City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway the portion of Lower Sherbourne Street, described as follows:

             Part of PIN 21384-0078 (LT)

Being Part of Sherbourne St Plan 666E  Toronto (AKA Lower Sherbourne Street) Between Lakeshore Blvd and Queens Quay, Toronto, designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-24744, City of Toronto Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway the portion of Lower Sherbourne Street, described as follows:

                        Part of PIN 21384-0078 (LT)

Being Part of Sherbourne St Plan 666E  Toronto (AKA Lower Sherbourne Street) Between Lakeshore Blvd and Queens Quay, Toronto, designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-24744, City of Toronto Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 314 Roncesvalles Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to the report dated March 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the following amendment to the definition under part (2) of the draft Zoning By-law so that it now reads as follows:

"Music Instruction School means a school, other than any school classified or defined in By-law 438-86, where music instruction is provided, but shall not include instruction for amplified musical instruments, unless the amplified musical instruments are played in rooms or studios with no westerly exposure.  All music instruction rooms shall be suitably soundproofed with sound dampening material having a minimum sound transmission class of 25."

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 314 Roncesvalles Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to the report dated March 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the following amendment to the definition under part (2) of the draft Zoning By-law so that it now reads as follows:

"Music Instruction School means a school, other than any school classified or defined in By-law 438-86, where music instruction is provided, but shall not include instruction for amplified musical instruments, unless the amplified musical instruments are played in rooms or studios with no westerly exposure and that are suitably soundproofed with sound dampening material having a minimum sound transmission class of 25."

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

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a music school within the existing building located at 314 Roncesvalles Avenue.

The proposed land use is consistent with the Neighbourhoods policies within the Toronto Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 192A, 194 and 200 Bloor Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report dated March 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and with respect to Section 37 public benefits substantially in accordance with Part 3 below.

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, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

a.         $470,000 to be used for improvements of the Jean Sibelius Square Park for landscaping, restoration work and future upgrading of park facilities and $30,000 for the Heritage Plaque Programme in the annex.  Such payment would be due prior to the introduction of Bills in Council; and

b.         $230,000 to Jean Sibelius Square Park for additional park improvements, $200,000 for the Annex Heritage Conservation District Study, and $100,000 for Ward 20 capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) affordable housing.  These latter payments shall be indexed from the date of execution of the agreement to the date of payment in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto.  Such funds are over and above any requirements for park levies under s.42 of the Planning Act.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

c.         That the owner incorporate in the construction of the building exterior material shown on the 1:50 scale drawings, recommended for approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, to be submitted for the development of the four elevations.

d.         That the owner submit a wind tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director and provision of any required mitigation measures contained therein to the to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director prior to the issuance of site plan approval.

e.         That the owner agree that if vehicular access in the future is provided over or through such lands abutting to the north and otherwise in proximity to the site, which may include but not limited to properties at 9 Bedford Road, 5 Prince Arthur Avenue, 194R, and 208R Bloor Street West, the owner shall take all reasonable and appropriate action measures to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and General Manager, Transportation Services, to redirect traffic over such access and to cease all vehicular use of the north-south private right-of-way immediately abutting the site.

f.          That the owner agree to have notice contained of the requirement of recommendation e. in any condominium documents to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

g.         That the owner agree to design, construct and convey to the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director of Technical Services, an at-grade pedestrian walkway over the existing north-south private laneway located along the westerly portion of the subject property, as more particularly detailed on the site plan drawings submitted with this application upon:

i.           the access rights to the existing east-west laneway located to the rear of the property being secured by the City;

ii.          the rear laneway being gated with card reader access at the rear of 220 Bloor Street at the expense of the future laneway users;

iii.         the City owned laneway being upgraded at the City’s expense;

iv.         the release of the easement interests over the existing north-south private laneway located along the westerly portion of the subject property from all affected owners, at the expense of the owner of 192A,194 and 200 Bloor Street West.

h.         That the owner complete the construction and conveyance of the at-grade pedestrian walkway in g. above, within six (6) months (allowing for poor winter weather) after substantial completion of the building, and subject to i. to iv. above being completed within six (6) months.

i.          That the owner agrees that warning clauses shall be inserted in all offers to purchase, agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease, and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit, such warning clauses, respecting the possibility of future area developments, to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor.

4.         City Council require the owner to provide and maintain an irrigation system for the proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and construct with backflow preventer to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

5.         City Council require that the owner provide any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing review, if it is determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the site servicing review accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services.

6.         City Council require that, prior to the enactment of Bills, Planning is to receive written confirmation from the Executive Director of Technical Services that the drive aisle widths on levels P2 to P8 have been revised to a minimum of 6 metres as required by the Zoning By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

7.         City Council require the owner to agree to any other Section 37 conditions appended to the Draft By-law.

8.         City Council require that the alternative parks levy for the project at 192A, 194 and 200 Bloor Street West be directed to parks acquisition and improvements in conjunction with the revitalization of Alexandra Park.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 192A, 194 and 200 Bloor Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report dated March 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and with respect to Section 37 public benefits substantially in accordance with Recommendation 3 below.

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, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

a.         $470,000 to be used for improvements of the Jean Sibelius Square Park for landscaping, restoration work and future upgrading of park facilities and $30,000 for the Heritage Plaque Programme in the annex.  Such payment would be due prior to the introduction of Bills in Council; and

b.         $230,000 to Jean Sibelius Square Park for additional park improvements, $200,000 for the Annex Heritage Conservation District Study, and $100,000 for Ward 20 capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) affordable housing.  These latter payments shall be indexed from the date of execution of the agreement to the date of payment in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto.  Such funds are over and above any requirements for park levies under s.42 of the Planning Act.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

c.         That the owner incorporate in the construction of the building exterior material shown on the 1:50 scale drawings, recommended for approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, to be submitted for the development of the four elevations.

d.         That the owner submit a wind tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director and provision of any required mitigation measures contained therein to the to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director prior to the issuance of site plan approval.

e.         That the owner agree that if vehicular access in the future is provided over or through such lands abutting to the north and otherwise in proximity to the site, which may include but not limited to properties at 9 Bedford Road, 5 Prince Arthur Avenue, 194R, and 208R Bloor Street West, the owner shall take all reasonable and appropriate action measures to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and General Manager, Transportation Services, to redirect traffic over such access and to cease all vehicular use of the north-south private right-of-way immediately abutting the site.

f.          That the owner agree to have notice contained of the requirement of recommendation e. in any condominium documents to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

g.         That the owner agree to design, construct and convey to the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director of Technical Services, an at-grade pedestrian walkway over the existing north-south private laneway located along the westerly portion of the subject property, as more particularly detailed on the site plan drawings submitted with this application upon:

i.          the access rights to the existing east-west laneway located to the rear of the property being secured by the City;

ii.         the rear laneway being gated with card reader access at the rear of 220 Bloor Street at the expense of the future laneway users;

iii.        the City owned laneway being upgraded at the City’s expense;

iv.        the release of the easement interests over the existing north-south private laneway located along the westerly portion of the subject property from all affected owners, at the expense of the owner of 192A,194 and 200 Bloor Street West.

h.         That the owner complete the construction and conveyance of the at-grade pedestrian walkway in g. above, within six (6) months (allowing for poor winter weather) after substantial completion of the building, and subject to i. to iv. above being completed within six (6) months.

i.          That the owner agrees that warning clauses shall be inserted in all offers to purchase, agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease, and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit, such warning clauses, respecting the possibility of future area developments, to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor.

