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

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway the unopened portion of Mill Street, extending east of Overend Street, described as follows: 

PIN 21077-0164 (LT)

Part of Front Street on Plan 108 Toronto (also known as Mill Street) lying east of Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled Plan 12161.

                        City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

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 unopened portion of Mill Street, extending east of Overend Street, described as follows: 

PIN 21077-0164 (LT)

Part of Front Street on Plan 108 Toronto (also known as Mill Street) lying east of Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled Plan 12161.

                        City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

To enact a by-law to permanently close the unopened portion of Mill Street, extending east of Overend Street, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE32.22, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on March 31 and April 1, 2010.

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

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway a portion of the public lane abutting 11 to 31 Widmer Street, 299 and 303 Adelaide Street West, described as follows:

Part of PIN 21412-0185 (LT)

Being a stratified portion of a portion of an Unnamed Lane on Plan 338,

Between Widmer Street and John Street, South of Adelaide Street,

Described as Parts 4, 5, and 6, Plan 66R-24869

City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

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 a portion of the public lane abutting 11 to 31 Widmer Street, 299 and 303 Adelaide Street West, described as follows:

Part of PIN 21412-0185 (LT)

Being a stratified portion of a portion of an Unnamed Lane on Plan 338,

Between Widmer Street and John Street, South of Adelaide Street,

Described as Parts 4, 5, and 6, Plan 66R-24869

City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

To enact a by-law to permanently close as a public highway a portion of the public lane abutting 11 to 31 Widmer, 299, and 303 Adelaide Street West, and that it be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Government Management Committee Item GM29.14, as amended, adopted by City Council at its meeting held on March 31 and April 1, 2010.

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

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 566-2000 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for 14 Strachan Avenue, 39-51 East Liberty Street and 19 Western Battery Road attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010.

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

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Phase II subdivision agreement for King-Liberty, registered as Instrument No. AT1373680 to:

i.          Release those lands at the easterly boundary of the Phase II Subdivision for inclusion in the new Phase 2A East Subdivision, with the exception of phasing provisions relating to the completion of the Pirandello Extension; and

ii.          Provide for the Pirandello Extension connection between East Liberty Street and any future Local Road and to revise the interim design treatment of the Pirandello Extension.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument No. CA681469 to exempt Block 1A, municipally known in 2010 as 39-51 East Liberty Street, 14 Strachan Avenue and 19 Western Battery Road, from the Public Art Program.

5.         City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry & Recreation to use any parkland dedication cash-in-lieu above 5% obtained from the development at 65-85 East Liberty Street towards the acquisition of additional parkland generally shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010 to the satisfaction of the Director of Real Estate and Director of Finance.

6.         Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills at City Council, City Council require the owner to enter into a Subdivision Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, for the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street.  Such agreements shall be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

i.          Dedication and construction of a new local road, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010.

ii.          A letter of credit to secure the construction of the new local road, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services, prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit for the first building using the new road.

iii.         Dedication and Above Base Park construction of new parkland to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry & Recreation, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated June 7, 2010. The developer will receive a credit for the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges applicable to this development for the cost to complete the Above Base Park construction of the parkland.

iv.         Construction and maintenance, in perpetuity, of a crash wall along the CN and GO Transit Lake Shore Rail Corridor generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated June 7, 2010.

v.         A contribution of not less than one percent of the estimated gross construction costs for the above grade development on the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street, including any density transferred to the lands known in 2010 as 19 Western Battery Road, which may be used for:

a.         The City’s Percent for Public Art Program; or

b.         The acquisition of any additional parkland generally shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated June 7, 2010.

vi.         To improve the local road and laneway system in the neighbourhood and provide additional access to the Toronto Polices Services Building at 9 Hanna Avenue, as shown on Attachment 2 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010, the owner shall also ensure that Toronto Hanna Properties Limited (“THPL”):

a.         Releases the existing easements in Instrument No. AT1331272 and restrictive covenants in Instrument No. AT1331291 over the City owned lands designated as Parts 1 to 14, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22662 that benefit lands currently owned by THPL.

b.         Releases the existing easement in Instrument No. AT426406 over the City-owned lands designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-20451 that benefits lands currently owned by THPL.

c.         Executes, as tenant under the existing Sign Lease for the signs in front of the building at 9 Hanna Avenue, an amending agreement to release the tenant's access easement over Parts 1 to 7, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22704.

d.         Provides its covenant, as tenant under the Sign Lease, that it shall not object to the City agreeing to a reconfiguration of its existing easement across 5 Hanna Avenue, provided that continuous hydroelectric servicing, and vehicular and pedestrian access to the signs which it leases at 9 Hanna Avenue is maintained on equivalent terms and conditions to the City’s existing easements.

e.         Conveys to the City Part 3 on Plan 66R-22797, in an “as-is” condition, free and clear of all title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services in consultation with the City Solicitor.

 f.         Conveys to the City Parts 11 to 18, inclusive, and Parts 23, 25 & 26 on Plan 66R-23084, in an “as-is” condition, free and clear of all title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services in consultation with the City Solicitor, but subject to the reservation of such rights and interests as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Executive Director of Technical Services and the City Solicitor.

vii.        City Council exempt the conveyances referred to in Part 6 vi. e. and 6 vi. f. above, from the Harmonized Peer Review Process policy, which provides a procedure for ensuring the cleanup of lands to be conveyed to the City as part of the development review process.

viii.       As part of the Site Plan Approval process, the owner shall provide 1:50 scale drawings for the first, second, third and fourth storey portions of all building elevations with building materials labelled and the drawings having a sufficient level of detail to illustrate how the building will be perceived by pedestrians. The owner shall incorporate, in the construction of the buildings, said exterior materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

ix.         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.

x.         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.

xi.         The owner shall provide a wind study and implement any mitigation measures required through the study satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City officials as appropriate to do all things necessary to execute the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City to grant this request.

