Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 38 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM3.14adopted
I am recommending that City Council, together with the provincial and federal governments, appoint Stephen Diamond as a director and chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. Under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Act, the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto is composed of: • Four members appointed by the Provincial Government • Four members appointed by the Federal Government • Four members appointed by City Council • One member jointly appointed by all three governments, such member to serve as chair The jointly-appointed chair's position has been vacant since Robert Fung completed his term in May 2006. Since then the board has selected a chair from among the other twelve members, as is prescribed in the Act. I have been involved in discussions with the other levels of government about filling the Chair's position by joint appointment. I have secured an agreement from them to jointly appoint Stephen Diamond provided that City Council agrees. I am attaching letters from the other governments to demonstrate their commitment. I believe that Stephen Diamond has the necessary skills, qualifications and experience required to lead the revitalization of Toronto's waterfront on behalf of the governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto. For the past three years he has served as one of City Council's three public appointees to the board. The City retains the power to appoint its four members. City Council recently appointed Councillor Joe Cressy to the board for a term ending December 12, 2021. The terms of the three public members - Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond - end on March 31, 2019 and City Council is scheduled to consider appointments for the next three-year term at its May 2019 meeting. Unlike other appointments City Council makes, the terms of the three public members end on March 31, 2019 with no provision for them to be extended until successors are appointed. Accordingly, to ensure the City is adequately represented on the board, City Council should extend their appointments until City Council appoints their successors later in the spring. If the three governments complete their joint appointment of Stephen Diamond before his successor is appointed to his City seat, there will be a vacancy until City Council does so.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Diamond as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. 2. City Council extend the appointments of Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond until their successors are appointed, or in the case of Stephen Diamond, until his joint appointment as Chair becomes effective.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Diamond as director and chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. 2. City Council extend the appointments of Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond until their successors are appointed, or in the case of Stephen Diamond, until his proposed joint appointment as Chair becomes effective.
MM3.15adopted
1642989 Ontario Inc., 2025243 Ontario Inc., JFJ Developments Inc., (the "Applicant") applied to amend the City of Toronto's Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a mixed-used building with an eleven-storey mixed-use portion fronting onto Sheppard Avenue West and an attached three-storey townhouse form fronting onto Bogert Avenue on the lands known as 245-255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250-258 Bogert Avenue (the "Site"). City staff wrote a report to North York Community Council, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated January 4, 2017 recommending refusal of the applications. On January 31, 2017 City Council refused the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications for the subject site. The Applicant subsequently appealed City Council's refusal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). A hearing was commenced on August 21, 2018 and subsequently concluded shortly thereafter. On February 13, 2019, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued a decision approving the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications made pursuant to section 22(7) and 34(11) of the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires direction on a potential appeal and/or review of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's Decision. This Motion is urgent due to statutory deadlines for bringing a potential appeal and/or review of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's Decision.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek reconsideration of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision released on February 13, 2019 for 245 - 255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250 - 258 Bogert Avenue and/or bring a motion for leave to appeal, and if granted, to appeal to Divisional Court, as the City Solicitor may determine to be appropriate. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. If adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. If adopted, City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.16adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application No. A0776/18NY) for a variance to the applicable zoning by-law to increase the height of an existing garage at 120 Hendon Avenue. At its hearing on January 24, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused the application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Decision is attached. The applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as a hearing for this matter has been scheduled for May 31, 2019 and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 120 Hendon Avenue to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0776/18NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 120 Hendon Avenue to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0776/18NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM3.17adopted
Toronto is currently facing an affordable housing and homelessness crisis. In 2018, City Council set a goal of opening 1000 new shelter beds within the next year to address the growing need in the City. Earlier this year, the City opened a new women's shelter at 348 Davenport Road, operated by the YWCA. The shelter will permanently replace the 24-hour respite site that operated at 348 Davenport from January 28 to May 25, 2018. In order to improve the facility and to accommodate an increased number of beds, the shelter requires a second phase of renovations, including a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, to determine the appropriate criteria to accommodate a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport Road and to bring forward any required Zoning By-law Amendment to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions to determine the appropriate criteria to accommodate a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport Road and to bring forward any required Zoning By-law Amendment to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
MM3.18adopted
On February 26, 2019, the Provincial Government announced significant changes to the health care system in Ontario. Although details are still being released, included is the elimination of Local Health Integration Networks, which are substantial partners in the delivery of health services in Toronto, and of the City and Toronto Public Health in general. It is critical that we, given our role in building health communities and facilitating the delivery of health services in Toronto, understand the impacts for the City of the emerging new landscape of health care in this province. This Motion is urgent given the potential impacts on health care service delivery and programs administered by Toronto Public Health.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 8, 2019 meeting of the Board of Health on the implications of the changes to the health care system in Ontario recently announced by the Provincial Government for the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 8, 2019 meeting of the Board of Health on the implications of the changes to the health care system in Ontario recently announced by the Provincial government for the City of Toronto.
