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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NY3.26adopted
Naming of a Proposed Private Street for a Development at 5799 Yonge Street
This report recommends that the name "Golden Lion Heights" be approved to identify a proposed private street located at 5799 Yonge Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Golden Lion Heights" for a proposed private street located at 5799 Yonge Street 2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage 3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 to report (February 26, 2023) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Golden Lion Heights" for a proposed private street located at 5799 Yonge Street 2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of this report
NY3.27amended
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
North York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Board of Management of the Wilson Village Business Improvement Area for the new term of Council and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19. Wilson Village falls within the North York Community Council boundaries.
North York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Wilson Village: Aygun, Jasemin Battiston, Eddy Camarra, Rina De Liberato, Mario Ibitoye, Kemi Jammehdiabadi, Jim Jo, Ella Kyriakopoulos, Anthony Lai, Emily Manno, Giuseppe (Joe) Mantero, Mariela Nguyen, John Loc Radivojevic, Nick Rossi, Anthony 2. Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Wilson Village 15
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that North York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of North York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Wilson Village: Aygun, Jasemin Battiston, Eddy Camarra, Rina De Liberato, Mario Ibitoye, Kemi Jammehdiabadi, Jim Jo, Ella Kyriakopoulos, Anthony Lai, Emily Manno, Giuseppe (Joe) Mantero, Mariela Nguyen, John Loc Radivojevic, Nick Rossi, Anthony 2. City Council direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Wilson Village 15
NY3.28amended
Traffic Control Signals at Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard
There is construction underway of a new development on the north side of Wilson Avenue east of Wilson Heights Boulevard. The addresses are 470-530 Wilson Avenue. There were 110 rental units. The new development will consist of 161 rental units, 394 condo units and 387 parking spaces. There will also be office and retail space at grade along Wilson Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting the approval of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard to accommodate the future increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic coming from the site. Furthermore, there will be no financial impact as the developer has agreed to pay for and install the traffic control signal and all related infrastructure at no cost to the City of Toronto.
North York Community Council: 1. City Council authorize the installation of new traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard / Private Access. 2. City Council direct that the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard be co-ordinated with the development site located at 470 - 530 Wilson Avenue and adjacent planned roadway and infrastructure improvements, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of signalized traffic control at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard. 2. City Council direct that installation of the signalized traffic control be co-ordinated with the following development sites and adjacent planned roadway and infrastructure improvements: a. The development sites located at 470 - 530 Wilson Avenue. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to take all necessary action to implement signalized traffic control at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Champlain Boulevard.
NY3.29adopted
Laying the Groundwork for a 25-Year Time Capsule in North York
In honour of North York's 100th anniversary since its incorporation as a township, the City of Toronto opened a 50-year-old time capsule on July 13, 2022. The contents of the capsule provided a window to the past through letters, newspaper editions and handbooks from 1972, along with the former township's identity in a golden blue flag. Since then, no new time capsule has been buried. North York is now one of the six administrative districts in the City of Toronto, it has a vibrant history spanning across multiple disciplines including aviation, aerospace, the arts, parks, recreation, and transit. North York continues to be a world leader in welcoming new members into the community from around the globe.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the City Archivist to work with community groups and other interested stakeholders to report to the April 4th, 2023 North York Community Council meeting with a work plan to establish a new 25-year Time Capsule by the fourth quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct the City Archivist to work with community groups and other interested stakeholders to report to the April 4th, 2023 North York Community Council meeting with a work plan to establish a new 25-year Time Capsule by the fourth quarter of 2023.
NY3.30adopted
On December 7, 2022, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") denied an application brought by the owner of 37 Rochester Avenue for ten minor variances, including building length, building depth and FSI to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling on the subject property (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated November 30, 2022, Community Planning Staff recommended that two variances be refused: Variance No. 5 regarding the building length under Zoning By-law Number 569-2013 and Variance Number 6 regarding the building depth under Zoning By-law Number 569-2013. City Planning Staff also recommended that should the Committee choose to approve this application, that the following variance should be modified: Modify Variance Number 8 regarding the floor space index under Zoning By-law Number 569-2013 from 0.6257 to 0.58 times the lost area or less. A copy of the City Planning Staff report is attached. This Motion will instruct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the hearing at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the application. This Motion will give the City Solicitor the authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and the City Solicitor requires instructions to meet procedural deadlines and attend the hearing.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council instruct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the hearing at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose Application Number A0489/22NY respecting 37 Rochester Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application Number A0489/22NY respecting 37 Rochester Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that: 1. City Council instruct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the hearing at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose Application Number A0489/22NY respecting 37 Rochester Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application Number A0489/22NY respecting 37 Rochester Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
NY3.31adopted
Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York
Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities in North America and yet the recent iteration of the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution removes one of our wards (Don Valley East), which will result in less representation for our constituents. As a Councillor for residents in North York, Ward 18, Willowdale, I strongly object to this plan that could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
North York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council strongly express its objection to the plan to change the Ward and Riding boundaries which could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng recommends that: 1. City Council strongly express its objection to the plan to change the Ward and Riding boundaries which could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
NY3.32adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 175-2023 to 189-2023. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 190-2023.