8.         City Council determine that no further notice for such amendments is required, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 566-2000 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for 14 Strachan Avenue, 39-51 East Liberty Street and 19 Western Battery Road attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated May 10, 2010.

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

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Phase II subdivision agreement for King-Liberty, registered as Instrument No. AT1373680 to:

i.          Release those lands at the easterly boundary of the Phase II Subdivision for inclusion in the new Phase 2A East Subdivision, with the exception of phasing provisions relating to the completion of the Pirandello Extension.

ii.         Provide for the Pirandello Extension connection between East Liberty Street and any future Local Road and to revise the interim design treatment of the Pirandello Extension.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument No. CA681469 to exempt Block 1A, municipally known in 2010 as 39-51 East Liberty Street, 14 Strachan Avenue and 19 Western Battery Road, from the Public Art Program.

5.         Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills at City Council, City Council require the owner to enter into a Subdivision Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, for the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street.  Such agreements shall be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

i.          Conveyance and construction of a new local road, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services, generally as shown on Attachment 7 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated May 10, 2010.

ii.         Construction and maintenance, in perpetuity, of a crash wall along the CN and GO Transit Lake Shore Rail Corridor generally as shown on Attachment 7 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated May 10, 2010.

iii.        A contribution of not less than one percent of the estimated gross construction costs for the above grade development on the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street, including any density transferred to the lands known in 2010 as 19 Western Battery Road, to be used for the City’s Percent for Public Art Program.

iv.        To improve the local road and laneway system in the neighbourhood and provide additional access to the Toronto Police Services Building at 9 Hanna Avenue, as shown on Attachment 8 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated May 10, 2010, Toronto Hanna Properties Limited (“THPL”) agree to the following:

a.         Release of the existing easements in Instrument No. AT1331272 and restrictive covenants in Instrument No. AT1331291 over the City-owned lands designated as Parts 1 to 14, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22662 that benefit lands currently owned by THPL.

b.         Release of the existing easement in Instrument No. AT426406 over the City-owned lands designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-20451 that benefits lands currently owned by THPL.

c.         Execution by THPL, as tenant under the existing Sign Lease for the signs in front of the building at 9 Hanna Avenue, of an amending agreement to release the tenant's access easement over Parts 1 to 7, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22704.   

d.         THPL to provide its covenant, as tenant under the Sign Lease, that it shall not object to the City agreeing to a reconfiguration of its existing easement across 5 Hanna Avenue, provided that continuous vehicular and pedestrian access to 9 Hanna Avenue is maintained on the same terms and conditions as the City’s existing easement.

v.         As part of the Site Plan Approval process, the owner shall provide 1:50 scale drawings for the first, second, third and fourth storey portions of all building elevations with building materials labelled and the drawings having a sufficient level of detail to illustrate how the building will be perceived by pedestrians.  The owner shall incorporate, in the construction of the apartment building, said exterior materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

vi.        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.

vii.       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.

viii.      The owner shall provide a wind study and implement any mitigation measures required through the study satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

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.

This application proposes to incorporate reserved lands from the former Inglis Manufacturing Facilities Lands into King Liberty Village to extend the zoning permissions already granted to that neighbourhood.  The intent is to allow for the construction of three residential towers at 14 Strachan Avenue and 39 to 51 East Liberty Street.  Two of the towers, both being 25 storeys in height, would share a common 4-storey podium on the south side of East Liberty Street; the third tower, also having a height of 25 storeys, would have a separate 4-storey podium on the south west corner of Strachan Avenue and East Liberty Street.  As part of the application, a portion of the density will be transferred to the previously approved building at 19 Western Battery Road, increasing its height from 20 to 29 storeys.

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

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

1.         City Council repeal site specific Zoning By-law 574-2007 for 99 Blue Jays Way.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 99 Blue Jays Way substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated April 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the following amendment to the parking standards under part (1) of the draft Zoning By-law as a new item (g) and by changing the original (g) to (h):

"(g)      A minimum of 101 parking spaces shall be provided of which 85 parking spaces shall be residents’ parking spaces, and 14 parking spaces shall be reserved for visitors’ parking spaces and 2 parking spaces shall be for non-residential uses."

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

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into 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 $1,200,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit 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:

-           streetscape improvements to John Street and Mercer Street;

-           park improvements to Clarence Square Park;

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct and/or design and development supporting the John Street streetscape project.

b.         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.        

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

c.         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.

