City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to the report dated December 14, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to including the following:

-           Allow the expansion of the uses that legally existed at 1150 Queen Street West on the date of this By-law coming into effect onto the properties at 1140, 1142 and 1144 Queen Street West to permit:

a.         A combined non-residential gross floor area for the purpose of a restaurant, take-out restaurant, and bake-shop uses up to a maximum of 175 m2, except that no portion of the additional floor space can be dedicated to accessory entertainment purposes otherwise permitted by this By-law.

b.         Below grade expansion uses may also include support and service spaces such as a green room, coat check, storage, lobby area, office, mechanical and electrical areas, and washrooms.

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.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the definition of artist live/work studio in Zoning By-law No. 1169‑2009, Section 14 to read: artist live/work studio shall mean a dwelling unit containing a studio space for the production of art and that a minimum of 20 of such units in Building A will be rented at no more than 0.8 times the CMHC average market rent for dwelling units of similar size in the City of Toronto and inhabited only by a working artist and his or her household.

2.         City Council authorize the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to enter into an agreement with Artscape to secure the provision and maintenance of 20 affordable rental units and 48 below-market ownership units, as identified in the amended zoning By-law.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 agreement to address the amendment to Zoning By-law 1169-2009.

4.         City Council direct staff to attend any OMB hearing on this matter in support of the zoning change, if required.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 300 Front Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment provided in Attachment 1 to the report dated December 2, 2009, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to implement the intent of this report.

3.         City Council determine that no further notice is required.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve in principle amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law that would permit the development of the site with a building consisting of two towers on a base building in accordance with the revised drawing by architects Alliance dated January 23, 2010 attached, having the following dimensions:

i.          North Tower Height – 127 m (including mechanical penthouse);

ii.         South Tower Height – 133 m (including mechanical penthouse);

iii.        North Tower Floorplate Area – 780 sq m maximum gross construction area (750 sq m gross floor area);

iv.        South Tower Floorplate Area – 780 sq m maximum gross construction area (750 sq m gross floor area);

v.          North Tower East-West Length - 37.8 m; and

vi.        Building Separation – 25 m building face to building face,

subject to and requiring pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act: 

             a.        payment of the following cash sums, due upon issuance of the first above-grade building permit, which sums shall be indexed from the time the zoning by-law comes into force until payment in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto:

i.          $1,000,000 towards local parks and street improvements in the area;

ii.         $500,000 towards the Toronto Reference Library Renovation Plan; and

             b.        requiring improvements to the privately owned park/open space area shown on the plans (modified to accommodate the shared loading elevator for the condominium to the east), to be designed and constructed by the Owner and to be made publicly accessible, with the value of such improvements to be agreed upon before the work is carried out and credited against any future cash-in-lieu of parkland payment.

2.         The following matters will also be secured pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as a legal convenience and not as contributions of value: construction in accordance with the podium design and architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 scale elevations and the commitment of the owner to construct in conformity with the City’s Green Development Standard.

3.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting this site in support of the appeals, modified as described above, being allowed, subject to the Board’s order being withheld until the City Solicitor advises the Board that the Section 37 agreement has been executed and submits to the Board the official plan and zoning by-law amendments in a form satisfactory to the City and the owner.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No.1996-0236 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as shown on Attachment 2 to the report dated November 24, 2009, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to remove application of the holding symbol (“h”) from the lands municipally known as 589 King Street East being Blocks 1, 2, and 25 on the West Don Lands Phase 1 M-plan.

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.          Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bill for enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council require:

a.         The owner to register on title the West Don Lands Phase 1 Plan of Subdivision and subdivision agreement.

b.         A Record of Site Condition for the subject lands be completed to the City’s satisfaction.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

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

-           Revise the minimum hotel gross floor area to 13,750 sq m from 13,910 sq m.

-           Revise the dimensions of the canopy for weather protection requirements to permit a section of the canopy that is less than 3 m in depth and more than 5 m in height.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 O’Connor Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 26(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV 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.

