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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes - March 9, 2010

Schedule of Timed Items

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North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council enact the Draft By-law from the City Solicitor, to permanently close a portion of Highview Avenue between 175 and 179 Downsview Avenue.

To enact By-law to permanently close a portion of Highview Avenue between 175 and 179 Downsview Avenue.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council not approve the encroachment agreement application for 2 Thwaite Avenue as the necessary clearances have not been received.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.  The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

There is no financial impact anticipated resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment application for 1180 Glengrove Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the fence be maintained with a one metre radius around the fire hydrant to the current or future satisfaction of the Transportation Division and/or Toronto Fire Services;

b.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

c.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

d.         That no claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

e.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

f.          That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

g.         In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

h.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

There is no financial impact anticipated resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District has received the necessary clearances for the renewal application to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the existing encroachment agreement for 388 Broadway Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

Toronto Water recommends that:

1.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Owner on such terms and conditions as may be required by the General Manager of Toronto Water and the City Solicitor, including, but not limited to the following:

a.         The Owner provides the City of Toronto with a $200,000.00 Letter of Credit as security for the repair of any damages which may occur to the City’s infrastructure caused by the construction of the proposed Services.

b.         The Owner shall carry out a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of the City’s infrastructure prior to the commencement of any work within the City‘s easement, to determine preconstruction conditions of the City’s infrastructure and a post construction CCTV inspection following completion of the construction to identify and locate any damages which may have been caused by the Owner’s construction activities.

c.         If the post construction CCTV inspection reveals damage to the City’s infrastructure, or that following an inspection by Toronto Water staff, the infrastructure is found to have been damaged by the Owner’s construction activities, the Owner shall pay for all costs incurred by the City to make the necessary repairs.  If the Owner fails to pay, the City shall draw from the Owner’s Letter of Credit.

d.         The Owner shall indemnify the City against all claims for loss or damage which may occur to the proposed work as a result of a leak or break to the City’s infrastructure.   The Owner shall also indemnify the City against all claims for loss or damage which may occur to the proposed Services for any future construction activity upon, or within the City’s easement, to repair, install, modify, or replace the existing City infrastructure by City staff or by contractors retained by the City to carry out said work.

e.         The Owner shall not commence the proposed Services until the Encroachment Agreement is formally documented and signed.

f.          The Owner shall maintain the proposed Services in a good state of repair.

g.         The Owner shall provide the City within six months of completion of site servicing, as-constructed plan and profile drawing(s), with as-built geo-referenced horizontal and vertical location of the proposed Services in a format satisfactory to the City.  The as-constructed drawing(s) shall be prepared and certified by a Professional Engineer or Ontario Land Surveyor.

2.         The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

To obtain Community Council's authority to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Rosedale Golf Association Limited (the “Owner”) to permit the Owner to encroach on the City's sewer easement located on the Rosedale Golf Club, Toronto (the "Property") for the purpose of installing a gas line, a 250 mm diameter water service and a 200 mm diameter sanitary sewer connection to the West Don Sanitary Trunk Sewer (the “Services”).

There are no financial implications.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 167 St. Germain Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow the existing wooden fence at the property to be remain as the swimming pool fence enclosure in non-conformance with the Fence By-Law.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application, and:

a.         Refuse the application to demolish the subject single family dwelling because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or,

b.         Approve the application to demolish the subject single family dwelling without conditions; or

c.         Approve the application to demolish the subject building with the following conditions:

i.          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;

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

iii.        that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

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

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, the application for a demolition permit at 110 Sheppard Avenue West is referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On August 5, 2009, Wes Surdyka, of Wes Surdyka Architects Inc., submitted an application, on behalf of the owner of the property 1787337 & 1787338 Ontario Ltd c/o Jeffrey Preszler, for the demolition of a one and a half storey detached dwelling at 110 Sheppard Avenue West.  The owner has requested   issuance of a demolition permit and has indicated a replacement commercial office building will be constructed at a later date.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may do so with or without conditions.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications and decide to:

1.         Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwellings because there are no permit applications to replace the buildings on the site; or,

2.         Approve the application to demolish the subject single family dwellings without conditions; or

3.         Approve the application to demolish the dwellings with the following conditions:

i.          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;

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

iii.        that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

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

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with By-law No 1009-2006 (former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Article 1, Demolition Control), the above noted demolition permit applications are submitted to the North York Community Council for consideration and decision, due to the fact that a building permit has not been issued to replace the building, and whether to refuse or grant the demolition permit application, including conditions if any, to be attached to the permit.

On December 21, 2009, Leona Savoie of Clairtrell Development Inc. submitted applications for the demolition of four single detached residential units at the above addresses.                                                             

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may do so with or without conditions.