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

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

f.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning Division, date-stamped May 27, 2009.

g.         The owner shall provide and maintain in good order and operation 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.

h.          The owner shall submit a wind study completed by a qualified wind consultant in conjunction with the Site Plan Application and implement all wind mitigation measures recommended by the report.

i.          The owner shall pay for any required upgrades to the municipal infrastructure identified in the Municipal Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to support the development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council repeal site specific Zoning By-law 574-2007 for 99 Blue Jays Way.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 99 Blue Jays Way substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated April 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the following amendment to the parking standards under part (1) of the draft Zoning By-law as a new item (g) and by changing the original (g) to (h):

"(g)      A minimum of 101 parking spaces shall be provided of which 85 parking spaces shall be residents’ parking spaces, and 14 parking spaces shall be reserved for visitors’ parking spaces and 2 parking spaces shall be for non-residential uses."

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

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into 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 $1,200,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit 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:

-           streetscape improvements to John Street and Mercer Street;

-           park improvements to Clarence Square Park;

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct and/or design and development supporting the John Street streetscape project.

b.         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.        

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

c.         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.

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

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

f.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning Division, date-stamped May 27, 2009.

g.         The owner shall provide and maintain in good order and operation 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.

h.          The owner shall submit a wind study completed by a qualified wind consultant in conjunction with the Site Plan Application and implement all wind mitigation measures recommended by the report.

i.          The owner shall pay for any required upgrades to the municipal infrastructure identified in the Municipal Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to support the development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services.

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 a 40-storey mixed-use building on a 6 and 8-storey podium comprised of 309 residential units and commercial uses at grade located at 99 Blue Jays Way. The property is currently subject to site specific Zoning By-law 574-2007 which will be repealed and replaced by this Zoning By-law amendment. Community benefits that were secured under By-law 574-2007 will be included in the new by-law amendment.

The proposal is generally 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 character of the area. The proposal is consistent with the goals of the Tall Building Guidelines and the King Spadina Built Form Study with respect to tower floor plate size and adequate tower separation.

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

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

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, which, unless otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, which, unless otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

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

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 application for common elements condominium proposes a private common element driveway on the lands municipally known as 40 Laing Street.  The application is required to provide legal access to the individual townhouse units and to ensure the ongoing shared ownership and maintenance of all the common elements.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium.

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

1.         City Council refuse application 10-103027 STE 18 OZ for 1100 Queen Street West because Entertainment Facilities are not permitted and are not appropriate in MCR districts that are directly adjacent to low-density residential neighbourhoods.

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor, together with other appropriate City staff, to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the positions recommended in this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council refuse application 10-103027 STE 18 OZ for 1100 Queen Street West because Entertainment Facilities are not permitted and are not appropriate in MCR districts that are directly adjacent to low-density residential neighbourhoods.

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor, together with other appropriate City staff, to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the positions recommended in this report.

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.

This application proposes to permit an Entertainment Facility use at 1100 Queen Street West. The existing establishment at this location, known as “The Social” has been operating for approximately five years after having obtained building permits and a business licence for a Restaurant use. However, its current operation more closely reflects that of an Entertainment Facility, as defined by Zoning By-law 438-86. Therefore, the applicant proposes to rezone the site to allow an Entertainment Facility use in order to reflect its current operation.

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

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, deferred consideration of Item TE34.9 to the next meeting of City Council on July 6, 2010.

View the July 6, 7 and 8, 2010 City Council decision on this item:

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

a.         Deleting the requirement for a $500,000 payment to the City for Bremner Boulevard streetscaping, and replace with a requirement that the owner reconstruct Bremner Boulevard at no cost to the City, to the City's specifications, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West.

b.         Requiring that the owner provide a letter of credit in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director of Technical Services as security to cover the cost of such reconstruction, upon execution of the agreement, with such letter of credit to be in an amount of $850,000.

c.         Providing for the refund of the $500,000 Section 16 funds previously paid by the owner for Bremner Boulevard streetscaping, upon execution of the amending agreement and provision to the City of the letter of credit.

d.         Reducing the amount of Section 16 funds required for Railway Lands Streetscaping from $500,000 to $150,000 and requiring the owner to incorporate streetscaping improvements in the reconstruction of Bremner Boulevard such that the total value of the reconstruction is approximately $850,000.

e.         Requiring the owner of 16 York Street to contribute any remaining amount to streetscape improvements in the Railway Lands including the Simcoe Street Pedestrian Promenade, if the Bremner Boulevard reconstruction work can be completed for less than $850,000.

2.         City Council require the owner enter into an appropriate agreement for the reconstruction of the road to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council authorization to amend the Section 16 Agreement for 16 York Street to delete the requirement for a $500,000 payment to the City for Bremner Boulevard reconstruction, and replace with a requirement that the owner reconstruct Bremner Boulevard between York Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West, and that $350,000 for Railway Lands streetscaping be reallocated to this project.

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

1.         City Council include the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         City Council amend Attachment No. 3, under the heading “Heritage Attributes”, of the report (March 2, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, by deleting:

a.         the words “(the west verandah has been enclosed in the first storey)” in Bullet No. 6; and

b.         the following Bullet No. 9:

                        “The two-storey rear (east) wing with brick cladding and a mansard roof with gabled dormers”.

