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Meeting No. 33   (Special)   Contact Marilyn Toft, Manager
Meeting Date Monday, April 6, 2009
  Phone 416-392-7032
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail clerk@toronto.ca
Location Council Chamber, City Hall
     


CALL TO ORDER - 9:44 a.m.

 

Speaker Bussin took the Chair and called the Members to order.

 

The meeting opened with O Canada.

 

Speaker Bussin advised Council that this special meeting is scheduled for the following

purposes:

 

1.         To consider Community Council Reports from the meetings held on March 26, 2009;

 

2.         to introduce and enact General Bills; and

 

3.         to introduce and enact a confirming by-law for this special meeting.

City Council - Routine Matters - Meeting 33
RM33.1

Information

Received 

 

 

Moment of Silence
City Council Decision

Members of Council observed a moment of silence.


RM33.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes
City Council Decision

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, in the form supplied to the Members.

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

That the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members.


RM33.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Introduction of Reports by Committee Chairs
City Council Decision

Committee Reports were presented to City Council for consideration.

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Introduce Report moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That the Report from Meeting 25 of the Etobicoke York Community Council listed on the Agenda of Council be presented for consideration.


Motion to Introduce Report moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Carried)

That the Report from Meeting 24 of the North York Community Council listed on the Agenda of Council be presented for consideration.


Motion to Introduce Report moved by Councillor Mike Del Grande (Carried)

That the Report from Meeting 24 of the Scarborough Community Council listed on the Agenda of Council be presented for consideration.


Motion to Introduce Report moved by Councillor Pam McConnell (Carried)

That the Report from Meeting 24 of the Toronto and East York Community Council listed on the Agenda of Council be presented for consideration.


RM33.4

Information

Received 

 

 

Petitions
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.

 

Councillor Sandra Bussin submitted a communication for consideration with Item TE24.71, headed "Traffic Control Signals - Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive/Osborne Avenue", that includes a petition signed by 101 persons respecting a traffic light at Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive.


RM33.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Review of Order Paper - April 6, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the April 6, 2009 Order Paper for Meeting 33, and all other Items not held on consent.

Motions (City Council)
Review Order Paper

April 6, 2009, at 9:58 a.m. - Speaker Bussin advised Council of the following:

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Items TE24.11 and TE24.12 respecting 106 Wychwood Avenue are both submitted without recommendation.  These Items will be considered together.  The Chief Planner has submitted a supplementary report on Item TE24.12.

 

Similarly, North York Community Council Item NY24.36 and Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.117, both respecting the recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award, will also be considered together.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.121 is an urgent Item respecting an Ontario Municipal Board hearing on 22 Walmer Road.  This matter is before the OMB this morning, so should the Item be held, I would propose that Council consider it as the first Item of business.


Motion to Adopt Order Paper (Carried)

April 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. - That Council adopt the April 6, 2009 Order Paper for Meeting 33, and all other Items not held on consent.


Vote (Adopt Order Paper)

Apr-06-2009 10:11 AM

Result: Carried Adopt the Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent
Yes: 41 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 0  
Absent: 4 Ainslie, Heaps, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Extend the Meeting moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Carried)

April 6, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. - That Council vary the Order Paper to remain in session past the scheduled 12:30 p.m. lunch recess in order to complete the Agenda.  (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)


Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 25
EY25.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 6 

2230 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6.

 

2.            City Council amend the Zoning Code for the former City of Etobicoke substantially in accordance with the Zoning By-law amendments described in this report.

 

3.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required, in consultation with City Planning, Building Division, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

4.            City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure community benefits as outlined in this report and summarized in Attachment 7, prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
March 10, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19536.pdf)

Notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19567.pdf)

By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19893.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 25, 2009) fax from Donald Henderson (EY.Main.EY25.2.1)

EY25.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

Study of the North Side of Davenport Road between Alberta Avenue and Winona Drive - Zoning By-law Amendments – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 438-86 for the former City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5.

 

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.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
January 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19124.pdf)

Notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19568.pdf)

Extract - February 9, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19398.pdf)


EY25.20

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 2, 5 

2009 Capital Works Projects – Highway Alteration By-laws and Sidewalk Installations
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications at various locations within the Etobicoke York District, as indicated in Appendix “A”, to the report (March 4, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District .

Background Information (Committee)
March 4, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19491.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19492.pdf)

Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19493.pdf)


EY25.27

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 11, 17 

St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road – Road Alterations for the St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the preparation of a by-law for the alteration of St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road, to allow construction of the Preferred Design Concept identified through the St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvements Class Environmental Assessment study process.  The modifications are generally as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-9594, 421F-9595, 421F-9596, 421F-9597 and 421F-9598 dated March 2009, include:

 

a.         Construction of a raised, mountable trackbed in the centre of St. Clair Avenue West, between signalized intersections, with curbs as required, for the exclusive use of public transit vehicles and emergency service vehicles, including Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services; and

 

b.         Widening portions of the pavement up to 2.8 metres, on the north and south sides of St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road; and, widening the pavement up to 7 metres for the section on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road to just west of Old Weston Road, generally as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-9594, 421F-9595, 421F-9596, 421F-9597 and 421F-9598 dated March 2009.

 

2.         City Council authorize the installation of the proposed streetcar loading platforms on St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road, listed in the attached Appendix “A”.

 

3.         City Council request City staff, in consultation with GO Transit, Metrolinx and the Ward Councillors, to investigate opportunities to undertake changes to the underpass on St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Keele Street, and the General Manager, Transportation Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the outcome of this review, including any financial implications to the City.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review, in consultation with the local area Councillors, the possibility of a "red light like camera" to deter vehicles from entering the streetcar lane at the Weston Road underpass where the streeetcar track will not be on a separate right-of-way.

Background Information (Committee)
March 2, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19522.pdf)

Attachments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19523.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(April 3, 2009) supplementary report from the General Manager, Transportation Services (EY25.27a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20262.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Carried)

Motion 1 - That Council adopt the recommendation contained in the report (April 3, 2009) from the General Manager, Transportation Services [EY25.27a], amended to now read as follows:

 

1.         Request City staff, in consultation with GO Transit, Metrolinx and the Ward Councillors, to investigate opportunities to undertake changes to the underpass on St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Keele Street, and the General Manager of Transportation Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the outcome of this review, including any financial implications to the City.


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 12:34 PM

Result: Carried EY25.27 - Palacio - Motion 1
Yes: 33 Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 0  
Absent: 12 Ainslie, Ashton, Fletcher, Heaps, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Shiner, Walker 

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

Motion 2 - That the General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to review, in consultation with the local area Councillors, the possibility of a "red light like camera" to deter vehicles from entering the streetcar lane at the Weston Road underpass where the streeetcar track will not be on a separate right-of-way.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended)

Apr-06-2009 12:35 PM

Result: Carried EY25.27 - Adopt the Item, as amended
Yes: 33 Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 0  
Absent: 12 Ainslie, Ashton, Fletcher, Heaps, Mammoliti, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Walker 

EY25.28

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

570 Rogers Road – Payment-in-Lieu of Parking
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council exempt the applicant at 570 Rogers Road from the former City of York Bylaw 1-83 parking requirement of three parking stalls, subject to a $7,500.00 payment-in-lieu of parking.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
February 25, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19420.pdf)

Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19421.pdf)


EY25.32

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

St. Clair Avenue West, between Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road and Winona Drive – Parking regulation amendments for the St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council rescind the existing parking regulations on St. Clair Avenue West, between Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road and Winona Drive, listed in Appendix “A” to the report (March 4, 2009) from Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District.

 

2.            City Council enact the proposed parking regulations on St. Clair Avenue West, between Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road and Winona Drive, listed in Appendix “B” to the report (March 4, 2009) from Director, Transportation Services - Etobicoke York District.

Background Information (Committee)
March 4, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19543.pdf)

Attachments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19544.pdf)


EY25.33

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 7 

Assumption of Services – Subdivision owned by Rowntree Gardens Inc.,Plan 66M-2397,TB SUB 2001 0001 (Toryork Dr./Milvan Dr.) Oliti Crt. & San Gabrielle Place
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2397.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
February 19, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19304.pdf)

Attachment - map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19305.pdf)


EY25.34

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 3 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes - 245 Markland Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, 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 – 245 Markland Drive.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
February 24, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19374.pdf)

By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19375.pdf)


EY25.35

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 4 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes (1403 Royal York Road)
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, 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 - 1403 Royal York Road.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
March 9, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19509.pdf)

By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19510.pdf)


EY25.36

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes (The Queensway, Windermere Avenue)
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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

 

-        97 The Queensway

-        99 The Queensway

-        101 The Queensway

-        107 The Queensway

-        109 The Queensway

-        111 The Queensway

-        113 The Queensway

-        115 The Queensway

-        117 A The Queensway

-        117 B The Queensway

-        119 A The Queensway

-        119 B The Queensway

-        8 Windermere Avenue

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
February 24, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19372.pdf)

By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19373.pdf)


EY25.38

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 6 

2077 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Authority to Enter into Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, or their delegates, to execute on behalf of the City a Section 45(9) Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, implementing the conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment in approving application A593/07 EYK.

Background Information (Committee)
March 3, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19454.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

EY25.39

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

1968 Bloor Street West – Extension of By-law 341-2008 Exempting the Lands from Part Lot Control – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law 341-2008 to allow the unsold lots formerly known as 1968 Bloor Street West (Part of Lots 52, 53 and 54 of Registered Plan 660 York, designated as Parts 1, 3 to 18 inclusive on Reference Plan 66R-23550) be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 of this report.

 

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

 

3.            City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

Background Information (Committee)
February 23, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19319.pdf)


EY25.45

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 2 

556, 558 Scarlett Road and 13 Chapman Road – Zoning Appeal - Request for Direction
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council adopt the Recommendations embodied in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.            City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations once adopted by City Council, together with Attachment “A”.  The balance of the report remains confidential.

