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 Timed Items

10:00 a.m.       EY33.1, EY33.2, EY33.3, EY33.4, EY33.5, EY33.6, EY33.7, EY33.8, EY33.9, EY33.10

  1:30 p.m.      EY33.11, EY33.12, EY33.13, EY33.14

 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – November 10, 2009 and December 2, 2009

Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting.

That the Draft By-law from the City Solicitor be enacted by City Council.

To name the existing private road, being the westerly extension of “Sherway Gardens Road”, west of Sherway Gate, as “Sherway Gardens Road”.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.            City Council refuse application No. 08  208726 WET 13 OZ to amend the Zoning By-law and Official Plan and support the decision of the Deputy Secretary-Treasurer of the Etobicoke York District panel Committee of Adjustment to refuse consent to sever the rear portions of 195 and 203 Oakmount Road.

2.            City Council refuse application No. 08 208852 WET 00 RH for a permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 to demolish rental housing at 200 Keele Street.

3.            City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend, if necessary, at the Ontario Municipal Board, to support City Council’s decision to refuse the Zoning and Official Plan Amendment applications and to support the decision of the Deputy Secretary-Treasurer of the Etobicoke York District panel Committee of Adjustment to refuse consent to sever the rear portions of 195 and 203 Oakmount Road, as represented by the proposal  and appeals outlined in this report.

The applicant’s proposal is to retain 14 of the 15 existing, 3-bedroom rental townhouses at 200 Keele Street, to demolish one such unit and to construct a new townhouse block containing 12  condominium townhouse units plus one rental townhouse unit on the lands comprising all of 200 Keele Street together with the rear portions of 195 and 203 Oakmount Road.  The Oakmount lands are proposed to be added through consent applications that were refused and are now under appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board.  Vehicle access to both existing and new townhouses is proposed via a non-DIPS compliant private lane from Keele Street.  Further, the new townhouse block is proposed to be constructed over lands subject to the City of Toronto Ravine Protection By-law.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.            City Council amend Zoning By-law 1989-78 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2. 

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

3.            Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into a legal agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the community benefits outlined in this report.

4.            In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 subject to:

a.            the conditions, provided Attachment 4, which must be fulfilled prior to the release of the Draft Plan of Subdivision for registration; 

b.            any such revisions to the Draft Plan of Subdivision 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; and

c.            the approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision not being issued until the Zoning By-law is in full force and effect.

A Final Report (August 27, 2009) recommending approval of an application to permit 82 townhouse units was before Community Council on September 15, 2009.  The report was deferred to the meeting of November 10, 2009, to allow the applicant to submit a proposal for 40 to 50 single-family dwelling units.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.            City Council amend Zoning By-law 1989-78 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment provided under separate cover.

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

3.            Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant/owner to:

a.            enter into a legal agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the community benefits discussed in this report, and

b.            obtain notice of approval conditions for site plan approval and enter into a Site Plan Agreement.

4.            That in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment. 4, subject to:

a.            the conditions as provided under separate cover must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration;

b.            any such revisions to the proposed subdivision 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; and

c.            the approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision not be issued until the Zoning By-law is in full force and effect.

The applications propose 82 freehold townhouse units at 720 Humberwood Boulevard.

The proposal implements the Apartment Neighbourhood objectives of the Official Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe requirements for the accommodation of residential growth.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This report provides additional background information related to the previous subdivision approvals related to this property.

There are no financial implications.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for the fence exemption based on non-compliance with Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences whereby the property owner is applying to maintain existing board on board fencing in the front yard that is in violation of the Fence By-law.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council refuse the application, as the proposed fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption to erect a 2.1 metres high chain link fence and gates, equipped with 3 strands of barbed wires on top, mounted on metal brackets inclined outwards at a 60 degrees angle from horizontal, along the north, east and west side of the property municipally known as 40 Old Burnhamthorpe Road.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1.             Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for the fence exemption based on non-compliance with Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences whereby the property owner at 156 Wincott Drive is applying to maintain an existing set of trees and shrubs forming fencing in the front yard that is in violation of the Fence By-law.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council refuse the application, as the proposed fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

This report is in response to an application made by the owner of the property at 44 Fairlin Drive for a fence exemption to install a 1.37 metre high iron fence with tempered glass inserts on the deck and stairs, which separate the main floor of the house from the swimming pool area at the rear of the property.