4.         If there are no objections to the proposed designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

5.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

1.         City Council include the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         City Council amend Attachment No. 3, under the heading “Heritage Attributes”, of the report (March 2, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, by deleting:

a.         the words “(the west verandah has been enclosed in the first storey)” in Bullet No. 6; and

b.         the following Bullet No. 9:

                        “The two-storey rear (east) wing with brick cladding and a mansard roof with gabled dormers”.

4.         If there are no objections to the proposed designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

5.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas W. Wilson House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  In October 2009, the property owner applied for a residential demolition permit which has not been issued.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property merits inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties for its cultural heritage value.  Because the site is the subject of a demolition application, staff recommend that Council state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to protect the site’s cultural heritage values and attributes.

The Toronto Preservation Board on April 30, 2010, considered the following:

1.         Report (March 2, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting 407 Huron Street – Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         Submission (Undated) from Guela Solow, ARK Architects.

3.         Letter (April 30, 2010) from Michael McClelland, Principal, E.R.A. Architects Inc.

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

1.         City Council include the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.         If the proposed designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the proposed designation of the property.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council include the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.         If the proposed designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the proposed designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council include the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties and state its intention to designate the site under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

In a letter dated January 29, 2010, Councillor Kyle Rae requested that Heritage Preservation Services assess the heritage merits of the property at 17 Dundonald Street.  Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed by the Province of Ontario for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Toronto Preservation Board on April 30, 2010, considered the following:

1.         Report (April 1, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting 17 Dundonald Street - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         Letter (April 29, 2010) from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP.

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

1.         City Council include the property at 1 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council include the property at 3 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

3.         City Council include the property at 5 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

4.         City Council include the property at 7 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

5.         City Council include the property at 9 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

6.         City Council include the property at 11 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

7.         City Council include the property at 13 Hubbard Boulevard (Eliza J. Furniss House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

8.         City Council include the property at 15 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Court Apartments) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

9.         City Council include the property at 2 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

10.       City Council include the property at 4 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

11.       City Council include the property at 6 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

12.       City Council include the property at 8 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council include the property at 1 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council include the property at 3 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

3.         City Council include the property at 5 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

4.         City Council include the property at 7 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

5.         City Council include the property at 9 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

6.         City Council include the property at 11 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

7.         City Council include the property at 13 Hubbard Boulevard (Eliza J. Furniss House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

8.         City Council include the property at 15 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Court Apartments) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

9.         City Council include the property at 2 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

10.       City Council include the property at 4 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

11.       City Council include the property at 6 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

12.       City Council include the property at 8 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

This report recommends that City Council include on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties the properties on the south side of Hubbard Boulevard, between Wineva and Hammersmith Avenues, and the properties on the west side of Wineva Avenue, south of Hubbard Boulevard.  The 12 properties identified in the recommendations have cultural heritage value as an enclave of residential buildings from the 1920s that are among the last surviving dwellings with direct access to the waterfront in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood.  Their inclusion on the City’s heritage inventory would enable staff to monitor the sites and encourage the retention of their heritage attributes and values.

The Toronto Preservation Board on April 30, 2010, considered the report (March 4, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Hubbard and Wineva Properties, Inclusion on Heritage Inventory.

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

1.         City Council approve the 125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the 125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 125 Western Battery Road - 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 development site is located in the area known as Liberty Village the neighbourhood is bounded at the north by King Street West, at the west by Dufferin Street, at the south by the Gardiner Expressway, at the east by Strachan Avenue and the northeast by the Canadian Pacific railway tracks.  The property at 125 Western Battery Road is in the area known as East Liberty Village.

The 125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan provides a framework for a public art commission in the proposed location.  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 June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the 300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the 300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 300 Front Street West - 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 300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan provides a framework for a public art commission in the proposed location at the northwest corner of Front and John 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 June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

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

-           373 Cedarvale Avenue.

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:

-           373 Cedarvale Avenue.

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

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

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

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

1.         City Council authorize the introduction of an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 743, “Streets and Sidewalks, Use of”, substantially in the form included as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated April 19, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, to prohibit street promotions (as defined in the proposed amendment) on the sidewalks adjacent to Yonge Dundas Square, to come into effect thirty days after adoption by City Council, subject to such stylistic or technical adjustments as may be required by the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize and direct all other appropriate City officials to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto, including the introduction of any necessary bills.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the introduction of an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 743, “Streets and Sidewalks, Use of”, substantially in the form included as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated April 19, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, to prohibit street promotions (as defined in the proposed amendment) on the sidewalks adjacent to Yonge Dundas Square, to come into effect thirty days after adoption by City Council, subject to such stylistic or technical adjustments as may be required by the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize and direct all other appropriate City officials to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto, including the introduction of any necessary bills.

The Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management (the Board) has expressed concern regarding sampling, marketing and illegal vending taking place on sidewalks adjacent to the Square.  The Board believes that such activities obstruct and encumber the sidewalks, particularly during crowded events, and that these also have a negative impact upon permitted vendors operating from licensed locations within the Square, thereby affecting the economic viability of the Square.

