway easterly to Elmview Avenue to permit usage of the driveway in either direction for all abutting landowners and to ensure that the costs for maintenance and repair of the driveway are shared”;

 

which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

 

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

 

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such By-law shall expire two years after it has been enacted.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that prior to the introduction of the Bill:

 

a.         the owner provides proof of payment to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor of all tax arrears and current property taxes for the subject site; and

 

b.         the owner of the subject lands has registered, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or mortgage any part of the lands without the prior written consent of the Chief Planner or designate.

 

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

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 restriction at such time as the Common Elements Condominium Plan has been registered.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council not support the Site Plan Applications for 182-184 Norton Avenue, and that they direct the City Solicitor to appear in opposition of the applications and hire an outside planning consultant to provide expert evidence.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendment for the repeal of the bylaws regulating reverse slope driveways in the zoning by-laws of the former Cities of Toronto, North York, York, East York (Township and Leaside by-laws) as they may apply to the district boundary of the North York Community Council substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law identified as Attachment No. 1 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the text of the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendments for regulating reverse slope driveways in the zoning by-laws of the former Cities of Toronto, North York, York, East York (Township and Leaside by-laws) as they may apply to the district boundary of the North York Community Council substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-laws identified as Attachment No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the text of the draft zoning by-law amendments as may be required.

 

3.         City Council direct that December 1, 2009 be the date upon which Attachment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, should be enacted by City Council.

 

4.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to report to North York Community Council, prior to December 1, 2009, on what further amendments may be necessary to accommodate a prohibition on below-grade garages.

 

5.         City Council direct that notice of the effective date of the by-laws be posted on the City website and in the Toronto Building Division and City Planning Division, where applications are received for below-grade garages.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve Patricia Moore as the recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award.

City Council on April 6, 2009, deferred consideration of this Item until its next regular meeting on April 29, 2009.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2422 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2422.

 

3.         City Council prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2422.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2422 to Toronto Hydro.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the “Prohibition Turns” regulation, as identified in the Appendix 1 of this report.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council not approve a 40 km/h speed zone along Warden Avenue from Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue to the south limit of Warden Avenue.

 

2.         City Council not amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “Compulsory Stops” and “Through Streets” regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.

 

2.         City Council enact the “Through Streets” regulation, as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.

 

3.         City Council amend the appropriate by-laws accordingly.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan generally as illustrated on Attachment 1.

 

2.         City Council advance the implementation of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan for the Civic Precinct by:

 

a.         directing Facilities and Real Estate, City Planning and other relevant City Divisions to work with the Toronto Public Library to facilitate the construction of the Toronto Public Library Scarborough Centre Branch;

 

b.         encouraging the Toronto District School Board to work cooperatively with the City and other stakeholders with respect to achieving the objectives of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan as illustrated in the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan, and, in particular, the enhancement of the Civic Centre forecourt on Borough Drive;

 

c.         directing Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Cultural Services and City Planning, to develop a preliminary design and budget for the proposed sculpture garden, including necessary relocation of Civic Centre sculptures, as identified on the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan, Attachment 1, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

d.         encouraging the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to establish a municipal parking facility within the Civic Precinct;

 

e.         directing Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to update the 1989 Woodlot Management and Restoration Plan as required, and develop an implementation strategy and report back, if necessary, to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

f.          directing Facilities and Real Estate and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, in consultation with City Planning, to initiate a process whereby a qualified landscape architectural consultant is retained for the design and development of the expanded Albert Campbell Square, including new furnishings for the existing Square, so that implementation can occur when the City receives the strata land interest, and report back, if necessary;

 

g.         directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to develop a proposal for weather protection enhancements to the Galleria connecting Albert Campbell Square to the Scarborough Town Centre and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

h.         directing Transportation Services staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor and City Planning to examine the feasibility of reconfiguring Borough Approach East and Borough Approach West to allow for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

i.          directing Transportation Services and City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to examine the feasibility of greening, enhancing and reconfiguring the Borough Drive public right-of-way between Town Centre Court and Brimley Road, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

j.          directing Cultural Services staff, in consultation with City Planning, to develop a public art program for the public art areas identified on Attachment 1 and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

k.         directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with City Planning and Transportation Services, to develop a signage and way-finding program for the Civic Precinct and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

l.          directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to investigate opportunities for creating a shower/gym facility in the Civic Precinct and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding, and to explore the opportunity for partnerships with the YMCA for the use of gymnasium facilities;