4.         City Council require the owner to provide and maintain an irrigation system for the proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and construct with backflow preventer to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

5.         City Council require that the owner provide any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing review, if it is determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the site servicing review accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services.

6.         City Council require that, prior to the enactment of Bills, Planning is to receive written confirmation from the Executive Director of Technical Services that the drive aisle widths on levels P2 to P8 have been revised to a minimum of 6 metres as required by the Zoning By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

7.         City Council require the owner to agree to any other Section 37 conditions appended to the Draft By-law.

8.         City Council require that the alternative parks levy for the project at 192A, 194 and 200 Bloor Street West be directed to parks acquisition and improvements in conjunction with the revitalization of Alexandra Park.

This application was submitted on March 18, 2009, and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes the construction of a 32-storey condominium tower on an eight-storey podium.  It will replace three small commercial buildings at 192A, 194 and 200 Bloor Street West.   The proposed building consists of 183 residential units and two floors of retail space.  The rear portion of the podium contains eight levels of fully enclosed above-grade parking, containing 176 parking spaces.  Parking access will be provided in the short term by way of a laneway from Bloor Street West.

The City Planning Division is recommending approval of the proposed development based on it being substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Use Areas, Public Realm, Built Form and all other Official Plan policies, the Bloor Corridor Visioning Study and urban design guidelines.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West and 10 Nelson Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8.

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 for enactment, City Council authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

a.         An indexed cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 prior to the first above-grade building permit for Phase 2 of the project, of which 10% will be allocated to affordable housing in Ward 20, and the remainder for the provision of one or more of the following:

-           design development supporting the John Street streetscape project;

-           design development supporting streetscape improvements to Richmond Street West;

-            streetscape improvements to John Street, Nelson Street and/or Richmond Street West; and

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct.

b.         The provision of a minimum of 743 sq. m. space in Phase 1, accessed from the Richmond Street frontage adjacent to the property at 205 Richmond Street West, for use as a gallery space by the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD).

c.         Access in favour of OCAD to loading at 205 Richmond Street West.

d.         A contribution of not less than one percent of the estimated gross construction costs for Phase I of the project towards upgrades to the OCAD space, prior to obtaining any above-grade building permits.

e.         A public art contribution in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program for a value not less than one percent of the gross construction cost for Phase 2 of the project prior to any above-grade building permit.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

f.          Architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 scale elevations, will be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the owner will be required to submit, in conjunction with each Site Plan Application, 1:50 scale drawings in conformity with this requirement for the five-storey podium.

g.         The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the buildings and thereafter maintain exterior building and landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

h.         The owner shall provide a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the residential units in the building having at least three bedrooms, or be convertible to three or more bedrooms.

i.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, date-stamped as received April 8, 2009.

j.          The owner shall provide and maintain an irrigation system, at the applicant's expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer, designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with a back flow preventer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and requirements to maintain in good order and operation.

k.         The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development.

l.          The owner shall provide, maintain and operate transportation demand measures, facilities and strategies as stipulated in the applicant's Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4.         City Council require, prior to the enactment of Bills, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division from the Executive Director of Technical Services that all outstanding issues with respect to the applicant's Traffic Impact Study and Functional Servicing Study have been addressed to his satisfaction.

5.         City Council require that the alternative parks levy for the project at 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West and 10 Nelson Street be directed to parks acquisition and improvements in conjunction with the revitalization of Alexandra Park.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West and 10 Nelson Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8.

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 for enactment, City Council authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

a.         An indexed cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 prior to the first above-grade building permit for Phase 2 of the project, of which 10% will be allocated to affordable housing in Ward 20, and the remainder for the provision of one or more of the following:

-           design development supporting the John Street streetscape project;

-           design development supporting streetscape improvements to Richmond Street West;

-           streetscape improvements to John Street, Nelson Street and/or Richmond Street West; and

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct.

b.         The provision of a minimum of 743 sq. m. space in Phase 1, accessed from the Richmond Street frontage adjacent to the property at 205 Richmond Street West, for use as a gallery space by the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD).

c.         Access in favour of OCAD to loading at 205 Richmond Street West.

d.         A contribution of not less than one percent of the estimated gross construction costs for Phase I of the project towards upgrades to the OCAD space, prior to obtaining any above-grade building permits.

e.         A public art contribution in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program for a value not less than one percent of the gross construction cost for Phase 2 of the project prior to any above-grade building permit.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

f.          Architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 scale elevations, will be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the owner will be required to submit, in conjunction with each Site Plan Application, 1:50 scale drawings in conformity with this requirement for the five-storey podium.

g.         The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the buildings and thereafter maintain exterior building and landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

h.         The owner shall provide a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the residential units in the building having at least three bedrooms, or be convertible to three or more bedrooms.

i.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, date-stamped as received April 8, 2009.

j.          The owner shall provide and maintain an irrigation system, at the applicant's expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer, designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with a back flow preventer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and requirements to maintain in good order and operation.

k.         The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development.

l.          The owner shall provide, maintain and operate transportation demand measures, facilities and strategies as stipulated in the applicant's Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4.         City Council require, prior to the enactment of Bills, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division from the Executive Director of Technical Services that all outstanding issues with respect to the applicant's Traffic Impact Study and Functional Servicing Study have been addressed to his satisfaction.

5.         City Council require that the alternative parks levy for the project at 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West and 10 Nelson Street be directed to parks acquisition and improvements in conjunction with the revitalization of Alexandra Park.

This application was made on April 23, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a mixed use building containing approximately 742 residential units at 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West and 10 Nelson Street.  The proposal consists of two towers of 41 storeys (west tower) and 31 storeys (east tower) atop a podium ranging from 5 storeys on Nelson Street to 8 storeys on Richmond Street West.  The proposal includes proposed gallery space for the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), on Richmond Street West.