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law which prohibits sampling and marketing (referred to in the by-law as street promotions) on the public sidewalks adjacent to the Yonge-Dundas Square.  The by-law (Appendix ‘A’) would contain an exception for the distribution of information flyers provided that the by-law is otherwise complied with.

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

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public highway (a portion of the Market Street road allowance abutting 18 Lower Jarvis Street), shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 (the “Highway”), attached to the report dated May 3, 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.

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’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 accept the Offer to Purchase from Context (Market Wharf II) Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the portion of the Highway shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 in the amount of $115,000.00, plus applicable taxes, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated May 3, 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 Officer 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 Highway 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 and as she considers reasonable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public highway (a portion of the Market Street road allowance abutting 18 Lower Jarvis Street), shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 (the “Highway”), attached to the report dated May 3, 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.

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’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 accept the Offer to Purchase from Context (Market Wharf II) Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the portion of the Highway shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 in the amount of $115,000.00, plus applicable taxes, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated May 3, 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 Officer 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 Highway 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 and as she considers reasonable.

The General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer request that a portion of the Market Street road allowance abutting 18 Lower Jarvis Street be permanently closed and that the portion of the road allowance be sold to the future adjoining land owner, Context (Market Wharf II) Inc., 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 June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Carroll Street and Thompson Street, shown as Parts 1 and 3 respectively, on Sketch No. PS-2010-036, (the “Highway”), attached to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.         easement interests for the easements required by Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada, and Enbridge Gas having been declared surplus in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213 and authority having been granted to convey easements to Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada and Enbridge Gas over the closed Highway for nominal consideration; and

b.         compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162.

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public, after authority has been granted to convey the required utility easements and upon the new road system in Don Mount Court having been conveyed to the City and dedicated for public highway purposes, of a proposed by-law to close the Highway in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Toronto and East York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the draft by-law.

3.         City Council authorize 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 notice page of the City’s website for at least 5 working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

4.         City Council authorize Technical Services staff to rename the portion of Carroll Street shown as Part 2 on the Sketch attached to the report dated May 6, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, as Thompson Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this matter to Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report directly to Council for its meeting on June 8, 2010, on the status of all the easements as of June 8, 2010, referred to in the report dated May 6, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

The Toronto and East York Community Council considered the following recommendations contained in the report dated May 6, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District:

1.         City Council authorizes the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Carroll Street and Thompson Street, shown as Parts 1 and 3 respectively, on Sketch No. PS-2010-036, (the “Highway”), attached to the report dated May 6, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.         easement interests for the easements required by Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada and Enbridge Gas having been declared surplus in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213 and authority having been granted to convey easements to Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada and Enbridge Gas over the closed Highway for nominal consideration; and

b.         compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162.

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public, after authority has been granted to convey the required utility easements and upon the new road system in Don Mount Court having been conveyed to the City and dedicated for public highway purposes, of a proposed by-law to close the Highway in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Toronto and East York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the draft by-law.

3.         City Council authorize 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 notice page of the City’s Web site for at least 5 working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

4.         City Council authorize Technical Services staff to rename the portion of Carroll Street shown as Part 2 on the attached Sketch, as Thompson Street.

In conjunction with the redevelopment of Don Mount Court by Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Transportation Services staff was requested to investigate the feasibility of closing the portion of Carroll Street extending between Thompson Street and Davies Avenue and a portion of Thompson Street, for incorporation into the abutting Joel Weeks Park.

As a new public highway system will be constructed as part of the redevelopment of Don Mount Court, the portion of Carroll Street and Thompson Street to be closed are not required for Transportation Services purposes and can be permanently closed.

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

1.         City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the west side of Yonge Street between Gerrard Street West and a point 69 metres north of Gerrard Street West, from June 9, 2010, to October 31, 2012.

2.         During this period, City Council approve the implementation of  “No Stopping Anytime” on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

3.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

4.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Stopping, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

5.         City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the west side of Yonge Street between Gerrard Street West and a point 69 metres north of Gerrard Street West, from June 9, 2010, to October 31, 2012.

2.         During this period, City Council approve the implementation of  “No Stopping Anytime” on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

3.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

4.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Stopping, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

5.         City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

Aura at College Park is building a 75-storey condominium at 382-388 Yonge Street, on the north-west corner of Yonge Street and Gerrard Street West.  For this reason, Transportation Services must close the sidewalk on the west side of Yonge Street for 29 months.

Transportation Services must also close the north sidewalk and the eastbound and westbound bicycle lanes on Gerrard Street West for 29 months.  This issue is dealt with in a companion report “Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk Closure - Gerrard Street West” requiring Toronto and East York Community Council approval.

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

1.         City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 37.5 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 5.5. metres further south.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 37.5 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 5.5. metres further south.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the removal of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, and south of Hallam Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dovercourt Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

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

1.         City Council approve installation of a “Disabled Loading Zone”, on the west side of Spadina Avenue, from a point 33 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 11 metres further south.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve installation of a “Disabled Loading Zone”, on the west side of Spadina Avenue, from a point 33 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 11 metres further south.

Transportation Services has received a request from the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Avenue to investigate the feasibility of installing a disabled loading zone on the west side of Spadina Avenue, south of Bloor Street West to facilitate the pick-up/drop-off of patrons of the centre.

