City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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. 

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

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.

Item EY37.24 was ruled out of order at City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010.

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 Blvd. West, 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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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 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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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.

d.         the issuance of a Special Events Permit for the Ontario Australian Rules Football League's Canada Day Football Carnival to be held on July 1, 2010 at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 10 x 30 foot food and beverage tent.

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.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for the premises at 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.

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).