Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                  Enacted the draft By-law to name the private street at 940, 980 and 1100 Landsdowne Avenue as "Turntable Crescent".

To name the private street at 940, 980 and 1100 Lansdowne Avenue, as “Turntable Crescent”.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 50 Resources Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 18, 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 By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision as may be required.

3.            In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (April 9, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision as set out in Attachment 3 to the report (June 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration;

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

c.         the approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision not be issued until the Zoning By-law is in full force and effect.

4.           City Council direct that, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment the owner enter into a legal agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the community benefits outlined in the report (April 9, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

This application is to amend the Class One Industrial (I.C1) zoning of the property to permit the development of a 16,230.5 square metre large-format home improvement retail store (including an attached accessory garden centre of 3,060.1 square metres).  The applicant has included on the plans, for illustration purposes only, additional uses currently permitted on the lands.  The application proposes to delete certain incompatible uses from the IC.1 zoning that applies on the lands not occupied by the large-format retail store.

At its meeting of April 27, 2010, Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of the Final Report related to these applications to its meeting of June 22, 2010.  Community Council directed that a third-party/peer review be prepared by a market consultant and requested the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to report on the results of the peer review analysis at the continuation of the statutory meeting.

The consultant’s findings and conclusions are found in the attached report, prepared by W. Scott Morgan & Associates Limited.  In addition, Mr. Morgan will present a verbal synopsis of the report and answer any questions from Community Council at the June 22, 2010 meeting.

Since the April 27, 2010 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting, Lowes has submitted a Site Plan Control application and has made significant progress toward resolving technical issues related to the Draft Plan of Subdivision.  Further discussions have been held to clarify the proposed zoning by-law.

On the basis of those discussions and the progress made on technical matters, staff are recommending adoption of the revised zoning by-law and draft approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision at this time.  The revisions to these documents, (Attachment 2 and 3 to this report) are considered minor and technical in nature.  Staff also recommend that conditions 4 (b) and (c) in the Final Report be deleted.  Those conditions require the signing of a subdivision agreement and issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions (NOAC) for the Site Plan Control application prior to adoption of the by-law.

Copies of the Scott Morgan peer review report have been provided to Lowes and Woodbine Live!.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council amend former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code as amended by Site-Specific By-law 862-2007 to permit modified driveway widths, for the lands formerly known as 315-325 Dalesford Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 3, 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 By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application is a City-initiated amendment to the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the property formerly known as 315-325 Dalesford Road.  This amendment responds to Community 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:

1.            City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by Site Specific By-law 1992-203 for the lands at 19 Chauncey Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 9 to the report (June 3, 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 By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.            City Council direct that the Bills not be introduced to City Council for enactment until the applicant has entered into an agreement with the City satisfactory to the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to secure at the applicant’s sole expense, the construction of a new acoustical fence along the east property line, such agreement to be financially secured.

This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code (Site-Specific By-law 1992-203) from Industrial Class 1 – IC1 (restricted to woodworking use only) to Industrial Class 1 (general)  at 19 Chauncey Avenue.  No changes are proposed to the existing building.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 99 Chandos Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 3, 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 By-law Amendment as may be required.

At the meeting of City Council on June 27, 28 and 29, 2006, the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, was requested to report to Community Council recommending an amendment to the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, once a number of conditions had been satisfied, to permit the conversion of 99 Chandos Avenue, formerly used for industrial purposes, to a residential use containing a building with 15 dwelling units substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 5 to the Final Report (March 21, 2006) from the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council refuse the application for the demolition of the property at 691 Scarlett Road under Section 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, on a without prejudice basis to allow the applicant to re-apply.

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition of the appeal should the owner appeal the refusal of the application for demolition.

3.            City Council amend By-law 264-2003 designating the property at 691 Scarlett Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to update the by-law in accordance with Section 30(10) of the Ontario Heritage Act to include a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and a description of its heritage attributes.

4.            City Council authorize the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board should the owner appeal the amending of the designating by-law.

5.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Conservation Review Board in support of the proposed amendment should the owner appeal the amending of the by-law. 

