North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 30 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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NY10.26adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
This report recommends the appointment of a public member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.
The North York Community Council: 1. Appointed Blair Naiberg as the member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on January 25, 2028, and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. North York Community Council appoint Blair Naiberg as the member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on January 25, 2028, and until a successor is appointed.
NY10.27adopted
Changing Speed Limit Bylaw to reflect on-street signage
In reviewing Neptune Drive for an Automated Speed Enforcement Camera (ASE) in the spring, staff found some discrepancies with the speed limit by-law for Neptune Drive resulting from the change of street name mid-block from Neptune Drive to Ameer Avenue. This motion puts forward recommendations to align the speed limit by-law in the area.
The North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Neptune Drive, between Hotspur Road and Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ameer Avenue and Hotspur Road. 2. Amended the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue and a point 30 metres north of Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ridgevale Drive and Neptune Drive. 3. Rescinded the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between Ranee Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Neptune Drive, between Hotspur Road and Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ameer Avenue and Hotspur Road. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue and a point 30 metres north of Baycrest Avenue, to be in effect between Ridgevale Drive and Neptune Drive. 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Ameer Avenue, between Ranee Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Regina Avenue.
NY10.28adopted
Encroachment Appeal - Fence, retaining edges, and wall at 245 Fairlawn Avenue
John Wanless Public School at 245 Fairlawn Avenue applied in June 2023 to replace their existing fence due to disrepair and it being too short. The fence currently sits on the public right-of-way, so an encroachment agreement is required to install the replacement fence in the same location as the existing one. The fence has been installed on the public right-of-way with no issue for the duration of its existence. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with Toronto District School Board to permit the proposed installation of chain link fence, small retaining edges, and walls along Greer Road and existing wood fence, gazebo, shed, and sand box along Brookdale Avenue.
The North York Community Council: 1. Authorized Transportation Services to permit the installation of a proposed chain link fence, retaining the edges, and walls of the existing fence, gazebo, shed, and sand box within the City boulevard along Fairlawn Avenue, Greer Road, and Brookdale Avenue and enter into an encroachment agreement with the Toronto District School Board in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: The applicant/contractor will obtain utility sign-offs indicating no conflict The owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment for proposed and existing structures The property owner must retain valid liability insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment. The property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the fence or retaining structure to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachment Any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager or the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize Transportation Services to permit the installation of a proposed chain link fence, retaining the edges, and walls of the existing fence, gazebo, shed, and sand box within the City boulevard along Fairlawn Avenue, Greer Road, and Brookdale Avenue and enter into an encroachment agreement with the Toronto District School Board in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as generally shown in the enclosed attachments, subject to the following conditions: The applicant/contractor will obtain utility sign-offs indicating no conflict The owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment for proposed and existing structures The property owner must retain valid liability insurance for the duration of the encroachment in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment. The property owner agrees that the City and/or utility companies may remove the fence or retaining structure to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace the encroachment Any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager or the City Solicitor.
NY10.29adopted
Susan Scandiffio - Recipient of the 2024 Agnes Macphail Award
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize an outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who lives within the boundaries of the former borough. The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on January 18, 2024 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Susan Scandiffio as their 2024 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
The North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Susan Scandiffio as the 2024 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robinson recommends that: 1. City Council approve Susan Scandiffio as the 2024 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
NY10.30adopted
North York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 17-2024 to 22-2024. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 23-2024.