Toronto Building recommends that North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to:

1.         Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or,

2.         Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling without conditions; or

3.         Approve the application to demolish the subject dwelling with the following conditions:

  i.        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;

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

 iii.       that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

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

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, applications for demolition permit at 391 Spring Garden Avenue is referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On December 21, 2009, Leona Savoie of Clairtrell Development Inc., submitted an application for the demolition of a single detached residential unit located at the south east corner of Clairtrell Road and Spring Garden Avenue.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may do so with or without conditions.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         The request to demolish subject residential buildings at 115, 117, 119 Finch Avenue West be approved with the following conditions:

a.         All debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition and the        excavation be filled in.

b.         The site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623 – 5 and 629 – 10, Paragraph B.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, applications for demolition permits at 115, 117, 119 Finch Avenue West are referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On December 16, 2009, Melissa Cristofoli, on behalf of Hullmark Centre Inc., submitted applications for the demolition of three vacant single family dwellings.  Replacement buildings will not be constructed on the properties as the lands are to be transferred to the City of Toronto free and clear of encumbrances and environmentally clean for park purposes.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may do so with or without conditions.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         The request to demolish the subject residential building at 284 Maplehurst Avenue be approved with the following conditions:

a.         All debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition and the        excavation be filled in.

b.         The site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623 – 5 and 629 – 10, Paragraph B.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, application for demolition permit at 284 Maplehurst Avenue is referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On December 16, 2009, Melissa Cristofoli, on behalf of Hullmark Centre Inc., submitted an application for the demolition of a vacant one storey single family dwelling.  A replacement building will not be constructed on the property as the land is to be transferred to the City of Toronto free and clear of encumbrances and environmentally clean for park purposes.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may do so with or without conditions.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         The request to demolish subject residential buildings at 2 and 10 Bonnington Place be approved with the following conditions:

a.         All debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition and the        excavation be filled in; and

b.         The site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623 – 5 and 629 – 10, Paragraph B.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, applications for demolition permits at 2 and 10 Bonnington Place are referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On December 16, 2009, Melissa Cristofoli, on behalf of Hullmark Centre Inc., submitted applications for the demolition of two vacant single family dwellings.  Replacement buildings will not be constructed on the properties as the lands are to be transferred to the City of Toronto free and clear of encumbrances and environmentally clean for park purposes.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permits, it may do so with or without conditions.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1.         City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 12 Aldershot Crescent.

The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at 12 Aldershot Crescent. The applicant is proposing to build a new house on the subject property.

The tree in question is a 100 cm diameter silver maple tree in fair condition. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years, and should be included in any redevelopment plans for this property. Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of twelve (12) parking spaces, subject to payment in-lieu for seven (7) parking spaces and the provision of one on-site parking space.

2.         Approve that the applicant enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment in-lieu of seven (7) parking spaces, based upon the proposed additional gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $17,500.00.

To seek Council’s approval to exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of twelve (12) parking spaces to permit the 2nd floor expansion of the existing restaurant, whereas one (1) parking space can be provided on-site.

Council’s approval of this application will provide the City of Toronto with a $17,500.00 payment in-lieu of parking, and a $300.00 plus GST application processing fee.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Exempt the applicant from the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 requirement of 87 parking spaces, subject to payment-in-lieu for 16 parking spaces.

2.         Approve that the applicant enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of 16 parking spaces based upon the proposed additional Gross Floor Area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $720,000.00.

3.         Request the appropriate City Officials   to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any bills that may be required.

To seek Council’s approval to exempt the applicant from the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 requirement of 87 parking spaces to permit the construction of a new three-storey retail commercial and medical office building, whereas 0 parking spaces can be provided on site.

Council’s approval of this application will provide the City of Toronto with $720,000.00 payment-in-lieu of parking and a $300.00 plus GST application processing fee.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 414 Roselawn Avenue, as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 414 Roselawn Avenue which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 33 Willowbank Boulevard as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 33 Willowbank Boulevard which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.          Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 423 St. Clements Avenue as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an  exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 423 St. Clements Avenue which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 145 Ranleigh Avenue as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 145 Ranleigh Avenue which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Councillor Moscoe recommends that:

1.         The City declare a one time amnesty on illegal parking pads in the area of the North District that was located within the boundaries of the former City of York.

2.         Residents with illegal pads be provided with the opportunity to register their pads subject to them:

a)         Ensuring that their pads conform to the city’s minimum standard for front yard parking pads.

b)         Paying the necessary annual permit fee required for a front yard parking pad.

There are hundreds of illegal front yard parking pads in the old City of York portion of my ward.  Residents in this area pay an annual permit fee for the privilege of parking on the legal parking pads that occupy their front yard.  They bitterly resent the fact that their neighbours who have illegal pads escape this annual fee.