4.         City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 2 O’Connor Drive, substantially in accordance with the heritage conservation plans and elevations and heritage impact statement, “2 O’Connor Drive, Heritage Impact Statement, dated revised August 20, 2009” all prepared by E.R.A Architects Inc., date stamped received by the City Planning Division August 27, 2009, and on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, subject to the following conditions:

a.         Prior to the passing of Bills in Council the owner shall:

-           enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the protection and long term maintenance of the heritage property at 2 O’Connor Drive, subject to the approved alterations, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

b.         Prior to final site plan approval the owner shall:

-           provide a Detailed  Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant (Heritage Consultant)  to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services that includes:  as-found record of the existing house including photographs keyed to plans and elevations of all the visible exteriors and interiors; detailed descriptions for the proposed heritage conservation work; description of the reversibility of alterations; schedule of long term conservation and maintenance requirements; and cost estimates for the conservation work; and

-           provide final development plans, a landscape plan that enhances the heritage character and views of the front façade of the heritage building and exterior lighting plan for the heritage building, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

c.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the heritage property located at 2 O’Connor Drive, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, the owner shall provide the following:

-           building permit drawings, including specifications for heritage conservation work prepared by the Heritage Consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

-           Letter of Credit, in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure all work included in the Detailed Conservation Plan.

d.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall:

-           complete the heritage conservation work to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

-           provide a notice of substantial completion for the heritage conservation work prepared by the Heritage Consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

-           submit final as-built photographs of the exterior and significant interiors of the heritage building at 2 O’Connor Drive satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

5.         City Council grant authority for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owners of 2 O’Connor Drive for the property at 2 O’Connor Drive.

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of the Heritage Easement Agreement.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 104 John Street, substantially in accordance with the Conservation Plan drawings prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated June 17, 2009, and on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, subject to the following conditions:

a.         Prior to Zoning By-Law Amendment approval, the owner shall:

-           submit a Conservation and Rehabilitation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant which has included the following items: (1) “blow‑up” elevations and sections of the heritage property; (2) existing conditions assessment; (3) feasibility study to further explore the method in which relocation of the structure would occur so that the integrity of the heritage structure is not physically compromised.

b.         Prior to Site Plan approval, the owner shall:

-           provide additional information, based on the proposed Conservation Plan, to include documentation substantially in accordance with that outlined within Section 3.2.1 Option A (page 12) of the submitted Heritage Conservation Plan. Specifically, a detailed plan shall also be submitted to outline mitigation measures that address construction impacts relative to the on-site heritage structures;

-           submit plans for interpretive panels or other interpretive materials to communicate the development history of the property including the research content, design and location of the interpretive materials. The interpretation plan shall include panels or materials at both the existing location of the heritage building and the proposed location within the development site. All above components of the plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services; and

-           provide a landscape plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

c.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring on the subject property, the owner shall:

-           provide a Letter of Credit in a form and in an amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the Conservation Plan; and

 -           provide final plans satisfactory to the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

d.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit the applicant shall:

-           provide evidence and documentation that the project scheme has been implemented, per the approved Conservation Plan, satisfactory to the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 104 John Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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

4.         If there are any 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.

5.         City Council grant authority for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property.

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council adopt the revised Reasons for Designation as set out in Attachment No. 4 of the report dated October 26, 2009 from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning.

2.         Upon receipt of the owner’s withdrawal of its notice of objection, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill in Council with the amended Reasons for Designation as set out in Attachment No. 4 of the report dated October 26, 2009 from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment No. 1 to the report dated November 10, 2009 from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, as the Kingswood Road South Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         City Council adopt by by-law the Kingswood Road South Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated June 5, 2009, as the District Plan for the Kingswood Road South Heritage Conservation District, for use by property owners, City staff, advisory committees and City Council when making decisions regarding matters set out under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.

4.         Until such time as the by-law designating the area as the Kingswood Road South Heritage Conservation District comes into force or is repealed, City Council direct that all properties within the area, unless designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, be listed in the City’s Inventory of Heritage Properties.

5.         City Council direct that the height limit and minimum lot frontages in the zoning by‑law be reviewed and amended as necessary to more closely match the guidelines in this District Plan.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report dated August 27, 2009, from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Sign Variance for 1245 Dupont Street, until its next meeting to be held on February 9, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report dated December 11, 2009, from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Sign Variance for 1467 Bathurst Street, until its next meeting to be held on February 9, 2010.

2.         Requested the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, to meet with Councillor McConnell and Councillor Mihevc on this matter prior to the February 9, 2010, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report dated December 10, 2009, from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Sign Variance for 624 St. Clair Avenue West, until its next meeting to be held on February 9, 2010.

2.         Requested the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, to meet with Councillor McConnell and Councillor Mihevc on this sign prior to the February 9, 2010, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

A.        Granted the appeal for front yard parking at 220 and 222 Kenilworth Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         The parking spaces not exceed 2.4 m by 5.9 m in dimension, including the previously licensed spaces.

