North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 43 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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NY30.26adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Keele Street, approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Keele Street, City Council approval of this report is required. As part of conditions of approval at the Committee of Adjustment for the development at 3100 Keele Street, traffic control signals are to be installed at a mid-block location on Keele Street, approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide a safe crossing point for pedestrians and cyclists to Downsview Park, as well as facilitate the Downsview Dells trail connection to the Downsview Park trail system. Transportation Services supports the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue, subject to the City of Toronto first being in receipt of and securing from the proponent of the 3100 Keele Street development: a. a letter of credit for the traffic control signal construction in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. payment for the cost of the associated pavement markings in the public right-of-way, the signage in the public right-of-way, the timing card preparation, and the signal network integration, each in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. permit, application, and the 5-year signal maintenance fees in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. 2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in City Council of any bills that may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue, subject to the City of Toronto first being in receipt of and securing from the proponent of the 3100 Keele Street development: a. a letter of credit for the traffic control signal construction in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. payment for the cost of the associated pavement markings in the public right-of-way, the signage in the public right-of-way, the timing card preparation, and the signal network integration, each in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. permit, application, and the 5-year signal maintenance fees in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. 2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the Parts above, including the introduction in City Council of any bills that may be required.
NY30.27adopted
Accessible Parking Space - Esgore Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the removal of an on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Esgore Drive.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing designated on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the east side of Esgore Drive, from a point 44 metres north of Haddington Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing designated on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the east side of Esgore Drive, from a point 44 metres north of Haddington Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.
NY30.28adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Rajah Street at Sultana Avenue and Baycrest Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersections of Rajah Street with Sultana Avenue and Baycrest Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended at both intersections and should enhance safety for all road users.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rajah Street and Sultana Avenue. 2. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rajah Street and Baycrest Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rajah Street and Sultana Avenue. 2. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rajah Street and Baycrest Avenue.
NY30.29adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Fairbank Avenue (1924 to 1928 Eglinton Avenue West)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Arguson Projects Inc. is developing an 8-storey mixed-use development at 1924 to 1928 Eglinton Avenue West. The site is located on the northeast corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Avenue. The east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane, is currently closed for construction staging operations. North York Community Council, at its meeting on November 4, 2020, approved the subject construction staging area on Fairbank Avenue from November 5, 2020 to December 31, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Fairbank Avenue, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to material/COVID-19 related delays, construction challenges and poor weather. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Fairbank Avenue for an additional six months, from February 24, 2022 to July 31, 2022, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane, from February 24, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 2. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Continued to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. Continued to direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 5. Continued to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 6. Continued to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. Continued to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Continued to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. Continued to direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. Continued to direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. Directed that Fairbank Avenue be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking conditions when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 33.5 metres north, as it is no longer in the field and conflicts with the parking machine regulation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Fairbank Village Lane, from February 24, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 2. North York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 5. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 6. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. North York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. North York Community Council direct that Fairbank Avenue be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking conditions when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation on the east side of Fairbank Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 33.5 metres north, as it is no longer in the field and conflicts with the parking machine regulation.
NY30.30adopted
Parking Amendment - Roehampton Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that an 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., one-hour parking limit be approved on the south side of Roehampton Avenue, between Rawlinson Road (west intersection) and Cardiff Road. The recommended parking limit will reflect the existing on-street signage. During the course of a traffic investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 1 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved a one-hour parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Roehampton Avenue, between Rawlinson Road (west intersection) and Cardiff Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve a one-hour parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Roehampton Avenue, between Rawlinson Road (west intersection) and Cardiff Road.
NY30.31amended
Permanent Closure to Vehicular Traffic of the Blue Ridge Road Cul-de-sac
At its meeting of November 4, 2020, North York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the permanent stop-up and closure to vehicular traffic of the cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Blue Ridge Road. Further to our review, Transportation Services does not recommend closing the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic, and recommends that this report be received for information.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a plan to close the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic, in consultation with operating divisions. 2. Requested the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, Land and Property Surveys, to prepare in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services a Reference Plan of Survey to identify the sections of cul-de-sac being closed to vehicular traffic. 3. Upon registration of the Plan of Survey, requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services report back to North York Community Council on the closure to vehicular traffic of the Blue Ridge Road cul-de-sac and append to that report a draft bylaw, accordingly; and authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162 and the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule "A+" activities, with North York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council receive this report for information.