 

m.        directing Facilities and Real Estate staff and other relevant City Divisions to continue to investigate the potential redevelopment of the Civic Centre parking garage at Borough Drive and Town Centre Court; and

 

n.         directing Transportation Services staff to fund the necessary works associated with the reconfiguration of Borough Drive East and West to allow for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road. This work should be included in the planned Transportation Services Capital Program major road resurfacing project that is planned for 2010 on this section of Ellesmere Road.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report back in the third quarter of 2009 with an implementation plan for the three Kingston Road Improvement Project Areas including possible funding sources.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Milliken Employment District), as amended by By-law No. 582-2000, with respect to lands municipally known as 39 Redlea Avenue, to lift the Holding designation (H) from the subject lands substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4.

 

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.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

 

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for an outside beer garden, for the "Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival" to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, which has been designated by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of municipal significance.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close a portion of the public lane at the rear of 860-862 Richmond Street West, and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE23.31, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close the public lane at the rear of 51 Grosvenor Street and 76 Grenville Street as a public highway, and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Government Management Committee Item GM20.5, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on January 27 and 28, 2009.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10.

 

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By‑law substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By‑law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to resolve any outstanding concerns with the City’s Technical Services Division, including, but not limited to:

 

a.         ramp slope requirements;

b.         loading space requirements;

c.         calculations for water demand analysis with hydrant testing; and

d.         any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure is required to support the development.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the application to demolish the three residential buildings at 356, 358, and 360 Spadina Road, which comprise five existing residential rental units and one formerly owner-occupied house, pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363 subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667:

 

a.         that all necessary approvals from the Committee of Adjustment for the related applications for the development of the proposed religious centre at 356, 358, and 362 Spadina Road are received; and

 

b.         that the house at 362 Spadina Road comprising two residential rental units be retained.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner to issue a preliminary approval to the application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after:

 

a.         the condition in Recommendation 1a. has been satisfied; and

 

b.         the issuance of Site Plan Approval by the Chief Planner pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner has given the preliminary approval in Recommendation 2.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, no earlier than issuance of a building permit for the development of the religious centre, and after the Chief Planner has given the preliminary approval in Recommendation 2,  which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under § 363‑11.1E, of the Municipal Code on condition that:

 

a.         The Owner remove all debris and rubble immediately after demolition.

 

b.         The Owner backfill any holes on the property with clean fill.

 

c.         The Owner erect a fence in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Deputy Chief Building Official.

 

d.         The Owner maintain the site free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapters 632‑5 and 629‑10.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to install a traffic control signal for pedestrians on the westbound on-ramp from Lower Jarvis Street to the Gardiner Expressway by the end of 2009.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the designated “C” rated buildings at 38A and B Boswell Avenue.

 

2.         City Council approve the proposed replacement building for the property at 38A and B Boswell Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc, dated December 11, 2008.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.

 

3.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Part 2 above.

 

4.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

5.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.

 

3.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Part 2 above.

 

4.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

5.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the buildings at 327‑329-331-333 Queen Street West within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District on the condition that there be no parking lot located on the property at 327-329-331-333 Queen Street West.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the request to demolish 5 Highland Avenue, an “unrated” structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve plans for the replacement building in accordance with Section 42 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the owner:

 

a.         Revising the plans to set back the garage and remove the U-shaped drive to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

b.          Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the replacement structure located at 5 Highland Avenue, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, providing building permit drawings and landscape plan satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, no earlier than issuance of a heritage permit for the development, which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under Section 363‑11.1E, of the Municipal Code.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2154 Dundas Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 166 Beaconsfield Avenue (George Barrett House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 166 Beaconsfield Avenue (George Barrett House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the solicitor to introduce the Bills 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 Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize an amendment to Section 4.2 of the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (dated February 16, 2007, as amended), as it applies to 21 Grand Magazine Street (Block 5) in the Fort York Neighbourhood, to reflect the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (A0121/09TEY) and to provide for an increase to the maximum size specification for 20 of the required affordable bachelor and one-bedroom dwelling units from 62 square metres of Residential Gross Floor Area to 67 square metres, as applicable only to 21 Grand Magazine Street (Block 5) in the Fort York Neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner to approve as appropriate, further amendments to the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (dated February 16, 2007, as amended) to also reflect any adjustments to the unit sizes in the Low-End-of-Market Housing provisions applicable to Block 3B in the Fort York Neighbourhood, as may be approved by the Committee of Adjustment and where such amendment is required as a condition pursuant to the Committee’s authority under Section 45(9) of the Planning Act.