2.         The applicant remove the excess paving and restore the area to soft landscaping, as shown in Appendix ‘A’ Amended.

3.         The applicant remove the existing asphalt paving and repave the parking area with a “turf stone” type of permeable material, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

4.         The applicant pay for the removal of any obsolete ramping.

5.         The applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ Amended, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

6.         The applicant plant a tree in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.  The tree shall be a full shade canopy tree or approved equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.  Where and if Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, the applicant shall pay for the planting of a tree, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

7.         The applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

B.        Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the manner in which the Toronto and East York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment addresses front yard parking issues and, if appropriate, provide advice to the Panel.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the request for front yard parking at 35 Wheeler Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         The parking area not exceed 2.2 m by 5.3 m in dimension.

2.         The applicant pay for the installation of the ramp to service the parking space.

3.         The applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

4.         The applicant plant a tree in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.  The tree shall be a full shade canopy tree or approved equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.  Where and if Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, the applicant shall pay for the planting of a tree, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

5.         The applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the request for front yard parking at 59 Willow Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         The parking area be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.6 m by 5.4 m in dimension.

2.         Heavy equipment not be used to repave the front yard.

3.         In order to meet the soft landscaping requirements, the applicant be required to remove the brick pavers and restore to green space as per Appendix ‘A’.

4.         The applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

5.         The applicant be required to aerate the soil around the roots of the tree.

6.         The applicant plant a tree in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.  The tree shall be a full shade canopy tree or approved equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.  Where and if Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, the applicant shall pay for the planting of a tree, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

7.         The applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council did not grant the fence exemption for 278 Symington Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council approved the continuation of the boulevard café permit for 1186 Queen Street West with the existing operating conditions imposed by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on May 6, 2008 as follows:

a.         The boulevard café shall be closed and cleared by 10:00 p.m., and no more than 35 people shall be present on the boulevard café at any time. In 2009, the closing shall be moved ahead to 10:30 p.m., and the capacity to 40. Starting in 2010, the closing time shall be moved to 11:00 p.m., and the capacity to 50. These annual increases in hours and capacity shall be subject to approval by the Toronto and East York Community Council.

b.         A barrier shall be erected of not less than 36 inches in height at the north end of the boulevard café.

c.         There shall be at least one tree planted on the boulevard café.

d.         Security staff shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that customers and other people in the areas surrounding the establishment do not make excessive noise or engage in unruly behaviour, such as singing, shouting or using offensive language, until one hour after the closing of the establishment.

e.         The establishment shall not permit customers to bring or drink alcoholic beverages outside the licensed areas.

f.          No music or amplified sound shall be played, at any time, on the boulevard café.

g.         No loading, unloading, delivering, packing, unpacking or otherwise handling of containers, products or materials shall be permitted outside of the establishment between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Sunday and statutory holidays).

h.         Clearly visible signs, will be posted, at least 8.5” x 11” in dimensions, near each exit of the establishment, and any entrance to the boulevard café, reminding customers that people live nearby, and asking them to be respectful of neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum, and further signs shall be placed at the north end of the boulevard café and located on the Queen Street frontage of the establishment with the same or similar wording. The language, layout, and location of this signage shall be determined in co-operation with residents.

i.          Clearly visible signs, will be posted, at least 8.5” x 11” in dimensions, within the establishment and on the boulevard café stating that concerns regarding the establishment including noise levels and other disturbances should be brought to the attention of the management. The signage will also list other relevant contacts to whom to address concerns, including contact information for noise and licensing enforcement, the contact information for the residents association, the contact information for the City Councillor’s office, and contact information for the AGCO. The language, layout, and location of this signage shall be determined in co-operation with residents.

j.          An answering service will be provided as part of the establishment’s telephone service indicating the cellular phone number of the management for inquiries regarding emergencies, noise complaints or other concerns on the message. In addition, an email address will be made available for community members to contact regarding any concerns about the establishment on the corporate website. Residents will be able to quickly reach a manager or responsible staff member, when the establishment is open.

k.         The boulevard café shall adhere to all conditions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 313-36-F-2, with an exception provided for Item f., which requires that no part of a boulevard café may operate less than 25 metres from a residential zone.

l.          The establishment will, at all times, adhere to the City of Toronto Noise By-laws, and Federal and Provincial Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations setting noise limits.

