City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 3400-3422 Dundas Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (February 19, 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 3400-3422 Dundas Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4.

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

This application proposes to delete the site specific by-law that governs the existing commercial plaza, shopping centre and private club at 3400-3422 Dundas Street West, and revert to the general provisions of the Commercial Employment zoning regulations under the former City of York By-law 1-83, which also apply to the lands. Permission is also sought to allow a place of worship in the basement of the shopping centre, occupying the former location of the private club.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council adopt the revised Zoning By-law for 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to the draft Zoning By-law being amended to reflect a maximum unit count of 410 rather than 408, consistent with the February 19, 2010 report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2.            City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward the Bill for enactment.

3.            City Council adopt the revised Section 37 provisions, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, for the lands at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

4.            City Council adopt the revised Official Plan Amendment, attached as Attachment 2 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, with respect to 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

5.            City Council direct that no further public notice of the proposed changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments is required, pursuant to the Planning Act.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council adopt the revised Zoning By-law for 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to the draft Zoning By-law being amended to reflect a maximum unit count of 410 rather than 408, consistent with the February 19, 2010 report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2.            City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward the Bill for enactment.

3.            City Council adopt the revised Section 37 provisions, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, for the lands at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West. 

4.            City Council adopt the revised Official Plan Amendment, attached as Attachment 2 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, with respect to 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

5.            City Council direct that no further public notice of the proposed changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments is required, pursuant to the Planning Act.

At its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009, City Council adopted the Final Report that recommended approval of a mixed-use residential commercial development at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.  The report addressed the need to finalize the Section 37 contributions and cash-in-lieu payments as the parkland dedication appraisal had not been completed at the time of the report.

Community Council is in receipt of a Supplementary Report dated February 19, 2010 which recommended minor changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Section 37 contributions.  It was noted in the report that a further report would be submitted to Council under separate cover, which would include the revised draft site-specific zoning amendment.  The revised draft amendment is attached to this report. 

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 4 to the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling for the lands at 66 Baby Point Road. 

2.            City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommended that:

1.            City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 4 to this report to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling for the lands at 66 Baby Point Road. 

2.            City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.

This application proposes to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling at 66 Baby Point Road.

The subject property abuts the Humber Valley Ravine system, therefore the proposed development is subject to Site Plan Control.  The proposed development was analysed and evaluated in light of the City’s Official Plan policies, Zoning By-law regulations, and technical/physical constraints associated with development abutting a ravine. 

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council receive the Traffic Management Plan.

2.            City Council approve the closing of Islington Avenue to vehicle traffic from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, for the period from July 10, 2010, to July 30, 2010.

3.            City Council approve the introduction of temporary parking and stopping regulations on the streets in the vicinity of St. George’s Golf and Country Club, as described in Appendix A of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke District.

4.            City Council direct that all costs associated with the road closings, including the costs of restoring and cleaning the streets following each event, as well as installing/removing temporary parking restrictions, shall be completed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association to the satisfaction of the Transportation Services Division, and at no cost to the City.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council receive the Traffic Management Plan.

2.            City Council approve the closing of Islington Avenue to vehicle traffic from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, for the period from July 10, 2010, to July 30, 2010.

3.            City Council approve the introduction of temporary parking and stopping regulations on the streets in the vicinity of St. George’s Golf and Country Club, as described in Appendix A of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke District.

4.            City Council direct that all costs associated with the road closings, including the costs of restoring and cleaning the streets following each event, as well as installing/removing temporary parking restrictions, shall be completed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association to the satisfaction of the Transportation Services Division, and at no cost to the City.

The purpose of this report is to present the Traffic Management Plan prepared by IBI Group on behalf of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), relating to the full closure of Islington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and The Kingsway, for a period up to three weeks, from Saturday, July 10, 2010, to Friday, July 30, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to supplement the report to Community Council dated January 20, 2010 titled “2010 Canadian Open – Temporary Road Closings and Parking Regulation Amendments”.  This report is prepared further to two public meetings held on March 2, 2010 and March 3, 2010 with Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby and area residents.  As a result of these meetings, and discussions with staff from the Toronto Police Service, additional streets are proposed for parking regulations during the Tournament week (July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010). 

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council exempt the applicant at 3010 and 3012 Bloor Street West from the parking requirement of ten parking stalls, subject to a $147,000.00 payment-in-lieu of parking.

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

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council exempt the applicant at 3010 and 3012 Bloor Street West from the parking requirement of ten parking stalls, subject to a $147,000.00 payment-in-lieu of parking.

