Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Enacted the draft By-law to rename the private lane at 5145 Dundas Street West as "Summerland Terrace".

To name the proposed private lane at 5145 Dundas Street West as “Summerland Terrace”.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the deletion of Weston Village BIA Board of Management members as set out in Attachment 1.

2.            Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes to the BIA Board of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Etobicoke York Community Council approve the deletion of two members from the Weston Village BIA Board of Management. The Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

This report informs Community Council on the progress being made toward the development of a Public Space/Streetscape Plan for the Etobicoke Centre.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve amendments to the Section 37 Agreement dated June 23, 2004, for the lands at 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue, such that the owner of the two existing rental apartment buildings, known municipally as 1286 and 1294 Islington Avenue, will be solely responsible for the obligations respecting retention of the rental apartment buildings.

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment to the existing Section 37 agreement, generally in accordance with the draft revisions attached to the report (April 28, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District as Attachment 2, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and take the necessary steps to have the executed agreement registered on title.

The owner has made a request to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement for the lands at 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue. The site was split into two parts through a severance application approved in September, 2009. The owner wishes to have the rental housing obligations of the Section 37 Agreement only apply to the site at 1286 and 1294 Islington Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.              City Council direct the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to issue notice for the Statutory Public Meeting according to the regulations under the  Planning Act, to be held as part of the June 22 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting.

This application is a City-initiated amendment to the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for 315-325 Dalesford Road.  This amendment responds to Council’s direction to amend Site Specific By-law 862-2007 to allow for driveway widths of up to eight metres at the curb for driveways leading to two townhouse units.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code as amended by Site Specific By-law 346-2010 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the lands at 20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West, as described in the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 

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

This zoning amendment application proposes to remove the (H) holding symbol from the south portion of the property at 20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West to permit the development of two 3-storey multiple unit residential buildings, each containing five dwelling units, in accordance with Zoning By-law 346-2010. 

Etobicoke York Community Council directed:

1.            Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for the lands at 636 Evans Avenue.

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within an expanded area beyond 120 metres of the site to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional cost, if any, to be borne by the applicant.

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

This application proposes to permit the construction of 45 townhouse units at 636 Evans Avenue.

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

Etobicoke York Community Council directed:

1.            Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for the lands at 2686 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within an expanded area beyond 120 metres of the site to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional cost, if any, to be borne by the applicant.

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

This application proposes the construction of a three-storey, 20-unit, stacked residential townhouse development at 2686 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Precinct Plan as generally illustrated in Attachment 1 to the report (May 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to such minor modifications to servicing, grading and implementation matters as may arise in the course of preparing the agreement referred to in Part 4 below.

2.         City Council acknowledge that where an individual landowner has fulfilled its obligations insofar as the implementation of the precinct plan and satisfied the other requirements of the holding provisions, the City will consider removing the holding provisions for that landowner.

3.         City Council acknowledge that the preparation of the agreement will be collaborative and be developed by the City Solicitor and the Landowner Group's Solicitor.

4.         City Council authorize the entering into of a financially secured agreement between the City and the property owners making up the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Group to implement the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Precinct Plan, such agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and the Executive Director of Technical Services.

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

This report provides information as to the status of the Precinct Plan submission, seeks City Council’s approval of the Precinct Plan and seeks Council’s authorization for Staff to address further matters relating to technical issues and implementation measures of the Precinct Plan.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of all-way STOP controls at the intersection of Humber College Boulevard and Carrier Drive.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation for installing all-way STOP controls at the intersection of Humber College Boulevard and Carrier Drive. A staff assessment concludes that the warrant criteria for installing all-way STOP controls at this location are achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of a STOP control on Kinloss Road at Kennebec Crescent.

The purpose of this report is to recommend installing a STOP control at the west approach to the Kinloss Road/Kennebec Crescent intersection.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved implementing and rescinding the parking regulations on Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, as described in Appendix A.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to remove a portion of the No Parking Anytime regulation on both sides of Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, to allow for overflow parking on the street during special events, primarily at Great Lakes Brewery (30 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard). 