The fine for being caught with an illegal pad exceeds $300.  The offender then has to seek a variance to permit the pad to remain.  Apart from the high cost of a variance application the likelihood of having one approved is marginal.   Most home owners with illegal pads will tell you that they had nothing to do with illegally paving their front yards; when they bought the house the pad was there.  In fact some of them bought the house because it had front yard parking.

Whenever a street is paved or re-constructed the illegal pads are discovered.  That’s when the asphalt hits the fan.  The entire system promotes a complete disrespect for our bylaws.

I have asked MLS to consider a licensing system that puts the onus on the paving contractor.  Staff has rejected that.  I have been holding back enforcement but I can only do so for a limited time.  I apologize to my colleagues on the North York Community Council.  No sooner have you managed to squirm free of the sign variance syndrome than you will have to bear the agony of the front yard pad explosion.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that City Council:

1.         Deny the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Magellan Drive.

The purpose of this report is to deny the request for the installation of traffic control signal or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Magellan Drive.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of traffic control signal or a pedestrian crossover at the above noted intersection.

There is no financial impact associated with the adoption of this report. 

Transportation Services Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Permanently close the east section of Westgate Boulevard, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-047 (the “Highway”), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

2.         Authorize Transportation Services Division staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Highway in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the North York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the draft by-law.

3.         Authorize Transportation Services Division staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notices page of the City’s website for at least five working days prior to the North York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

Transportation Services Division has received a request from Toronto Water to investigate the feasibility of closing the easterly portion of the untravelled Westgate Boulevard, located north of Highway 401 and east of Bathurst Street. Toronto Water is requesting this portion of the highway to form part of the storm water management lands in the West Don River Valley.

Transportation Services Division recommends that the east section of Westgate Boulevard, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-047, be permanently closed.

There are no financial implications to Transportation Services Division from the adoption of this report.  However, Toronto Water will be responsible for all costs associated with the closure of the Highway and the development of the proposed storm water management pond with appropriate funding provided within the Earl Bales Stormwater Management project.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94, of the former City of York, to delete the No Stopping Anytime prohibition on the north side of Gibson Street between Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue.

2.         Amend By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94, of the former City of York, to delete the No Parking  Anytime prohibition on the south side of Gibson Street between Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue.

3.         Amend By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94, of the former City of York, to install No Stopping Anytime prohibition on both sides of Gibson Street between Dufferin Street and a point 25 metres east thereof.

4.         Amend By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94, of the former City of York, to install No Stopping Anytime prohibition on the north side of Gibson Street between Westmount Avenue and a point 10 metres west thereof.

5.         Amend By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94, of the former City of York, to install No Parking Anytime prohibition on the south side of Gibson Street from a point 25 metres east of Dufferin Street to Westmount Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to allow parking for a maximum period of three hours on the north side of Gibson Street, from the driveway to Fairbank Community Centre to Westmount Avenue.

The removal of the existing no stopping  prohibition will address the concerns of the owners of Doce Minho Bakery located at 2189 Dufferin Street and that of the management staff at Fairbank Community Centre, regarding the lack of on street parking on this section of Gibson Street.

All costs associated with the removal of the parking regulations are included within the Transportation Services Division, North York District’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the No Stopping Anytime, prohibition on the north side of McGillivray Avenue, from the west terminus of McGillivray Avenue to a point 75 metres east thereof.

2.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing the No Stopping Anytime, prohibition on the north side of McGillivray Avenue, from a point 24 metres east of the west terminus of McGillivray Avenue to a point 51 metres east thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to amend the existing stopping regulations and to accommodate three hour permitted parking on the north side of McGillivray Avenue within the westerly limit of cul-de-sac.

The amendments to the stopping regulations on McGillivray Avenue will address the congregation members concerns related to the lack of on-street parking availability in the vicinity of the Agudath Synagogue at 129 McGillivray Avenue.

All costs associated with the stopping amendments on McGillivray Avenue are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of a stop control at the north approach of the intersection of Ansley Street and Glenview Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install a stop control for northbound traffic at the intersection of Ansley Street at Glenview Avenue.

This intersection is currently uncontrolled and the proposed stop sign will not only enhance traffic management and safety at this intersection, but also minimize conflicts and clearly assign the right-of-way between vehicles approaching the intersection from different directions.

All costs associated with the proposed installation of the stop sign are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours of operation on Fairlawn Avenue, between Elm Road and a point 134.5 metres further west, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from North York Community Council to extend overnight on-street permit parking hours on Fairlawn Avenue, between Elm Road and a point 134.5 metres further west, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

All costs associated with the installation of the revised permit parking signage are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York , by deleting the designated 40 km/h speed limit zone on Ellerslie Avenue from the easterly limit of Senlac Road to a point 60 metres east of the easterly limit of Diagonal Road.