The proposal replaces a surface parking lot with retail, a residential condominium and space for OCAD uses. It is consistent with the King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study in that it is located within an area that can accommodate tall buildings without destabilizing the warehouse built form or heritage character of the area. The proposal meets many of the goals of the King Spadina Secondary Plan.  It generally meets the intent of the 2004 and 2006 King Spadina Urban Design Guidelines and the City’s Tall Building Guidelines (Design Criteria for Review of Tall Building Proposals).

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 79 Dunfield Avenue and 85-117 Eglinton Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report dated March 31, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

a.         $150,000.00 to be used for the purchase of new facilities and equipment and the renovation of parts of the existing space for the Central Eglinton Community Centre at 160 Eglinton Avenue East.  Such payment would be due no later than the introduction of the bills in Council; and

b.         contribute $600,000.00 towards the purchase, design and construction of a new park on the lands south of the TTC bus barns at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West or for the acquisition of other parkland in the vicinity of the site, of which $300,000.00 shall be payable prior to the introduction of the bills in Council and the balance payable prior to issuance of an above-grade building permit.  The latter instalment shall be indexed from the date of execution of the agreement to the date of payment in accordance with the Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto.  Such funds are over and above any requirements for park levies under s.42 of the Planning Act.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

c.         incorporate, in the construction of the building, exterior materials shown on 1:50 scale drawings, approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, submitted for the development’s frontages along Eglinton Avenue East, Dunfield Avenue and Lillian Street;

d.         develop and implement to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, an appropriate Construction Mitigation Plan and Communication Strategy prior to the issuance of the first building permit (including demolition and/or excavation permit); and

e.          submit a wind tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director and provision of any required mitigation measures contained therein to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director prior to the issuance of site plan approval.

4.         City Council require that, before the issuance of any building permit including foundation permit, the applicant shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

5.         City Council require the owner to provide and maintain an irrigation system for the proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with backflow preventer to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

6.         City Council require that the owner provide any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing review, if it is determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the site servicing review accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services.

7.         City Council require that, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner submit a site servicing review to the Executive Director of Technical Services for review and acceptance.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for 79 Dunfield Avenue and 85-117 Eglinton Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report dated March 31, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

a.         $150,000.00 to be used for the purchase of new facilities and equipment and the renovation of parts of the existing space for the Central Eglinton Community Centre at 160 Eglinton Avenue East.  Such payment would be due no later than the introduction of the bills in Council; and

b.         contribute $600,000.00 towards the purchase, design and construction of a new park on the lands south of the TTC bus barns at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West or for the acquisition of other parkland in the vicinity of the site, of which $300,000.00 shall be payable prior to the introduction of the bills in Council and the balance payable prior to issuance of an above-grade building permit.  The latter instalment shall be indexed from the date of execution of the agreement to the date of payment in accordance with the Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto.  Such funds are over and above any requirements for park levies under s.42 of the Planning Act.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

c.         incorporate, in the construction of the building, exterior materials shown on 1:50 scale drawings, approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, submitted for the development’s frontages along Eglinton Avenue East, Dunfield Avenue and Lillian Street;

d.         develop and implement to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, an appropriate Construction Mitigation Plan and Communication Strategy prior to the issuance of the first building permit (including demolition and/or excavation permit); and

e.         submit a wind tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director and provision of any required mitigation measures contained therein to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director prior to the issuance of site plan approval.

4.         City Council require that, before the issuance of any building permit including foundation permit, the applicant shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

5.         City Council require the owner to provide and maintain an irrigation system for the proposed trees within the public road allowances, including an automatic timer designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with backflow preventer to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

6.         City Council require that the owner provide any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing review, if it is determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the site servicing review accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services.

7.         City Council require that, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner submit a site servicing review to the Executive Director of Technical Services for review and acceptance.

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

This application proposes the construction of a 29-storey condominium tower at the west end of the site and a 26-storey tower at the east end of the site.  Tower heights include the podium levels beneath each.  The podium levels step from 5 to 6 storeys from west to east following the Eglinton Avenue frontage.  The applicant is proposing 2-storey retail bays which are accessed from grade within the podium levels along the Eglinton Avenue frontage.

The City Planning Division is recommending approval of the proposed development described above based on its location and on its planned and design attributes which include:

a.         the site is within a high rise Apartment Neighbourhood and is two blocks from the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. It has excellent transit connections to most points within the City and is within proximity to retail, service and entertainment facilities and places of employment;

b.         the proposed redevelopment, which includes large-bay retail commercial spaces, will add variety to the current commercial mix on this section of Eglinton Avenue East.  Large-bay retail would be secured in the site-specific by-law which requires a minimum of 2,700 m2 of commercial space on the second floor;

c.         a portion of this site is currently underutilized as an unpaved, non-landscaped surface parking lot.  This development will fill-in and extend the continuous commercial uses for the full block of Eglinton Avenue East between Dunfield Avenue and Lillian Street;

d.         the proposed residential intensification of this site complies with the development criteria for new development in Mixed Use Areas and in Apartment Neighbourhoods designations of the Official Plan.  In particular, the location and massing of the building provides a reasonable transition and fit, between areas of different intensity and scale from the west side of Yonge Street to the east towards Mount Pleasant Road.  It also provides a reasonable transition and fit between areas of different land use from the site to the lands to the south which are designated Apartment Neighbourhoods;

e.         the proposed development complies with the Tall Buildings Guidelines. For example, the minimum separation distances between the proposed towers exceed the recommended minimum of 25 metres (the actual proposed separation ranges between 28 and 32 metres).  The separation distances between the proposed towers and the existing building to the south ranges between 26 and 36 metres and the tower floorplates meet the maximum average size of 750 square metres (not including balcony projections);

f.          the location and screening the loading bays, the parking ramp and garbage storage to the rear of the building off of a private through-laneway which connects Dunfield Avenue with Lillian Street minimizes the traffic and visual impact on the adjacent streets and residences; and

g.         the community benefits that would be available as a result of approval and construction of this development including funding for: the Central Eglinton Community Centre and funds to flow to the acquisition and development of new parks in the local area.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 1073-2006, by replacing Plan 1 (Block Map) with the map attached to Attachment 1 to the report dated April 12, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to remove the holding symbol (“h”) from Blocks 32 and 36 in the Railway Lands West, being the lands municipally known as 150 and 170 Fort York Boulevard.

2.         The Bills related to the Zoning By-law Amendment be introduced to Council for enactment after the owner of Blocks 32 and 36 has entered into a Precinct Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.         City Council authorize the appropriate staff to accept the conveyance of Risk Assessed roads and parks containing fill excavated from the development portions of Blocks 32 and 36 in accordance with a Risk Assessment approved by the Ministry of the Environment and that there be appropriate provisions in the Precinct Agreement respecting conveyance on these terms.