Etobicoke York Community Council

1.            Authorized the Director, Transportation Services, to request Registry Services, City Clerk's Office, to conduct a survey of eligible residents on Shaver Avenue North, between Bloor Street West and Burnhamthorpe Road, to determine public support for the proposed speed hump plan.

2.            Directed, subject to favourable survey results:

a.            The City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Shaver Avenue North, between Bloor Street West and Burnhamthorpe Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY10-043, dated April 2010, and circulated to residents through the survey process; and,

b.            Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Shaver Avenue North, between Bloor Street West and Burnhamthorpe Road, when the speed humps are installed.

The purpose of this report is to describe the results of an investigation into a request for speed humps on Shaver Avenue North. A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing speed humps are met on Shaver Avenue North, between Bloor Street West and Burnhamthorpe Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of speed humps on MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street.

2.        Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a draft by-law for installation nine speed humps on MacDonald Avenue between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street, generally as shown on Drawing EY-159 dated December 2009.

3.         Directed Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on MacDonald Avenue between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street upon installation of speed humps.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between March 8, 2010 and April 6, 2010, for owners and residents on MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street. The survey exhibits a response rate of just 40 per cent. As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate of greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the rescinding of the existing “No Standing Anytime” regulation on both sides of Seneca Avenue from Weston Road to 49.0 metres further west.

2.            Directed that a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation be implemented on both sides of Seneca Avenue, from Weston Road to 49.0 metres further west.

The purpose of this report is to propose a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on both sides of Seneca Avenue, from Weston Road to 49.0 metres further west. This is to deter vehicles from parking on this section of Seneca Avenue. These parked vehicles obstruct visibility for other road users and contribute to traffic congestion, on Seneca Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the enactment of a 40 km/h maximum speed limit on Birdstone Crescent, from Weston Road (north) to Weston Road (south).

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on the entire length of Birdstone Crescent.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Falstaff Avenue and Erie Street, for a six month trial period and requested the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council at that time.

2.         Did not authorize the installation of speed humps on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between August 31 and September 29, 2009, for owners and occupants on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street.  The survey exhibits a response rate of just 48 percent.  As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate of greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of two studies regarding the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersections of Falstaff Avenue and Erie Street; and Falstaff Avenue and Blue Springs Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the installation of on-street parking stalls for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in Appendix A to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for installing on-street parking stalls for persons with disabilities on a number of streets.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve rescinding the northbound “Do Not Enter” prohibition on Robina Avenue, at a point 102 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West.

2.            City Council enact a westbound “No Right Turn” prohibition, TTC vehicles excepted, from St. Clair Avenue West to Robina Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to introduce a westbound No Right Turn prohibition from St. Clair Avenue West to Robina Avenue. While installing this right turn prohibition, the northbound “Do Not Enter” prohibition located 102 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West will be removed.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the alterations and modifications on O’Leary Avenue, as shown in Appendix A, and generally as shown on the attached drawings.

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting a highway alteration by-law related to the installation of a new portion of sidewalk as well as the widening of the existing sidewalk on the north side of O’Leary Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Glenholme Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation and removal of on-street parking stalls for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in the attached Appendix A.

The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street parking stalls for persons with disabilities.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the introduction of a one-hour maximum parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east and west sides of Bartlett Avenue North, from Geary Avenue to a point 29.2 metres further south.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to introduce a one-hour maximum parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east and west sides of Bartlett Avenue North, from Geary Avenue to a point 29.2 metres further south.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                  Approved the application for front yard parking at 241 Nairn Avenue with the following conditions:

a.                   The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.4 metres and a length of 5.7 metres.

b.         The applicant shall surface the front yard parking area with permeable materials such as ecostone pavers, interlocking pavers, or an equivalent paving treatment that is acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

c.         The applicant shall introduce the front yard and boulevard landscaping plan as shown in the site drawing submitted with the application.

d.         The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

e.         The applicant shall plant a tree in their front yard, or fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Services Division.

f.          The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by May 31, 2011.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 241 Nairn Avenue. This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council request the Province to investigate and determine what regulations are necessary to eliminate the problems occurring with store front personal loan businesses.