6.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to take such necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application for the demolition of the property at 691 Scarlett Road, which is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The report further recommends that Council amend the designating By-law No. 264-2003 to update the by-law in accordance with the 2005 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.

May 28, 2010 letter from the Toronto Preservation Board regarding 691 Scarlett Road application to demolish a designated Heritage Property and amendment of Designating By-law, for consideration by the Etobicoke York Community Council at its June 22, 2010 meeting.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 50 Firwood Crescent, together with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

This application proposes to redevelop the vacant lot at 50 Firwood Crescent with 3 detached dwellings and 8 semi-detached dwellings fronting on Firwood Crescent and 18 freehold townhouse units fronting on a new public cul-de-sac.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 2388-2398 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 13 Superior Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

This application proposes to build a 14-storey mixed use building (including mezzanine above the first floor and an amenity area on the 14th floor) with retail at grade and 150 units above at 2388-2398 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 13 Superior Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (June 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to its next meeting to be held on August 17, 2010, and requested the Director, Community Planning, to also submit at that time, if feasible, the Final Report on this planning application and provide for a Statutory Public meeting.

The applicant proposes to develop two parcels of land with a terraced 10-storey residential building at 2500 Bloor Street West, and a 12-storey plus mezzanine level terraced mixed use building at 2490 Bloor Street West (inclusive of 2464 and 2474 Bloor Street West).

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council approve the alterations to Westhumber Boulevard, as described in Appendix A to the report (April 29, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services – Etobicoke York District, and as shown on the attached drawings Y10507 003 and Y10507 004.

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting a highway alteration by-law to construct a parking lay-by on the north side of Westhumber Boulevard, along the frontage of Esther Lorrie Park, and centre medians at the east and west approaches to the intersection of Westhumber Boulevard and Esther Lorrie Drive/Ixworth Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council approve enacting “No Left Turn Anytime” prohibitions for southbound and westbound traffic at the intersection of Highway 27 and Nearctic Drive.

The purpose of this report is to request approval of southbound and westbound “No Left Turn Anytime” prohibitions at the intersection of Highway 27 and Nearctic Drive. Although there is an existing channelising island at the east approach to the intersection that restricts the approach to in-right /out-right turning movements only, vehicles are observed making illegal southbound left-in and westbound left-out movements. The proposed prohibitions will reinforce the current turning movement restrictions existing at this approach.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council approve designating the most easterly southbound lane on Kipling Avenue, between St. Andrews Boulevard and a point 100 metres north of St. Andrews Boulevard, as a one way traffic lane, anytime, for left turning traffic.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to designate the most easterly southbound lane on Kipling Avenue, between St. Andrews Boulevard to a point 100 metres north of St. Andrews Boulevard, as an exclusive left turn lane.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of all-way STOP controls at the intersection of Abilene Drive and Twyford Road.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation for all-way STOP controls at the intersection of Abilene Drive and Twyford Road. A staff assessment concludes that while the intersection does not comply with the City’s warrant for installing all-way STOP controls, from a road safety perspective the lack of adequate intersection turning sight distance justifies all-way STOP operation.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Rescinded the “No Stopping, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday” regulation on both sides of Cosmo Road, between the meter zone and the south limit of the road.

2.            Enacted a “No Stopping, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday” regulation on both sides of Cosmo Road, between a point 45.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and the south limit of the road.

The purpose of this report is to receive approval to change the existing “No Stopping, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday” regulation to “No Stopping, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday” on both sides of Cosmo Road, between the “Pay and Display” zone and the south limit of the road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Enacted a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the south side of Bradstock Road, from Rivalda Road to the east limit of the street.

The purpose of this report is to request introducing a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the south side of Bradstock Road, from Rivalda Road to the east limit of the street.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Rescinded the “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday” regulation on both sides of Knox Avenue between Vanhill Avenue and Muir Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to request removing the “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday” regulation on both sides of Knox Avenue, between Vanhill Avenue and Muir Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Enacted a 40 km/h speed limit on Hathor Crescent, between Rowntree Mill Road, east intersection, and Rowntree Mill Road, west intersection, as the requirements of the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant are achieved.

