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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council, under its delegated authority:

 

1.         Endorsed the Lower Jarvis Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay as identified in Attachment 3.

 

2.         Directed Transportation Services staff to implement the changes to the intersection of Lower Jarvis Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East, generally as shown in the print of Drawing No. 421F-9493, dated November 2008, in Attachment 4.

 

3.         Directed City staff to implement the Action Items for Plan Implementation in Attachment 5.

 

4.         Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council on May 14, 2009, on providing alternative means of funding by the end of 2009 for the installation of a new pedestrian crossing within the west leg of the Lower Jarvis Street/Lakeshore Boulevard East intersection (as identified in the Lower Jarvis Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan Report, dated March 6, 2009).

 

5.         Directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to co-ordinate the streetscape work by (1) Toronto Hydro abutting their facility at 106 Lower Sherbourne Street, (2) Urban Design, City Planning (Civic Improvement) staff for the section between Front Street East and the railway, and (3) Waterfront Toronto on Lower Sherbourne Street, south of Lake Shore Boulevard East, into a Promenade Plan for Sherbourne Street between Front Street East and Queens Quay East, and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this matter to Council without recommendation.

This application is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The application before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is to sever the subject property into two lots, demolish the existing dwelling and construct two new detached dwellings.  The application for variances and consent were before the Committee of Adjustment on February 27, 2008 and were refused.  The applicant appealed the refusal to the OMB and City Council authorized the City Solicitor and staff to attend the OMB hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustments’ refusal.

 

Since the OMB appeal, City staff held several meetings with the applicant, area residents and the local Councillor.  These discussions resulted in the submission of revised plans, which Heritage Preservation Services staff recommended approval of, subject to several conditions.  The Toronto Preservation Board recommended refusal of the revised application.

 

The purpose of this report is to discuss the settlement offer based on the revised plans and recommend that City Council direct staff to appear at the OMB to settle the appeal.  This alters City Council’s previous directions to appear in opposition to the initial proposal.

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. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this matter to Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.         referred back the report (January 29, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, respecting the “Demolition and Replacement with Two New Structures within the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District – 106 Wychwood Park”, and the letter (February 20, 2009) from the Toronto Preservation Board to the Board, for further consideration of the revised application at its meeting on March 27, 2009, and with a request that the Board report on this matter directly to City Council for its meeting on April 6, 2009; and

 

2.         requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report directly to City Council on April 6, 2009, on the revised application to be submitted to the Toronto Preservation Board on March 27, 2009, with respect to 106 Wychwood Park.

 

The Toronto and East York Community Council considered the report and letter, referred to in Recommendation 1 above, together with Item TE24.11, a report (March 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, headed "106 Wychwood Park - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction Report".

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.

This Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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, the solicitor be authorized 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, the Clerk be directed 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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, the solicitor be authorized 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, the Clerk be directed 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that City Council:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

Transportation Services is seeking authority to alter the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Fairford Avenue/Gerrard Street East to improve the pedestrian environment and provide opportunities for streetscaping.  The proposed modifications include the removal of the uncontrolled two-way channel on the southwest corner of the intersection.

 

The proposal will have minimal impact on the level of service provided to motorists and transit service at this intersection.  Neighbourhood travel patterns and available parking will not be affected.  Pedestrian environment and opportunities to improve the streetscape will be improved.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of municipal significance:

 

1.         DECADE Event to be held on May 29 and 30, 2009, with set-up on the evening of May 27, 2009, at Queen’s Park Road and Queen’s Park Grounds.

 

2.         22^nd Annual Portugal Week Festival to be held from June 5-7, 2009, at various locations and times, including:

 

-           Concert Series Jorge Palm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place, on Friday, June 5, 2009;

 

-           Portugal Street Festival across Dundas Street West and at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the Parade from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.;

 

-           Portugal Day Festival at Ontario Place – Heritage Court on Sunday, June 7, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

3.         The 13^th Festival on Bloor to be held on sidewalks on Bloor Street West, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street, on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.

 

4.         North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference to be held from June 18 to June 22, 2009, until 4:00 a.m. at selected Festival venues.