Implementation of this measure will help keep a section of the curb area in front of 750 Spadina Avenue clear of vehicles, improving opportunities for disabled passenger pick-up/drop-off at this location.

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

1.         City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Jones Avenue from a point 84 metres south of Mallon Avenue to a point 9 metres further south.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Jones Avenue from a point 84 metres south of Mallon Avenue to a point 9 metres further south.

Transportation Services is seeking authority from City Council to prohibit parking on the west side of Jones Avenue, 9 metres north of the public lane located between Nos. 86 and 88 Jones Avenue (south of Mallon Avenue).  The parking prohibition will enhance sight lines for drivers and cyclists; however, it will result in the loss of one on-street parking space.  TTC bus service along Jones Avenue will not be negatively impacted.

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

1.         City Council authorize Transportation Services to poll eligible householders on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, to determine whether residents support the traffic calming island as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the implementation of street based permit parking, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2.         Subject to favourable results of the poll, City Council authorize:

a.         the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, for traffic calming purposes, as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949;

b.         Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, when the traffic calming island is installed;

c.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to prohibit parking on the east side of Wineva Avenue, between a point 146 metres south of Williamson Road and a point seven metres further south; and

d.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to convert from the “Area Based Permit Parking Program” to the “Street Name Permit Parking Program”.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize Transportation Services to poll eligible householders on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, to determine whether residents support the traffic calming island as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the implementation of street based permit parking, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2.         Subject to favourable results of the poll, City Council authorize:

a.         the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, for traffic calming purposes, as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949;

b.         Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, when the traffic calming island is installed;

c.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to prohibit parking on the east side of Wineva Avenue, between a point 146 metres south of Williamson Road and a point seven metres further south; and

d.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to convert from the “Area Based Permit Parking Program” to the “Street Name Permit Parking Program”.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for a traffic calming island on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road.  Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied; therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Wineva Avenue at this time.  The impact of implementing street-based permit parking was also reviewed to address concerns with parking lost due to the island.  On this section of Wineva Avenue there are 40 parking spaces and 36 permits issued.

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

1.         Despite subsection 918-21B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards ("Chapter 918"), City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to accept an appeal from the applicant(s) for front yard parking for 336 Howland Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council in accordance with the appeal process outlined in subsection 918-21A.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         Despite subsection 918-21B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards ("Chapter 918"), City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to accept an appeal from the applicant(s) for front yard parking for 336 Howland Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council in accordance with the appeal process outlined in subsection 918-21A.

The new owners of this property discovered that their front yard parking space was illegal, even though it has existed for 30 years on a side of the street where each and every other property has a front yard parking space. The property owners have agreed to reconstruct the pad in an environmentally-friendly way and enhance the streetscape with more greening on the front yard.

The property in question is located within the area of the former City of Toronto in that portion of Ward 21 located south of St. Clair Avenue West. Given that this property falls within that portion of Ward 21 located south of St. Clair Avenue West, pursuant to subsection 918-5B of Chapter 918, the General Manager of Transportation Services shall not accept a front yard parking application for front yard parking for this residential address.

Further, given its location in Ward 21, according to subsection 918-21B, this property shall not be entitled to file an appeal pursuant to subsection 918-21 of Chapter 918 unless the property has no other alternative parking option and meets the physical requirements set out in Chapter 918.

In this instance, the property in question does have alternative parking as there is on-street permit parking in this area. Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 918, the property is ineligible to appeal.

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

1.         City Council grant Scotiabank Nuit Blanche an exemption from Municipal Code 636 to permit an open flame at Yonge-Dundas Square on October 2  and 3, 2010.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council grant Scotiabank Nuit Blanche an exemption from Municipal Code 636 to permit an open flame at Yonge-Dundas Square on October 2  and 3, 2010.

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

It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council grant an exemption from Municipal Code 636 to permit Scotiabank Nuit Blanche to use open flame on Yonge-Dundas Square.

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

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the Toronto African Dance Festival to operate a beer/wine garden 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

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 ANCOP Canada (Walk for the Poor) and War Child Canada to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3.         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 African Dance Festival to operate a beer/wine garden 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

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 ANCOP Canada (Walk for the Poor) and War Child Canada to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3.         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 ANCOP Canada and War Child Canada’s request to solicit donations, and the Toronto African Dance Festival’s request to operate a gated beer/wine garden on Nathan Phillips Square.

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

1.         City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it approves the issuance of a sales licence, including a stadium endorsement, which would permit the sale and service of alcohol in areas, including, but not limited to, tiered and sloping seating within the premises known as QE Theatre at Exhibition Place.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it approves the issuance of a sales licence, including a stadium endorsement, which would permit the sale and service of alcohol in areas, including, but not limited to, tiered and sloping seating within the premises known as QE Theatre at Exhibition Place.

This letter is to request that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider a request from 16730801 Ontario Inc., the Tenant operating as QE Theatre at Exhibition Place and managed by Mr. Bruno Sinopoli, for a Stadium Endorsement to be added to the existing liquor licence (#813517) subject to the provisions of Ontario Regulation 719, as amended, and licence approval by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

This endorsement would allow the Tenant to apply to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for permission for patrons to consume their alcoholic beverages in their theatre seats during event performances.