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

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

1.            Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 46 Hunting Ridge.

The report requests City Council’s authority to deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located in the rear yard of 46 Hunting Ridge.  The property owner is concerned that this tree may fall and cause damage to persons or property.

An inspection of the tree by staff revealed that the tree is in fair to good condition. The owner is of the opinion that this tree’s lean toward the house poses a hazard to people and property. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for years to come. Urban Forestry cannot support the removal of an existing healthy tree when maintenance options exist that would allow it to be retained in a healthy state.

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

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

1.            Council deny the request for permission to remove one (1) healthy City-owned tree adjacent to 41 Long Branch Avenue.

This report requests that Council confirm the decision of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to deny the request for permission to remove a healthy City-owned, red oak tree.

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

This report addresses a request made by the Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting of October 13, 2009 for the Directors of Community Planning and Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to report to the November 10, 2009 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on matters of driveway widths for townhouse units with double garages and on-street parking issues on Mendota Road, Gala Lane and Dalesford Road as they relate to the subject site.

There are no financial implications.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances not be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code from Isabella Cerelli with Pride Signs Ltd.,  for the owners of Obelysk Inc., attention Kevin Salsberg, to install one First Party Illuminated Ground Sign for "Royal Bank of Canada" at 5322 Dundas Street West.

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

It is recommended that:

1.            The requested variance be denied by Community Council as it is not minor in nature.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of Variance from Article 1 of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Mr. Wallace John Whistance-Smith, President of 2047276 Ontario Inc., owner of the property at 16 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard.  The request is to convert the existing third party trivision roof top billboard sign to an electronic digital LED sign. 

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

It is recommended that:

1.            The requested variance be denied as it is not minor in nature.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install a double faced third party electronic LED ground sign that has 4.27m x 14.6m (14 ft x 48 ft) digital screens for sign faces on the north end of the property with the signs facing the Gadiner Expressway at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W.

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

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances be denied as they are not minor in nature.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No 30788 to erect a new double sided illuminated third party ground sign having digital faces of different sizes that will project static messages every 6 seconds.  Sign will be located on CN Rail Lands at  Lawrence Ave W and Caledonia Rd.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council modify this application and adopt as follows:

1.            The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the proposed encroachments on the Montgomery Road and White Oak Boulevard right of way.

2.            The applicant pay all fees associated with the preparation of this agreement and pay an annual fee of $11.00, (plus G.S.T.), per square metre for the encroachment area. All fees are subject to change.

3.            The signed agreement is to be returned to the City along with the required Certificated of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars, ($2,000,000.00), or such other and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

4.            The Certificate of Insurance shall be renewed and a copy there of submitted to Municipal Licensing and Standards on an annual bases for the life of the encroachments.

5.            Construction plans are to be forwarded to Toronto Buildings for review and issuing of a Building permit for all work requiring a permit.

6.            Toronto Hydro has given a conditional clearance based on the following conditions:

a.            Mandatory requirement for a locate to pinpoint the location of this underground cable. Hydro may – on demand – request to see such a location report for that cable on the public allowance.

b.            The homeowners’ landscapes shall ensure no portion of the landscaping within the public allowance shall exceed 500 millimetres in depth.

c.            Should Hydro be required at any time in the future to service or replace this direct-buried cable’s public allowance segment, Hydro, while taking all prudent measures, cannot be required to return any disrupted elements of this landscaping to their ideal original state.