2.         City Council direct staff to take any steps necessary and available under the City of Toronto Act to address the issues arising from this type of business.

3.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to investigate whether the Province of Ontario can give the City of Toronto the authority to licence Payday Loan Offices and report thereon to a future meeting of the Licensing and Standards Committee.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Directed that the following locations be investigated by the Director, Licensing Unit, Municipal Licensing and Standards:

-           Weston Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Church Street;

-           Jane Street, between Church Street and Weston Road;

-           845 Jane Street;

-           Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West;

-           Dundas Street, between Keele Street and Runnymede Road;

-           Lakeshore Road, between Parklawn Road and 42nd Street; and

-           St. Clair Avenue between Dufferin Street and Winona Avenue.

2.         Received the reports, dated April 8, 2010 and May 10, 2010, from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

In its meeting on February 9, 2010, the Etobicoke York Community Council requested the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council on the following aspects of store front personal loan businesses within the Etobicoke York District:

1.            The nature and operation of this type of business.

2.            The extent of federal, provincial and/or municipal regulations applying to the operation of this type of business.

3.            Issues of a municipal nature arising from operation of this type of business.

In its meeting on February 9, 2010, the Etobicoke York Community Council requested the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council on the following aspects of store front personal loan businesses within the Etobicoke York District:

1.            The nature and operation of this type of business.

2.            The extent of federal, provincial and/or municipal regulations applying to the operation of this type of business.

3.            Issues of a municipal nature arising from operation of this type of business.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Deferred consideration of the report (May 5, 2010) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, respecting the fence exemption request for 101 Silverhill Drive, until its meeting to be held on June 22, 2010.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences at 101 Silverhill Drive whereby the property owner is applying to maintain existing as well as erect proposed fencing in the rear and side yards that are and will be, respectively, in violation of the Fence By-law respectively, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Deferred consideration of the report (May 5, 2010) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, respecting the fence exemption request for 103 Silverhill Drive, until its meeting to be held on June 22, 2010.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences at 103 Silverhill Drive whereby the property owner is applying to maintain existing fencing in the rear and side yards that are in violation of the Fence By-law respectively, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application to maintain the encroachment at 537 Keele Street within the rear laneway allowance, subject to the following conditions:

1.            The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the existing encroachment.

2.            The owner shall enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pay all fees associated with the preparation of the agreement. Should an annual fee be charged in the future, the owner shall be responsible for payment of all fees plus applicable taxes, which are subject to change.

3.            The signed agreement to be returned to the City with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2, 000,000.00) or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy. The Certificate of Insurance shall be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachment.

4.            The owner shall maintain the encroachment in compliance with all requirements set out in the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, as amended.

To report on an application submitted by the owner at 537 Keele Street for an Encroachment Agreement for permission to maintain an existing 1.65 metre high chain link metal fence within the rear laneway road allowance, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The encroaching area within the laneway measures 83.84 square metres, (1.52 metres by 55.16 metres).

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for the existing encroachments at 34 Feltham Avenue within the road allowance, subject to the following conditions:

1.            The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the proposed encroachment.

2.            The owner enters into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pays all fees associated with the preparation of the agreement. Should annual fees be charged in the future, the owner shall be responsible for payment of the fees, which may be subject to change.

3.            The signed Agreement is to be returned to the City with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy. The Certificate of Insurance shall be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachments.

4.            Maintain encroachment(s) in compliance with all applicable municipal regulations including the former City of York’s Municipal Code, Chapter 1004.

This report is in regard to an application for an Encroachment Agreement to maintain existing stone retaining wall complete with a wrought iron fence on top and stone columns with an attached wood beam within the Feltham Avenue road allowance at 34 Feltham Avenue, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The total area of encroachments is approximately 53.06 square metres, (12.17 metres by 4.38 metres).