 

The following recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2009) from the City Solicitor are now public, together with Attachment A (the location map):

 

            City Council settle the appeal under zoning by-law amendment file no. 08 149633 WET 02 OZ by:

 

1.                  instructing  the City Solicitor to support at the OMB Hearing an amendment to the zoning by-law to implement the development proposed in the attached site plan (Attachment “A”), such by-law to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to reflect the settlement  reducing the number of residential units from 11 to 10, provided the OMB’s order  approving the zoning by-law amendment not be issued until the applicant has executed a financially secured Letter of Undertaking, satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director of Technical Services, undertaking to carry out, at the applicant’s sole expense, the reconstruction of the south side of Chapman Road adjacent to the development site, including concrete road curb, concrete sidewalk, depressed driveway curbs, paved driveway entrances, boulevard sod, and any localized improvements necessary to transition the existing roadway to the development, and to pay City engineering and inspection fees;

 

2.            authorizing the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue permits to  injure or destroy trees necessary to implement the development proposed in the attached site plan (Attachment “A”) and in accordance with the Arborist and Tree Preservation Plan, prepared by Bostock Consulting Inc., dated October 13, 2008, and the comments and requirements set out in the memorandum dated November 3, 2008 to Community Planning from the Supervisor of Tree Protection and Plan Review; and

 

3.            authorizing the enactment of a by-law to dedicate the one foot reserve along the south side of Chapman Road as part of the public highway.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Background Information (Committee)
March 9, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19608.pdf)

EY21.2 Extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19610.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Location Map (now Public) - Attachment A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2009) from the City Solicitor
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20395.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 24, 2009) e-mail from Gary Mandziuk (EY.Main.EY25.45.1)
Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

EY25.50

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 7 

Liquor Licence Review - 3212 Weston Road, Suzy's Donuts
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for the premises at 3212 Weston Road, to operate under the name of Suzy’s Donuts (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

 

2.            City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, life safety, security personnel, security cameras, lighting, noise and litter.

Background Information (Committee)
Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19894.pdf)


EY25.51

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

1500 Weston Road – Zoning and Site Plan Appeals - Directions
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff to, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the new Site Plan Application, and revised Zoning By-law Amendment, filed by Habitat for Humanity, subject to the form and content of the zoning by-law amendment, the conditions of site plan approval and the timing for the issuance of the OMB order all being to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

Background Information (Committee)
Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19895.pdf)


EY25.52

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

1400 Weston Road, Riverboat Landing Subdivision – Request to amend Subdivision Agreement – Authorization Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to prepare an agreement for execution by the owner and developer of the unassumed Riverboat Landing Subdivision to amend the existing Subdivision Agreement to permit the exchange of a cash security on deposit with the City with a Letter of Credit to be provided by the developer.

Background Information (Committee)
March 26, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-19898.pdf)


North York Community Council - Meeting 24
NY24.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 10 

Payment In-Lieu of Parking - 370 Wilson Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of eight (8) parking spaces, subject to payment in-lieu for four (4) parking spaces, and an on-site provision of four (4) parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment in-lieu of four (4) parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $10,000.00.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Payment In-Lieu of Parking - 370 Wilson Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19475.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Location Map - 370 Wilson Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19476.pdf)


NY24.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Payment In-Lieu of Parking - 5315 Yonge Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of 7 parking spaces, subject to payment-in-lieu for 2 parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of 2 parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $5,000.00.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Payment In-Lieu of Parking - 5315 Yonge Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19512.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Location Map - 5315 Yonge Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19513.pdf)


NY24.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 8 

Parking Prohibitions - Keele Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive the report (February 26, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Parking Prohibitions - Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19477.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Location Map - Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19478.pdf)


NY24.16

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 9, 10 

50 km/h Speed Limit/Zone - Wilson Avenue, Dufferin Street to Wilson Heights Boulevard
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the 60 km/h speed limit on Wilson Avenue between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Dufferin Street, be deleted.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Wilson Avenue, Dufferin Street to Wilson Heights Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19515.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Map - Wilson Avenue, Dufferin Street to Wilson Heights Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19516.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

NY24.20

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Turn/Entry Prohibition - 912, 930 & 940 Mount Pleasant Road
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that eastbound left turns from the private driveway at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Elvina Gardens be prohibited at anytime.

 

2.         City Council direct that eastbound through movements from the private driveway at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Elvina Gardens be prohibited at anytime.

 

3.         City Council direct that entry be prohibited at anytime to the private driveway on the south side of Erskine Avenue located 20 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Turn/Entry Prohibition - 912, 930 & 940 Mount Pleasant Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19494.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Map - 912, 930, & 940 Mount Pleasant Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19495.pdf)


NY24.23

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1075-1095 Leslie Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1075-1095 Leslie Street.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - 1075-1095 Leslie Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-18969.pdf)

Draft By-law - Fire Routes - 1075-1095 Leslie Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-18970.pdf)


NY24.24

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 939 Lawrence Ave. East (Part B)
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, 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 - 939 Lawrence Ave. E. (Part B).

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - 939 Lawrence Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19424.pdf)

Draft By-law - Fire Routes - 939 Lawrence Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19425.pdf)


NY24.25

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 26 

Renaming of Flemingdon Arena
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the renaming of the Flemingdon Arena located at 165 Grenoble Dr, near Don Mills and Eglinton Ave. W., to the Angela James Arena in Flemingdon Park in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Renaming of Flemingdon Arena
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19404.pdf)

Member Motion - Renaming of Flemingdon Arena
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19406.pdf)


NY24.26

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 33 

Request for Extension of Existing Liquor Licence for Community Event - Armenian Community Centre Annual Summerfest
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the request for an extension of an existing liquor licence, from Harmik Ghalustians, Manager, Armenian Community Centre, for the 13th Annual ACC (Armenian Community Centre) Summerfest, an outdoor function, to be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; and Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at 50 Hallcrown Place, which has been designated by the North York Community Council as an event of municipal significance.


NY24.27

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 33 

Assumption of Services - Subdivision owned by Metrodome Properties Inc., Plan 66M-2382, Subdivision File S-1243 - Green Meadow Circle (5365 Leslie Street)
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2382.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - Green Meadow Circle (5365 Leslie Street)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19306.pdf)


NY24.28

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 24 

Review of Site Plan Approval - 12 Rean Drive- Shared Loading and Waste Collection Area
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the appropriate staff within the City, in commenting upon development applications involving mutual access and servicing arrangements, to ensure that the applicant demonstrate the existence of an agreement providing for the shared access/servicing arrangements and future maintenance of same.

 

2.         Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Review of Site Plan Approval - 12 Rean Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-18972.pdf)

Communication from John Craig on behalf of TSCC #1498, submitted by Councillor Shiner
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-18973.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor David Shiner (Carried)

Motion 1 - That Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

28a Response to TSCC #1498 Questions - Shared Loading and Waste Collection Area - 12 Rean Drive
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Response to TSCC #1498 Questions - 12 Rean Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19467.pdf)


NY24.31

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

378 Steeles Avenue East in the Town of Markham
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the Town of Markham and the City of Vaughan, for the application regarding 378 Steeles Avenue East, in the Town of Markham, and other similar applications in the Town of Markham and the City of Vaughan, be required to:

 

a.         forward copies of preliminary planning reports to the North York Community Council at the time they are tabled at the Town of Markham and City of Vaughan Councils;

 

b.         include properties in the City of Toronto which are located within the North York Community Council boundary area in the statutory circulation area for the development; and

 

c.         notify the City of Toronto and corresponding local City of Toronto Councillor(s) of the details of any community meetings being held to discuss the relevant application.

 

2.         City Council direct the Community Planning, North York District staff to discuss this matter with the Town of Markham and City of Vaughan staff with a view of developing a common protocol for handling all development applications in both municipalities within 300 metres of Steeles Avenue and report back to the May 14, 2009 meeting.

 

3.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on broader policy issues raised by this Item respecting planning protocols with bordering municipalities.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Attachments 1-2 - Rezoning - 378 Steeles Avenue East, Markham
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19524.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Withdrawn)

Motion 1 - That the following Recommendation 1b of the North York Community Council be deleted:

 

1b.       include properties in the City of Toronto which are located within the North York Community Council boundary area in the statutory circulation area for the development.


Motion to Withdraw a Motion moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Carried)

With the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe withdrew his motion 1.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (Carried)

Motion 2 - The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on broader policy issues raised by this Item respecting planning protocols with bordering municipalities.


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:01 AM

Result: Carried NY24.31 - Mammoliti - Motion 2
Yes: 32 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Ford, Giambrone, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 0  
Absent: 13 Ainslie, De Baeremaeker, Filion, Fletcher, Grimes, Heaps, Lee, Milczyn, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Feldman (Out of Order)

Motion 3 - That Recommendation 2 of the North York Community Council be amended by adding the following words:

 

"and all Councillors whose wards border Steeles Avenue be invited to participate".


Ruling by Speaker Sandra Bussin
Speaker Bussin ruled motion 3 by Councillor Feldman out of order as it is beyond the scope of the Item under consideration, which deals with one property address only.

NY24.32

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Final Report - Common Elements Condominium Application and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications - 65 and 67 Finch Avenue West
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council be advised, in accordance with the delegated approval under by-law 229-2000, that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, including the following additional condition to Attachment 2:

 

“(5)      The declaration shall contain a clause providing that in the event of the redevelopment of 63, 61, 59 and 57 Finch Avenue West, the owners of 65 and 67 Finch Avenue West shall make best efforts to put in place reciprocal agreements with the neighbouring properties to allow the continuation of the rear driveway easterly to Elmview Avenue to permit usage of the driveway in either direction for all abutting landowners and to ensure that the costs for maintenance and repair of the driveway are shared”;

 

which except as 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.