m.        The establishment agrees to a maximum sound level of 90 dBA. The establishment will mount a sound meter in a visible area within the premises, which will be operational at all times when the establishment is open for business, and will be configured to provide a visible indication of when a sound level of 90 dBA is exceeded. Should any laws or by-laws require a lower maximum dBA, they shall take precedence and the sound meter will be reconfigured to indicate when the lower maximum legislated dBA is exceeded.

n.         A member of the staff will be designated to ensure the conditions of this agreement are adhered to.

o.         These conditions shall come into effect either one month after the boulevard café is approved by Toronto and East York Community Council, or when the boulevard café opens for business, whichever is earlier.

p.         None of these conditions shall be removed or modified without public consultation with the neighbours.

q.         An informal poll of area residents will be conducted, in accordance with an agreement between the establishment and area residents confirmed by the City Councillor’s office, including a consultation that will include a public meeting and distribution of an informational flyer and ballot vote based on these conditions. This condition was completed on April 17, 2008.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the Natural Garden exemption for 144 Manor Road East, with the condition that Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and East York District, inspect the garden in the fall of 2010 and report back to the Community Council on the condition of the garden at this location.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report dated October 20, 2009) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Request for an Art Mural Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 485 - Graffiti at 1386 Danforth Road, until such time as the Toronto Youth Cabinet has completed its consultation process with respect to Graffiti and reported out on this matter.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         The vendor at the curb lane located at James Street, East Side, 15 metres north of Queen Street West be relocated.

2.         The Manager, Licensing Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and East York District be requested to work with the vendor to identify three other locations, given the changes to his present location.

3.         Should the process in relocating the vendor be unsuccessful, the Manager, Licensing Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, be requested to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for variances to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign at the third floor level, over the main entrance, on the west elevation of the building at 439 University Avenue.

2.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant, upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variances to permit, for identification purposes, replacement of an existing ground sign with a newly designed illuminated ground sign containing an electronic message display copy and require that energy efficient lights be used.

2.         Directed that the sign be turned off from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. by means of an automated timing device.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant, upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council request City Planning staff to initiate a rezoning for 10 Ordnance Street to redesignate the site from ‘I3D3’ (Industrial) to ‘G’ (Park Land).

2.         City Council direct staff to schedule a public community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

3.         City Council direct that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to all landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

4.         City Council direct that the notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Planning staff 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Prior to the formal community consultation meeting, the applicant be requested to make changes to the proposed development for 66 to 76 Kippendavie Avenue to:

a.         move the access to the underground garage to Kippendavie Avenue;

b.         improve the garbage handling for the development; and

c.         meet the 50% landscaped open space requirement of the Zoning By-law.

2.         Staff schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor following review and comment by City staff on the revised plans.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on the east side of Murray Street, from Elm Street to a point 34.0 metres north, from December 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010.

2.         Implemented a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the west side of Murray Street from Elm Street to a point 186 metres south of Orde Street.

3.         Implemented a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the east side of Murray Street from Elm Street to a point 34.0 metres further north.

4.         Rescinded the “No parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the west side of Murray Street from Elm Street to a point 186 metres south of Orde Street.

5.         Adjusted the “No parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Murray Street from Elm Street to a point 146 metres south of Orde Street to indicate from a point 34.0 metres north of Elm Street to a point 146 metres south of Orde Street.

6.         Authorized staff to return Murray Street to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on the east side of Bay Street, between Yorkville Avenue and Scollard Street, from February 28, 2010 to July 31, 2012.

2.         City Council direct that Bay Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 33.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 62.2 metres west of McMurrich Street, from January 28, 2010 to July 15, 2010.

2.         City Council approve a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 28.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 67.2 metres west of McMurrich Street.

3.         City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Stopping, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays” regulation on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 28.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 67.2 metres west of McMurrich Street.

4.         City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Parking, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., except Sat., Sun. and Public Holidays” regulation on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 28.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 67.2 metres west of McMurrich Street.

5.         City Council approve the removal of the existing “One Hour Parking, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat.” regulation on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 28.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 67.2 metres west of McMurrich Street.

6.         City Council approve the removal of the existing Pay & Display parking regulations on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 28.8 metres west of McMurrich Street and a point 67.2 metres west of McMurrich Street.