4.         City Council authorize execution of a Precinct Agreement for Blocks 32 and 36 to give effect to the foregoing and as described in the report dated April 12, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 1073-2006, by replacing Plan 1 (Block Map) with the map attached to Attachment 1 to the report dated April 12, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to remove the holding symbol (“h”) from Blocks 32 and 36 in the Railway Lands West, being the lands municipally known as 150 and 170 Fort York Boulevard.

2.         The Bills related to the Zoning By-law Amendment be introduced to Council for enactment after the owner of Blocks 32 and 36 has entered into a Precinct Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.         City Council authorize the appropriate staff to accept the conveyance of Risk Assessed roads and parks containing fill excavated from the development portions of Blocks 32 and 36 in accordance with a Risk Assessment approved by the Ministry of the Environment and that there be appropriate provisions in the Precinct Agreement respecting conveyance on these terms.

4.         City Council authorize execution of a Precinct Agreement for Blocks 32 and 36 to give effect to the foregoing and as described in the report dated April 12, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

A Zoning By-law amendment application has been filed proposing the removal of the holding symbol (“h”) from the CR zoning on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands West (RLW).  Block 32 comprises the lands municipally known as 150 Fort York Boulevard and Block 36 is 170 Fort York Boulevard.  The removal of the “h” will permit residential development with street related retail and service uses to proceed.

This report reviews the applicable Official Plan policies, recommends execution of the required Precinct Agreement and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 073-2006, to remove the holding symbol.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to amend the Section 16 Agreement for 15 York Street as follows:

             -          Revise the location of bicycle parking to allow for bicycle parking to also be located on P3 and P4 levels.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to amend the Section 16 Agreement for 15 York Street as follows:

            -           Revise the location of bicycle parking to allow for bicycle parking to also be located on P3 and P4 levels.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council authorization to amend the Section 16 Agreement for 15 York Street to reflect minor changes to the location of bicycle parking.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the proposed replacement building for the property at 226 Queen Street West, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Robert Chang Architect Inc., dated March 3, 2010.

2.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the building at 226 Queen Street West within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District subject to the applicant obtaining a building permit for the replacement structure.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the proposed replacement building for the property at 226 Queen Street West, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Robert Chang Architect Inc., dated March 3, 2010.

2.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the building at 226 Queen Street West within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District subject to the applicant obtaining a building permit for the replacement structure.

This report recommends approval of the demolition of the two-storey non-contributory commercial building at 226 Queen Street West (north side of the street). The proposed project would then construct a new five storey mixed-use replacement building. The demolition approval is conditional upon the applicant removing the fifth-storey of the proposed replacement building.

The property at 226 Queen Street West is included within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD), which extends from University Avenue to Bathurst Street.  The subject site is located at the northwest corner of Queen Street West and McCaul Street (Attachment 1). The site has prominence as a corner location within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District.

The replacement structure as proposed would have an overall height of five stories or 19.5 metres (with a large rooftop penthouse further extending the height.) The proposed height is contrary to both the Zoning By-law provisions and the Heritage Conservation District Plan which permits structures to an absolute 16 metre height maximum.

The design of the project façades along both street frontages generally respects architectural characteristics of the district. However, further modification of various design elements would result in the project further complementing the fine-grain character that is expected in such heritage districts.

The Toronto Preservation Board on March 25, 2010, considered the report (March 8, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, respecting 226 Queen Street West - Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the 430 King Street West - The Charlie - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated April 6, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the 430 King Street West - The Charlie - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated April 6, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 430 King Street West - The Charlie - Public Art Plan.  The plan has been prepared by the owner in compliance with the development approval provisions.  The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art in the publicly accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

The 430 King Street West - The Charlie - Public Art Plan provides a framework for a public art commission in the proposed location of King Street West and Charlotte Street.  The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning Percent for the Public Art Program and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the Clerk for the City of Toronto to provide public “Notice of Decision”, costs to be paid by the applicant, for the establishment of a private family mausoleum within the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, known municipally as 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON; and

a.         send a copy of City Council’s decision to the applicant and the Registrar, Cemeteries Regulations Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the Clerk for the City of Toronto to provide public “Notice of Decision”, costs to be paid by the applicant, for the establishment of a private family mausoleum within the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, known municipally as 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON; and

a.         send a copy of City Council’s decision to the applicant and the Registrar, Cemeteries Regulations Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services.

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

This staff report is based on an application brought forward by Glen E. Timney, Director of Development, Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries.

A private family mausoleum is proposed by the interment rights holder and is larger than 15 cubic metres, the owner is required to obtain consent from the Registrar, Cemeteries Regulations Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services under the Cemeteries Act (Revised). The purpose of this report is to provide the required public notice of the establishment of a private family mausoleum on a lot located in Plot S in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 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:

            - 20 Sunlight Park Road.

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

The Toronto and East 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:

-          20 Sunlight Park Road.

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

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

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 May 11 and 12, 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 addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880-Fire Routes:

-          1400 O’Connor Drive.

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

The Toronto and East 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 addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880-Fire Routes:

-          1400 O’Connor Drive.

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 May 11 and 12, 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 addresses set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880-Fire Routes:

            - 1-35 Tompkins Mews.

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

The Toronto and East 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 addresses set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880-Fire Routes:

-          1-35 Tompkins Mews.

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 May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize acceptance of the Offer to Purchase from Daniel Rajanayagam to purchase a portion of vacant land located at the rear of 16 Ripon Road, being Part of Lot 295, Plan M395, City of Toronto, shown as Parts 2 and 5 on Sketch No. PS-2006-151b, subject to an easement in favour of Bell Canada (the “Property”), in the amount of $25,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the Chief Corporate Officer.

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

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

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize acceptance of the Offer to Purchase from Daniel Rajanayagam to purchase a portion of vacant land located at the rear of 16 Ripon Road, being Part of Lot 295, Plan M395, City of Toronto, shown as Parts 2 and 5 on Sketch No. PS-2006-151b, subject to an easement in favour of Bell Canada (the “Property”), in the amount of $25,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the Chief Corporate Officer.

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

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

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the sale of a portion of the City-owned parcel of vacant land at the rear of 16 Ripon Road.  Negotiations with the adjoining owners at 16 Ripon Road have resulted in the Offer to Purchase that is being recommended for acceptance.

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize acceptance of the Offer to Purchase from Surya Bhan Singh, Susan Shashi Lata Singh and Urmila Singh to purchase a portion of vacant land located at the rear of 18 Ripon Road, being Part of Lot 295, Plan M395, City of Toronto, shown as Parts 3 and 6 on Sketch No. PS-2006-151b, subject to an easement in favour of Bell Canada (the “Property”), in the amount of $30,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the Chief Corporate Officer.