7.            Urban Forestry Services, have requested the following conditions:

a.            The owner shall employ the services of a qualified arborist by Urban Forestry Services, to remove the existing 47 centimetre diameter pear tree on the Montgomery Road street allowance and replant a new red tree to align with the existing oak trees, at her own expense.

b.            Prior to commencement of work, the owner shall construct tree protection hoarding as described in the Arborist Report and attached Tree Preservation Plan prepared by Shady Lane Expert Tree Care dated June 12, 2009, (Attachments 3- 6).

c.            The owner shall pay Urban Forestry Services a deposit, to be held for two years following replanting, for protection and replacement tree planting, in the amount of $3, 513.00, while understanding that such deposit is a reduced amount and does not represent the full value of all City-owned trees on site, and that the owner will be held liable for the full amount should damage or injury occur.

d.            The work shall be carried out in accordance with a contractor’s agreement prescribed by Urban Forestry Services, and include all necessary hoarding and other  means of protection to the public, as well as temporary traffic diversion with application for any required permit for such work as approved by Transportation Services, during the course of work.

e.            All work shall be completed in 90 days upon approval by the Etobicoke York Community Council.

To report on an application submitted by Ms. Helen Vorster, Architect, on behalf of the owner of the property at 17 Montgomery Road, for an Encroachment Agreement to construct items within the road allowance, including a new landscaped terrace with path to White Oak Boulevard and a new decorative iron fence with light pole at west side of property with an encroaching area of 80 square metres. 

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that:

1.            The height of the fence within the front yard private property be restricted to the height approved by the Community Council in connection with the fence encroachment application before this Council.

2.            Should Council not approve the encroachment of this application, the fence height must comply with the requirements set out in Chapter 447 of the Municipal Code.

This report is in response to an application made by the owner of the property for a fence exemption to maintain an existing 1.81 metre high iron fence and gates, fronting 2635 Lake Shore Boulevard West.  In addition, this report should be considered in conjunction with the report before Etobicoke York Community Council for an encroachment agreement for a portion of fence within the right of way at the same property.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that the Etobicoke York Community Council approve the application to maintain the encroachment within the road allowance, subject to the following conditions:

1.            The City Solicitor to be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the encroachments.

2.            The owner to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pay all fees associated with the preparation of the Agreement.

3.            The signed agreement to be returned to the City along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 or such other coverage or greater amount as the City may require,  and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

4.            The Certificate of Insurance to be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachment.

This report is in regard to an application submitted by the owner of the property at 2635 Lake Shore Boulevard West,  for an Encroachment Agreement to maintain the encroachment of an existing 1.81 metre high iron fence and gate that encroaches onto the public right of way at a maximum distance of approximately 0.8 metres.  In addition, this report should be considered in conjunction with the report before Etobicoke York Community Council for a fence exemption at the same property.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that the Etobicoke York Community Council approve the application to maintain the encroachments within the road allowance, subject to the following conditions:

1.            The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the encroachments.

2.            The owner to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pay all fees associated with the preparation of the Agreement. Should annual fees be charged in future, the owner shall be responsible for payment of these fees.

3.            The signed agreement to be returned to the City along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 or such other coverage or greater amount as the City may require,  and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

4.            The Certificate of Insurance to be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachment.

5.            The owner complies with the regulations set out in the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 313.

6.            The owner to obtain all necessary construction/street occupation permit(s) for any work done on the road allowance.

This report is in regard to an application submitted by the owner of the property at 7 Thornton Avenue for an Encroachment Agreement to install and maintain the encroachment of pre-cast concrete stairs with guard and roof overhang including gutters occupying an area of 6.08 square metres. 

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

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            The applicant be advised, upon approval of variances, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

3.            The MTO (Ministry of Transportation) approval will need to be submitted at the time of permit application.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code for the installation of (2) firstparty illuminated fascia sign for "Investors Group" that will consist of a logo and individual channel letters.  The signage is to replace existing "Investors Group" signs on the north and south elevations of the buildings penthouse at 295 The West Mall.