MM3.19adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to seek City Council's authority to appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials effective as soon as possible and to make housekeeping amendments to update and modernize the City's By-laws appointing the City's Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Officials. This Motion is urgent as the appointments of the two Director and Deputy Chief Building Officials is required as soon as possible to meet City needs.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the districts of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council rescind the appointments of Diane Elizabeth Damiano and Mario M. Angelucci as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto effective immediately and make provision in the appointments By-law to address interim or temporary appointments when the Chief Building Official is unable to fulfill their duties on account of sickness, death, or is otherwise absent. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary Bills.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the districts of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council rescind the appointments of Diane Elizabeth Damiano and Mario M. Angelucci as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto effective immediately and make provision in the appointments By-law to address interim or temporary appointments when the Chief Building Official is unable to fulfill their duties on account of sickness, death, or is otherwise absent. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary Bills.
MM3.20adopted
For decades, the Cenotaph located in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 at 150 Eighth Street has been a place of gathering for those looking to remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. As the years go by, and the memories of the devastating consequences of these wars drifts further away from our minds, the Cenotaph serves as an important reminder of the tragedies of war and provides our community with an important source of reflection. The Economic Development and Culture Division have assessed the Cenotaph and will be taking it into the City's public art collection. A new location on City property has been found for the Cenotaph, however, it currently sits on private lands that have been purchased for redevelopment. The developer is preparing to submit an application that includes demolishing the existing property and constructing new residential dwellings on the site. There is significant concern over the possibility of the Cenotaph being damaged before it can be relocated. The Cenotaph is of heritage value and needs to be protected.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to take immediate action to list 150 Eighth Street on the City's Heritage Registry.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to take immediate action to list 150 Eighth treet on the City's Heritage Registry.
MM3.21adopted
The death of Dr. Gordon Chong on July 13, 2018 ended the life of one of Toronto's most remarkable and influential citizens. During his rich and varied life, Dr. Chong was a dentist, newspaper contributor, athlete and runner. But he built a lasting legacy as a relentless community builder and committed public servant. After graduating from Jarvis Collegiate as an accomplished student and standout athlete (an "All City" basketball and football player), he studied dentistry at the University of Toronto. After graduation, he launched a dental practice in downtown Toronto and began building a family in North York. Dr. Chong was in the vanguard of Chinese-Canadian participation in politics, community activism and public service. In 1979, in his first election attempt, he was elected Alderman of Ward 6 in downtown Toronto, where he grew up and practiced dentistry. His election to City Council launched a political career that spanned decades, including a seat on Metropolitan Toronto Council and two terms as Councillor representing a North York ward in the newly-amalgamated City of Toronto. Dr. Chong's contribution to the City went far beyond electoral politics. His focus on transit, housing and municipal affairs led to a myriad of directorships and chairships including Toronto Transit Commission (Vice-Chair), GoTransit (Chair), Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority (Chair), Social Housing Services Corporation (Founding Chair and Chief Executive Officer), Toronto Police Services Board (Member), ParticipACTION (Board Member) and the Greater Toronto Services Board (Chair). He served the YMCA of Greater Toronto as Chair of the Board. Dr. Chong was also passionate about Chinese Canadian and other race relations activities. He served on the Board of Governors for the Mon Sheong Foundation, was a Founding Director of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals and a Charter Member of the Toronto Cathay Lions Club, the first Chinese Lions Club in Toronto. He was also a founding member of the North York Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations, and was proud to serve as a Citizenship Judge in the Canadian Court of Citizenship. In 2012, in recognition of his leadership and significant contributions to public service, Dr. Chong was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. It is fitting that a significant City facility or roadway be named after Dr. Gordon Chong in honour of his exceptional, life-long service the City. The Property Naming Policy was approved by Toronto City Council in July 2015 and came into effect in October 2015. It outlines the process by which the public can initiate an application for naming or renaming city assets including requirements for community consultation and cost recovery. This Motion would give staff the authority to commence the process under the policy, in lieu of an application, and report back to the relevant community council with recommendations on the naming.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, including consultation with the Chong family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or before its June 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, including consultation with the Chong family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or before its June 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
MM3.22adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Sub-sections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act as now amended prevent submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". With regards to the proposed development at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue, City Council at their meeting of July 4, 2017 approved Zoning By-law amendments to former City of Toronto By-law no. 438-86 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, to permit the redevelopment of the properties at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue with a 4-storey (19.8 m total, including a 5.2 m mechanical penthouse) residential apartment building, including the adaptive re-use of a vacant place of worship. A portion of the existing place of worship and a single-detached dwelling (248 High Park Avenue) would be demolished. Site Specific Zoning By-law No.'s 1397-2017 and 1398-2017 were also adopted without amendment by City Council at the July 4, 2017 meeting. Since that time, the owner has been working with staff on the Site Plan Control application which has resulted in some minor modifications to fine-tune the design of the site and correct a couple of oversights regarding the landscape width beside the driveway, the setback to the stairwell to the below grade parking in the south west corner of the site and the design of the vehicle access. The modifications will not affect the density, built form, massing, number of units, amount of parking or general layout of the site. Under the Planning Act as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until July 4, 2019, thus delaying site redevelopment for a further five months and causing the owner undue project delay and financial hardship. As the proposed variances do not modify the remaining development standards established through the rezoning of this property and would result in an improvement to the functioning of the proposed development, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-law No.'s 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.