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

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

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize acceptance of the Offer to Purchase from Surya Bhan Singh, Susan Shashi Lata Singh and Urmila Singh to purchase a portion of vacant land located at the rear of 18 Ripon Road, being Part of Lot 295, Plan M395, City of Toronto, shown as Parts 3 and 6 on Sketch No. PS-2006-151b, subject to an easement in favour of Bell Canada (the “Property”), in the amount of $30,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the Chief Corporate Officer.

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

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

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the sale of a portion of the City-owned parcel of vacant land at the rear of 18 Ripon Road.  Negotiations with the adjoining owners at 18 Ripon Road have resulted in the Offer to Purchase that is being recommended for acceptance.

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council delete Recommendation 1 of Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE9.40, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 22 and 23, 2007, and replace it with the following:

a.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of River Street and a portion of the un-named Link Road, shown as Parts 1 and 2, respectively, on the attached Sketch No. PS-2010-015 (the “Link Road”) to the report dated April 6, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, as public highways, upon construction, conveyance to the City and dedication of the new Bayview Avenue extension, subject to compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council delete Recommendation 1 of Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE9.40, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 22 and 23, 2007, and replace it with the following:

a.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of River Street and a portion of the un-named Link Road, shown as Parts 1 and 2, respectively, on the attached Sketch No. PS-2010-015 (the “Link Road”) to the report dated April 6, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, as public highways, upon construction, conveyance to the City and dedication of the new Bayview Avenue extension, subject to compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

The purpose of this report is to seek an amendment to Motion No.1 of Item TE9.40, adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 22 and 23, 2007, authorizing the closure and lease of  a part of the un-named Link Road west of Old Brewery Lane, extending between River Street and Bayview Avenue; authorizing a five year lease to Ontario Realty Corporation for nominal rent; declaring the subject portion of the Link Road to be surplus; and authorizing the Chief Corporate Officer to negotiate with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the possible disposal of all or part of the subject portion of the Link Road.  The subject amendment is required because the boundaries of the area to be closed are slightly different than what was reported to City Council at the time.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the MacPherson Avenue boulevard, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2010-011 (the “Highway”), to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code 162 and following City Council’s approval of the sale of the Highway.

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

3.         City Council direct Transportation Services 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 of Toronto’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

4.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with the owner of 262 Avenue Road, Centricity Properties Corp. (“Centricity”) for a portion of the private lane lands at the rear of 262 Avenue Road, shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2010-011 (the “Part 2 Lands”), in exchange for the Highway, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.

5.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to execute the Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the City.

6.         City Council direct Technical Services staff to dedicate the Part 2 Lands for public lane purposes upon completion of the Land Exchange Agreement.

7.         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 and as she considers reasonable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the MacPherson Avenue boulevard, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2010-011 (the “Highway”), to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code 162 and following City Council’s approval of the sale of the Highway. 

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

3.         City Council direct Transportation Services 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 of Toronto’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

4.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with the owner of 262 Avenue Road, Centricity Properties Corp. (“Centricity”) for a portion of the private lane lands at the rear of 262 Avenue Road, shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2010-011 (the “Part 2 Lands”), in exchange for the Highway, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 7, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer.

5.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to execute the Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the City.

6.         City Council direct Technical Services staff to dedicate the Part 2 Lands for public lane purposes upon completion of the Land Exchange Agreement.

7.         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 and as she considers reasonable.

The General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer request that a portion of the MacPherson Avenue boulevard abutting 262 Avenue Road be permanently closed and exchanged for a portion of private lane lands at the rear of 262 Avenue Road, owned by Centricity Properties Corp., substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Appendix “A”.

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-001 (the “Lane”), to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

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

3.         City Council direct Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Lane 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 of Toronto’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Lane will be considered.

4.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Norie Clare Campbell (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the portion of the Lane shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-001 in the amount of $80,000.00, plus applicable taxes, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5.         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.

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

7.         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 Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-001 (the “Lane”), to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

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

3.         City Council direct Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Lane 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 of Toronto’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Lane will be considered.

4.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Norie Clare Campbell (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the portion of the Lane shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-001 in the amount of $80,000.00, plus applicable taxes, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated April 8, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5.         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.

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

7.         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 General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer request that the public lane extending westerly from Alvin Avenue between 50 and 54 Alvin Avenue be permanently closed and that the public lane be sold to the adjoining land owner, Norie Clare Campbell, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in the attached Appendix “A”.

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the narrowing of Dundas Street West, from a width of 14.7 metres to a width of 12.9 metres by widening the sidewalks on the north and south sides of Dundas Street West, between Markham Street and Bathurst Street, generally as shown in the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-9974, dated March 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the narrowing of Dundas Street West, from a width of 14.7 metres to a width of 12.9 metres by widening the sidewalks on the north and south sides of Dundas Street West, between Markham Street and Bathurst Street, generally as shown in the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-9974, dated March 2010.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to narrow the north and south sides of Dundas Street West, between Markham Street and Bathurst Street for the purpose of widening the sidewalks.

The proposal is to narrow Dundas Street West, from a width of 14.7 metres to a width of 12.9 metres by widening the sidewalks a further 0.9 metres on the north and south sides of Dundas Street West, from Markham Street to Bathurst Street. 

This road alteration coupled with narrowed sections of eight local streets intersecting with Dundas Street West, between Shaw Street and Bathurst Street (addressed in a separate report to Toronto and East York Community Council) will enhance pedestrian safety.  These initiatives are in conjunction with on-going road and sidewalk restoration work associated with the Dundas Street West streetcar track reconstruction, completed in 2008.  Work will be undertaken as part of the planned road and sidewalk restoration scheduled in this area for 2010.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 120.5 metres east of Todmorden Lane and a point 5.5. metres further east.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 120.5 metres east of Todmorden Lane and a point 5.5. metres further east.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, east of Todmorden Lane. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the turn and straight through regulations at the intersections of: Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road; Eglinton Avenue West and Vesta Drive; and Eglinton Avenue West and Gardiner Road, outlined in Appendix A of the report dated April 5, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the turn and straight through regulations at the intersections of: Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road; Eglinton Avenue West and Vesta Drive; and Eglinton Avenue West and Gardiner Road, outlined in Appendix A of the report dated April 5, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

In 2009, the various turn prohibitions and/or straight-through traffic movements at the intersections of Eglinton Avenue West at Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive, and Gardiner Road were temporarily rescinded to enhance traffic operation along Eglinton Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Chaplin Crescent during bridge reconstruction on Eglinton Avenue West, east of Spadina Road and replacement of a watermain along this section of Eglinton Avenue West. The bridge reconstruction work was completed in August 2009 but the watermain work has been delayed.