2.            Did not approve traffic calming on Hathor Crescent.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of our studies regarding vehicular speed and volume on Hathor Crescent and the need for traffic calming or other mitigating measures for this road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the alterations and modifications on Clouston Avenue and Sykes Avenue, as highlighted in Appendix A to the report (June 2, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, and specifically as shown on the attached drawing numbers U-511-001, U-905-001 and U-905-002.

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting a highway alteration by-law related to the following physical road modifications:

• a new 1.8 metre wide sidewalk on the south side of Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Centre Road
• a widening of the existing sidewalk to 1.8 metres on the north side of Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Centre Road
• a narrowing of the travelled portion of Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Centre Road to 7.5 metres
• a new turning basin at the west limit of Clouston Avenue
• a widening of the existing sidewalk to 1.8 metres on the east and south sides of Sykes Avenue, from Denison Road West to Weston Road
• a narrowing of the travelled portion of Sykes Avenue to 8.5 metres wide from Denison Road West to Weston Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.           Directed that traffic calming not be implemented on Clouston Avenue, between Weston Road and Denison Road West.

The purpose of this report is to outline the findings of an investigation to determine the need to install speed humps as a traffic calming measure on Clouston Avenue. A technical assessment has determined that the criteria for installing speed humps have not been met for Clouston Avenue, between Weston Road and Denison Road West.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council enact a 40 km/h speed limit on Coe Hill Drive, between The Queensway and Windermere Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Coe Hill Drive.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Rescinded the 40 km/h speed limit on the street listed in Appendix A.

2.            Enacted the 40 km/h speed limits on the streets listed in Appendix B.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Bralorne Crescent, Hanley Street, Magwood Court, Medland Street, Pasadena Gardens, Skylark Road, and Warren Crescent.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Rescinded the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of Weatherell Street, from a point 23 metres west of Armadale Avenue to a point 27 metres further west.

2.            Rescinded the existing “Maximum 60 Minute Parking” regulation on the north side of Weatherell Street, from Jane Street to Armadale Avenue;

3.            Rescinded the existing “Maximum 60 Minute Parking from 5:00 p.m. of one day to 8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday” regulation on the south side of Weatherell Street, from Jane Street to Armadale Avenue;

4.            Enacted a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of Weatherell Street, between a point 23 metres west of Armadale Avenue and a point 45 metres further west.

5.            Enacted a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the north side on Weatherell Street, between a point 23 metres west of Armadale Avenue and a point 45 metres further west.

6.            Enacted a “Maximum 60 Minute Parking” regulation on the north side of Weatherell Street, from Jane Street to a point 68 metres west of Armadale Avenue.

7.            Enacted a “Maximum 60 Minute Parking from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight, Monday to Friday” regulation on the south side of Weatherell Street, from Jane Street to Armadale Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the parking and stopping regulations on the north side of Weatherell Street, west of Armadale Avenue, to prohibit vehicles from stopping between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. This regulation is to supplement the existing No Parking Anytime regulation and also slightly extend the regulation further to the west. These amendments will deal with issues of vehicles blocking driveways when picking up and dropping off students at St. Pius X Catholic School.

Etobicoke York Community Council: 

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

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

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Freeman Road and Westacres Drive.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a study regarding the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Freeman Road and Westacres Drive. A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing an all-way STOP at this location are not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Authorized the introduction of on-street parking permits on the south side of Dunraven Drive, between Blackthorn Avenue and the east limit of street, effective between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., seven days a week.

The purpose of this report is to recommend introducing on-street parking permits on the south side of Dunraven Drive, between Blackthorn Avenue and the east limit of the road.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved:

1.            Rescinding the existing “One Hour Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Daily” regulation on the east side of Ennerdale Road, from Dynevor Road and a point 30 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to allow three-hour parking anytime on the east side of Ennerdale Road, from Dynevor Road and a point 30 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved implementing and rescinding the parking regulations as outlined in the attached Appendix A.

2.            Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council one year after the by-law(s) have been enacted, on any complaints received due to the introduction of the "pay and display" parking on Mackay Avenue.