 

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such By-law shall expire two years after it has been enacted.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that prior to the introduction of the Bill:

 

a.         the owner provides proof of payment to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor of all tax arrears and current property taxes for the subject site; and

 

b.         the owner of the subject lands has registered, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or mortgage any part of the lands without the prior written consent of the Chief Planner or designate.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 restriction at such time as the Common Elements Condominium Plan has been registered.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Attachments 1-3 - 65 & 67 Finch Avenue West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19439.pdf)


NY24.33

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Request for Direction Report - Site Plan Applications - 182-184 Norton Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council not support the Site Plan Applications for 182-184 Norton Avenue, and that they direct the City Solicitor to appear in opposition of the applications and hire an outside planning consultant to provide expert evidence.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Attachments 1-8 - 182-184 Norton Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19534.pdf)


NY24.34

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34 

Zoning Amendments to Repeal Bylaws That Regulate Reverse Slope Driveways in the North York Community Council District Boundary
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendment for the repeal of the bylaws regulating reverse slope driveways in the zoning by-laws of the former Cities of Toronto, North York, York, East York (Township and Leaside by-laws) as they may apply to the district boundary of the North York Community Council substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law identified as Attachment No. 1 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the text of the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item NY24.35, headed "Zoning Amendments to Regulate Reverse Slope Driveways in the North York Community Council District Boundary".

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Draft By-law Attachment - Repeal of By-laws - Reverse Slope Driveways
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19574.pdf)

Proposal to Repeal - Public Hearing Notice - March 26, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19575.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Letter from City Clerk - MM31.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19576.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - City Council Decision - NY22.34
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19577.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Public Hearing Notice - January 13, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19578.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Staff Report & Attachments 1-5 - NY22.34
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19579.pdf)

Local Measures to Reduce Basement Flooding - Letter from City Clerk - NY20.47
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19580.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - City Council Decision on PG20.5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19581.pdf)

Local Measures to Reduce Basement Flooding - Letter from City Clerk To City Council
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19582.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Letter from City Clerk - PG20.5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19583.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Staff Report to Planning & Growth Management Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19584.pdf)

Local Measures to Reduce Basement Flooding - Letter from City Clerk - NY18.53
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19585.pdf)

Local Measures to Reduce Basement Flooding - City Council Decision - NY18.53
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19586.pdf)

Local Measures to Reduce Basement Flooding - Member Motion - NY18.53
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19587.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(December 30, 2008) fax from Donald W. Kerr, LL.B (NY.Main.NY24.34.1)
(January 11, 2009) e-mail from A.A. (Sandy) Robertson, President, Bayview Cummer Neighbourhood Association (NY.Main.NY24.34.2)
(January 13, 2009) fax from Adam J. Brown, Sherman, Brown, Dryer & Karol, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of various property owners (NY.Main.NY24.34.3)
(March 13, 2009) fax from Stacie R. Pollack (NY.New.NY24.34.4)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Sergei Kulia (NY.New.NY24.34.5)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Mansour Arabi (NY.New.NY24.34.6)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Adam J. Brown, Sherman, Brown, Dryer & Karol, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of property owners of 340 and 342 Brooke Avenue (NY.New.NY24.34.7)
(March 18, 2009) e-mail from Tony Evangelista, In Roads Planning Consultants, on behalf of Luxor Homes (NY.New.NY24.34.8)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Glenn Rubinoff, President, Rubinoff Design Group (NY.New.NY24.34.9)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Mike Dias (NY.New.NY24.34.10)
(March 18, 2009) e-mail from Alexandra Lewin (NY.New.NY24.34.11)
(March 17, 2009) fax from S. Tavone (NY.New.NY24.34.12)
(March 19, 2009) e-mail from Riccardo and Fatima Albanese (NY.New.NY24.34.13)
(March 20, 2009) fax from Andrew Gallici (NY.New.NY24.34.14)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Layla Sabet (NY.New.NY24.34.15)
(March 24, 2009) letter from Tamara Malozewski (NY.New.NY24.34.16)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Surur Akbarzadeh (NY.New.NY24.34.17)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Farshid Fathibitaraf, Pinelake Group (NY.New.NY24.34.18)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Anthony Zuccarini (NY.New.NY24.34.19)
(March 25, 2009) e-mail from Andrew Cassel, Falconwin Group (NY.New.NY24.34.20)
(March 25, 2009) fax from Andrew Cassel, 401704 Ontario Limited (NY.New.NY24.34.21)
(March 26, 2009) submission from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol, Barristers & Solicitors (NY.New.NY24.34.22)
(March 26, 2009) submission from Irene Antunes and Luis Ganhao, forwarding a petition containing signatures of four (4) property owners on Glen Park Avenue (NY.New.NY24.34.23)
Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Out of Order)

Motion 1 - That the Chief Building Official be instructed to issue building permits forthwith to all applicants that have completed the process and have the required approvals from the Committee of Adjustment, the Ontario Municipal Board or the City Planning division.


Ruling by Speaker Sandra Bussin
Speaker Bussin ruled motion 1 by Councillor Moscoe out of order as that is already being done by the Chief Building Official.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Apr-06-2009 11:28 AM

Result: Carried NY24.34 and NY24.35 - Adopt Items
Yes: 30 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Milczyn, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Perruzza 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Lee, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Ootes, Palacio, Rae 
Rulings (City Council)
Ruling by Speaker Sandra Bussin
Councillor Perruzza put forward a motion to amend this Item. Speaker Bussin ruled that the motion would not be accepted as it had not been prepared in writing and submitted to the City Clerk.

34a Sewers By-law Consistent with Zoning Prohibition of Reverse Slope Driveways
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Sewers By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19890.pdf)


NY24.35

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34 

Zoning Amendments to Regulate Reverse Slope Driveways in the North York Community Council District Boundary
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendments for regulating reverse slope driveways in the zoning by-laws of the former Cities of Toronto, North York, York, East York (Township and Leaside by-laws) as they may apply to the district boundary of the North York Community Council substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-laws identified as Attachment No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the text of the draft zoning by-law amendments as may be required.

 

3.         City Council direct that December 1, 2009 be the date upon which Attachment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (March 10, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, should be enacted by City Council.

 

4.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to report to North York Community Council, prior to December 1, 2009, on what further amendments may be necessary to accommodate a prohibition on below-grade garages.

 

5.         City Council direct that notice of the effective date of the by-laws be posted on the City website and in the Toronto Building Division and City Planning Division, where applications are received for below-grade garages.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item NY24.34, headed "Zoning Amendments to Repeal Bylaws That Regulate Reverse Slope Driveways in the North York Community Council District Boundary".

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Attachments 1-5 - Request to Amend By-laws - Reverse Slope Driveways
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19588.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Public Hearing Notice - March 26, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19589.pdf)

Reverse Slope Driveways - Letter from City Clerk - MM31.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19590.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(April 3, 2009) supplementary report from the City Solicitor (NY24.35b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20256.pdf)

(April 3, 2009) supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor (NY24.35c)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20257.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 13, 2009) fax from Stacie R. Pollack (NY.New.NY24.35.1)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Sergai Kulia (NY.New.NY24.35.2)
(March 12, 2009) e-mail from Lorne Rose (NY.New.NY24.35.3)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Mansour Arabi (NY.New.NY24.35.4)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Adam J. Brown, Sherman, Brown, Dryer & Karol, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of property owners of 340 and 342 Brooke Avenue (NY.New.NY24.35.5)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Glenn Rubinoff, President, Rubinoff Design Group (NY.New.NY24.35.6)
(March 17, 2009) fax from Mike Dias (NY.New.NY24.35.7)
(March 18, 2009) e-mail from Alexandra Lewin (NY.New.NY24.35.8)
(March 17, 2009) fax from S. Tavone (NY.New.NY24.35.9)
(March 19, 2009) e-mail from Riccardo and Fatima Albanese (NY.New.NY24.35.10)
(March 20, 2009) fax from Andrew Gallici (NY.New.NY24.35.11)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Layla Sabet (NY.New.NY24.35.12)
(March 24, 2009) letter from Tamara Malozewski (NY.New.NY24.35.13)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Surur Akbarzadeh (NY.New.NY24.35.14)
(March 24, 2009) fax from Farshid Fathibitaraf, Pinelake Group (NY.New.NY24.35.15)
(March 11, 2009) fax from Anthony Zuccarini (NY.New.NY24.35.16)
(March 25, 2009) e-mail from Andrew Cassel, Falconwin Group (NY.New.NY24.35.17)
(March 25, 2009) fax from Andrew Cassel, 401704 Ontario Limited (NY.New.NY24.35.18)
(March 26, 2009) submission from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol, Barristers & Solicitors (NY.New.NY24.35.19)
(March 26, 2009) submission from Irene Antunes and Luis Ganhao, forwarding a petition containing signatures of four (4) property owners on Glen Park Avenue  (NY.New.NY24.35.20)
Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Out of Order)

Motion 1 - That the Chief Building Official be instructed to issue building permits forthwith to all applicants that have completed the process and have the required approvals from the Committee of Adjustment, the Ontario Municipal Board or the City Planning division.


Ruling by Speaker Sandra Bussin
Speaker Bussin ruled motion 1 by Councillor Moscoe out of order as that is already being done by the Chief Building Official.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Apr-06-2009 11:28 AM

Result: Carried NY24.34 and NY24.35 - Adopt Items
Yes: 30 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Milczyn, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Perruzza 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Lee, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Ootes, Palacio, Rae 
Rulings (City Council)
Ruling by Speaker Sandra Bussin
Councillor Perruzza put forward a motion to amend this Item. Speaker Bussin ruled that the motion would not be accepted as it had not been prepared in writing and submitted to the City Clerk.