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

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            The applicant be advised, upon approval of variances, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install 6 additional  first party illuminated wall signs for "Shoppers Drug Mart". The additional signs to be located as follows one on the north and five on the west elevation at 415 The Westway.

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

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

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

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

This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code (Site-Specific By-law 1992-203) from Industrial Class 1 – IC1 (restricted to woodworking use only) to Industrial Class 1 (general)  at 19 Chauncey Avenue.  No changes are proposed to the existing building.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

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

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within an expanded area beyond 120 metres of the site to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the cost of the expanded notification to be at the owner’s expense.

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

This application proposes to amend the former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 to permit a 21-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building, comprised of an 8-storey podium and 13-storey tower element at 2062 to 2070 Weston Road.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the south side of Panorama Court, between a point 45 metres east of Kipling Avenue, and a point 183 metres east thereof.

2.            Enacting a “No Parking, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.” prohibition on the south side of Panorama Court, between a point 45 metres east of Kipling Avenue, and a point 183 metres further east.

The purpose of this report is to replace the existing “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on a portion of the south side of Panorama Court with “No Parking, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.” in front of the former Father Henry Carr School.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.            An all-way stop control not be installed at the intersection of Burrard Road and Caulfield Road as the warrant requirements are not achieved.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation for the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Burrard Road and Caulfield Road.  A staff assessment has determined that the criteria for the installation of an all-way stop for this location have not been achieved.  Specifically, the minimum warrant requirements are not met at this intersection due to the low traffic volumes entering from the minor streets and the good safety record.

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

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the existing 40 km/h speed limit on Redgrave Drive between Martin Grove Road and Clarion Road.

2.            Enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Redgrave Drive between Martin Grove Road (north intersection) and Martin Grove Road (south intersection), as the requirements of the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant are achieved.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Redgrave Drive, between Clarion Road and Martin Grove Road (south intersection).

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the existing 40 km/h speed limit on Ludstone Drive, between Celestine Drive and Arkley Crescent.

2.            Enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Ludstone Drive, between Celestine Drive and Lavington Drive, as the requirements of the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant are achieved.

3.            Enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Lavington Drive, between Celestine Drive and Martin Grove Road, as the requirements of the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant are achieved.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Lavington Drive and on Ludstone Drive.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Enacting a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of Sabrina Drive between Celestine Drive and a point 30 metres west of Celestine Drive.

The purpose of this report is to request approval to implement a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of Sabrina Drive, from Celestine Drive to a point 30 metres west of Celestine Drive.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            A “No U-Turn Anytime” prohibition for southbound traffic on Green Lanes between Bloor Street West and a point 10 metres south of Fieldway Road.

The purpose of this report is to propose installing a U-turn prohibition for southbound traffic on Green Lanes, between Bloor Street West and Fieldway Road.

Transportation Services recommends that City Council approve:

1.            The installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Advance Road.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Advance Road.

The installation of traffic control signals is justified as the Traffic Control Signal Warrant requirements are achieved.  The installation of traffic control signals will provide safe and convenient access for vehicles and pedestrians, and will not compromise the integrity of the arterial road network.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            The encroachment of a pedestrian walkway located beneath the Old Mill Road right-of-way.

2.            The applicant entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto.

3.            The applicant’s encroachment subject to the applicant maintaining the encroachment in a state of good repair and free of graffiti, snow and ice.

4.            The City Solicitor preparing an encroachment agreement at the applicant’s expense and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

5.            The applicant paying an encroachment fee of  $2,090.00, in lieu of the annual rental fee currently specified by the former City of Etobicoke encroachment policy.

6.            Authorizing and directing the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any bills that maybe required.

The purpose of this report is to obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval to legalize an existing 41.8 square metre encroachment beneath the Old Mill Road right-of-way that consists of an existing pedestrian walkway.  The applicant also requests that Etobicoke York Community Council accept a one-time encroachment fee payment equivalent to five years of annual rental fees.