2.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by adding a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Ellerslie Avenue between Senlac Road and Tamworth Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, providing that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to amend the speed limit to 40 km/h on Ellerslie Avenue, from  a point 60.0 metres east of the easterly limit of Diagonal Road to the westerly limit of Tamworth Road.

All costs associated with the implementation of 40 km/h speed limit zones are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the no parking on the north side of Bishop Avenue from the easterly limit of Willowdale Avenue to the westerly limit of Longmore Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the north side of Bishop Avenue from Willowdale Avenue to Maxome Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking on the north side of Bishop Avenue from Maxome Avenue to Longmore Street between the hours of  8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The prohibition of the parking during the day on the north side of Bishop Avenue between Maxome Avenue and Longmore Street will address the concerns of the residents regarding long term daily parking by commuters.

All costs associated with the removal of the parking regulations are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of one on street parking space for persons with disabilities on the south side of Donlea Drive, between a point 82.0 metres east of Hanna Road and a point 5.5 metres east thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install an on-street disabled persons parking space adjacent to 43 Donlea Drive.

The installation of the disabled persons parking space will address the needs of the residents of 43 Donlea Drive, while only reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

All costs associated with the installation of a disabled persons parking space adjacent to 43 Donlea Drive are included in the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Prohibit parking at anytime on the north side of Airdrie Road, between Bayview Avenue and Heather Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at anytime on the north side of Airdrie Road between Bayview Avenue and Heather Road.

The parking prohibitions will address concerns with respect to two-way traffic restrictions on Airdrie Road, east of Bayview Avenue.

All costs associated with the installation of parking prohibitions on Airdrie Road are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Remove the existing parking prohibitions on Parklea Drive west of Hanna Road.

2.         Prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Parklea Drive west of Hanna Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Parklea Drive west of Hanna Road.

The prohibition of parking at anytime will address concerns that vehicles parked on both sides of Parklea Drive after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends west of Hanna Road are restricting two way traffic and access for emergency service vehicles to the Leaside High School.

All costs associated with the parking prohibitions are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District  recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend the existing traffic by-laws to require traffic to stop at all approaches to the intersection of Rumsey Road and Rolph Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to introduce all way stop control at the intersection of Rumsey Road and Rolph Road.

The installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Rumsey Road and Rolph Road will address the existing right-of-way concerns for motorists and pedestrians.

All costs associated with the installation of all-way stop control are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the existing no parking at anytime prohibitions on the west side of Cherokee Boulevard from the southerly limit of Finch Avenue East to a point 61.0 metres south of the southerly limit of Finch Avenue East. 

2.         Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to delete the existing no parking at anytime prohibitions on the east side of Cherokee Boulevard from the southerly limit of Finch Avenue East to a point 52.0 metres south of the southerly limit of Finch Avenue East.

3.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Cherokee Boulevard, between the south limit of Finch Avenue East and north limit of Pinto Drive.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Cherokee Boulevard between Finch Avenue East and Pinto Drive.

In order to install the required pavement markings for the creation of northbound and southbound left turn lanes at the intersections of Finch Avenue East and Cherokee Boulevard, it is required that parking be prohibited on both sides of Cherokee Boulevard from the southerly limit of Finch Avenue East and northerly limit of Pinto Drive.

The City Surveyor recommends that:

1.         The private right of way located between Dufferin Street and Keele Street be named “York University Busway”.

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

This staff report is 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 private right of way located between Dufferin Street and Keele Street be named “York University Busway”.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Surveyor recommends that:

1.         The private rights-of-way located north of Finch Avenue West, from Dufferin Street to Keele Street, and from Murray Ross Parkway to York Boulevard, be named “York University Busway”.

2.         The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a naming by-law.

This report is about a matter for which the community council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This supplementary report amends the deferred report (Item NY35.15) to include the York University lands as part of the York University Busway.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council name the park located at 440 Cook Road “Fred Young Park” in honour of Mr. Young’s significant contributions to the City of Toronto.

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

This report responds to the request made at the May 14th, 2009, North York Community Council meeting (NY26.39), to provide a status report on the development of the proposed “Fred Young Park” located at 440 Cook Road.  The report also responds to the naming of the new park to Fred Young Park.

Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that the park situated at 440 Cook Road, be officially named “Fred Young Park” in honour of his contributions to the City of Toronto.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy have been met.

In 1990, Bramalea Limited received approval from the former City of North York for the development of 1,573 residential units, including a new park, on a property purchased from York University. At this time, the Fred Young family also bequeathed $50,000 towards the construction of an entrance feature to the park with a plaque in honour of Mr. Young. However, due to the bankruptcy of Bramalea Limited, monies were not secured for acquiring the lands and the development of the proposed park did not occur.