The Ward Councillor had requested implementing pay-and-display parking on Mackay Avenue in the vicinity of Dufferin Street. A review by Transportation Services and Parking Authority staff concluded that the south side of Mackay Avenue, immediately west of Dufferin Street, can accommodate pay-and-display parking.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Granted the request for a fence exemption from Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, at 101 Silverhill Drive.

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.

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:

1.         Referred the report (February 18, 2010) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with a request that he report, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to the Etobicoke York Community Council in 12 month's time on any outstanding violations, and the actions being taken to address the violations.

This report is in regard to direction from Etobicoke York Community Council to report back on the non-conforming status, property standards, waste issues and by-law matters within Municipal Licensing and Standards purview, for the properties municipally known as 32 and 36 Caledonia Road, and 1536 St. Clair Avenue West.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Referred the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Business Operations Management, Toronto Water, to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with a request that he report, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to the Etobicoke York Community Council in 12 month's time on any outstanding violations, and the actions being taken to address the violations.

This report outlines Toronto Water’s findings of New Sabby Concrete and Supplies Inc., located at 32 & 36 Caledonia Road related to storm and sanitary sewer discharges.

To report on the monitoring of the business activities and operation of the Outdoor Café at 3341-3343 Lake Shore Boulevard West and to report on any complaints received since June 2009.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

This report is in response to an application for a fence exemption submitted by Stephen Popovich, Associates Inc., Landscape Architecture, on behalf of the property owner at 274 Durie Street, to request a fence exemption on all fencing materials, including tempered glass and masonry stone work which is associated with the swimming pool enclosure, 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 (June 2, 2010) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, until its next meeting to be held on August 17, 2010.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption to maintain an existing close board wooden fence, with the fence posts ranged from a height of 2.1 to 2.4 metres, at the rear yard on the south of the property at 280 Keele Street, for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Granted the request for a fence exemption from Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, at 63 Harvie Avenue.

This staff report is in response to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, submitted by the owner of 63 Harvie Avenue to maintain an existing close board wooden fence with three sections, adjacent to the deck measuring between 2.60 metres and 2.83 metres high, that is in violation of the Fence By-Law, and for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Renamed Newport Beach Park located at 2115 Lakeshore Boulevard West to “Jean Augustine Park” in honour of her significant contributions to the City of Toronto.

This report responds to the request made at Etobicoke York Community Council (EY37.38) at its May 25th, 2010 meeting, regarding the renaming of Newport Beach Park located at 2115 Lake Shore Boulevard West in tribute to the Honourable Jean Augustine.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends:

1.            City Council direct that 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 be designated as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 – Fire Routes – 1020 Martin Grove Road.

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.

This Item was withdrawn at Etobicoke York Community Council.

On May 27, 2010, Toronto Building received a demolition permit application to demolish a one storey single family dwelling at 2192 Dufferin Street Toronto Building has not received a building permit application to replace the building to be demolished as of this date.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application to demolish the subject one-storey single family dwelling with the following conditions:

a.         that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and

c.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

On May 31, 2010, Toronto Building received a demolition permit application to demolish a two storey single family dwelling at 296 Old Weston Road Toronto Building has not received a building permit application to replace the building to be demolished as of this date.

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 request for the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for the South Asian Community to celebrate the culture, food, entertainment and music and to operate a beer garden at the Summer Festival to be held at Gracedale on August 10, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The Etobicoke York Community Council declared, for liquor licensing purposes, the following event to be of municipal significance:

1.         Brazilfest Toronto 2010, to be held on Sunday, July 25, 2010, from 12 noon to 10:00 p.m., at Earlscourt Park.

Seeking endorsement of various events for liquor licensing purposes.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Named the park road located between Old Dundas Street and Old Mill Road, "Home Smith Park Road".

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

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

This report recommends that the park road between Old Dundas Street and Old Mill Road, be named “Home Smith Park Road”.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Deferred consideration of the report (June 1, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until its next meeting to be held on August 17, 2010.