Given the many complaints Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor have received about traffic infiltration in the residential neighbourhood, south of Eglinton Avenue West, and the deferral of further construction along this section of Eglinton Avenue West for the time being, the regulations that were temporarily rescinded in 2009 should be reinstated.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the installation of a pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen’s Park Crescent East, just south of Grosvenor Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of a pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen’s Park Crescent East, just south of Grosvenor Street.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of a pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen’s Park Crescent East, just south of Grosvenor Street.

The number of pedestrians observed crossing Queen’s Park Crescent near Grosvenor Street, and the delays they incur, is sufficient to justify either a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals.  Given the nature of this street, with four lanes for northbound traffic and the curvature around Queen’s Park, the most appropriate device to assist pedestrians is a traffic control signal for pedestrians only.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the removal and replacement of the “No Standing” zone in front of 752 St. Clair Avenue West with a paid parking spot or spots.

2.         City Council approve the extension of the paid parking area east of 747 St. Clair Avenue West to Rushton Road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the removal and replacement of the “No Standing” zone in front of 752 St. Clair Avenue West with a paid parking spot or spots.

2.         City Council approve the extension of the paid parking area east of 747 St. Clair Avenue West to Rushton Road.

The “No Standing” zone in front 752 St. Clair Avenue West was originally installed in the 1990s to facilitate a drop off location at a fitness centre, however, I understand it was installed several buildings down from its original location after the completion of the right-of-way in my ward. Given the desire to maximize parking on St. Clair Avenue West for all businesses, I am requesting that it be removed and replaced with an additional paid parking spot, or more than one spot, if possible.

Between 747 St. Clair and Rushton Road is a no parking area because there was a gas station in that location. The gas station has been closed and demolished pending future development, making the no parking zone unnecessary. This is an opportunity to increase parking spaces on St. Clair Avenue West.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Tastes of Thailand, Irie Music Festival, Toronto Cuba Friendship Day, Mexican Independence Day, Cavalcade of Lights and Wintercity Festival to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions:

a.         approval of the A.G.C.O.;

b.         approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c.         compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

d.         receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e., building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

2.         City Council grant permission to the Red, White and Blue Knights Toy Drive, Kids Help Line, Ride for Diabetes Research, Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Walk a Mile in her Shoes and Light the Night (Leukemia Lymphoma Society) to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3.         City Council grant permission to Hiroshima Day, Cavalcade of Lights and Wintercity Festival to use open flame.

4.         City Council grant permission to Cavalcade of Lights, City TV’s New Year’s Eve Bash and Wintercity Festival to use special effects pyrotechnics.

5.          City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto through the Facilities Management Division for all the City of Toronto costs associated with the event.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Tastes of Thailand, Irie Music Festival, Toronto Cuba Friendship Day, Mexican Independence Day, Cavalcade of Lights and Wintercity Festival to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions:

a.         approval of the A.G.C.O.;

b.         approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c.         compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

d.         receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e., building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

2.         City Council grant permission to the Red, White and Blue Knights Toy Drive, Kids Help Line, Ride for Diabetes Research, Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Walk a Mile in her Shoes and Light the Night (Leukemia Lymphoma Society) to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3.         City Council grant permission to Hiroshima Day, Cavalcade of Lights and Wintercity Festival to use open flame.

4.         City Council grant permission to Cavalcade of Lights, City TV’s New Year’s Eve Bash and Wintercity Festival to use special effects pyrotechnics.

5.         City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto through the Facilities Management Division for all the City of Toronto costs associated with the event.

It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council give exemption to the Hiroshima Day’s request to use open flame, Red, White and Blue Knights Toy Drive, Kids Help Line, Ride for Diabetes Research, Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Walk a Mile in her Shoes and Light the Nights’ (Leukemia Lymphoma Society) request to solicit donations, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Tastes of Thailand, Irie Music Festival, Toronto Cuba Friendship Day and Mexican Independence Days’ request to operate a gated beer/wine garden, Cavalcade of Lights, Wintercity Festival  and New Years Eves’ request to use open flame, special effects pyrotechnics and to operate a tented beer/wine/spirits garden on Nathan Phillips Square.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

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

1.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. at the Dominion on Queen, Lolita's Lust, The Supermarket, The Social, and possibly a small room at the Metropolitan Hotel, for the duration of the 24^th Annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival to be held at various venues from June 25 to July 4, 2010;

2.         permission for the establishments participating in the Cabbagetown Festival, as listed in the letter (March 17, 2010) from Douglas Fisher, Co-ordinator, Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, to sell and serve alcohol on their outdoor patios, at the times and dates indicated, for the duration of the event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 and Sunday, September 12, 2010;

3.         a neighbourhood street event on Orchard Park Boulevard in Ward 32 on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at which wine/beer will be served with dinner;

4.         extensions to liquor licences for the establishments, dates and times listed in the letter (March 31, 2010) from Sue Graham-Nutter, Affinity Marketing and Public Affairs, for the following events to be held on College Street between Bathurst and Shaw Streets:

-          Taste of Little Italy to be held on:

Friday, June 18, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on June 19, 2010;

Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on June 20, 2010;

Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

-           Fiera to be held on:

Saturday, September 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on September 5, 2010;

Sunday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on September 6, 2010.

5.         a beer tent at MEC Bikefest to be held at Lamport Stadium on July 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the beer tent operating from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.;

6.         patio licence extensions for establishments on both sides of St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona and Vaughan, as well as the restaurants listed in the letter (April 9, 2010) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21, for the first St. Clair Pedestrian and Arts Event to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West;

7.         extensions to liquor licences for establishments on both sides of St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona and Christie, as well as the restaurants listed in the letter (April 9, 2010) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21, for the fifth "Salsa on St. Clair" to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West;

8.         a temporary extension of the liquor licence for the 50^th Anniversary Open House of the East York Curling Club at 901 Cosburn Avenue, on October 2, 2010, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m.;

9.         a beer garden for the Liberty Village BIA's "Give Me Liberty Afterwork Party" to be held on June 10, 2010, at Fraser Avenue between King and Liberty Streets, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;

10.       permission for various restaurants listed in the letter (April 14, 2010) from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, to extend their patio licences during the Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.;

11.       permission for various restaurants listed in the letter (April 14, 2010) from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, to extend their patio licences during the 11^th Annual Scotiabank Toronto Buskerfest Festival, in support of Epilepsy Toronto, to be held from August 26 to 29, 2010, with the time of the patio extensions to be from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. each day, with the exception of Sunday, August 29, 2010, ending at 9:00 p.m.;

12.       beer gardens to operate in Cawthra Square Park, hosted by The 519 Church Street Community Centre, as part of the Pride Week Celebrations and Canada Day as follows:

a.          June 28, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Celebration of the unveiling of their community art project, The 519 Mosaic;

b.          June 30, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Trans Theatre Under the Stars;

c.          July 1, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Green Space on Church – Canada Day Celebration; and

d.          July 2, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 3 and 4, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Green Space on Church – 519 Pride Celebrations;