7.         City Council direct that Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the north side of Front Street East, between Parliament Street and a point 38.9 metres west of Parliament Street, from January 28, 2010 to August 31, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the closure of the sidewalk on the west side of Parliament Street, between Front Street East and King Street East, from January 13, 2010, to August 31, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the one-way southbound regulation on St. Helen’s Avenue, from a point 118.9 metres south of Bloor Street West to Whytock Avenue.

2.         Implemented a one-way southbound regulation on St. Helen’s Avenue, from a point 99 metres south of Bloor Street West to Whytock Avenue.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the removal of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) from the south side at the intersection of Ossington Avenue and Argyle Street and, coincident with the removal of the PXO, approve installation of traffic control signals at this intersection.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Designated Sloping Sky Mews, from Bastion Street to Grand Magazine Street in a “One-way Eastbound” direction.

2.         Designated Bastion Street, from Fleet Street to Sloping Sky Mews in a “One-way Northbound” direction.

3.         Introduced intersection controls outlined in Appendix 1 of this report be implemented.

4.         Introduced parking regulations outlined in Appendix 2 of this report be implemented.

5.         Introduced speed limits outlined in Appendix 3 of this report be implemented.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Amended the existing Taxi Stand regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 24.8 metres east of York Street and a point 132.3 metres east of York Street, to operate on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 24.8 metres east of York Street and a point 110.3 metres east of York Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the “No Parking Anytime, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th; and from December 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year”, regulation on the west side of Awde Street between Fisher Street and the southerly limit of Awde Street.

2.         Rescinded the “No Parking Anytime, from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th”, regulation on the east side of Awde Street, between Fisher Street and the southerly limit of Awde Street.

3.         Rescinded “Parking by permit only”, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all times, on the east side of Awde Street, from 30.5 metres north of Dundas Street West to Fisher Avenue.

4.         Introduced a “No Parking Anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1st to November 30th”, regulation on the west side of Awde Street, between Fisher Street and the southerly limit of Awde Street.

5.         Introduced a “No Parking, each Thursday, from April 1st to November 30th”, regulation on the east side of Awde Street, between Fisher Street and the southerly limit of Awde Street.

6.         Introduced “Parking by permit only”, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all times, except each Thursday, from April 1st to November 30th, on the east side of Awde Street, between Fisher Street and southerly limit of Awde Street.

7.         Introduced “Parking by permit only”, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., each Thursday, from April 1st to November 30th, on the west side of Awde Street, between Fisher Street and southerly limit of Awde Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the introduction of one-hour maximum parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Bartlett Avenue, from Dupont Street to a point 44.1 metres further north.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations on Sterling Road outlined in Appendix “A” to the report dated December 15, 2009, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Adopted the parking regulations on Sterling Road outlined in Appendix “B”.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the “No Parking Anytime” regulation on both sides of the north-south leg Wade Avenue, between Jenet Avenue and Paton Road.

2.         Rescinded the “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on both sides of the north-south leg of Wade Avenue, between the south limit of the north-south leg and Jenet Avenue.

3.         Introduced a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on both sides of the north-south leg of Wade Avenue, between the south limit of the north-south leg and Paton Road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the “One-hour maximum parking regulation, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”, in effect on the north side of Adelaide Street West, between Strachan Avenue and Tecumseth Street.

2.         Allowed “One-hour parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”, on the north side of Adelaide Street West, between Niagara Street and Tecumseth Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the “No Parking, Anytime” regulation on the south side of Churchill Avenue, between a point 31.2 metres west of Ossington Avenue and a point 10.8 metres further west.

The Toronto and East York Community Council adopted the recommendations outlined in Appendix "B", as follows:

1.         Rescind the “No parking anytime from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, on the south side of Austin Terrace, from Austin Crescent to a point 83.8 metres east”.

2.         Rescind the “No parking at anytime on the south side of Austin Terrace, from a point 83.8 metres east of Austin Crescent to a point 70.1 metres further east”.

3.         Rescind the “No parking 1st day to the 15th day of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, on the south side of Austin Terrace from a point 153.9 metres east of Austin Crescent to Lyndhurst Court”.

4.         Rescind the “Maximum one-hour parking limit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri., from the 16th day to the last day of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, and from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of the next following year, on the south side of Austin Terrace, from Austin Crescent to a point 83.8 metres east”.

5.         Rescind the “Maximum one-hour parking limit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri., from the 16th day to the last day of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, and from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of the next following year, on the south side of Austin Terrace, from a point 153.9 metres east of Austin Crescent to Lyndhurst Court”.

6.         Prohibit parking from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Austin Terrace, from Austin Crescent to Lyndhurst Court.