 

5.         The 23^rd Annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival 2009 to be held at various venues from June 26 to July 4, 2009.

 

6.         The 43^rd Annual CHIN International Picnic to be held at Exhibition Place on July 1, July 4 and July 5, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight.

 

7.         The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival to be held at various locations from July 1 to July 12, 2009.

 

8.         The 48^th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition to be held at Nathan Phillips Square on July 10, 11 and 12, 2009.

 

9.         The 2009 Canadian National Exhibition and Horse Show (CNE) to be held at Exhibition Place from August 3 to September 7, 2009.

 

10.       Cabbagetown Festival  to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009, and Sunday, September 13, 2009.

 

11.       The Taste of Little Italy Festival to be held at various locations and times on College Street, between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street, from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 2009.

 

12.       Fiera Festival to be held at various locations 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.

 

13.       Toronto’s Festival of Beer to be held at Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place on August 6 and 7, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on August 8 and 9, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

14.       Sorauren Park Summer Festival/Fundraiser to be held on July 18, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

15.       Orchard Park Boulevard Neighbourhood Street Event to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m.

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

 

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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

Advising that The Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee met, as established in the selection process, on February 9, 2009, to examine the nominations received and to select 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.

 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.

 

d.         The Licensee shall ensure that lighting used on the Licensed Patio will be designed so as to minimize impacts on the surrounding street and residences.

 

e.         Any doors between the Licensed Patio and the indoor portion of the establishment shall be kept closed at all times, except to allow for ingress and egress of patrons and staff.

 

f.          The Licensee shall ensure that any doors between the Licensed Patio and the indoor portion of the establishment are sufficiently thick and soundproof to ensure that no inside music or sounds can be heard on the Licensed Patio when the doors are closed.

 

g.         There shall be no loitering in and around the entranceway to the Premises.

 

h.         The Licensee shall provide a telephone number which will be answered by a staff member during hours of operation and be equipped with an answering machine when the establishment is closed for residents to register concerns or complaints.

 

i.          The Licensee shall ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the establishment and the Licensed Patio are clean and free of litter, refuse and other debris.

 

j.          Before applying to change any of the conditions contained herein, the Licensee shall provide written notice to the Ward Councillor.

 

k.         In order to reduce noise impacts, the Licensee shall close all windows of the indoor establishment no later than 11:00 p.m. nightly.

 

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 any of the conditions to be attached to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

Alison McMurray and Patrick McMurray (“Applicants”) have submitted an application for a liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for the premises at 1301 Queen Street East to operate under the name of Ceili Cottage (“Premises”). The Applicants are seeking a liquor licence for an indoor capacity of 65 and an outdoor capacity of 76. Prior to this application, there has never been a licensed establishment at this address.

 

The Premises is located on Queen Street East, in very close proximity to a residential area. Area residents are concerned with the size of the proposed patio as well as with the proposed hours of operation. Their concerns relate in particular to the noise and other disturbances that are likely to emanate from the licensed patio throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. 

 

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, as set out below, addressing the concerns of the community with respect to the licensed patio, are attached to the licence.

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).

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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).

An application for variances with respect to the property known as 22 Walmer Road was heard by the Committee of Adjustment on January 21, 2009. The proposal is to erect a structure to enclose the existing parking garage entrance ramp that is located at the front of the property.

 

The application, if approved, would result in an enclosure that does not complement the buildings on the street and would greatly diminish the quality of the streetscape. The proposed design and materials shown in the current plans do not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law, which is to maintain the established streetscape and preserve the prevailing character of the neighbourhood.

 

At the time of the Committee of Adjustment meeting, City Planning staff submitted a report recommending refusal. On January 21, 2009 the Committee of Adjustment refused the application. Subsequent to the Committee of Adjustment’s decision, the applicant approached Planning staff in order to seek agreement by negotiating changes to the structure’s materials in order to address Planning staff’s concerns. Planning staff is confident that a settlement can be reached, however, the owner has appealed the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Municipal Board. The hearing date is scheduled for April 6, 2009.

 

Authorization is being requested to give authority for the City Solicitor and Planning staff to seek a satisfactory settlement and attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

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.