35a Sewers By-law Consistent with Zoning Prohibition of Reverse Slope Driveways
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Sewer By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19891.pdf)


NY24.36

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Decision of the Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee - Recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve Patricia Moore as the recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item TE24.117, headed "Decision of the Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee - Recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award".

Background Information (Committee)
Letter from the Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-19926.pdf)


Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 24
SC24.7

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: 40 

Assumption of Services – Graywood Investment Ltd. (former Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands) - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2359 - Sheppard Avenue East to Huntingwood Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, deferred consideration of this Item until its next regular meeting on April 29, 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Sheppard Avenue East to Huntingwood Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19434.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Site Map - Sheppard Avenue East to Huntingwood Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19435.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

Motion 1 - That consideration of this Item be deferred until the next regular meeting of City Council on April 29, 2009.


SC24.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

Assumption of Services – Tanis Woods Developments Inc. - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2422 - 6233, 6241, 6249, 6255 and 6267 Kingston Road
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2422 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2422.

 

3.         City Council prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2422.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2422 to Toronto Hydro.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - 6233, 6241, 6249, 6255 and 6267 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19433.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Site Map - 6233, 6241, 6249, 6255 and 6267 Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19436.pdf)


SC24.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

Left-Turn Prohibition Regulation – 720-726 Warden Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the “Prohibition Turns” regulation, as identified in the Appendix 1 of this report.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - 720-726 Warden Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19473.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Location Plan - 720-726 Warden Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19474.pdf)


SC24.11

ACTION

Adopted

 

Ward: 36 

Proposed Speed Limit Reduction – Warden Avenue, Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue to South Limit of Warden Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council not approve a 40 km/h speed zone along Warden Avenue from Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue to the south limit of Warden Avenue.

 

2.         City Council not amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Warden Avenue, Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19455.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Location Plan - Warden Avenue, Clonmore Drive/Hollis Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19456.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

SC24.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Compulsory Stops and Through Streets Regulation Housekeeping along Morningside Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “Compulsory Stops” and “Through Streets” regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.

 

2.         City Council enact the “Through Streets” regulation, as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.

 

3.         City Council amend the appropriate by-laws accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Morningside Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19463.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Location Plan - Morningside Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19464.pdf)


SC24.17

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38 

Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan generally as illustrated on Attachment 1.

 

2.         City Council advance the implementation of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan for the Civic Precinct by:

 

a.         directing Facilities and Real Estate, City Planning and other relevant City Divisions to work with the Toronto Public Library to facilitate the construction of the Toronto Public Library Scarborough Centre Branch;

 

b.         encouraging the Toronto District School Board to work cooperatively with the City and other stakeholders with respect to achieving the objectives of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan as illustrated in the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan, and, in particular, the enhancement of the Civic Centre forecourt on Borough Drive;

 

c.         directing Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Cultural Services and City Planning, to develop a preliminary design and budget for the proposed sculpture garden, including necessary relocation of Civic Centre sculptures, as identified on the Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan, Attachment 1, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

d.         encouraging the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to establish a municipal parking facility within the Civic Precinct;

 

e.         directing Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to update the 1989 Woodlot Management and Restoration Plan as required, and develop an implementation strategy and report back, if necessary, to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

f.          directing Facilities and Real Estate and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, in consultation with City Planning, to initiate a process whereby a qualified landscape architectural consultant is retained for the design and development of the expanded Albert Campbell Square, including new furnishings for the existing Square, so that implementation can occur when the City receives the strata land interest, and report back, if necessary;

 

g.         directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to develop a proposal for weather protection enhancements to the Galleria connecting Albert Campbell Square to the Scarborough Town Centre and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

h.         directing Transportation Services staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor and City Planning to examine the feasibility of reconfiguring Borough Approach East and Borough Approach West to allow for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

i.          directing Transportation Services and City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to examine the feasibility of greening, enhancing and reconfiguring the Borough Drive public right-of-way between Town Centre Court and Brimley Road, and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

j.          directing Cultural Services staff, in consultation with City Planning, to develop a public art program for the public art areas identified on Attachment 1 and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

k.         directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with City Planning and Transportation Services, to develop a signage and way-finding program for the Civic Precinct and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding;

 

l.          directing Facilities and Real Estate staff, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to investigate opportunities for creating a shower/gym facility in the Civic Precinct and report back as necessary to obtain the appropriate approvals and funding, and to explore the opportunity for partnerships with the YMCA for the use of gymnasium facilities;

 

m.        directing Facilities and Real Estate staff and other relevant City Divisions to continue to investigate the potential redevelopment of the Civic Centre parking garage at Borough Drive and Town Centre Court; and

 

n.         directing Transportation Services staff to fund the necessary works associated with the reconfiguration of Borough Drive East and West to allow for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road. This work should be included in the planned Transportation Services Capital Program major road resurfacing project that is planned for 2010 on this section of Ellesmere Road.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments 1-2 - Scarborough Centre Civic Precinct Implementation Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19094.pdf)


SC24.18

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 36, 43, 44 

Kingston Road – Wards 36, 43, 44 – Kingston Road Initiative
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report back in the third quarter of 2009 with an implementation plan for the three Kingston Road Improvement Project Areas including possible funding sources.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Kingston Road Initiative - Wards 36, 43, 44
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19593.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

SC24.19

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 39 

39 Redlea Avenue – Removal of Holding Designation (H) Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Milliken Employment District), as amended by By-law No. 582-2000, with respect to lands municipally known as 39 Redlea Avenue, to lift the Holding designation (H) from the subject lands substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments 1-4 - 39 Redlea Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19533.pdf)


SC24.21

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

1151 Victoria Park Avenue, 2 - 60 Strangford Lane and 15 - 45 Strangford Lane – Common Elements Condominium Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2, which except as 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.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments 1-3 - 1151 Victoria Park Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19537.pdf)


SC24.23

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

Request for Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licences
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for an outside beer garden, for the "Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival" to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, which has been designated by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of municipal significance.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter-Liquor Licences
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-19592.pdf)


Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 24
TE24.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Lane at the Rear of 860-862 Richmond Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close a portion of the public lane at the rear of 860-862 Richmond Street West, and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE23.31, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.1 - 860-862 Richmond St. West-Public Lane Closing By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19611.pdf)


TE24.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Permanent Closure of the Public Lane at the Rear of 51 Grosvenor Street and 76 Grenville Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close the public lane at the rear of 51 Grosvenor Street and 76 Grenville Street as a public highway, and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Government Management Committee Item GM20.5, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on January 27 and 28, 2009.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.2 - 51 Grosvenor & 76 Grenville-Public Lane Closing By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19612.pdf)

TE24.2 - 51 Grosvenor & 76 Grenville - Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19613.pdf)


TE24.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Final Report - 2 Eastern Avenue and 90 Trinity Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Application
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10.

 

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By‑law substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By‑law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to resolve any outstanding concerns with the City’s Technical Services Division, including, but not limited to:

 

a.         ramp slope requirements;

b.         loading space requirements;

c.         calculations for water demand analysis with hydrant testing; and

d.         any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure is required to support the development.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.3 - Staff Report - 2 Eastern Ave. and 90 Trinity St. Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19614.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 5, 2009) e-mail from Pawel Terek (TE.Main.TE24.3.1)

TE24.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 21 

Final Report - 356, 358, 360 and 362 Spadina Road - Residential Rental Demolition Application under Municipal Code Chapter 667
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the application to demolish the three residential buildings at 356, 358, and 360 Spadina Road, which comprise five existing residential rental units and one formerly owner-occupied house, pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363 subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667:

 

a.         that all necessary approvals from the Committee of Adjustment for the related applications for the development of the proposed religious centre at 356, 358, and 362 Spadina Road are received; and

 

b.         that the house at 362 Spadina Road comprising two residential rental units be retained.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner to issue a preliminary approval to the application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after:

 

a.         the condition in Recommendation 1a. has been satisfied; and

 

b.         the issuance of Site Plan Approval by the Chief Planner pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner has given the preliminary approval in Recommendation 2.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, no earlier than issuance of a building permit for the development of the religious centre, and after the Chief Planner has given the preliminary approval in Recommendation 2,  which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under § 363‑11.1E, of the Municipal Code on condition that:

 

a.         The Owner remove all debris and rubble immediately after demolition.

 

b.         The Owner backfill any holes on the property with clean fill.

 

c.         The Owner erect a fence in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Deputy Chief Building Official.

 

d.         The Owner maintain the site free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapters 632‑5 and 629‑10.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.7 - Staff Report - 356, 358, 360 and 362 Spadina Road - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19618.pdf)


TE24.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Lower Jarvis Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay East - Traffic Signal Installation
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to install a traffic control signal for pedestrians on the westbound on-ramp from Lower Jarvis Street to the Gardiner Expressway by the end of 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.9 - Staff Report - Lower Jarvis Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19620.pdf)


TE24.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District - 38A & B Boswell Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the designated “C” rated buildings at 38A and B Boswell Avenue.

 

2.         City Council approve the proposed replacement building for the property at 38A and B Boswell Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc, dated December 11, 2008.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.10 - Staff Report - 38A & B Boswell Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19621.pdf)


10a Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District - 38A & B Boswell Avenue
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.10a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 38A & B Boswell Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19622.pdf)


TE24.11

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 21 

106 Wychwood Park - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.

 

3.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Part 2 above.

 

4.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

5.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item TE24.12, headed "Demolition and Replacement with Two New Structures within the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District - 106 Wychwood Park".