Legalizing this encroachment under the terms of the former City of Etobicoke encroachment policy will provide the City of Toronto with an application fee of $700.00 and a payment of $2,090.00.

The purpose of this report is to provide heritage staff comment and information with respect to the legalization of an existing 41.8 square metre encroachment beneath the Old Mill Road right-of-way that currently consists of a pedestrian walkway. The encroachment lands are adjacent to two protected heritage properties, the Old Mill Ruins and the Old Mill Bridge.

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

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday” regulation on both sides of Ramsgate Road between Twenty Third Street and Twenty Fifth Street.

2.            Enacting a “No Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday” regulation on both sides of Ramsgate Road between Twenty Third Street and Twenty Fifth Street.

The purpose of this report is to receive approval to change the existing “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday” regulation to “No Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” on both sides of Ramsgate Road.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the “No Stopping, 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.” regulation on both sides of Hathor Crescent, between Rowntree Mill Road (west intersection) and Rowntree Mill Road (east intersection).

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for removing the “No Stopping, 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.” regulation on Hathor Crescent.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Enacting a “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the south side of Jody Avenue, between a point 88 metres east of Oakdale Road, and a point 55 metres further east.

The purpose of this report is to propose installing a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Jody Avenue, between a point 88 metres east of Oakdale Road, and a point 55 metres further east.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council not approve:

1.            Installing a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of the driveway to York Humber High School driveway, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of an assessment for the need to install a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of York Humber High School, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

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

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Authorize the City Clerk to conduct a poll of eligible householders, on MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street, to determine resident support for the proposed speed hump plan, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy;

2.            Subject to favourable results of the poll;

a.            The City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY09-150, dated November 2009, and circulated to residents through the polling process;

b.            Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street, when the speed humps are installed.

The purpose of this report is to outline the findings of an investigation to determine the need to install speed humps on MacDonald Avenue.  A staff assessment has determined that the criteria installing speed humps are met for MacDonald Avenue, between Rosemount Avenue and Jane Street.

Transportation Services recommends to Etobicoke York Community Council that:

1.            Traffic calming not be installed on Jasper Avenue, between Weston Road and the west limit of the street.

The purpose of this report is to summarise the findings of a study to determine the need for speed humps on Jasper Avenue, between Weston Road and the west limit of the street.  The study shows the criteria for installing speed humps on Jasper Avenue are not met.

The adoption of the above noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact. If, however, Council decides to approve installing traffic calming devices on this section of Jasper Avenue, the following financial impact will result:

The estimated cost for installing approximately five speed humps will be $15,000.00.  This will be accommodated within the funds allocated by City Council as part of the Transportation Capital Budget, subject to competing priorities and funding availability.

Transportation Services recommends to Etobicoke York Community Council that:

1.            The speed limit on Yelland Street, between Oak Street and Queenslea Avenue, remain at 50 km/h.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a speed study on Yelland Street, between Oak Street and Queenslea Avenue.

The adoption of the above noted recommendation will not result in any financial impact.

If, however, Council decides to approve a 40 km/h posted speed limit on Yelland Street between Oak Street and Queenslea Avenue, the following financial impact will result:

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Pellatt Avenue between Wendell Avenue and the easterly limit of Pellatt Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Pellatt Avenue, between Wendell Avenue, and the easterly limit of Pellatt Avenue.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Rescinding the “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 91.4 metres south of Bloor Street West.

2.            Rescinding the “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, between Morningside Avenue and Bloor Street West.

3.            Rescinding the “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, from a point 27.5 metres south of Bloor Street West, to a point 20 metres further south.

4.            Rescinding the “Maximum 60 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, between Deforest Road and a point 91.4 metres south of Bloor Street West.