To report on the monitoring of the business activities and to determine the feasibility of laying by-law charges against 101 Union Street, operating as “Hard Rock and Santos Excavating and Neon Disposal Limited”,  for excessive noise and violent shaking of nearby residential homes and requested the Ministry of the Environment to investigate the environmental and health concerns of the community.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 34 Aldgate Avenue.

The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at 34 Aldgate Avenue. The applicant has requested permission to remove the tree to accommodate the construction of a new garage.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

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 – 1640 Lawrence Avenue West.

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

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Did not authorize the installation of speed humps on Bicknell Avenue, between Rogers Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between November 6 and December 7, 2009, for owners and occupants on Bicknell Avenue, between Rogers Road and Eglinton Avenue West.  The survey exhibits a response rate of just 42 per cent.  As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the issuance of  a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2010 Canada Day event, and allowed the placement of signage, providing that they are removed within 12 hours of the event’s closure; and that the Rotary Club submit a list of signage locations and to be reviewed in advance with Staff, to ensure that any sightline issues are resolved.

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke has held their annual Ribfest event for the past ten years and direct 100% of the proceeds to local charities.  It is one of the largest Canada Day celebrations and is host to over 150,000 during the four day event.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved reducing the speed limit on Cross Street, between Church Street and Coulter Avenue, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

This report summarises the results of our investigation into reducing the posted speed limit on Cross Street, between Church Street and Coulter Avenue, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to find an alternate spot for vehicles to lay over, as the existing stop opposite the school driveway causes sightline concerns for motorists exiting from the driveway at 65 Emmett Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council under delegated authority:

1.         Directed that parking be prohibited on the north side of Emmett Avenue, between the driveway of 100 Emmett Avenue and a point 35 metres east of the driveway.

2.         Directed the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to:

a.         re-examine Emmett Avenue, at the driveway of 100 Emmett Avenue, for pedestrian crossing protection following the West Park Healthcare expansion; and

b.         examine the feasibility of installing flashing beacons in the area of 100 Emmett Avenue to supplement the existing "School Area" signs.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of an assessment for the need to install a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of York Humber High School, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

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

a.         a temporary liquor licence extension for the erection of a 20’ x 40’ canopy at the Mimico Cruising Club, 200 Humber Bay Road West, for the following events:

-           the Sailpast Event on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

-           the Poker Run Dinner on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

-           the Jimmy Buffet Dinner on Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

b.         the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for:

             i.         the 2010 Ukrainian Community Festival to be held in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West between Jane Street and Runnymede Road, to operate two beer gardens on Bloor Street West - one to be located east of Armadale Avenue and one east of Windermere Avenue on:

-           Friday, September 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturday September 18, 2010

-           Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2010

-           Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

             ii.         the establishments, listed below, participating in the 2010 Ukrainian Community Festival having their liquor licenses extended onto City property during the event hours:

The Dark Horse 2401 Bloor Street West

Bloom 2315 Bloor Street West

Strada 2279 Bloor Street West

Villa 2777 Bloor Street West

Shakey's Original Bar & Grill 2255 Bloor Street West

c.         the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for:

             i.         the 2010 Junction Arts Festival to be held on Dundas Street West between Runnymede Road and Annette Street, to operate a beer garden on Pacific Avenue at Dundas Street West, on:

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. 

Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

                         ii.         the establishments, listed below, participating in the 2010 Junction Arts Festival having their liquor licenses extended onto City property during the event hours and past the actual hours of the Festival to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010:

- Axis Gallery & Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West

- Bann Thai Cuisine, 2961 Dundas Street West

- Celts Pub, 2872 Dundas Street West

- Margret Bar, 2952 Dundas Street West

- Curry Twist, 3034 Dundas Street West

- High Park Spice House, 3020 Dundas Street West

- North of Bombay, 2966 Dundas Street West

- Pho-Mi Tri Ky Noodle House, 394 Pacific Avenue

- Rope Inn, 2883 Dundas Street West

- The Friendly Thai, 3032 Dundas Street West

- The Hole in the Wall, 2867A Dundas Street West

- The Purple Onion -2998 Dundas Street West

- Triple Z West Indian Roti Shop, 2910 Dundas Street West

- Vesuvio's Pizzeria & Spaghetti House, 3014 Dundas Street West

- Young Thailand, 2907 Dundas Street West

- Espresso Mi Vida, 392 Pacific Avenue

- The Beet Organic Café & Market, 2945 Dundas Street West

- The Troubadour, 3071 Dundas Street West

- SMASH, 2880 Dundas Street West

- Espresso Mi Vida, 392 Pacific Avenue

- Pho HU'O'NG Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 394 Pacific Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

A.        For liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of municipal significance:

1.         The 7^th Annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras Festival to be held from August 13 to 15, 2010.

2.         The 2010 Ukrainian Community Festival to be held in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West from Jane Street to Runnymede Road from September 17 to 19, 2010.

3.         The 2010 Junction Arts Festival to be held on Dundas Street West between Runnymede Road and Annette Street from September 8 to 12, 2010.

4.         The Community Festival to be held by St. Mathew’s Catholic Church from September 3 to 6, 2010.

Seeking endorsement of various events for liquor licensing purposes.

Etobicoke 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 the premises at 1861 Eglinton Avenue West 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.

The establishment municipally known as 1861 Eglinton Avenue West is applying for a liquor license (AGCO File Number: 91381; Application Number: 211393).

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to investigate the proposal, as outlined in the letter (May 16, 2010) from Armand G.R. Conant, on behalf of the friends of Friends of Jean Augustine, and report to the next meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council on June 22, 2010, with recommendations.

A petition has been received from a group of Toronto residents, referred to as “Friends of Jean Augustine”.  The petition requests that the Park currently referred to as Newport Beach Park, part of the Humber Bay Shores Park System, which runs between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Marine Parade Drive, be given the name Jean Augustine Park.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to undertake preliminary discussions with the Region of York with respect to a cost-sharing agreement with the Region of York for the installation of semi-actuated detector traffic control signals at Gihon Springs Road and Steeles Avenue West, and report to the Community Council on the outcome of the discussions.

Local residents have expressed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Gihon Spring Drive as it is dangerous to turn onto a main arterial with heavy vehicular volumes on Steeles Avenue West.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for the existing retaining wall in front of 287 Armadale Avenue that is encroaching on the municipal road allowance subject to the following conditions:

a.            The City Solicitor to be authorized to prepare the Encroachment Agreement.

b.            The owners to obtain and maintain public liability (personal injury and property damage) insurance during the term of this Agreement in respect of the encroachments in the amount of at least one Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The owners to supply the City of Toronto with a certificate confirming that such insurance is in force upon execution of this Agreement and from time to time as required by the City of Toronto.

c.            The owners to pay the City of Toronto all fees associated with the preparation of this agreement and pay an annual fee, plus GST, or HST as applicable, for the use of the road allowance, should that be imposed in future. All fees are subject to change.

d.            The owners to maintain in good condition and free from hazards at all times the retaining wall as well as the adjacent lawn and interlock driveway on Armadale Avenue road allowance.

e.            The owners to comply with the regulations set out in Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Streets and Sidewalks.

This report is in regard to an application submitted by David Brown Associates, Development and Land Use Consultants acting on behalf of the property owners, for an Encroachment Agreement to maintain the existing concrete block retaining wall located in front of 287 Armadale Avenue within the municipal road allowance, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 Etobicoke York Community Council::

1.         Directed the Director of Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to investigate the possibility of installing a pedestrian crossing on John Garland Boulevard in the vicinity of Collingdale Road, and report on this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting of August 17, 2010.

2.         Directed that the traffic analysis be conducted in June 2010 while school is in session.

Communication requesting the installation of a crosswalk on John Garland Boulevard near Collingdale Road.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 536-2010 to 553-2010.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 554-2010.

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