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.11 - Staff Report - 106 Wychwood Park OMB Appeal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19623.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(March 27, 2009) supplementary report from the Toronto Preservation Board (TE24.12b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20380.pdf)

(April 1, 2009) supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (TE24.12c)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20381.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

Motion 1a - That Council adopt the recommendations contained in the report (April 1, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning [TE24.12c], subject to amending Recommendation 2, so that the Recommendations, as amended, now read as follows:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:43 AM

Result: Carried TE24.11 - Mihevc - Motion 1A
Yes: 29 Ashton, Bussin, Cho, Di Giorgio, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 2 Carroll, Del Grande 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Feldman, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Milczyn, Miller, Ootes, Palacio, Perruzza, Rae 

Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:45 AM

Result: Carried TE24.11 - Mihevc - Motion 1A - Revote
Yes: 29 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Di Giorgio, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 2 Del Grande, Kelly 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Feldman, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Milczyn, Miller, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council reconsider the vote on motion 1a by Councillor Mihevc.  (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)

 

Council re-voted on motion 1a by Councillor Mihevc as noted above.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

Motion 1b - That:

 

1.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Recommendation 2 in the report (April 1, 2009) from the City Planner.

 

2.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

3.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:47 AM

Result: Carried TE24.11 and TE24.12 - Mihevc - Motion 1B
Yes: 30 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Del Grande 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

TE24.12

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 21 

Demolition and Replacement with Two New Structures within the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District - 106 Wychwood Park
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.

 

3.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Part 2 above.

 

4.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

5.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item TE24.11, headed "106 Wychwood Park - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction Report".

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.12 - Staff Report - 106 Wychwood Park-Demolition and Replacement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19624.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(March 27, 2009) supplementary report from the Toronto Preservation Board (TE24.12b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20098.pdf)

(April 1, 2009) supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (TE24.12c)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-20251.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

Motion 1a - That Council adopt the recommendations contained in the report (April 1, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning [TE24.12c], subject to amending Recommendation 2, so that the Recommendations, as amended, now read as follows:

 

1.         City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve the March 27, 2009 application pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park, with the following conditions:

 

(1)        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) together with any other necessary staff or retained witnesses to settle the owner’s appeal for variances and to ensure the withdrawal of the owner’s appeal  for consent.  This settlement shall be based on the alteration application pursuant to the Heritage Act, dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, and shall be subject to the OMB imposing conditions to their approval as outlined in Recommendation 2(2) .

 

(2)        City Council approve the application for alterations to the property at 106 Wychwood Park pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.          Any required minor variances coming into full force and effect; and

 

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 106 Wychwood Park, including a building permit under the Building Code Act for demolition, excavation and /or shoring of the subject property; the owner shall:

 

1.         provide a Heritage Impact Statement that provides a rationale supporting the proposed alteration as it relates to the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, to the satisfaction of Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

2.         provide building permit drawings with elevations that secure materials and detailing to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

3.         provide a grading and excavation plan to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

4.         provide a detailed landscape plan with revised arborist report and tree protection plan. Plans shall be accompanied with itemized cost estimates.  Information shall be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

5.         provide a Letter of Credit to the City in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the above item (4.) to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

 

6.         obtain a zoning review of the plans dated and received by the City on March 27, 2009, prepared by Phillip H. Carter; and

 

7.         enter into and register an Agreement pursuant to Section 45(9) of the Planning Act, which secures the conditions outlined in Recommendation 2(2), (3) and (4),  to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

(3)        Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall complete the work as described in item 2(2)(b)(4.), which includes the implementation of the tree protection plan, to the satisfaction of Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry and Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

(4)        The owner shall construct and thereafter maintain the alterations to the building and the property substantially in accordance with the plans outlined in Recommendation 2(2)(b).

 

(5)        City Council authorize staff to take all necessary steps to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the execution of the required section 45 Planning Act Agreement.


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:43 AM

Result: Carried TE24.12 - Mihevc - Motion 1A
Yes: 29 Ashton, Bussin, Cho, Di Giorgio, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 2 Carroll, Del Grande 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Feldman, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Milczyn, Miller, Ootes, Palacio, Perruzza, Rae 

Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:45 AM

Result: Carried TE24.12 - Mihevc - Motion 1A - Revote
Yes: 29 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Di Giorgio, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 2 Del Grande, Kelly 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Feldman, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Milczyn, Miller, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council reconsider the vote on motion 1a by Councillor Mihevc.  (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)

 

Council re-voted on motion 1a by Councillor Mihevc as noted above.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

Motion 1b - That:

 

1.         City Planning staff and where appropriate, Urban Forestry staff with respect to landscaping and tree preservation, consult with the Wychwood Park Heritage Advisory Committee when reviewing the applicant's submissions as per the conditions in Recommendation 2 in the report (April 1, 2009) from the City Planner.

 

2.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, retain an outside heritage consultant, if funds become available, to update and strengthen the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan, within one year.

 

3.         The City Clerk notify the owner, including their solicitor, in writing, including by registered mail, of the City Council decisions to refuse the demolition and to approve the alteration within 7 business days of the end of the Council meeting. 


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:47 AM

Result: Carried TE24.11 and TE24.12 - Mihevc - Motion 1B
Yes: 30 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Del Grande 
Absent: 14 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

12a Demolition and Replacement with Two New Structures within the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District - 106 Wychwood Park
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.12a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board-106 Wychwood Park
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19625.pdf)


TE24.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District - 327-333 Queen Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the issuance of a demolition permit for the buildings at 327‑329-331-333 Queen Street West within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District on the condition that there be no parking lot located on the property at 327-329-331-333 Queen Street West.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.13 - Staff Report - 327-333 Queen St. West- Demolition and Replacement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19626.pdf)


13a Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District - 327-333 Queen Street West
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.13a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board-327-333 Queen St. West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19627.pdf)


TE24.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District - 5 Highland Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the request to demolish 5 Highland Avenue, an “unrated” structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council approve plans for the replacement building in accordance with Section 42 (4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the owner:

 

a.         Revising the plans to set back the garage and remove the U-shaped drive to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

b.          Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the replacement structure located at 5 Highland Avenue, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, providing building permit drawings and landscape plan satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, no earlier than issuance of a heritage permit for the development, which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under Section 363‑11.1E, of the Municipal Code.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.14 - Staff Report - 5 Highland Ave - Demolition and Replacement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19628.pdf)


14a Demolition and Replacement of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District - 5 Highland Avenue
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.14a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board-5 Highland Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19629.pdf)


TE24.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 14 

Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 2154 Dundas Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2154 Dundas Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

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

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.15 - Staff Report - 2154 Dundas St West-Intention to Designate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19630.pdf)


15a Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 2154 Dundas Street West
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.15a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board-2154 Dundas Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19631.pdf)


TE24.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 18 

Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 166 Beaconsfield Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 166 Beaconsfield Avenue (George Barrett House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 166 Beaconsfield Avenue (George Barrett House) 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 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 Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.16 - Staff Report - 166 Beaconsfield Ave-Intention to Designate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19632.pdf)


16a Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 166 Beaconsfield Avenue
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.16a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board-166 Beaconsfield Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19633.pdf)


TE24.46

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 19 

21 Grand Magazine Street (known as Block 5 within the Fort York Neighbourhood and formally known as part of 620 Fleet Street) - Amendment to the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize an amendment to Section 4.2 of the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (dated February 16, 2007, as amended), as it applies to 21 Grand Magazine Street (Block 5) in the Fort York Neighbourhood, to reflect the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (A0121/09TEY) and to provide for an increase to the maximum size specification for 20 of the required affordable bachelor and one-bedroom dwelling units from 62 square metres of Residential Gross Floor Area to 67 square metres, as applicable only to 21 Grand Magazine Street (Block 5) in the Fort York Neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner to approve as appropriate, further amendments to the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (dated February 16, 2007, as amended) to also reflect any adjustments to the unit sizes in the Low-End-of-Market Housing provisions applicable to Block 3B in the Fort York Neighbourhood, as may be approved by the Committee of Adjustment and where such amendment is required as a condition pursuant to the Committee’s authority under Section 45(9) of the Planning Act.

 

3.         City Council authorize execution of the amending agreements as contemplated in this report as well as all necessary action to give effect to the foregoing.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.46 - Staff Report - 21 Grand Magazine Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19707.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

TE24.47

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Final Report - 567 Shuter Street - Extension of By-law 1147-2008 Exempting the Lands from Part Lot Control
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law No. 1147-2008 to allow the unsold lots formally known as 549 and 551 Shuter Street [Part of Lot 5 (west side of River Street), Registered Plan 108, designated as Parts 4 & 6 on Plan 66R‑23568] to be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 of this report.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.47 - Staff Report - 567 Shuter Street - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19708.pdf)


TE24.48

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 32 

Final Report - 2230 Gerrard Street East - Part Lot Control Application
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6 , 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject property for Block 51 of Plan 66M-2414 to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years from the date of its passing.

 

2.         City Council require the Owner to provide staff with proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands prior to the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By‑law on title.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.48 - Staff Report - 2230 Gerrard Street East - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19709.pdf)


TE24.49

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Railway Lands West Pedestrian Bridge - Request for Direction
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the location of the pedestrian bridge, including its height above the railway corridor, the location of the access ramps, and the location of the support pier within the railway corridor, as set out in this report.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to negotiate and enter into agreements with CN Rail, GO Transit, Toronto Terminals Railway and Concord Adex, as required, for the construction, maintenance and use of the pedestrian bridge crossing and permits for the bridge crossing, on such terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to City staff.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in the event that acceptable crossing agreements cannot be negotiated, to undertake an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency under the Canadian Transportation Act, to obtain permission from that Agency for the construction, use and future maintenance of the proposed pedestrian bridge crossing

 

4.         City Council authorize staff to support the construction of a bridge support pier in the rail corridor as discussed in this report, to be built in the second and/or third quarter of 2009.  This will co-ordinate with the construction work already scheduled by the rail companies, in anticipation of completing the agreements or decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency under Recommendations 2 and 3.