13.       permission to serve alcohol until 4:00a.m. for The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, as part of the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference, from the evening of Wednesday, June 16, 2010 to the morning of Monday, June 21, 2010;

            14.       an extension of hours until 4:00 a.m. during Pride Week 2010, July 1 to 4, 2010, for the following establishments:

a.          Voglie Restaurant & Bar, 582 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2E5, License 23520

b.          Woody’s On Church, 467 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2C5, License 21274

c.          Byzantium, 499 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2C6, License 25807

d.         The Barn Nightclub, 418 Church St. Toronto ON M5B 2A3, License 90107

e.         The Annex Wreck Room, 794 Bathurst St., Toronto ON M5R 3G1, License 804058

f.          Crews and Tangos, 508 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2C8, License 803142

g.          Elevate, 487 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2C6, License 809665

h.         Zippers / Cell Block, 72 Carlton St., Toronto ON M5B 1L6, License 200484

i.          Remington’s, 379 Yonge St., Toronto ON M5B 1S1, License 90108

j.           Goodhandy’s, 120 Church St., Toronto ON M5C 3G8, License 90611

k.          Footwork, 425 Adelaide St. W., Toronto ON M5V 3C1, License 203294

l.          Slacks Restaurant & Bar, 562 Church St., Toronto ON M4Y 2E3, License 24378

m.        The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E., Toronto ON M4M 1H1, License 800309

n.         Empire Restaurant & Lounge, 50 Cumberland St., Toronto ON M4W 1J5, License 025678

o.         Zelda’s Living Well, 692 Yonge St., Toronto ON M4Y 2A6, License 24764

p.         Fly Nightclub, 6 & 8 Gloucester St., Toronto ON M4Y 1 L5, License 800493

q.          Fuzion Restaurant, 2104047 Ont. Inc., 580 Church St., M4Y 2E5, License 200912

r.          O’Grady’s Restaurant, 209618 Ont. Inc., 518 Church St., M4Y 2C8, License 202653

s.          Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, License 10026.

B.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a beer garden in Rosedale Park for the Rosedale Moorepark Association Event to be held on May 8, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

C.         City Council deny the request for a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the Lobby Restaurant, 192 Bloor Street West, for June 16 to 21, 2010, inclusive, as co-hosts of events as part of the Much Music Video Awards to be held in Toronto on June 20, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

1.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. at the Dominion on Queen, Lolita's Lust, The Supermarket, The Social, and possibly a small room at the Metropolitan Hotel, for the duration of the 24^th Annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival to be held at various venues from June 25 to July 4, 2010;

2.         permission for the establishments participating in the Cabbagetown Festival, as listed in the letter (March 17, 2010) from Douglas Fisher, Co-ordinator, Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, to sell and serve alcohol on their outdoor patios, at the times and dates indicated, for the duration of the event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 and Sunday, September 12, 2010;

3.         a neighbourhood street event on Orchard Park Boulevard in Ward 32 on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at which wine/beer will be served with dinner;

4.         extensions to liquor licences for the establishments, dates and times listed in the letter (March 31, 2010) from Sue Graham-Nutter, Affinity Marketing and Public Affairs, for the following events to be held on College Street between Bathurst and Shaw Streets:

-           Taste of Little Italy to be held on:

Friday, June 18, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on June 19, 2010;

Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on June 20, 2010;

Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

-           Fiera to be held on:

Saturday, September 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on September 5, 2010;

Sunday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on September 6, 2010.

5.         a beer tent at MEC Bikefest to be held at Lamport Stadium on July 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the beer tent operating from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.;

6.         patio licence extensions for establishments on both sides of St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona and Vaughan, as well as the restaurants listed in the letter (April 9, 2010) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21, for the first St. Clair Pedestrian and Arts Event to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West;

7.         extensions to liquor licences for establishments on both sides of St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona and Christie, as well as the restaurants listed in the letter (April 9, 2010) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21, for the fifth "Salsa on St. Clair" to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West;

8.         a temporary extension of the liquor licence for the 50^th Anniversary Open House of the East York Curling Club at 901 Cosburn Avenue, on October 2, 2010, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m.;

9.         a beer garden for the Liberty Village BIA's "Give Me Liberty Afterwork Party" to be held on June 10, 2010, at Fraser Avenue between King and Liberty Streets, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;

10.       permission for various restaurants listed in the letter (April 14, 2010) from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, to extend their patio licences during the Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.;

11.       permission for various restaurants listed in the letter (April 14, 2010) from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, to extend their patio licences during the 11^th Annual Scotiabank Toronto Buskerfest Festival, in support of Epilepsy Toronto, to be held from August 26 to 29, 2010, with the time of the patio extensions to be from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. each day, with the exception of Sunday, August 29, 2010, ending at 9:00 p.m.;

12.       beer gardens to operate in Cawthra Square Park, hosted by The 519 Church Street Community Centre, as part of the Pride Week Celebrations and Canada Day as follows:

a.         June 28, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Celebration of the unveiling of their community art project, The 519 Mosaic;

b.         June 30, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Trans Theatre Under the Stars;

c.         July 1, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Green Space on Church – Canada Day Celebration; and

d.         July 2, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 3 and 4, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Green Space on Church – 519 Pride Celebrations.

B.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a beer garden in Rosedale Park for the Rosedale Moorepark Association Event to be held on May 8, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

C.        City Council deny the request for a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the Lobby Restaurant, 192 Bloor Street West, for June 16 to 21, 2010, inclusive, as co-hosts of events as part of the Much Music Video Awards to be held in Toronto on June 20, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

1.         The 24th Annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival 2010 to be held at various locations from Friday, June 25 through Sunday, July 4, 2010.

2.         St. Mary's Church Senhor Santo Cristo Festival to be held on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

3.         The 2010 Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival to be held on June 17, 18 and 19, 2010, at the Distillery District.

4.         The Annual Cabbagetown Festival to be held on September 11 and 12, 2010, in Cabbagetown.

5.         Orchard Park Boulevard Neighbourhood Street Event to be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

6.         The 18th Koran Dano Spring Festival to be held on June 4, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and June 5, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Christie Pits Park.

7.         The Taste of Little Italy Festival to be held at various locations on College Street between Bathurst and Shaw Streets from June 18 to 20, 2010.

8.         Fiera Festival to be held at various locations on College Street between Bathurst and Shaw Streets on September 4 and 5, 2010.

9.         MEC Bikefest to be held at Lamport Stadium on July 3, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10.       Rabid Games to be held at the Ashbridges Bay Skate Park on September 4 and 5, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

11.       The 2010 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Welcome Reception to be held on Friday, May 28, 2010, at Toronto City Hall.