 

3.         City Council authorize execution of the amending agreements as contemplated in this report as well as all necessary action to give effect to the foregoing.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law No. 1147-2008 to allow the unsold lots formally known as 549 and 551 Shuter Street [Part of Lot 5 (west side of River Street), Registered Plan 108, designated as Parts 4 & 6 on Plan 66R‑23568] to be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 of this report.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

City Council on April 6 , 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject property for Block 51 of Plan 66M-2414 to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years from the date of its passing.

 

2.         City Council require the Owner to provide staff with proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.

 

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

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the location of the pedestrian bridge, including its height above the railway corridor, the location of the access ramps, and the location of the support pier within the railway corridor, as set out in this report.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to negotiate and enter into agreements with CN Rail, GO Transit, Toronto Terminals Railway and Concord Adex, as required, for the construction, maintenance and use of the pedestrian bridge crossing and permits for the bridge crossing, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to City staff.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in the event that acceptable crossing agreements cannot be negotiated, to undertake an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency under the Canadian Transportation Act, to obtain permission from that Agency for the construction, use and future maintenance of the proposed pedestrian bridge crossing

 

4.         City Council authorize staff to support the construction of a bridge support pier in the rail corridor as discussed in this report, to be built in the second and/or third quarter of 2009.  This will co-ordinate with the construction work already scheduled by the rail companies, in anticipation of completing the agreements or decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency under Recommendations 2 and 3.

 

5.         City Council authorize City staff to report, as appropriate, directly to City Council regarding any legal actions or agreements as may be necessary to secure the construction of the proposed bridge crossing.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Bathurst Street, at a point approximately 37 metres north of Niagara Street.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Approve the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Yonge Street, at a point approximately 145 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East/West.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a new three year agreement with Andretti Green Toronto, ULC, to permit the holding of the Honda Indy race in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 on the terms and conditions as set out in this report, and such other terms and conditions as may be required by the General Manager of Transportation Services, in such form as required by the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council approve an amendment to Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, subject to the execution of the required agreement with Andretti Green Toronto, ULC, to delegate to the General Manager of Transportation Services the ability to temporarily close the public highways required for the purposes of the Honda Indy race in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

 

3.         City Council approve an amendment to the parking regulations on both sides of Fleet Street, from Bathurst Street to Strachan Avenue, and on both sides of Strachan Avenue, from Lake Shore Boulevard West to King Street West, to prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from July 9 to 12, 2009, inclusive, and extend to include July 13, 2009, if necessary.

 

4.         City Council approve establishing a taxicab stand in the eastbound curblane of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 30 metres east of Strachan Avenue and a point 30 metres west of Fort York Boulevard, from July 9 to 12, 2009, inclusive, and extended to include July 13, 2009, if necessary.

 

5.         There be consultation with the taxi industry regarding details of the proposed taxi stand through Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager of Transportation Services be authorized to approve, as appropriate, further adjustments to parking and other regulations to accommodate changes as a result of such consultation including the introduction of additional taxi stands as may be required in consultation with the ward Councillors.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the existing northbound right-turn-on-red prohibition on Don Roadway at Commissioners Street.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the replacement of the pedestrian crossover on Gerrard Street East, on the east side of Osborne Avenue, with traffic control signals at the intersection of Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive/Osborne Avenue.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the alteration of the roadway by removing the uncontrolled two‑way channel on the southwest corner of the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Fairford Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421F‑9140 dated December 2007.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the east/south side of Schofield Avenue from Roxborough Street East to MacLennan Avenue.

 

2.         City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east/south side of Scholfield Avenue from Roxborough Drive to Edgar Avenue/ Maclennan Avenue.

 

3.         City Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Maclennan Avenue from Summerhill Avenue to Scholfield Avenue/Edgar Avenue.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the existing “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the north side of Yorkville Avenue from Bay Street to a point 40 metres east of Bay Street and from a point 88 metres east of Bay Street to Yonge Street.