 

5.         City Council authorize City staff to report, as appropriate, directly to City Council regarding any legal actions or agreements as may be necessary to secure the construction of the proposed bridge crossing.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.49a - Staff Report - Railway Lands Pedestrian Bridge
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19892.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

49a Railway Lands Pedestrian Bridge - Request for Direction
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.49 - Revised Staff Report - Railway Lands Pedestrian Bridge
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19710.pdf)


TE24.67

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19, 20 

Mid-block Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal - Bathurst Street, North of Niagara Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Bathurst Street, at a point approximately 37 metres north of Niagara Street.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.67 - Staff Report - Bathurst Street - Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19735.pdf)

TE24.67 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9531
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19736.pdf)


67a Traffic Control Signals - Bathurst Street and Wellington Street West
Background Information (Committee)
TE24.67a - Staff Report - Bathurst St. and Wellington St. West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19800.pdf)

TE24.67a - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9568
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19801.pdf)


TE24.68

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Mid-block Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal - Yonge Street, south of Eglinton Avenue East/West
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Approve the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Yonge Street, at a point approximately 145 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East/West.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.68 - Staff Report - Yonge Street - Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19738.pdf)

TE24.68 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9581
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19739.pdf)


TE24.69

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 19 

Operation of the 2009 to 2011 Honda Indy Race at Exhibition Place
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a new three year agreement with Andretti Green Toronto, ULC, to permit the holding of the Honda Indy race in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 on the terms and conditions as set out in this report, and such other terms and conditions as may be required by the General Manager of Transportation Services, in such form as required by the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council approve an amendment to Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, subject to the execution of the required agreement with Andretti Green Toronto, ULC, to delegate to the General Manager of Transportation Services the ability to temporarily close the public highways required for the purposes of the Honda Indy race in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

 

3.         City Council approve an amendment to the parking regulations on both sides of Fleet Street, from Bathurst Street to Strachan Avenue, and on both sides of Strachan Avenue, from Lake Shore Boulevard West to King Street West, to prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from July 9 to 12, 2009, inclusive, and extend to include July 13, 2009, if necessary.

 

4.         City Council approve establishing a taxicab stand in the eastbound curblane of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 30 metres east of Strachan Avenue and a point 30 metres west of Fort York Boulevard, from July 9 to 12, 2009, inclusive, and extended to include July 13, 2009, if necessary.

 

5.         There be consultation with the taxi industry regarding details of the proposed taxi stand through Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager of Transportation Services be authorized to approve, as appropriate, further adjustments to parking and other regulations to accommodate changes as a result of such consultation including the introduction of additional taxi stands as may be required in consultation with the ward Councillors.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.69 - Staff Report - Operation of the 2009 to 2011 Honda Indy Race
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19802.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Carried)

Motion 1 - That:

 

1.         There be consultation with the taxi industry regarding details of the proposed taxi stand through Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager of Transportation Services be authorized to approve, as appropriate, further adjustments to parking and other regulations to accommodate changes as a result of such consultation including the introduction of additional taxi stands as may be required in consultation with the ward Councillors.


Vote (Amend Item (Additional))

Apr-06-2009 11:50 AM

Result: Carried TE24.69 - Moscoe - Motion 1
Yes: 31 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Palacio 
Absent: 13 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended)

Apr-06-2009 11:51 AM

Result: Carried TE24.69 - Adopt Item, as amended
Yes: 31 Ashton, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Ford, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Walker 
No: 1 Vaughan 
Absent: 13 Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Perruzza, Rae 

TE24.70

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 30 

Removal of Right-Turn-On-Red Prohibition - Don Roadway and Commissioners Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the existing northbound right-turn-on-red prohibition on Don Roadway at Commissioners Street.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.70 - Staff Report - Don Roadway and Commissioners Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19744.pdf)

TE24.70 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9600
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19745.pdf)


TE24.71

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 32 

Traffic Control Signals - Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive/Osborne Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the replacement of the pedestrian crossover on Gerrard Street East, on the east side of Osborne Avenue, with traffic control signals at the intersection of Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive/Osborne Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.71 - Staff Report - Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19746.pdf)

TE24.71 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9584
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19747.pdf)

TE24.71 - Staff Report - Drawing No. TCS3610
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19748.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(December 18, 2008) letter from Jennifer Mondoux enclosing a petition signed by 101 persons respecting a traffic light at Gerrard Street East and Ted Reeve Drive, submitted by Councillor Sandra Bussin, Beaches-East York, Ward 32 (CC.New.TE4.71.1)
Motions (City Council)
Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Rob Ford (Lost)
Motion 1 - That consideration of this Item be deferred until the next regular meeting of City Council on April 29, 2009.

Vote (Defer Item)

Apr-06-2009 12:08 PM

Result: Lost TE24.71 - Ford - Defer the Item
Yes: 1 Ford 
No: 31 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Fletcher, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Milczyn, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
Absent: 13 Ainslie, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Giambrone, Heaps, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Ootes, Rae 

Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Doug Holyday (Lost)
Motion 2 - That the Item be received for information.

Vote (Receive Item)

Apr-06-2009 12:19 PM

Result: Lost TE24.71 - Holyday - Receive the Item
Yes: 1 Holyday 
No: 34 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Jenkins, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
Absent: 10 Ainslie, Feldman, Heaps, Kelly, Mammoliti, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Ootes, Rae 

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item)

Apr-06-2009 12:20 PM

Result: Carried TE24.71 - Adopt the Item
Yes: 33 Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Jenkins, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 1 Holyday 
Absent: 11 Ainslie, Davis, Feldman, Heaps, Kelly, Mammoliti, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Ootes, Rae 

TE24.74

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 30, 32 

Reconfiguration of Intersection - Coxwell Avenue and Fairford Avenue/Gerrard Street East
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the alteration of the roadway by removing the uncontrolled two‑way channel on the southwest corner of the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Fairford Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421F‑9140 dated December 2007.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.74 - Staff Report - Coxwell Ave. and Fairford Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19752.pdf)

TE24.74 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9031
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19753.pdf)

TE24.74 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9140
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19754.pdf)

TE24.74 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9564
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19755.pdf)


TE24.86

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Proposed Parking Amendments - Scholfield Avenue and Maclennan Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the east/south side of Schofield Avenue from Roxborough Street East to MacLennan Avenue.

 

2.         City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east/south side of Scholfield Avenue from Roxborough Drive to Edgar Avenue/ Maclennan Avenue.

 

3.         City Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Maclennan Avenue from Summerhill Avenue to Scholfield Avenue/Edgar Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.86 - Staff Report - Scholfield and Maclennan Avenues
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19792.pdf)

TE24.86 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9567
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19793.pdf)


TE24.88

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Proposed Parking Amendment - Yorkville Avenue, East of Bay Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council rescind the existing “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the north side of Yorkville Avenue from Bay Street to a point 40 metres east of Bay Street and from a point 88 metres east of Bay Street to Yonge Street.

 

2.         City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Yorkville Avenue from Bay Street to a point 40 metres further east.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.88 - Staff Report - Yorkville Ave. - Proposed Parking Amendment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19796.pdf)

TE24.88 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9571
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19797.pdf)


TE24.94

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 18 

Installation of On-Street Parking Space for Persons With Disabilities - Dupont Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 25.5 metres west of Perth Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.94 - Staff Report - Dupont Street - On-Street Parking Space
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19813.pdf)


TE24.96

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 30 

Disabled Persons' Loading Zone - Jones Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street pick-up and drop-off zone for disabled persons operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Jones Avenue from a point 174 metres north of Boultbee Avenue to a point 11 metres further north.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.96 - Staff Report - Jones Avenue - Disabled Persons' Loading Zone
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19815.pdf)

TE24.96 - Staff Report - Drawing No. 421F-9569
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19816.pdf)


TE24.100

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 27 

Amending Report on the Permanent Closure of the Public Lane at the Rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, Extending Northerly from Hayden Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delete Recommendation No. (1) of Item TE13.54 adopted by City Council at its meeting of  March 3, 4 and 5, 2008 authorizing the permanent closure of the public lane at the rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, subject to City Council approving the sale of the lane to the abutting owner, IBSEL, and replace it with the following recommendation:

 

a.         As a result of City Council authorizing the sale to Bazis International (One Bloor Street East) Inc. (the "Purchaser"), of the public lane shown as Part 1 on the attached copy of Sketch No. PS-2007-248 (the "Lane"), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, City Council permanently close the Lane.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.100 - Staff Report - Closure of Public Lane - Rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19823.pdf)

TE24.100 - Staff Report - Sketch No. PS-2007-248
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19824.pdf)


TE24.102

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 28 

Land Exchange Involving a Below-grade portion of Bremner Boulevard and Adjacent Privately Owned Below-grade Lands
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enter into a land exchange agreement with York Bremner Developments Limited (the “Developer”) in which the City will agree to convey to the Developer the Highway in exchange for the Private Lands, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

 

2.         The City Solicitor be authorized 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 conditions on such terms as she may consider reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.102 - Staff Report - Bremner Boulevard - Land Exchange
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19827.pdf)

TE24.102 - Staff Report - Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19828.pdf)

TE24.102 - Staff Report - Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19829.pdf)


TE24.108

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 28 

Naming of Public Lane South of Front Street East Between George Street South and Frederick Street
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize an exception to its policy of avoiding similar sounding street names to name the public lane located south of Front Street East, between George Street South and Frederick Street, “Taylor’s Wharf Lane”.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.108 - Staff Report - Naming of Public Lane South of Front St. East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19840.pdf)


TE24.113

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 32 

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 15 and 17 Leuty Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with any witnesses deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, including if necessary outside consultants, to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board to support the Committee of Adjustment’s and Manager and Deputy Secretary Treasurer’s decisions to refuse the requested variance and consent applications for 15 and 17 Leuty Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.113 - Letter 15-17 Leuty Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19845.pdf)

TE24.113 - Attachment 1 - Notice of Decision - 15 Leuty Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19846.pdf)