12.       The first St. Clair Pedestrian and Arts Event to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona Drive and Vaughan Road.

13.       The fifth "Salsa on St. Clair" Event to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010, on St. Clair Avenue West, between Winona Drive and Christie Street.

14.       Brazilian Day Canada Festival to be held on September 5, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and on September 6, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square.

15.       The 50th Anniversary Open House for the East York Curling Club to be held on October 2, 2010, at 901 Cosburn Avenue from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.

16.       Liberty Village BIA's "Give Me Liberty Afterwork Party" to be held on June 10, 2010, at Fraser Avenue between King and Liberty Streets from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

17.       Cafe Diplomatico, 594 College Street,  Final Game - World Cup 2010 Celebration, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. with closure to Clinton Street from the north side of College Street to the first laneway.

18.       Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the area of the St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area.

19.       The 11th Annual Scotiabank Toronto Buskerfest Festival to be held from August 26 to 29, 2010, in the area of the St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area.

20.       Ice, Wine & Dine Event, part of the Downtown Yonge BIA's Winter Magic holiday programming, to be held on November 13, 2010, on Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street.

21.       The Conscious Food Festival to be held at Historic Fort York, 100 Garrison Road, on August 14 and 15, 2010.

B.        Denied the request from Ainslie S. Dunstone, on behalf of the Lobby Restaurant, to have the Much Music Video Awards to be held on June 20, 2010, declared as an event of municipal significance.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to defend the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding 102 Waverley Road (A0128/10TEY).

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to defend the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding 102 Waverley Road (A0128/10TEY).

As Councillor for the area, I am writing with regard to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeal by the owner of 102 Waverley Road (A0128/10TEY).

The purpose of the Committee of Adjustment application heard on February 24, 2010, was to construct a rear two-storey addition to the existing two-storey detached dwelling.  The applicant also proposed to legalize and maintain a rear basement addition that was constructed without a building permit.

The minor variance application was refused by the Committee members (please see attached).  

The City Planning Division wrote to the Committee of Adjustment recommending refusal of the application as the proposal would be inconsistent with: the intent of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law; and with the prevailing pattern of building footprints of other dwellings in the neighbourhood.

I, therefore, recommend that the City Solicitor attend the OMB hearing to defend the Committee of Adjustment’s decision.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 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 Bellevue Cafe, 61A Bellevue Avenue (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application unless conditions are attached to the liquor licence.

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 recommendation, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.

The Toronto and East 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 Bellevue Cafe, 61A Bellevue Avenue (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application unless conditions are attached to the liquor licence.

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 recommendation, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.

The owner of the premises at 61A Bellevue Avenue (the "Premises") has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for an establishment operating under the name of the Bellevue Cafe.

The Premises is located in close proximity to residential homes which is a cause for concern for local residents. Their concerns relate in particular to noise, litter, safety and security, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area.

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 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 Paese Ristorante, 333 King Street West (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents 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 be made a party to 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 recommendation, 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, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

The Toronto and East 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 Paese Ristorante, 333 King Street West (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents 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 be made a party to 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 recommendation, 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, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

Paese Ristorante King St. Ltd. has submitted an application for a liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for the premises at 333 King Street West to operate under the name of Paese Ristorante (“Premises”). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for a capacity of 95 for the main floor and 10 for the patio.

The Premises are located in the City’s entertainment district among a large concentration of night clubs. Area residents are concerned that more licensed establishments can only lead to an increase in problems in the future. Their concerns relate in particular to noise, litter, safety and security, and other disturbances to residents in the area. Concerns about the effects of the outdoor patio on the neighbourhood include noise, litter, rowdiness, loitering and public safety.

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions addressing the concerns of the community are attached to the licence.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 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 Firkin on King, 461 King Street West (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application unless conditions are attached to the liquor licence.

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 recommendation, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.

The Toronto and East 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 Firkin on King, 461 King Street West (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application unless conditions are attached to the liquor licence.

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 recommendation, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.

Paul Saraiva has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for premises at 461 King Street West operating under the name of Firkin on King (the “Premises”). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for a capacity of 400 persons indoors and 83 persons on the outdoor patio.

The Premises is located among a large concentration of licensed establishments with increasing problems regarding noise, litter, safety and security, and other disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 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 Blvd Room, 81 Peter Street (“Premises”) is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. There are reasonable grounds to believe that because of the past and present conduct of the Applicant, 2092833 Ontario Inc. ("Applicant"), that the Applicant will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty. The Registrar should issue a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party to 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 recommendation, 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, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

The Toronto and East 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 Blvd Room, 81 Peter Street (“Premises”) is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. There are reasonable grounds to believe that because of the past and present conduct of the Applicant, 2092833 Ontario Inc. ("Applicant"), that the Applicant will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty. The Registrar should issue a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party to 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 recommendation, 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, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

2092833 Ontario Inc. ("Applicant") will be submitting an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for additional capacity to the existing liquor licence No. 800239 for the premises at 81 Peter Street, which carries on business under the name of Blvd Room (“Premises”). The Applicant is seeking additional capacity but has also made an application to transfer the licence to a third party.

There have been a number of Liquor Licence Act infractions by this Applicant as well as suspensions of the liquor licence at the Premises. The liquor licence was suspended for 25 days from April 4, 2010, which suspension will end on April 29, 2010. The Applicant admitted to the AGCO that on July 11, 2009, three drunken patrons were permitted in the Premises. The Applicant further admitted that on August 24, 2009, a fight occurred in the Premises. This Applicant has three prior suspensions of its liquor licence of 14 days, 30 days and 25 days.

The Premises are located in the City’s entertainment district among a large concentration of night clubs. There are serious concerns about the past and present conduct of the Applicant which affords reasonable grounds to believe that the Applicant will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty. Other concerns of the residents relate to noise, litter, safety, security and other disturbances to residents in the area.

This proposed application for additional capacity to the liquor licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. As well, there are concerns about the conduct of the Applicant which should disqualify it from being issued the liquor licence.

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the “AGCO”) that the issuance of a liquor licence for the "Goodnight" at 431 Richmond Street West (AGCO File Number 814301, the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents 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 seek party status and participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the “AGCO”) that the issuance of a liquor licence for the "Goodnight" at 431 Richmond Street West (AGCO File Number 814301, the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents 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 seek party status and participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

1807864 Ontario Inc. has made an application for a new liquor licence for the premises at 431 Richmond Street West, to be operated under the name of “Goodnight” (the “Premises”). The application seeks a liquor licence for a restaurant with an indoor capacity of 30 people. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the “AGCO”) that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

This establishment is located in very close proximity to residential units. There are concerns in the community that the restaurant will cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. The establishment should not be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached.