North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 32 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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NY24.26adopted
Re-Opening Item NY23.38: Request for Fence Exemption - 24 Swiftdale Place
Following the April 20, 2021 North York Community Council meeting, I received correspondence from the property owner of 24 Swiftdale Place and their agent in relation to their Fence Exemption Application. They asked me to re-open this Item as they believe that they did not receive appropriate information from City Staff, about the specific chapter of the Fence Bylaw that their construction was non complaint with, before the April 20th North York Community Council Meeting. As a result, they feel that they were unable to adequately prepare to present their Fence Exemption Application to the North York Community Council on April 20th.
North York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item NY23.38, titled 'Request for Fence Exemption - 24 Swiftdale Place', amended by North York Community Council on April 20, 2021. 2. Directed that consideration of this Item be at the next North York Community Council meeting on June 23, 2021, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item NY23.38, titled 'Request for Fence Exemption - 24 Swiftdale Place', amended by North York Community Council on April 20, 2021. 2. Consider this Item at the next North York Community Council meeting on June 23, 2021, and that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.
NY24.27adopted
Parking Amendments on Salonica Road
The residents living on the north-south leg of Salonica Road have contacted my office about their concerns with the number of vehicles that park on both sides of the street to access the nearby Sunnybrook Park. In some cases, the volume of parked vehicles make it challenging for residents to enter and exit their driveways or drive down the street. They have submitted a petition to my office requesting for parking to be restricted on the east side of the street. Transportation staff have no concerns with the proposal.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the east and north sides of Salonica Road, between the south end of Salonica Road and a point 150 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Prohibit parking at all times on the east and north sides of Salonica Road, between the south end of Salonica Road and a point 150 metres north.
NY24.28adopted
Request to Evaluate the Heritage Potential of 75 Talara Drive and 11 Dervock Crescent
Amongst all of the intensification and redevelopment occurring along the Sheppard East subway corridor, rests an original and unique piece of North York history. The continuous building at 75 Talara Drive and 11 Dervock Crescent is well known for its distinct shape and style. It is now one of the few examples of low-rise "Missing Middle" accommodation in the area. In recognition of this landmark rental property, I am seeking an expert opinion and request that staff evaluate it in order to preserve the existing property as a potential heritage resource.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, research and evaluate the properties at 75 Talara Drive and 11 Dervock Crescent for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to North York Community Council with the results of this evaluation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, research and evaluate the properties at 75 Talara Drive and 11 Dervock Crescent for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to North York Community Council with the results of this evaluation.
NY24.29amended
953 Wilson Avenue - Construction Aggregates Operations and Health/Safety Concerns
Our office continues to receive frequent communication from residents close to 953 Wilson Ave. construction regarding the operations undertaken at the construction aggregate processing facility. The lot was zoned industrial employment before the 1970's and since, several neighbourhoods have developed on its surroundings. Over the last couple of years, the site has been used by a company that stores and transports different construction aggregates to and from sites around the GTA. The storing of these aggregates have amounted to an approximately 18 meters tall hill that can be seen from several blocks away. The aggregates are then blown away by the wind across several neighbourhoods. The lessee in charge of the storing and transportation operations had previously promised to reduce the size of the construction aggregates mound. The remaining aggregates were also to be relocated to an enclosed storage facility expected to be built on site. So far no progress has been made by the lessee on any of the previously mentioned solutions.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the West District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to develop a safety and dust control plan, at the lessee's cost, and report back by Q3 2021, that would include but not be limited to: a. Construction and deployment of a custom made flat or conical stockpile cover; b. Construction of taller and double layered dust protection fences; c. Spraying of water at least three times a day within and around the property line, and publicly accessible surroundings; and d. Application of polymers for dust control on areas that do not receive vehicle traffic.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct the West District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to develop a safety and dust control plan, at the lessee's cost, and report back by Q3 2021, that would include but not be limited to: a. Construction and deployment of a custom made flat or conical stockpile cover; b. Construction of taller and double layered dust protection fences; c. Spraying of water at least three times a day within and around the property line, and publicly accessible surroundings.
NY24.30deferred
Pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine - Naming Suggestions
There is a pathway located in the Armour Heights neighbourhood, starting at Westgate Boulevard and leading into the Earl Bales Ravine, which is an extremely important and vital public space for the local community. Over the years, the path has been paved and extended throughout Earl Bales Park becoming a popular and frequented route by residents, visitors, dog walkers, and hikers from the area. The path and its natural beauty have been and continue to be a great source of pride and inspiration for the community at large. Currently unnamed, the Summit Heights community has mobilized and gathered over 800 signatures to name the pathway after a local resident who passed away last month due to cancer. The resident, Gerald Spring, was an active member of the community and had a profound impact on his family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community. The attached petition and letters of support received by our Office attest to this fact. As a result, naming opportunities for the pathway or nearby alternatives in memory of Gerald Spring should be explored.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the September 13, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult the nearby community and report back on naming the pathway from Westgate Boulevard into the Earl Bales Ravine in memory of Gerald Spring.
NY24.31amended
In light of recent most tragic event involving a 7 year-old child struck by a motor vehicle on Fraserwood Avenue, the community requests that action be taken and safety measures for all road users, especially pedestrians are put in place to better protect local neighbours and residents. My office has been in touch with Transportation Services' staff and asks on behalf of the residents along Fraserwood Avenue and its neighbouring community to have a safety audit be conducted and measures implements as soon as possible to ensure safety of all road users.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Fraserwood Avenue/Chater Court and Englemount Avenue. 2. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Fraserwood Avenue and Shermount Avenue. 3. Directed Transportation Services to investigate speeding and safety concerns on Fraserwood Avenue, between Englemount Avenue and the west end, to enhance safety for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians. 4. Directed Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility to install a sidewalk on Fraserwood Avenue, between Englemount Avenue and the west end. 5. Directed Transportation Services to undertake a traffic study to consider and recommend additional traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in the area bounded by Lawrence Ave. to Glencairn Ave. and from Englemount Ave. to Shermount Ave. 6. Requested the General Manager Transportation Services to allocate, on an emergency basis, a crossing guard at Fraserwood and Englemount Avenue and Fraserwood Avenue and Shermount Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Fraserwood Avenue/Chater Court and Englemount Avenue. 2. North York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Fraserwood Avenue and Shermount Avenue. 3. North York Community Council direct Transportation Services to investigate speeding and safety concerns on Fraserwood Avenue, between Englemount Avenue and the west end, to enhance safety for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians. 4. North York Community Council direct Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility to install a sidewalk on Fraserwood Avenue, between Englemount Avenue and the west end. 5. North York Community Council direct Transportation Services' staff to undertake a traffic study to consider and recommend additional traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in the area bounded by Lawrence Ave. to Glencairn Ave. and from Englemount Ave. to Shermount Ave.
NY24.32adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 443-2021 to 447-2021. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 448-2021.