7.         Allow parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and from December 1 of one year to March 31, of the next following year, on the south side of Austin Terrace, from Austin Crescent to Lyndhurst Court.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, from a point 66 metres west of Christie Street and a point 15 metres west.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the existing parking prohibition from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south and west side of Garfield Avenue from a point 121.9 metres west of Sighthill Avenue and a point 24.4 metres further west and north of it.

2.         Rescinded the current ‘School Bus Loading Zone” on the south and west side of Garfield Avenue between a point 21.9 metres west of Sighthill Avenue and a point 24.4 metres further west and north thereof.

3.         Rescinded the existing parking prohibition at all times on the west side of Garfield Avenue from Mount Pleasant Road to a point 54 metres further east.

4.         Prohibited stopping from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north/east sides of Garfield Avenue from Mount Pleasant Road to Sighthill Avenue.

5.         Prohibited stopping from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Garfield Avenue from a point 102 metres west of Sighthill Avenue to a point 34 metres further west.

6.         Authorized the installation of a “School Bus Loading Zone” on the south and west side of Garfield Avenue from a point 136 metres west and north of Sighthill Avenue to a point 30 metres further north.  

7.         Prohibited stopping from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Garfield Avenue from a point 166 metres west and north of Sighthill Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road.

8.         Prohibited stopping from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Sighthill Avenue from Inglewood Drive to Garfield Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the current “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the west side of Rosedale Valley Road, from Aylmer Avenue/Severn Street to the north end of the street.

2.         Authorized the operation of parking machines from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $1.50 per hour on the west side of Rosedale Valley Road, from Aylmer Avenue/Severn Street to the north end of the street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the current “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on both sides of Sheard Street, from Granby Street to McGill Street.

2.         Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Sheard Street, from Granby Street to McGill Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Montclair Avenue, from Spadina Road to a point 9 metres east.

2.         Rescinded the one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, from Spadina Road to the east end.

3.         Allowed parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, from Spadina Road to the east end.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council rescind the “No Stopping 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue East, from Ferndale Avenue to a point 30.5 metres east of Yonge Street.

2.         City Council rescind the “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue East, from a point 30.5‑metres east of Yonge Street to a point 51 metres west of Yonge Street.

3.         City Council rescind the “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue East, from Ferndale Avenue to a point 30.5 metres east of Yonge Street.

4.         City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of St. Clair Avenue, from a point 51 metres west of Yonge Street to Ferndale Avenue.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from Eastern Avenue to Empire Avenue between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays (bicycles excepted).

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council rescind the existing "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the north side of Wellesley Street West, from a point 33 metres east of Queen's Park Crescent East to a point 50 metres further east.

2.         City Council rescind the regulation authorizing the operation of parking machines between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour on the north side of Wellesley Street West from Queen's Park Crescent East to Bay Street.

3.         City Council authorize the operation of parking machines between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour on the north side of Wellesley Street West from a point 121 metres west of Bay Street to Queen's Park Crescent East.

4.         City Council authorize installation of a "School Bus Loading Zone" on the north side of Wellesley Street West, from a point 91 metres west of Bay Street to a point 30 metres further west.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the existing “No parking anytime” regulation on the west side of Leslie Street between Queen Street East and C.N.R. tracks.

2.         Implemented a 15-minute maximum parking limit from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Leslie Street between a point 114 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 22 metres further north.

3.         Prohibited parking on the west side of Leslie Street between a point 114 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 22 metres further north from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday.

4.         Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Leslie Street between Queen Street East and a point 114 metres north of Dundas Street East and between a point 136 metres north of Dundas Street East and the C.N.R. tracks.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations on Hiawatha Road and Ashdale Avenue as outlined in Appendix “A”, attached to the report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Approved implementation of the parking regulations on Hiawatha Road and Ashdale Avenue as outlined in Appendix “B”, attached to the report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, subject to amending the Appendix to provide that the times specified under the 10 minute Time Limit Parking on the west side of Ashdale Avenue and the east side of Hiawatha Road be changed from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. respectively.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation and removal of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in the attached Appendix A to the report dated December 15, 2009 from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved installation of an on-street pick-up and drop-off zone for disabled persons operating, from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th; and from December 1st to March 31st, during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Westmoreland Avenue, from a point 74.5 metres south of Shanly Street to a point 7 metres further south.