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

This report seeks Council's approval to exempt the applicant from a requirement to provide ten additional parking stalls.  Instead of accommodating the parking on-site, the applicant requests a payment-in-lieu of parking to the City in the amount of $147,000.00.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Sheppard Avenue near Rivalda Road, as indicated in Appendix “A” to the report (January 25, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 6699-016.

2.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Weston Road and on Mainshep Road, as indicated in Appendix “A” to the report (January 25, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 952-022.

3.            City Council enact a regulation that the northbound curb lane on Weston Road at Mainshep Road be designated for right turning vehicles only, buses excepted, from Mainshep Road to a point 30.5 metres further south.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Sheppard Avenue near Rivalda Road, as indicated in Appendix “A”, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 6699-016.

2.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Weston Road and on Mainshep Road, as indicated in Appendix “A”, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 952-022.

3.            City Council enact a regulation that the northbound curb lane on Weston Road at Mainshep Road be designated for right turning vehicles only, buses excepted, from Mainshep Road to a point 30.5 metres further south.

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting highway alteration by-laws to widen Sheppard Avenue on both sides of the Rivalda Road intersection.  This widening is required to provide left-turn storage lanes into the new residential development on the south side of Sheppard Avenue, east of Weston Road, and a left turn storage lane for traffic turning onto Rivalda Road.  This alteration also includes a new intersection approach at Rivalda Road, south of Sheppard Avenue West, and a new in-right/out right turning movements only intersection located approximately 150 metres west of Rivalda Road, on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Weston Road and Fern Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Weston Road and Fern Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for installing traffic control signals at the Weston Road/Fern Avenue intersection.

The installation of traffic control signals is justified as the Pedestrian Crossover Warrant requirements are achieved; however, this form of crossing protection fails to meet several key environmental standards at this location.  Installing traffic control signals at this intersection provides safe and convenient access for pedestrians and vehicles accessing Fern Avenue, but will result in increased delay to through vehicles on Weston Road.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council approve the enactment of a “No Standing Anytime” prohibition on both sides of Uphill Avenue, between Pelmo Crescent and Woodward Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the enactment of a “No Standing Anytime” prohibition on both sides of Uphill Avenue, between Pelmo Crescent and Woodward Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to remove the “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on Uphill Avenue, replacing it with a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on both sides of the street, between Pelmo Crescent and Woodward Avenue.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 78.3 metres north of Geary Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.

Etobicoke York recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 78.3 metres north of Geary Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the removal of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, north of Geary Avenue.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.             City Council approve a special permit for the Village of Islington BIA for their 2010 Paint the Street event, and allow the placement of temporary promotional signage, providing that they remove all signage within 12 hours of the event’s closure; and that the Village of Islington BIA submit a list of specific signage locations and details of sign size/type to Municipal Licensing and Standards, Licensing Services, at 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd floor, and it be reviewed in advance with Staff, to ensure that any sightline issues and concerns of Staff are resolved.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve a special permit for the Village of Islington BIA for their 2010 Paint the Street event, and allow the placement of temporary promotional signage, providing that they remove all signage within 12 hours of the event’s closure; and that the Village of Islington BIA submit a list of specific signage locations and details of sign size/type to Municipal Licensing and Standards, Licensing Services, at 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd floor, and it be reviewed in advance with Staff, to ensure that any sightline issues and concerns of Staff are resolved.

The Village of Islington BIA has held its annual “Paint the Street!” festival in Ward 5 for the past three years.  This event raises funds for the Islington Mosaic Heritage Murals project; a partnership of Islington BIA and the Heritage Etobicoke Foundation.  The Village of Islington BIA “Paint the Street!” festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

1.            City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Andrew M. Ceccato to purchase the City-owned parcel of vacant land, located between 117 and 121A Evans Avenue, legally described as being Lot 24, Plan 2171, Etobicoke, City of Toronto  (the “Property”), in the amount of $256,200.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (February 17, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

2.            City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

3.            City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.

4.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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 terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Andrew M. Ceccato to purchase the City-owned parcel of vacant land, located between 117 and 121A Evans Avenue, legally described as being Lot 24, Plan 2171, Etobicoke, City of Toronto  (the “Property”), in the amount of $256,200.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

2.            City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

3.            City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.

4.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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 terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The purpose of this report is to authorize the sale of the City-owned parcel of vacant land between 117 and 121A Evans Avenue.

The property was listed for sale on the open market, and the Offer to Purchase from Andrew M. Ceccato is being recommended for acceptance by the City.

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

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

a.         Temporary extension of a liquor license to permit a "beer garden" for a Canada Day event at the Long Branch Legion, 3850 Lakeshore Boulevard West, on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

Request for extension of an existing liquor licence for a Beer Garden on Canada Day, July 1, 2010.