Since then, Tribute Homes, purchased the property and is responsible for the park development. A Letter of Credit in the amount of $233,533.95 has been secured for the Park development by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. The park is to be completed in 2010. Funding in the amount of $57,900 has been included in the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation for maintenance of this new park.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division will design and install an entrance feature utilising the entire amount donated by the Young family. This entrance project will be included in the Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2011 Capital Budget.  Funds in the amount of $63,218.63, comprised of the original donation from the Fred Young family, plus accrued interest, are available for this work.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Clerk recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council, for liquor licensing purposes, deem the Cultural and Wine Festival to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 and Sunday, June 20, 2010, and hosted by the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc., a Community Festival and declare it an event of Municipal Significance.

2.         City Council sanction and grant the Community Festival Permit for the Cultural and Wine Festival to Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc., subject to the following terms and conditions:

a.         Section 3.2 (f) of the former Borough of East York By-law No. 67-95 regarding security provisions to the Community Festival Permit be waived provided that the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc. provides approximately five to ten security officers from their membership who will oversee the security for the Cultural and Wine Festival;

b.         the applicant shall be responsible for arranging the private collection and disposal of all waste generated from the Cultural and Wine Festival;

c.         where the festival takes place outdoors, the applicant shall ensure that adequate containers are provided to control litter and that the containers are emptied on a regular basis to ensure that litter does not become a problem on the permitted or surrounding properties;

d.         for any portion of the event to be held outdoors, the applicant shall ensure that there is provision of barriers for liquor control, portable washrooms and increased security;

e.         the applicant comply with the following requirements of Toronto Building, North York District:

i.          drawings in duplicate must be submitted to Toronto Building Division, North York District, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street and a building permit must be obtained, for the installation of any tents and the construction of the stage for the orchestra, prior to the actual installation/construction; as for the stage, a building permit would be required if the stage is more than 2 feet above adjacent ground and is more than 10 m² in area;

ii.         drawings must indicate the size and location of the tent with distances from the property lines and other buildings;

iii.        details of the tent and its material must be submitted, as per Attachment 1 to this report;

iv.        the drawings must also show the size of the stage platform, the structural framing and its support, steps, guards and handrails; and

v.         a qualified professional engineer and/or a qualified designer may be required to provide the design, as per Attachment 1 to this report;

f.          the applicant comply with the following requirements of the Municipal Licensing & Standards Division, North York District:

i.          the sound emitted from any equipment shall not exceed an equivalent sound level (Leq) of 85 dBA when measured 20 metres from the source over a five minute period;

ii.         where the sound level exceeds 85 dBA, the applicant shall comply with any request made by an officer of the Toronto Police Service or a Municipal Standards Officer of the Municipal Licensing & Standards Division with respect to the volume of sound from the equipment to ensure compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591 – Noise, subsection D(1);

iii.        no sound other than the equipment approved under the permit shall be used by the applicant;

iv.        the event or activity shall be restricted to the approved location;

v.         the permission granted is for the date and times for the event or activity as set out in the permit; and

vi.        the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, grant an exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591 – Noise, to permit the amplification of sound or playing of music until 2:00 a.m. on June 20, 2010; and 1:00 a.m. on June 21, 2010, on the basis that no complaints have been received by Municipal Licensing and Standards on past events;

g.         the applicant comply with the following requirements of Fire Prevention, Toronto Fire Services:

i.          no open flames (candles, food warmers, etc.) to be used inside the tent(s) and/or marquis;

ii.         one 3A, 10BC rated ULC Listed portable fire extinguisher is to be provided near the BBQ area;

iii.        if the BBQ is to be located under a canopy, the canopy is to be of non combustible material; and

iv.        all fire department access routes to the building and to temporary tents/marquis are to be maintained clear and available for emergency vehicle access at all times; and

h.         the applicant comply with the requirements of Toronto Public Health, as part of their Special Events package, to ensure that the event organizer and food vendors comply with all requirements of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation (O. Reg 562 as amended), and that an onsite inspection by Toronto Public Health staff will be conducted on the days of the event (June 19 and 20, 2010).

A Community Festival Permit Application from the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc. was received by the City Clerk’s North York Office regarding a proposed Cultural and Wine Festival to be held at 6 Thorncliffe Park Drive on June 19 and 20, 2010.

The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Cypriot community.

The Director of Business Services recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council approve the deletion of one member from the York-Eglinton BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment No.1.

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

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the North York Community Council approve the deletion of one member from the York-Eglinton BIA Board of Management.  The North York Community Council has the delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

The Chief Corporate Officer recommends that:

1.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from 2150888 Ontario Ltd. to purchase the City-owned parcel of vacant land, municipally known as 513 Hounslow Avenue, shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-101, being Part of Lot 165 on Plan 2057, designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 66R-22475 which was formerly Part 8 on Reference Plan 64R-1480 (the “Property”), in the amount of $319,900.00, 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 approve, as the approving authority under the provisions of the Expropriations Act, the disposal of the Property without giving the original owners from whom the Property was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the Property.