Thank you for your consideration of this request and should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

City Council on June 8 and 9, 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.          a beer garden in Christie Pits Park for the 13th Annual Inti Raymi Festival to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010;

2.          temporary patio extensions for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 5, 2010, from Dougal Bichan for The New Bloor Festival to be held on July 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdown;

3.         liquor licence extensions and extended licensed areas until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 4, 2010, from Faiza R. Ansari, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, for the 17th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth, to be held on August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview and Jones Avenue;

4.         a beverage garden to operate at Marilyn Bell Park on September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on September 11 and 12, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., during the 16th Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge;

5.         patio extensions for the following events for 667 College Street:

a.         Annual Summer Celebration to be held on July 11, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.; and

b.         Annual Customer Appreciation Event to be held on August 22, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.;

6.         a temporary extension for the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts' Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ceremony After Party to be held in front of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East, on June 28, 2010, from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.;

7.         a beer garden in Woodbine Park for the Canadian Open BBQ Championships/Beach Ribfest to be held on June 18, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., June 19, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. and June 20, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.;

8.         a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Buskerfest Festival to be held on August 27 and 28, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on August 29, 2010, until 9:00 p.m.;

9.         a patio extension for the establishments listed in the attachment to the letter dated May 19, 2010, from Councillor Kyle Rae for the Church Wellesley Village BIA for the Seventh Annual Church Street Festish Fair on Sunday, August 14, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;

10.       a liquor licence extension until 2:00 a.m., and onto City property on Saturday, September 11, 2010, during the 2010 Junction Arts Festival, for the following establishments:

-            Shox Sports Bar, 2827 Dundas Street West; and

-           Cool Hand of a girl, 2804 Dundas Street West;

11.       a beer garden at the Ward's Island Recreation Association's Gala Day Weekend on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2010, opening at 12:00 noon on Ward's Island;

12.       an extended licensed area for Canada Day Celebrations at the Brigadier O. M. Martin - Branch No. 345, Royal Canadian Legion, 81 Peard Road, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.;

13.       permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Avenue, 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.       a temporary patio extension for Naco Gallery Cafe, 1665 Dundas Street West, for various events to be held between June 24 and August 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight;

            15.       a special occasion permit and beer garden requested by Kinsella Sports on behalf of the CBC, for the CBC Soccer Nation World Cup event, located on Wellington Street between John Street and Windsor Street, on July 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and July 11, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;

            16.       a temporary patio extension for the Hair of the Dog Neighbourhood Pub and Restaurant, 425 Church Street, on July 3 and 4, 2010, as part of Pride Week celebrations;

            17.       a temporary liquor licence extension for Zipperz/Cellblock, 70 Carlton Street rear area, from July 1 to 4, 2010, as part of Pride Week; and

            18.       permission to serve alcohol on an extended patio for 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.

B.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a patio extension for the 667 College Street Annual Anniversary Party to be held on June 14, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

C.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

D.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a liquor licence extension for the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre at 840 St. Clair Avenue West for the Hungarian Festival to be held from June 18-20, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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.         a beer garden in Christie Pits Park for the 13th Annual Inti Raymi Festival to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010;

2.         temporary patio extensions for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 5, 2010, from Dougal Bichan for The New Bloor Festival to be held on July 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdown;

3.         liquor licence extensions and extended licensed areas until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 4, 2010, from Faiza R. Ansari, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, for the 17th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth, to be held on August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview and Jones Avenue;

4.         a beverage garden to operate at Marilyn Bell Park on September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on September 11 and 12, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., during the 16th Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge;

5.         patio extensions for the following events for 667 College Street:

a.         Annual Summer Celebration to be held on July 11, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.; and

b.         Annual Customer Appreciation Event to be held on August 22, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.;

6.         a temporary extension for the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts' Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ceremony After Party to be held in front of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East, on June 28, 2010, from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.;

7.         a beer garden in Woodbine Park for the Canadian Open BBQ Championships/Beach Ribfest to be held on June 18, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., June 19, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. and June 20, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.;

8.         a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Buskerfest Festival to be held on August 27 and 28, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on August 29, 2010, until 9:00 p.m.;

9          a patio extension for the establishments listed in the attachment to the letter dated May 19, 2010, from Councillor Kyle Rae for the Church Wellesley Village BIA for the Seventh Annual Church Street Festish Fair on Sunday, August 14, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;

10.       a liquor licence extension until 2:00 a.m., and onto City property on Saturday, September 11, 2010, during the 2010 Junction Arts Festival, for the following establishments:

-            Shox Sports Bar, 2827 Dundas Street West; and

-           Cool Hand of a girl, 2804 Dundas Street West;

11.       a beer garden at the Ward's Island Recreation Association's Gala Day Weekend on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2010, opening at 12:00 noon on Ward's Island.