5.            Enacting a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 64.5 metres south of Bloor Street West.

6.            Enacting a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, between Morningside Avenue and a point 89 metres south of Bloor Street West.

7.            Enacting a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue between Bloor Street and a point 23 metres south of Bloor Street West.

8.            Enacting a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the east side on Kennedy Avenue, from a point 64.5 metres south of Bloor Street West, to a point 98 metres further south.

9.            Enacting a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, from a point 23 metres south of Bloor Street West, to a point 66 metres further south.

10.          Enacting a “Maximum 60 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the west side of Kennedy Avenue, between Deforest Road and a point 98 metres south of Bloor Street West.

11.          Enacting a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the east side on Kennedy Avenue, from Bloor Street West to a point 48 metres further south.

12.          Enacting a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the west side on Kennedy Avenue, from Bloor Street West to a point 23 metres further south.

13.          Enacting a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the west side on Kennedy Avenue, from a point 56.4 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 32.6 metres further south.

14.          Enacting a northbound No Right Turn prohibition from Kennedy Avenue to the loading dock of  the grocery store located on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, at a point 40 metres south of Bloor Street West, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

15.          Enacting a southbound No Left Turn prohibition from Kennedy Avenue to the loading dock of the grocery store located on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, at a point 40 metres south of Bloor Street West, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the parking regulations on Kennedy Avenue to prohibit vehicles, including heavy trucks, from stopping during certain times of the day on sections of Kennedy Avenue.  In addition, this report recommends prohibiting access to a loading dock for the No Frills food store during certain times of the day.  These times correspond with school admission and dismissal times at Humberside Montessori School.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Enacting a “No Stopping Anytime” prohibition on both sides of Glendonwynne Road, from Bloor Street West, to a point 30.5 metres further north.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for implementing a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on both sides of Glendonwynne Road, between Bloor Street West, and a point 30.5 metres to the north.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approve the installation of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in the attached Appendix A.

The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            The implementing and rescinding the parking regulations as outlined in the attached Appendix A.

Councillor Cesar Palacio requests that pay-and-display parking be implemented on sections of local roadways intersecting St. Clair Avenue West, between Oakwood Avenue and Caledonia Road.  A review by Transportation Services and Parking Authority staff concluded that sections of Glenholme Avenue, Boon Avenue, and Harvie Avenue, immediately north and south of St. Clair Avenue West, can accommodate pay parking.

Funding for signage and pay-and-display parking machines, respectively, is available in the 2010 Operating Budget for Transportation Services and in the 2010 Operating Budget for the Toronto Parking Authority, in the following accounts:

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

1.            Weston Wood Park, located at 1521 Royal York Road, be renamed to “Douglas Ford Park” in honour of Mr. Ford’s significant contributions to the City of Toronto.

The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division is recommending that the Weston Wood Park be officially named “Douglas Ford Park” in honour of his significant contributions to the City of Toronto.

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

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            name the park situated at 85 Birdstone Crescent “Upper Junction Park”.

The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division is recommending that the park located at 85 Birdstone Crescent be officially named “ Upper Junction Park” in recognition of  the important role the Upper Junction played in the City’s history.

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

The Director of Business Services recommends that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council approve the additions and deletions to the Lakeshore Village, Regal Heights Village and St. Clair Gardens BIA Boards of Management as set out in Attachment No. 1.

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

The purpose of this report is to recommend Etobicoke York Community Council approve the additions and deletions to the Lakeshore Village, Regal Heights Village and St. Clair Gardens BIA Boards of Management. The Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

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

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.            City Council adopt the recommendations in the Confidential Attachment.

2.            City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council.

New Sabby Concrete and Supplies Inc. (“New Sabby”) is a concrete batching facility that operates at Caledonia and St. Clair Avenue West.  In Spring, 2009, New Sabby applied to the Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) for a certificate of approval (“C of A”), which it was required to do as a result of changes to the regulations under the Environmental Protection Act.  

The financial implications are set out in the confidential attachment.