4.         City Council authorize that a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.

5.         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 obtain approval for the sale of the City-owned parcel of vacant land known as 513 Hounslow Avenue.

The property was listed for sale on the open market, and the Offer to Purchase in the amount of $319,900.00 from 2150888 Ontario Ltd. is being recommended for acceptance by the City, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

The terms for completing the transaction as set out herein are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value.

Revenue in the amount of $319,900.00, less closing costs, real estate commission fees, applicable taxes and the usual adjustments is anticipated.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor. 

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

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

This application was submitted on January 15, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the reuse of three existing buildings and the construction of a new one-storey building (555 m²) at 1100 – 1150 Caledonia Road for retail and service uses. The proposed total gross floor area is 26,575 m².   

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

These applications were submitted on January 11, 2010 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

These applications propose the conversion of a single family dwelling to a professional medical office use (dentist office) at 273 Finch Avenue West. The proposal includes an addition at the front of the existing building and demolition of a garage to permit access to 7 at grade parking spaces at the rear.

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

Should the applicant provide any additional required information in a timely manner, it is anticipated the Final Report could be presented to Community Council in the first quarter of 2011.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

This application was submitted on March 9, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a 7 storey, 153 unit residential apartment building on six residential lots at 393-403 Spring Garden Avenue.

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

These applications were submitted on January 28, 2010 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications propose the development of a 3-storey commercial office with 9 parking spaces on the lot known municipally as 110 Sheppard Avenue West.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.  It is intended that the community consultation meeting be held in the spring of 2010.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

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

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

This application was submitted on December 30, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes an 11 storey building with 182 residential units and 264 m2 of commercial space on the eastern half of the property at 2756 Old Leslie Street.  This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A community consultation meeting should be held to present the proposal to the public and obtain public input.  Should the applicant provide all required information in a timely manner, a Final Report could be presented and to Community Council in early 2011.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Clerk notify the Town of Markham and the Region of York of the City Council comments regarding the application to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Markham at 2900 Steeles Avenue East at Don Mills Road in the Town of Markham as set out in Recommendation Nos. 2, 3 and 4  of this report in response to the Public Meeting under the Planning Act scheduled for May 4, 2010.

2.         The Town of Markham be advised that the subject application should be amended to:

a.         reduce the height of the southern most 32-storey apartment building in order to provide an appropriate transition to the lands designated Neighbourhoods located south of Steeles Avenue East;

b.         redistribute development and the mix of uses  over the subject site so that more of the development is closer to transit services and better defines and frames Steeles Avenue and Don Mills Road;

c.         reduce the proposed floor plate size of any high rise residential buildings to reduce visual impact, impact on skyview and shadowing.

3.         The Town of Markham be advised that Steeles Avenue East in this location has been identified for streetscape improvements including maximizing the landscaping opportunities on the existing median and any negotiations regarding Section 37 of the Planning Act  related to this development should include consideration of the use of such funds for Steeles Avenue streetscape improvements.

4.         The Town of Markham request that the applicant provide further information to the City of Toronto on:

a.         the Traffic Impact Study and addendum dated August 2009 as contained in the Technical Services letter dated November 2, 2009 and contained in Attachment No. 7; and,

b.         the Functional Servicing Report and addendum dated August 2009 as contained in the Technical Services letter dated November 2, 2009 and contained in Attachment No.7.

5.         Staff report to North York Community Council on any further revisions to the subject application.

In October 2007 the Town of Markham received an application to amend the Markham Official Plan followed in March 2008 by an application for a zoning by-law amendment to permit the redevelopment of the property known as the Shops on Steeles.  The subject property is located at 2900 Steeles Avenue East at the northeast corner of Steeles Avenue and Don Mills Road adjacent to Highway 404. The applications propose a mixed use development with retail, restaurant and office uses and 1,787 residential units at a total FSI of 2.5.   The Town of Markham has circulated the applications to the City of Toronto for comments as the subject property abuts the Toronto - Markham municipal boundary at Steeles Avenue East.  The Town of Markham has scheduled a Public Meeting under the Planning Act for the Official Plan Amendment application on May 4, 2010. This report recommends that City Council notify the Town of Markham of comments in this report respecting this application as contained in Recommendation No. 1.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9.