B.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a patio extension for the 667 College Street Annual Anniversary Party to be held on June 14, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

C.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

D.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a liquor licence extension for the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre at 840 St. Clair Avenue West for the Hungarian Festival to be held from June 18-20, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Toronto and East York Community Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of municipal significance:

1.         The 13th Annual Inti Raymi Festival to be held at Christie Pits Park on June 19 and 20, 2010.

2.         The 11th Bana Y'Africa Festival to be held at Metro Square, 55 John Street on July 24 and 25, 2010.

3.         The New Bloor Festival to be held on July 28, 2010, on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdown from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4.         The 17th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth to be held on August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview and Jones Avenue.

5.         The 16th Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge to be held at Marilyn Bell Park from September 10 to 12, 2010.

6.         The 8th Annual Festival of South Asia to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010, on Gerrard Street East between Coxwell and Greenwood Avenue.

 7.        The Ward's Island Recreation Association's Gala Day Weekend to be held on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2010, on Ward's Island.

 8.        The following events for 667 College Street:

            a.         Annual Anniversary Party to be held on June 14, 2010, from 12:01 p.m.-11:59 p.m.;

b.         Annual Summer Celebration to be held on July 11, 2010, from 12:01 p.m.-11:59 p.m.; and

c.         Annual Customer Appreciation Event to be held on August 22, 2010, from 12:01 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

 9.        The Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ceremony and After Party to be held at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts on June 28, 2010.

10.       The 49th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition to be held on July 9, 10 and 11, 2010, at Nathan Phillips Square.

11.       The Canadian Open BBQ Championships/Beach Ribfest to be held at Woodbine Park in the Beaches from June 18 to June 20, 2010.

12.       The Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area Seventh Annual Church Street Fetish Fair, to be held on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., encompassing the following boundaries:

            -           north of Alexander and Church to south of Wellesley and Church;
            -          100 meters in on both the east and west side of Maitland and Church; and
            -          north of Wellesley and Church to the south of Gloucester and Church.

13.       The 2010 Junction Arts Festival, sponsored by the Junction BIA, to be held from September 8, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., September 9, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,  September 10, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., September 11, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and September 12, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Indian Grove.

14.       The Hungarian Festival to be held from June 18-20, 2010, in front of the Hungarian Cultural Centre at 840 St. Clair Avenue West from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any relevant Staff to attend at all proceedings before the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to 2 St. James Court and to hire any consultants required to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any relevant Staff to attend at all proceedings before the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to 2 St. James Court and to hire any consultants required to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

The owner of 2 St. James Court has appealed a decision of the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment to refuse an application for variances to Zoning By-law 438-86.  A copy of the Committee's decision is attached.  The Ontario Municipal Board has not yet set a hearing date for the appeal.  This property was the subject of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing in 2008.  In that case, the City Solicitor attended in opposition and the Board did not allow the requested variances.  The current application is also not appropriate for the development of the property.

The applicant has brought a Motion before the Board seeking an Order for Disclosure and an Order that the Board rule separately on each of the requested variances.  The Board has set June 14, 2010 to hear the Motion.  A date will also likely be set in the near future for a hearing of the appeal of the Committee's decision.

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

1.         City Council deny the request for permission to remove one (1) healthy City-owned tree adjacent to 79 Boulton Drive.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council deny the request for permission to remove one (1) healthy City-owned tree adjacent to 79 Boulton Drive.

The report requests that City Council deny the request for permission to remove a healthy City-owned honey locust tree. The applicant is proposing to construct a new home and the tree is in conflict with the required construction. 

The tree in question has been well maintained, is healthy and with proper care and maintenance should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years. Urban Forestry cannot support the loss of this tree.

The owner of 79 Boulton Drive has made an application to remove a City Tree.  The item was deferred at the April 27, 2010 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council pending a Committee of Adjustment Decision.

The variance was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on May 12, 2010, and is attached to this letter.

To avoid further delays to the applicant, I would request that this matter be brought back to Toronto and East York Community Council for debate at the May 25, 2010 meeting.

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

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City Staff to amend the Subdivision agreement for the Railway Lands West, in order to assume ownership and maintenance obligations for the portions of the retaining wall that are located at the north end of Dan Leckie Way and the north end of Capreol Court.

2.         City Council require the applicant to provide the City with a maintenance fund for the portions of the retaining wall to be conveyed, in an amount acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City Staff to amend the Subdivision agreement for the Railway Lands West, in order to assume ownership and maintenance obligations for the portions of the retaining wall that are located a the north end of Dan Leckie Way and the north end of Capreol Court.

2.         City Council require the applicant to provide the City with a maintenance fund for the portions of the retaining wall to be conveyed, in an amount acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.

As part of the development of 450-476 Bremner Boulevard, also referred to as Blocks 26W and 29 in the Railway Lands West, Concord Adex was responsible for the construction of a retaining wall which abuts the railway corridor to the north.  The retaining wall forms part of the underground parking structure for these development Blocks, with the exception of the 2 portions of the retaining wall which are located adjacent to City roads.

This report seeks authorization to allow the appropriate City staff to amend the Subdivision Agreement for the Railway Lands West in order to allow the City to assume maintenance obligations for the portions of the retaining wall that abut the City roadway on the condition that Concord Adex provide a maintenance fund to the City for the walls.

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

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Studio 77, 77 Peter Street (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 Motion, 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 Studio 77, 77 Peter Street (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 Motion, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.