TE24.113 - Attachment 2 - Notice of Decision - 17 Leuty Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19847.pdf)


TE24.114

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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

 

1.         permission for restaurants on Bloor Street West, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street to serve alcohol on the sidewalk on Sunday, June 14, 2009 between 12 noon and 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 13th Festival on Bloor;

 

2.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter (March 9, 2009) from Mike Tanner for the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference from June 18, 2009 until 4:00 a.m. on June 22, 2009; and further that the following establishments be added to the list:

 

-           The Hideout at 484 Queen Street West;

-           The Bovine Sex Club at 542 Queen Street West;

 

3.         permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for the Dominion on Queen, Lolita’s Lust, The Supermarket and The Social for the duration of the 23rd Annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival to be held at various venues from June 26 to July 5, 2009;

 

4.         outdoor licensed patios for the following establishments, in conjunction with The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival from July 1 to July 12, 2009:

 

                     -  Toronto Australia New Zealand Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue;

                     -  The Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street; and

                     -  The Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Avenue;

 

5.         a beer garden on Nathan Phillips Square from 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2009, and from 12 noon to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in conjunction with the 48th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition;

 

6.         permission for the establishments participating in the Cabbagetown Festival, as listed in the communication (March 11, 2009) from the Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area to sell and serve alcohol on their outdoor patios, at the times and dates indicated, for the duration of the event on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009;

 

7.         extensions to the liquor licences and the presence of beverage gardens at the establishments attached to the communication (March 15, 2009) from Sue Graham-Nutter to permit the sale and serving of alcohol on their patios for the duration of the Taste of Little Italy Event to be held on College Street, between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street, from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 2009;

 

8.         extensions to the liquor licences and the presence of beverage gardens at the establishments attached to the communication (March 15, 2009) from Sue Graham-Nutter to permit the sale and serving of alcohol on their patios for the duration of the  Fiera Festival to be held on College Street, between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street, from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 until 3:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2009;

 

9.         a beer garden at Sorauren Park, located on Sorauren Avenue, just south of Dundas Street and west of Lansdowne Avenue, on July 18, 2009, in conjunction with the Sorauren Park Summer Festival/Fundraiser from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and

 

10.       a neighbourhood street event on Orchard Park Boulevard in Ward 32, on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m., at which wine/beer will be served with dinner.

Communications (Committee)
(March 12, 2009) fax from Marie Germain, CEO, Decade For A Renewable Planet Inc. - requesting that the DECADE event to be held on May 29 and 30, 2009, with set-up on the evening of May 27, 2009, at Queen's Park Road and Queen's Park grounds, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE24.114.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10301.pdf)

(February 20, 2009) letter from Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone forwarding a letter from Jose Eustaquio, ACAPO, Chairman, requesting that the 22nd Annual Portugal Week Festival events to be held at various locations and times from June 5-7, 2009 be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE24.114.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10230.pdf)

(February 20, 2009) letter from Suzanne Landriault, Fundraising Events Coordinator, Miles Nadal JCC, advising that the Centre and the Bloor Annex BIA are hosting the 13th Festival On Bloor on Sunday June 14, 2009; and requesting permission for restaurants on Bloor West between Spadina and Bathurst to serve alcohol on the sidewalk between 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. (TE.Main.TE24.114.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10217.pdf)

(March 9, 2009) letter from Mike Tanner, Manager, Communications, North by Northeast Music & Film Festival, respecting the North by Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference to be held on June 18-22, 2009, at selected Festival venues, and requesting permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. during this Festival. (TE.Main.TE24.114.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10296.pdf)

(March 4, 2009) letter from Patti Marshall, Director of Operations, respecting the 23rd Annual TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival 2009, to be held at various venues from June 26-July 5, 2009, and requesting approval of liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. at the Dominion on Queen, Lolita's Lust, The Supermarket and The Social. (TE.Main.TE24.114.5)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10273.pdf)

(March 16, 2009) letter from Laura Purdy, Director, Sales and Marketing, Exhibition Place requesting that the 43rd Annual CHIN International Picnic, to be held at Exhibition Place on July 1, and July 4-5, 2009, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE24.114.6)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10321.pdf)

(February 20, 2009) letter from Paula Forst, Producer, respecting The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival to be held from July 1-12, 2009, and which includes outdoor licensed patios at The Toronto Australia New Zealand Club, The Factory Theatre and The Tarragon Theatre. (TE.Main.TE24.114.7)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10229.pdf)

(March 2, 2009) letter from Kelly Rintoul, Executive Director, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, respecting the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition to be held from July 10-12, 2009, at Nathan Phillips Square. (TE.Main.TE24.114.8)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10294.pdf)

(March 2, 2009) letter from David Bednar, General Manager, Canadian National Exhibition, requesting that the 2009 Canadian National Exhibition and Horse Show to be held from August 3 to September 7, 2009, at Exhibition Place be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE24.114.9)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10295.pdf)

(March 11, 2009) letter from Douglas Fisher, Coordinator, Old Cabbagetown BIA - requesting that the annual Cabbagetown Festival to be held on September 12 and 13, 2009, at various restaurants and pubs, be declared an event of municipal significance, and noting these various establishments will be applying for temporary extensions of their liquor licences for outdoor patios. (TE.Main.TE24.114.10)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10300.pdf)

(March 17, 2009) letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone forwarding a letter from Sue Graham-Nutter of Affinity Marketing and Public Affairs requesting that the Taste of Little Italy Festival to be held from June 19-21, 2009 be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting an extension of various restaurant patio licences to enable them to serve alcohol at the event. (TE.Main.TE24.114.11)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10322.pdf)

(March 17, 2009) letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone forwarding a letter from Sue Graham-Nutter, Affinity Marketing and Public Affairs requesting that the Fiera Festival to be held from September 5-7, 2009 be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting an extension of various restaurant patio licences to enable them to serve alcohol at this event. (TE.Main.TE24.114.12)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10323.pdf)

(March 18, 2009) letter from Gabe Simms, Toronto's Festival of Beer Inc. requesting that Toronto's Festival of Beer 2009, to be held from August 6 - 9, 2009, at Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.New.TE24.114.13)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10352.pdf)

(March 18, 2009) letter from Vincent Lawrence, Recreation Co-ordinator, Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, requested that the Sorauren Park Summer Festival/Fundraiser to be held on July 18, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Sorauren Park be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.New.TE24.114.14)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-10353.pdf)

(March 18, 2009) e-mail from Camilla Sutton requesting that a neighbourhood street event to be held on June 27, 2009 on Orchard Park Boulevard be declared an event of municipal significance; and noting that they are hoping to serve wine/beer with dinner. (TE.New.TE24.114.15)
(March 23, 2009) e-mail from Mike Tanner, Manager, Communications, North by Northeast Music and Film Festival requesting the addition of The Hideout at 484 Queen Street West, and The Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West to the list of establishments as part of the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival, referred to in communication TE24.114.4 (TE.New.TE24.114.16)

TE24.117

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 31 

Decision of the Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee - Recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve Patricia Moore as the recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered this Item together with Item NY24.36, headed "Decision of the Agnes Macphail Award Selection Committee - Recipient of the 2009 Agnes Macphail Award".

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.117 - Letter - Recipient of 2009 Agnes Macphail Award
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19880.pdf)


TE24.120

ACTION

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 32 

Liquor Licence - 1301 Queen Street East - "Ceili Cottage"
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, 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 Ceili Cottage, 1301 Queen Street East (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, unless the following conditions, in the form substantially set out below, are attached to the liquor licence:

 

a.         The sale and service of alcohol shall cease on the Licensed Patio at 11:00 p.m. daily and all signs of sale and service shall be cleared by 11:00 p.m. No patrons will be allowed to remain on the Licensed Patio after 11:00 p.m.

 

b.         Subject to final capacities established by the Fire Marshall, no more than 40 patrons shall be allowed on the Licensed Patio at one time.

 

c.         There shall be no speakers, televisions or amplified music on the patio at any time. Acoustic live musical performances without amplification shall be permitted on the patio but shall cease no later than 9:00 p.m. daily.

 

d.         The Licensee shall ensure that lighting used on the Licensed Patio will be designed so as to minimize impacts on the surrounding street and residences.

 

e.         Any doors between the Licensed Patio and the indoor portion of the establishment shall be kept closed at all times, except to allow for ingress and egress of patrons and staff.

 

f.          The Licensee shall ensure that any doors between the Licensed Patio and the indoor portion of the establishment are sufficiently thick and soundproof to ensure that no inside music or sounds can be heard on the Licensed Patio when the doors are closed.

 

g.         There shall be no loitering in and around the entranceway to the Premises.

 

h.         The Licensee shall provide a telephone number which will be answered by a staff member during hours of operation and be equipped with an answering machine when the establishment is closed for residents to register concerns or complaints.

 

i.          The Licensee shall ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the establishment and the Licensed Patio are clean and free of litter, refuse and other debris.

 

j.          Before applying to change any of the conditions contained herein, the Licensee shall provide written notice to the Ward Councillor.

 

k.         In order to reduce noise impacts, the Licensee shall close all windows of the indoor establishment no later than 11:00 p.m. nightly.

 

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.         The City Solicitor be authorized to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting any of the conditions to be attached to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.120 - Letter from Councillor Bussin - 1301 Queen Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19882.pdf)


TE24.121

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Ontario Municipal Board - 22 Walmer Road
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor and Planning staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on April 6, 2009, with respect to the property at 22 Walmer Road, and take the position that the variances should not be granted unless there is agreement on a condition to require design and materials of the proposed garage ramp enclosure satisfactory to the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District (Application A0493/07EY).