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner of the lands shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the following community benefits:

a.         The rental tenure of the four existing apartment buildings on the site and the maintenance of their affordable and mid-range rents for a minimum of 25 years from the date any by-law to permit additional development comes into effect, and agreement by the owner that during this time period no application for condominium conversion or application to demolish the existing buildings will be made.

b.         Design, construct, provide and maintain at its own cost a new private recreation centre building of a minimum 2,200 m2 of gross floor area which is to include a minimum 1,100 m2 private recreation centre facility.  The recreation centre facility is for use by the residents of the existing rental apartment buildings at no cost to the tenants.  The recreation centre facility is to include an indoor swimming pool and change rooms.

The recreation centre building is to be constructed as part of Phase 1.  Prior to or together with the issuance of a building permit for Building L, and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, construction shall have commenced on the recreation centre building.  The recreation centre facility shall be completed and ready for operation by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

c.         Construct and provide, to the satisfaction of Children’s Services Division, in the private recreation centre building a fully furnished and equipped 66 space non-profit child care centre of a minimum 1,100 m2 of gross floor area and a minimum 345 m2 of outdoor play space which will be appropriately surfaced and equipped and subject to City design criteria.  The child care centre is to be secured for a period of 99 years.

The child care centre is to be constructed and in operation as part of Phase 1.  Prior to or together with the issuance of a building permit for Building L, and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, construction shall have commenced on the child care centre.  The child care centre shall be completed and ready for operation by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

The owner agrees to provide a monetary contribution, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, to the child care centre of:

i.          $150,000 for start up costs; and

ii.         $50,000 to a capital reserve equipment fund to provide for the replacement of equipment

by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

d.         The owner agrees to provide to the City a financial contribution of $700,000, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, to be used towards the construction of an artificial outdoor ice rink in Fountainhead Park.  The financial contribution is to be provided as part of Phase 1 prior to the issuance of a building permit for Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

e.         The owner agrees to provide to the City a financial contribution of a maximum of $1 million in instalments, for deposit to the City’s Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, with each instalment to be paid prior to issuance of the related above-grade building permit.  For Buildings E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L, each instalment amount is based on $1,000 per dwelling unit included in the related building permit to be issued, to a total for all of the buildings not to exceed $1 million, together with the indexing amount for that instalment.  Each instalment shall be indexed to the Statistics Canada New Housing Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force to the date of payment.

f.          A public art contribution of $250,000, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Percent For Public Art Program.

g.         Prepare and implement a ravine stewardship plan for the public lands located in the valley and the lands located below and above the staked top-of-bank line being conveyed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          A Letter of Credit to secure the preparation of the ravine stewardship plan shall be submitted to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division prior to master site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

ii.         A Letter of Credit guaranteeing the implementation of the ravine stewardship plan shall be submitted to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division prior to Phase 1 site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

h.         The owner agrees that the above noted facilities, services and/or matters shall be provided with no pass through of related costs to the tenants of the existing buildings.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner of the lands shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the following:

a.         Net improvements to the existing rental buildings that are to be maintained and their related facilities with no pass through of related costs to the tenants, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.  These improvements are generally as set out in Attachment 8 and are to have a minimum value of $5 million.  The improvements are to be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit for Buildings E and F in Phase 3.

b.         Construction shall proceed in accordance with the development Phasing Plan.

c.         The owner agrees to convey to the City for nominal consideration:

i.          lands for the extension of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue;

ii.         lands for road widenings; and

iii.        lands to provide a cul-de-sac at the west end of Fountainhead Road

as set out in the Technical Services Division memorandum dated May 14, 2009 to the satisfaction of the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

d.         The owner agrees to commence construction of the extension of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue including a new signalized intersection, road widenings, and a cul-de-sac at the west end of Fountainhead Road, all as part of Phase 1 and to complete these road works prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3 to the satisfaction of the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

e.         Develop and implement an appropriate construction mitigation and communications strategy for the tenants of the existing buildings and residents of the new residential buildings at the owner’s cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

f.          The owner agrees to provide and maintain a green roof with a continuous coverage of vegetation over at least 50% of the roof of the recreation centre building, to be implemented through site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

g.         Dedicate and convey to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for nominal consideration, all the lands below and above the staked top of bank line as shown on Zoning By-law Schedules RM6(182)A, RM6(182)B, and RM6(182)C having an area of approximately 0.475 hectares, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City Solicitor, prior to the registration of the first condominium in Phase 1.

h.         Prepare and implement a forest stewardship plan for the forested areas on the site north of Fountainhead Road and south of the hydro corridor, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          A Letter of Credit to secure the preparation of the forest stewardship plan shall be submitted prior to master site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

ii.         A Letter of Credit guaranteeing the implementation of the forest stewardship plan shall be submitted prior to Phase 3 site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          The landscape master plan valued at a minimum of $1,500,000 to form the basis for detailed landscape plans for on site landscape improvements which will be secured through an agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

j.          Buildings E and J will be marketed as seniors residences.  The buildings will include common and shared facilities such as kitchens and common dining rooms.

k.         The owner agrees to provide a certified cheque to the Toronto Transit Commission (T.T.C.) for $50,000 for transit signal priority intersection improvements as noted in the memorandum of the Toronto Transit Commission dated December 23, 2008.  This is to be paid to the T.T.C. prior to the issuance of any building permit.

l.          Provide a revised stormwater management plan as part of master site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

m.        The owner agrees that the above noted facilities, services and/or matters shall be provided with no pass through of related costs to the tenants of the existing buildings.