The Toronto and East York Community Council received for information the report dated December 14, 2009, from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York District, respecting Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Wellesley Place.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of speed bumps in the east-west public lane north of Queen Street West, between Sorauren Avenue and Macdonnell Avenue, of the type and of the design noted at the locations shown on Drawing Nos. 421F‑9856 and 421F-9857, dated December 2009.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         The City Clerk poll eligible householders on Draper Street, between Wellington Street West and Front Street West, to determine whether residents support the installation of speed humps, 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 a section of the roadway on Draper Street, between Wellington Street West and Front Street West, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421F-9880, dated December 2009, that the City Clerk circulated to residents during the polling process; and

b.         Transportation Services take the necessary action to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Draper Street, between Wellington Street West and Front Street West, when the speed humps are installed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of speed bumps in the first east-west public lane south of Eglinton Avenue West, between Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road, of the type and of the design noted at the location shown on Drawing No. 421F‑9834 dated November 2009.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Transportation Services consult with Councillor Fletcher to develop a speed hump plan for Withrow Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.

2.         Polling Registry Services poll eligible householders on Withrow Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue to determine whether residents support the installation, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

3.         Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a.         the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Withrow Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as the speed hump plan that Transportation Services circulated to residents during the polling process shows; and

b.         Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Withrow Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

A.        Reduced the existing speed limit on Woodmount Avenue, between O’Connor Drive and Cosburn Avenue from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

B.        Directed that:

1.         Transportation Services staff consult with Councillor Davis to develop a speed hump plan for Woodmount Avenue, between O'Connor Drive and Cosburn Avenue.

2.         Polling Registry Services poll eligible householders on Woodmount Avenue, between O’Connor Drive and Cosburn Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of speed humps, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

3.         Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a.         the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on  Woodmount Avenue, between O’Connor Drive and Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as the speed hump plan that Polling Registry Services circulated to residents during the polling process shows; and

b.         Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Woodmount Avenue, between O’Connor Drive and Cosburn Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1          Transportation Services consult with Councillor Bussin to develop a speed hump plan for Burgess Avenue, between Golfview Avenue and Glenmount Park Road.

2.         Polling Registry Services poll eligible householders on Burgess Avenue, between Golfview Avenue and Glenmount Park Road, to determine whether residents support the installation, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

3.         Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a.         the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Burgess Avenue, between Golfview Avenue and Glenmount Park Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as the speed hump plan that Transportation Services circulated to residents during the polling process shows; and

b.         Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Burgess Avenue, between Golfview Avenue and Glenmount Park Road, when the speed humps are installed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Established a Board of Management for the Annex-Dupont Business Improvement Area (BIA) as set out in Attachment No. 1. to the report dated December 8, 2009, from the Director, Business Services.

2.         Approved nominations to the Annex-Dupont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management and additions and deletions to the Church-Wellesley Village, The Danforth, Little Portugal, Mount Pleasant, Trinity Bellwoods and The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management as set out in Attachment No. 2. to the report dated December 8, 2009, from the Director, Business Services.

3.         Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), be amended to include the new Annex-Dupont Business Improvement Area (BIA) and to reflect the changes to the BIA Boards of Management.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council appoint the following five nominees, as set out in Attachment 1 to the report dated December 16, 2009, from the City Manager to the Board of Management of Yonge Dundas Square, in order to replace four members nominated by interest groups who have left their organizations, and to fill the new position recently approved by Council for a member nominated by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall:

Nominees from the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area:

Mr. Brian O’Hoski, Property Manager, Retail, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. / Toronto Eaton Centre

Mr. J. Ken Rutherford, Owner, 340 Yonge Street, Toronto Camera Centres Ltd.

            Nominee from Yonge Street Mission:

Mr. Paul E. Davidson, P. Eng., Mission Operations Officer

            Nominee from the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts:

Ms. Jacoba Knaapen, Executive Director, Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts

Nominee from Massey Hall by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall:

Mr. Jesse Kumagai, Director of Programming for Massey Hall

The Toronto and East York Community Council appointed to the Board of Management for Cecil Community Centre for a two-year term ending November 2011, or until their successors are appointed, the following individuals nominated at Cecil Community Centre Annual General Meeting and whose appointments comply with the Public Appointments Policy:

a.         Victoria Koo

b.         K.L. Wong

c.         Katie Riggs

d.         Gus Osorio

e.         Smitha Pradhan

f.          Marc Baillargeon, replacing Peter Au

g.         David Vandenbussche, replacing Karen Reyes

h.         Christine Laws.