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.121 - Ontario Municipal Board - 22 Walmer Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19883.pdf)

TE24.121 - Attachment Plans - 22 Walmer Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19884.pdf)

TE24.121 - Attachment Notice of Decision - 22 Walmer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19885.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

TE24.122

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Liquor Licence Revocation - 117 Peter Street - Tonic The Nightclub
City Council Decision

City Council on April 6, 2009, 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 continuation of the liquor licence issued to 1772883 Ontario Inc. operating as Tonic The Nightclub (“Premises”), located at 117 Peter Street (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City, and request that the Registrar issue a Notice of Proposal to Revoke the liquor licence of the Premises.

 

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.         The City Solicitor be authorized to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, safety, security personnel, crowd control and lighting.

Background Information (Committee)
TE24.122 - Liquor Licence - 117 Peter Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19887.pdf)


City Council - Bills and By-laws - Meeting 33
BL33.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Enactment of By-laws
City Council Decision

City Council enacted By-laws 363-2009 to 409-2009.

Background Information (City Council)
Consolidated By-law Index for April 6, 2009 - Meeting 33
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/bl/bgrd/backgroundfile-20393.pdf)

Motions (City Council)
Motion to Introduce and Pass General Bills moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

That leave be granted to introduce the following Bills, and that these Bills, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and hereby declared as By-laws:

 

Bill No.

By-law No.

Title and Authority

366

363-2009

To amend further By-law No. 23503 of the former City of Scarborough, respecting the regulation of traffic on Morningside Avenue and Neilson Road.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 24.15, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

367

364-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 109-86, respecting maximum rates of speed on certain former Metropolitan Roads, regarding Wilson Avenue.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.16, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

368

365-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads, regarding Mount Pleasant Road.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.20, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

369

366-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Erskine Avenue.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.20, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

370

367-2009

To permanently close the public lane at the rear of 51 Grosvenor Street and 76 Grenville Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.2, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

371

368-2009

To permanently close the portion of the public lane at the rear of 860-862 Richmond Street West.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.1, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

372

369-2009

To dedicate certain land on the east side of Basswood Road, on the north side of Churchill Avenue, for public highway purposes to form part of the public highway Basswood Road.

 

Works Committee Report 1, Clause 4, adopted as amended, by City of Toronto Council on January 31, February 1 and 2, 2006.

373

370-2009

To dedicate certain land on the south side of Finch Avenue East, on the west side of Estelle Avenue, for public highway purposes to form part of the public highway Finch Avenue East.

 

Works Committee Report 1, Clause 4, adopted as amended, by City of Toronto Council on January 31, February 1 and 2, 2006.

374

371-2009

To dedicate certain land for public lane purposes to form part of the public lane south of Queen Street East extending easterly from Balsam Avenue.

 

Works Committee Report 1, Clause 4, adopted as amended, by City of Toronto Council on January 31, February 1 and 2, 2006.

375

372-2009

To amend City of Toronto By-law No. 1147-2008 being a by-law “To exempt lands municipally known as 567 Shuter Street from Part Lot Control.”

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.47, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

376

373-2009

To amend further the Pedestrian Crossover By-law No. 23506 of the former City of Scarborough, on Birchmount Road, Bonniewood Road and Chelwood Road.

 

Works Committee Report 6, Clause 8, as adopted by the City of Toronto Council on September 25, 26 and 27, 2006.

377

374-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads, regarding Warden Avenue.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 24.9, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

378

375-2009

To authorize the alteration of Coxwell Avenue and Fairford Avenue by the removal of the uncontrolled two-way channel.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.74, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

379

376-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads, regarding St. Clair Avenue West.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.27, adopted as amended, by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

380

377-2009

To amend the former City of Scarborough Employment District Zoning By-law No. 24982, as amended, (Milliken Employment District) by lifting the Holding designation (H) with respect to the lands municipally known as 39 Redlea Avenue.

 

Scarborough Community Council Item 24.19, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

381

378-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Yorkville Avenue.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.88, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

382

379-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads, regarding Don Roadway at Commissioners Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.70, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

383

380-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Scholfield Avenue and Maclennan Avenue.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.86, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

384

381-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Dupont Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.94, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

385

382-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, respecting Dupont Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.94, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

386

383-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Jones Avenue.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.96, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

387

384-2009

To amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, respecting Jones Avenue.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 24.96, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

388

385-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines, respecting St. Clair Avenue West.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.32, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

389

386-2009

To amend By-law No. 30518 of the former City of North York respecting pedestrian crossovers, regarding The Donway West.

 

North York Community Council Item 16.19, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on June 23 and 24, 2008.

390

387-2009

To amend City of Toronto By-law No. 341-2008, respecting the exemption of lands municipally known as 1968 Bloor Street West, Part of Lots 52, 53 and 54, Registered Plan 660 York, designated as Parts 1, 3 to 18 inclusive from Part Lot Control.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.39, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

391

388-2009

To amend former Borough of East York Zoning By-law No. 1916, applying to the former Town of Leaside, by repealing By-law No. 98-2009, being a by-law to establish the minimum elevation of the entrance to an area used for the parking of a vehicle in association with certain residential buildings.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

392

389-2009

To amend former Borough of East York Zoning By-law No. 6752, by repealing By-law No. 99-2009, being a by-law to establish the minimum elevation of the entrance to an area used for the parking of a vehicle in association with certain residential buildings.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

393

390-2009

To amend Zoning By-law No. 937-2002(OMB), being a by-law “To amend By-law No. 438-86, the General Zoning By-law of the former City of Toronto, as amended, with respect to lands known as a portion of 640 Fleet Street as well as 640R, 642 and 650 Fleet Street, being block 1/2A, as well as By-law No. 1995-0466 and By-law No. 1996-0247” with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2008 as part of 209 and 215 Fort York Boulevard and being Parcel 2 of Block 1/2A in the Fort York Neighbourhood.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 17.6, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on July 15, 16 and 17, 2008.

394

391-2009

To adopt Amendment No. 62 to the Official Plan with respect to the lands fronting Oakwood Avenue between Rogers Road and Vaughan Road.

 

North York Community Council Item 19.24, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on October 29 and 30, 2008.

395

392-2009

To designate the property at 2 Strachan Avenue (Automotive Building) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 13.5, as adopted by Council on March 3, 4 and 5, 2008.

396

393-2009

To designate the property at 367 Spadina Road (Percival Inglis House) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 7.11, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2007.

397

394-2009

To designate the property at 297 Victoria Street (O’Keefe House) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Item 7.13, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2007.

398

395-2009

To designate the property at 400 Roncesvalles Avenue (Revue Theatre) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

Notice of Motion J(44), moved by Councillor Watson, seconded by Councillor Rae, adopted by City of Toronto Council on May 23, 2006.

399

396-2009

To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Mill Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Report 3, Clause 70, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 25, 26 and 27, 2006.

400

397-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines, respecting Mill Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Report 3, Clause 70, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 25, 26 and 27, 2006.

401

398-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, respecting Mill Street.

 

Toronto and East York Community Council Report 3, Clause 70, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 25, 26 and 27, 2006.

402

399-2009

To amend further Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads, regarding St. Clair Avenue West.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.32, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

403

400-2009

To amend former City of York By-law No. 1-83, by repealing By-law No. 102-2009, being a by-law to establish the minimum elevation of the entrance to an area used for the parking of a vehicle in association with certain residential buildings.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

404

401-2009

To amend Zoning By-law No. 1-83 of the former City of York, as amended, with respect to the lands municipally known as 458 Oakwood Avenue.

 

North York Community Council Item 19.25, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on October 29 and 30, 2008.

405

402-2009

To amend former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625, by repealing By-law No. 100-2009, being a by-law to establish the minimum elevation of the entrance to an area used for the parking of a vehicle in association with certain residential buildings.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

406

403-2009

To amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 438-86, by repealing By-law No. 101-2009, being a by-law to establish the minimum elevation of the entrance to an area used for the parking of a vehicle in association with certain residential buildings.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

407

404-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.34, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

408

405-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.35, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

409

406-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council Item 25.36, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

410

407-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.23, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.

411

408-2009

To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes.

 

North York Community Council Item 24.24, as adopted by City of Toronto Council on April 6, 2009.


Vote (Introduce and Pass General Bills)

Apr-06-2009 12:37 PM

Result: Carried BL33.1 - General Bills
Yes: 32 Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 0  
Absent: 13 Ainslie, Ashton, Davis, Fletcher, Ford, Heaps, Lee, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae 

Motion to Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That leave be granted to introduce the following Bill, and that this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and hereby declared as a By-law:

 

Bill No.

By-law No.

Title and Authority

413

409-2009

To confirm the proceedings of the Council at its Special meeting (Meeting 33) held on the 6th day of April, 2009.

 

(This final confirming By-law confirms all actions taken by Council at this Special meeting, including the enactment of any previous confirming By-laws).



 

 


Vote (Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill)

Apr-06-2009 12:38 PM

Result: Carried Meeting 33 - Confirming Bill
Yes: 34 Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Palacio, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker 
No: 0  
Absent: 11 Ainslie, Ashton, Fletcher, Ford, Heaps, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae 
Procedural Motions
Motion to Excuse Absentees moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the absence of Councillors Ainslie, Heaps and Rae from special Council meeting 33 on April 6, 2009, be excused.


ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned on April 6, 2009, at 12:38 p.m.

 

 

 

              DAVID R. MILLER,                                                         ULLI S. WATKISS,

                                     Mayor                                                                        City Clerk

 

Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-04-06 Morning 9:44 AM 12:38 PM Public
Attendance
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-04-06
9:44 AM - 12:38 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Carroll, Cho, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Del Grande, Di Giorgio, Feldman, Filion, Fletcher, Ford, Giambrone, Grimes, Hall, Holyday, Jenkins, Kelly, Lee, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Milczyn, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Perruzza, Saundercook, Shiner, Stintz, Thompson, Vaughan, Walker
Not Present: Ainslie, Heaps, Rae