6.         City Council recommend to the Chief Planner that the Draft Plan of Subdivision be approved, generally as illustrated on Attachment 3, subject to:

a.         The conditions as generally listed in Attachment 11, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

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

The rezoning application was submitted on July 17, 2006 and is therefore not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted after this date and are subject to these Acts.

The proposal for 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road is to permit 1,035 new residential units in 8 condominium apartment buildings with heights ranging from 6 to 12 storeys.  The proposal also includes a new public road connecting the west end of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue.  The four existing 22 storey rental apartment buildings on the lands will be maintained and upgraded.

The proposal also includes the construction of a new private indoor recreational centre for the existing rental buildings, a 66 space child care facility, 93 m2 of commercial space, a financial contribution of $700,000 to be used towards the construction of an artificial ice rink at Fountainhead Park and a financial contribution of a maximum of $1 million to the City’s Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and for Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         This report be received for information.

This report addresses a direction from North York Community Council referring a motion to the Director, Community Planning, North York District for a report back to Community Council on the above applications.

On January 27, 2010 City Council referred these applications back to the North York Community Council and requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back on additional matters.  This report advises that staff will report back on these matters when the review is completed.

There are no financial implications.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         The recommendations contained in the report dated October 8, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District be adopted.

An October 8, 2009 report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District recommended approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and a Draft Plan of Subdivision for these lands.  On March 9, 2010 North York Community Council deferred these applications to allow the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to report as directed by City Council on additional matters.  On February 10, 2010 the applicant appealed these applications to the OMB and a hearing has now been scheduled to commence on June 21, 2010.  This report addresses Council’s direction.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

A Request for Direction Report for the above Zoning By-law Amendment application will provide information on the proposed redevelopment of 102 – 134 Hucknall Road and will seek Council’s direction with respect to the scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing.  The proposal seeks to amend an existing site specific Zoning By-law to permit the construction of 47 three storey townhouse units and a 1,022m2 commercial building fronting Sentinel Road.

There are no financial implications resulting from this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 1107-2008(OMB) substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1.

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 authorize the necessary City Officials to give effect to the reallocation of the Section 37 contribution as outlined in the draft Zoning By-law Amendment.

This City-initiated amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report responds to a request from City Council to amend the site-specific zoning that applies to lands located at 1705, 1717, 1719, 1743 and 1745 Avenue Road. The site is approved for a 6 storey, mixed used apartment building with non-residential uses at grade and 83 residential units above.  This amendment would enable the reallocation of existing Section 37 funds towards special street signs to brand the local area as “The Upper Avenue” and local streetscape improvements and/or local parks and open space improvements as determined by the Chief Planner in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7.

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.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

This application was submitted on November 24, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 7625 of the former City of North

York to permit the construction of a 9 storey 83 unit apartment building with grade related retail uses fronting Dufferin Street.  Also proposed are four townhouse units to the rear of the proposed apartment building on the western portion of the site.

The proposal intensifies land along an Avenue in a reasonably scaled mid-rise mixed use building that appropriately transitions to adjacent lands designated Neighbourhoods.  The height, density and scale of the redevelopment is in keeping with the development potential of this segment of Dufferin Street and may proceed prior to the completion of an Avenue Study.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.         City Council approve in principle the site plan as indicated on drawing in Attachment 1, subject to the Draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 10; and

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

These applications were submitted on February 25, 2009 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

These applications propose a four storey professional office building with 33 parking spaces on lands located at 275, 277 and 279 Sheppard Avenue West.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and to approve in principal the Site Plan Control application.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

The Final Report will recommend approval of the above Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control applications.  The applications are to permit the proposed Emerald Park mixed-use development on the block bounded by Yonge Street, Poyntz Avenue, Beecroft Road and Bogert Avenue, consisting of two residential towers 40 and 30-storeys in height including a 4-level base building with commercial uses on the first 3-levels

and the renovation and expansion of the existing Lansing United Church building located at 49 Bogert Avenue for social facility space purposes.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

The Final Report for the above Zoning By-law Amendment application will provide information on the proposed development of the Provincially owned lands at 1201 Wilson Avenue as a Provincial Campus that will be phased over a number of years. Proposed uses include a hospital, a forensics laboratory, coroner’s complex, an OPP detachment and government offices.