The Toronto and East York Community Council appointed to the Board of Management for Community Centre 55, the following individual nominated at Community Centre 55's annual general meeting and whose appointment complies with the Public Appointments Policy, for a 4-year term ending November 2013, or until a successor is appointed:

1.         David Addison who replaces Debbie Visconti.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Filled a vacancy on the Board of Management to replace Donald Naing and Maria Deanna Santos who resigned.

2.         Appointed Kehinde Olorunsola and Rod Duncan to fill the vacancy for a term of office expiring May 2010, or until his/her successor is appointed, whose appointment complies with the Public Appointments Policy and the relevant provisions of the Relationship framework for Board-Operated Community Centres.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, 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.          a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the The Social, 1100 Queen Street West, Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen Street West, and Czehoski Bar, 678 Queen Street West, during Canadian Music Week 2010 to be held from March 10, 2010 to March 13, 2010; and

2.          a liquor licence extension for Fionn MacCools, 310A Front Street West, for a St. Patrick's Day event to be held on March 17, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

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

1.         The Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge 2010, to be held from June 30 through July 4, 2010, with the Festival to take place between Bathurst and Yonge Street, all along the waterfront, with programming to be held at both HTO Parks East and West, Queens Quay Terminal and The Westin, with ships all along the dock walls.

2.         The Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week to be held from April 20 to 25, 2010, at Liberty Village, 1 Pardee Avenue, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The Toronto and East York Community Council referred Motion MM41.2 by Councillor Moscoe, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, respecting a request to revive and celebrate the "Ward", to Heritage Toronto for consideration, and report back, in consultation with the Director, Cultural Services, to the appropriate committee.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Reopened Item TE29.25, headed "Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences at 1733 Bloor Street West (Keele Subway Station)", adopted at its meeting on November 10, 2009.

2.         Amended the Item by replacing the address "1733 Bloor Street West (Keele Subway Station)", wherever it appears with the address "21 Keele Street (Keele Subway Station)".

3.         Granted the fence exemption at 21 Keele Street (Keele Subway Station).

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the confidential recommendations from staff in Attachment 1 to the report dated January 8, 2010 from the City Solicitor respecting the OMB Hearing for 620 Avenue Road, 215-217 Lonsdale Road.

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions in Attachment 1 to the report (January 8, 2010) from the City Solicitor at the end of the Council meeting in the event they are adopted by Council.

The following instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 8, 2010) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, together with all the Attachments to Confidential Attachment 1:

1.         City Council accept the Applicants' offer to settle (“Offer”) and support the modified appeals by the Applicants to permit a  proposed 19 storey residential development which is to include 44 rental housing units as described in Schedule A to Confidential Attachment 1.

2.         City Council support an amendment to the Former City of Toronto Official Plan for the 620 Avenue Road, 215-217 Lonsdale Road site (“Site”), located at the southwest corner of Avenue Road and Lonsdale Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment contained in Attachment 1 to Schedule A (to Confidential Attachment 1).

3.         City Council support an amendment to Zoning By-law No. 438-86, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 2 to Schedule A (to Confidential Attachment 1).

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic, technical and other changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required and to take such action as may be necessary to implement the proposed settlement.

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Applicants’ appeals in accordance with Schedule A and to take such action as may be necessary to implement the proposed settlement.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 8, 2010) from the City Solicitor 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.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for the premises at 101 Portland Street, to operate under the name of “Gusto” (“Premises”) is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

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

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence applications for the premises at 335 Queen Street West, to operate under the name of “Hotel on Queen” (“Premises”) is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

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

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the continuation of the liquor licence issued to 1583381 Ontario Inc. operating as The Century Room (“Premises”), located at 580 King Street West (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City.

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 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, noise and lighting.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council include the property at 7 Austin Terrace (John B. Maclean House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 7 Austin Terrace (John B. Maclean 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, the solicitor be authorized 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, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.         If the proposed designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, the City Solicitor and any other necessary Staff be authorized to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the proposed designation of the property.

City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council permanently close the public lane, shown as Part 1 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2008-164 (the “Lane”), subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.

2.         City Council direct Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Lane in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and that the Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on February 9, 2010, hear from any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed by-law.

3.         City Council direct Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Lane prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notices page of the City’s Web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting to be held on February 9, 2010, at which the proposed by-law to close the Lane will be considered.

4.         City Council accept an Offer to Purchase from Joyonge Developments Corporation (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the Lane in the amount of $211,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

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

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