MM3.23adopted
Kensington Market Restaurant Study - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
In recent years there has been a growing concern from local residents about an increase in the number of restaurants and bars within Kensington Market, which have created conflicts with adjacent commercial and residential uses. Residents and businesses are looking to protect the vibrancy and character of Kensington Market's main streets, which contain a broad mix of uses to meet the daily needs of area residents and visitors to the market. In particular, it has been raised that an increase in restaurants and bars has contributed to unruly behaviour of patrons that spills out onto residential streets, or noise impacts from back patios on nearby residential properties. In addition, there has also been concern related to large numbers of restaurants clustered close together as this can result in garbage and traffic nuisances, and can also impact the viability of other commercial activity in the neighbourhood.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate staff in Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, Economic Development and Legal Services, to conduct an analysis of restaurant and bar uses in Kensington Market and to report back on the actions to protect the mix of uses in Kensington Market and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate staff in Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, Economic Development and Legal Services, conduct an analysis of restaurant and bar uses in Kensington Market and report back on the actions to protect the mix of uses in Kensington Market and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses.
MM3.24adopted
The area that encompasses St. Anselm Catholic School (182 Bessborough Drive) has a growing population and an increasing number of children and young families. The school and community require safe and new playground facilities to meet the needs of the neighbourhood. This initiative will help to foster a stronger community by creating new playgrounds that are vital to ensuring our youth remain healthy and active. Creating new recreational facilities for families, students and children to enjoy will bring added life and vitality to the area and also create a "win/win" situation for everyone. We need a place for children to congregate, socialize, and play. The proposed revitalization project will turn "grey to green" replacing a damaged asphalt yard with a dynamic, safe, and green play area. The plan includes a multi-purpose sport surface, new climbing structure, shade trees, natural elements for dedicated play, and a repaved surface. After many years of neglect, there are safety concerns with the current play structure (rotting wood, leaning, rust) and parents report that the uneven, pot hole filled paved area is resulting in injuries, including concussions and fractures. The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has identified a need for capital investments on the site, including new playground equipment. The overall cost of the project is valued at approximately $300,000 dollars. The TCDSB will be contributing a portion of the funding and the community has already raised an impressive $215,000 for the project. This motion seeks to transfer $35,000 to the TCDSB to support the playground improvements. Council approved Implementation Guidelines for Sections 37 and 45 provide state that: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." The playground in question provides a community amenity to a neighbourhood in need. Trace Manes, the closest City-owned park, is already undergoing a comprehensive improvement project funded by Section 37 money. Capital improvements to the School's playground amenities would thus comply with Council's approved Guidelines. The TCDSB will sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements prior to the funds being released from the City. This motion is urgent because the funding is required immediately to ensure that construction can be completed this year.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $35,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) once approved for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Anselm Catholic School located at 182 Bessborough Drive, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1674-1684 Bayview Avenue and 703-713 Soudan Avenue (Source Account 22096). 2. City Council direct that the $35,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $35,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) once approved for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Anselm Catholic School located at 182 Bessborough Drive, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1674-1684 Bayview Avenue and 703-713 Soudan Avenue (Source Account 22096). 2. City Council direct that the $35,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the TCDSB governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM3.25adopted
On February 7, 2019, the Etobicoke District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved applications related to the property municipally known as 77 Thirty Fifth Street (the "Subject Property") for consent to sever the lot, and two associated applications for minor variances. The applications are filed as Application Nos. B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK. The applicant seeks to demolish the existing residential dwelling, sever the Subject Property into two lots, and build two semi-detached dwellings with integral garages. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, including variances for lot frontage, lot area, gross floor area and encroachments into rear yard setbacks. In two reports from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review - West District, each dated January 30, 2019, Urban Forestry staff requested deferral of the Committee of Adjustment application decision to confirm bylaw protected tree(s) can be adequately protected. This Motion is urgent because the deadline to appeal the decisions is February 27, 2019.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 77 Thirty Fifth Street (Applications B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 77 Thirty Fifth Street (Application Nos. B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM3.26adopted
This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the applications for consent and minor variance respecting 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Application Nos.: B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK (the "Applications")) to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB). On February 7, 2019, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved an application related to the property municipally known as 74 Thirty Eighth Street for consent to sever, and two associated applications for minor variances (the "Decisions"). The applications seek to demolish the existing residential dwelling, sever the subject property into two undersized residential lots, and build two detached dwellings with integral garages. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including lot frontage, lot area, and floor space index, side yard setback, front exterior main wall height, and front yard parking. In a report from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review - West District, dated January 30, 2019, Urban Forestry requested denial of the Committee of Adjustment application due to the impacts to a bylaw protected tree(s). This Motion is urgent because the deadline to appeal the decisions is February 27, 2019.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Applications B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications and the related consent and variances regarding 74 Thirty Eighth Street, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications, and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Application B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications and the related consent and variances regarding 74 Thirty Eighth Street, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.