 

2.         City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Yorkville Avenue from Bay Street to a point 40 metres further east.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 25.5 metres west of Perth Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street pick-up and drop-off zone for disabled persons operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Jones Avenue from a point 174 metres north of Boultbee Avenue to a point 11 metres further north.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delete Recommendation No. (1) of Item TE13.54 adopted by City Council at its meeting of  March 3, 4 and 5, 2008 authorizing the permanent closure of the public lane at the rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, subject to City Council approving the sale of the lane to the abutting owner, IBSEL, and replace it with the following recommendation:

 

a.         As a result of City Council authorizing the sale to Bazis International (One Bloor Street East) Inc. (the "Purchaser"), of the public lane shown as Part 1 on the attached copy of Sketch No. PS-2007-248 (the "Lane"), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, City Council permanently close the Lane.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enter into a land exchange agreement with York Bremner Developments Limited (the “Developer”) in which the City will agree to convey to the Developer the Highway in exchange for the Private Lands, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

 

2.         The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving conditions on such terms as she may consider reasonable.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize an exception to its policy of avoiding similar sounding street names to name the public lane located south of Front Street East, between George Street South and Frederick Street, “Taylor’s Wharf Lane”.

 

2.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a naming by-law.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with any witnesses deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, including if necessary outside consultants, to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board to support the Committee of Adjustment’s and Manager and Deputy Secretary Treasurer’s decisions to refuse the requested variance and consent applications for 15 and 17 Leuty Avenue.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.         permission for restaurants on Bloor Street West, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street to serve alcohol on the sidewalk on Sunday, June 14, 2009 between 12 noon and 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 13^th Festival on Bloor;

 

2.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter (March 9, 2009) from Mike Tanner for the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference from June 18, 2009 until 4:00 a.m. on June 22, 2009; and further that the following establishments be added to the list:

 

-           The Hideout at 484 Queen Street West;

-           The Bovine Sex Club at 542 Queen Street West;

 

3.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for the Dominion on Queen, Lolita’s Lust, The Supermarket and The Social for the duration of the 23^rd Annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival to be held at various venues from June 26 to July 4, 2009;

 

4.         outdoor licensed patios for the following establishments, in conjunction with The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival from July 1 to July 12, 2009:

 

                     -  Toronto Australia New Zealand Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue;

                     -  The Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street; and

                     -  The Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Avenue;

 

5.         a beer garden on Nathan Phillips Square from 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2009, and from 12 noon to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in conjunction with the 48^th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition;

 

6.         permission for the establishments participating in the Cabbagetown Festival, as listed in the communication (March 11, 2009) from the Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area to sell and serve alcohol on their outdoor patios, at the times and dates indicated, for the duration of the event on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009;

 

7.         extensions to the liquor licences and the presence of beverage gardens at the establishments attached to the communication (March 15, 2009) from Sue Graham-Nutter to permit the sale and serving of alcohol on their patios for the duration of the Taste of Little Italy Event to be held on College Street, between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street, from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 2009;

 

8.         extensions to the liquor licences and the presence of beverage gardens at the establishments attached to the communication (March 15, 2009) from Sue Graham-Nutter to permit the sale and serving of alcohol on their patios for the duration of the  Fiera Festival to be held on College Street, between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street, from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 until 3:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2009;

 

9.         a beer garden at Sorauren Park, located on Sorauren Avenue, just south of Dundas Street and west of Lansdowne Avenue, on July 18, 2009, in conjunction with the Sorauren Park Summer Festival/Fundraiser from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and

 

10.       a neighbourhood street event on Orchard Park Boulevard in Ward 32, on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m., at which wine/beer will be served with dinner.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve Patricia Moore as the recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award.

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Ceili Cottage, 1301 Queen Street East (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, unless the following conditions, in the form substantially set out below, are attached to the liquor licence:

 

a.         The sale and service of alcohol shall cease on the Licensed Patio at 11:00 p.m. daily and all signs of sale and service shall be cleared by 11:00 p.m. No patrons will be allowed to remain on the Licensed Patio after 11:00 p.m.

 

b.         Subject to final capacities established by the Fire Marshall, no more than 40 patrons shall be allowed on the Licensed Patio at one time.

 

c.         There shall be no speakers, televisions or amplified music on the patio at any time. Acoustic live musical performances without amplification shall be permitted on the patio but shall cease no later than 9:00 p.m. daily.

 

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor and Planning staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on April 6, 2009, with respect to the property at 22 Walmer Road, and take the position that the variances should not be granted unless there is agreement on a condition to require design and materials of the proposed garage ramp enclosure satisfactory to the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District (Application A0493/07EY).

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the continuation of the liquor licence issued to 1772883 Ontario Inc. operating as Tonic The Nightclub (“Premises”), located at 117 Peter Street (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City, and request that the Registrar issue a Notice of Proposal to Revoke the liquor licence of the Premises.

 

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.         The City Solicitor be authorized to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, safety, security personnel, crowd control and lighting.