This report summarises the results of an investigation into installing traffic islands on Armadale Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Colbeck Street, and on Weatherell Street, between Armadale Avenue and Jane Street.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Did not support the conversion of Wallace C. Swanek Park, for the purpose of school development.

2.         Directed the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services to report back to Etobicoke York Community Council on the heritage value of Wallace C. Swanek Park and the feasibility of including the park in the heritage inventory.

In the 1940’s, Wallace C. Swanek built his first house at 161 Queenslea Avenue, and a second house at 165 Queenslea Avenue for his family, with the foresight of having parkland across from it.  Wallace continued to build all along Queenslea Avenue, as well as neighbouring streets, and in the early 1950’s, as part of the approval for one of his developments, was required to set aside some parkland; Wallace always dreamed of having a public place of recreation in the area for his children, grandchildren, and the expanding neighbourhood, so he decided to convey to the City much more property than was required of him for the creation of Gary Park.  Although Wallace sadly passed away on March 31, 1985, his contribution to the community, and his gift of a park, was never forgotten, and in 1998 Gary Park was renamed to Wallace C. Swanek Park in his honor.  This park, which is heavily used by the local community, is valued not only for the vast amount of green space it provides to the community, but also for the history it represents.  For over a year, I, along with City staff, have been working with the Pelmo-Swanek Community on a new vision for Wallace C. Swanek Park and on June 24^th, 2010 at Neighbours Night Out, City staff will be sharing with the community the new design vision and staged plan that has been developed to see improvements to the existing playground and recreational/sports fields and facilities.

While the community has been working hard to see their vision for Wallace C. Swanek Park come to light, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has indicated interest in pursuing plans to relocate St. John the Evangelist Catholic Elementary School (23 George Street), to the site of this park despite past discussions that were held with them wherein I advised that this park is not an appropriate location for the school, and even suggested alternate sites.  The TCDSB have stated that if the school were to be built on this parkland, many, if not all of the 33 houses immediately surrounding the park would have to be acquired or, if necessary, expropriated.  After a recent meeting with representatives from the TCDSB and the Pelmo-Swanek Community Association (PSCA), the community was made aware of the school board’s intentions and has made it clear that in no way can they support a school being built on the parkland.  The Pelmo-Swanek Community Association has since initiated a petition in opposition of the school board’s proposal which, in the two weeks it has been circulated, has already been signed by over 500 area residents, with more signatures to come.

Parkland is meant to be cherished and preserved and the City’s Official Plan recognizes that. While the TCDSB has indicated that they would make sure that the same area of parkland that currently exist would exist if the school were to be built on the parkland, they can only accommodate this by demolishing the houses surrounding the park; this is unacceptable, especially because there are other options for the school board including building a new school on the site of their existing location.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing and to act on behalf of the City to uphold the Etobicoke York Committee of Adjustment decision for Variance A331/09EYK and A332/09K.

Request for representatives from the City’s Planning and Legal Departments to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for Variance A331/09EYK and A332/09K and act on behalf of the City.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Authorized the Director, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to conduct a new front yard parking poll for the application at 261 Oakwood Avenue.

A request for an Exemption to the City of Toronto’s Municipal Code to allow a new front yard parking poll to be conducted for 261 Oakwood Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council at the August 17, 2010 meeting, on the possibility of converting the portion of Holland Park Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and a point 35 metres west of Oakwood Avenue from a one-way (westbound) to two-way traffic operation.  

This request seeks to assist the property owners and businesses on Oakwood Avenue to create a safe access for delivery services.

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 2056 Dufferin Street 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.

Regarding objection to the liquor license application for 2056 Dufferin Street.

This Item was withdrawn at Etobicoke York Community Council.

Request to permit owner at 47 Ellins Avenue to maintain the existing driveway ramp.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Directed the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to work with representatives of Woodbine Live to consider any amendments required to the existing planning regime (including but not limited to By-law number 516-2008 and By-law number 1159-2008) which may be necessary to facilitate the Woodbine Live project.

Request for staff to work with representatives of Woodbine Live to facilitate the Woodbine Live project.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 666-2010 to 684-2010.

Confirmatory Bill

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 685-2010.

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