NY30.32adopted
Parking Amendments - Harrison Garden Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the south side of Harrison Garden Boulevard be amended to prohibit parking at all times. The proposed amendment will deter parking at this location and will improve the sightlines of the motorists entering and exiting the driveway access at property number 80 Harrison Garden Boulevard. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that Harrison Garden Boulevard has been extended further north to Oakburn Crescent and that the existing winter parking maintenance regulation is not updated. Recommendation 4 will correct this regulation.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south and east sides of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 37 metres west of Everson Drive and Oakburn Crescent, to be in effect on the south side of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 37 metres west of Everson Drive and a point 85 metres east of Everson Drive. 2. Prohibited parking in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south and east sides of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 148 metres east of Everson Drive and Oakburn Crescent. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 85 metres east of Everson Drive and a point 63 metres further east. 4. Amended the existing former City of North York winter maintenance parking prohibition on Harrison Garden Boulevard, between Avondale Avenue and the east end of Harrison Garden Boulevard, to be in effect between Avondale Avenue and Oakburn Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south and east sides of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 37 metres west of Everson Drive and Oakburn Crescent, to be in effect on the south side of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 37 metres west of Everson Drive and a point 85 metres east of Everson Drive. 2. North York Community Council prohibit parking in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south and east sides of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 148 metres east of Everson Drive and Oakburn Crescent. 3. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Harrison Garden Boulevard, between a point 85 metres east of Everson Drive and a point 63 metres further east. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing former City of North York winter maintenance parking prohibition on Harrison Garden Boulevard, between Avondale Avenue and the east end of Harrison Garden Boulevard, to be in effect between Avondale Avenue and Oakburn Crescent.
NY30.33adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 141 Erskine Avenue
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 141 Erskine Avenue. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 141 Erskine Avenue. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY30.34adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 817 Don Mills Road
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 817 Don Mills Road. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 817 Don Mills Road. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY30.35adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 185 Yorkland Boulevard
To obtain North York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 185 Yorkland Boulevard. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: a. 185 Yorkland Boulevard. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY30.36adopted
Name of Forthcoming Community Recreation Centre and Library at 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane
This report proposes the name, Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library, for a new community centre under construction at 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane, which is adjacent to Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Park, a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The City and Toronto Public Library (TPL) consulted the Huron-Wendat Nation and confirm that they support the City in using this name. The City of Toronto Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee supported this name and the TPL Board approved the name, Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Branch, for the onsite library branch. The City and TPL are collaborating with the Huron-Wendat Nation on a plan to commission Indigenous public artwork and historical and cultural interpretative content at the site. The City and TPL will also engage the Huron-Wendat Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and local Indigenous community members to help plan and participate in the public opening of this facility in late 2022 or early 2023.
North York Community Council 1. Approved the name "Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library" for the forthcoming City of Toronto facility located at 100 Ethennonnhawastihnen' Lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the name "Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library" for the forthcoming City of Toronto facility located at 100 Ethennonnhawastihnen' Lane.
NY30.37adopted
Community Standards for the Committee of Adjustment in Bayview Village
Over the past decade, the Bayview Village community has seen a significant increase in applications to the Committee of Adjustment. Increasingly, these applications and City Planning's own responses to them have pushed the established precedents for height, permeable surface, and setbacks from sensitive ravines further afield of our zoning bylaw. As the community deals with mounting ravine erosion issues, it's paramount that action be taken to establish guardrails on the types of applications we're facing in the community. Therefore, I am requesting that North York Community Planning convene community stakeholders, including the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to establish community standards to guide City Planning in their response to future applications in the neighbourhood in order to address ravine erosion and escalating variance precedents.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, North York Community Planning, to convene local stakeholders in the Bayview Village community and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to establish and clarify Committee of Adjustment community standards to address ravine erosion and escalating variance precedents.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct the Director, North York Community Planning, to convene local stakeholders in the Bayview Village community and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to establish and clarify Committee of Adjustment community standards to address ravine erosion and escalating variance precedents.
NY30.38amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 438 Heath Street East
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 438 Health Street East, to maintain a chain link fence in the rear yard on the west side of the property which has 2 ½ inch mesh surrounded by approximately 15 feet high/100 feet long cedars, which extend approximately 4 - 5 feet in depth on both sides of the chain link fence. Also, to maintain the same chain link fence, which is less than 1.2 metres in height in a few sections. The chain link fence height and location between the cedars are forming part of a pool enclosure does not meet the requirements of a pool enclosure as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3 - Fences. A Notice of Violation was issued on September 15, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application by the owner(s) of 438 Heath Street East, to maintain the existing chain link fence in the rear yard, west side of the property, which in some sections is less than the required 1.2 metres in height and has 2 1/2 inch mesh and surrounded by approximately 100 feet of cedar trees extending approximately 5 feet in depth on both sides of the chain link fence. 2. Directed and required that existing fence and cedars be maintained in good repair without alteration. 3. Directed and required that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 438 Heath Street East, to allow them to maintain both the chain link fence with 2 1/2 inch mesh located between the existing cedars, and in some sections measures less than the required 1.2 metres in height, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3 Table 3 - Minimum Standards for Chain-Link Fence Construction. OR 2. Grant the application by the owner(s) of 438 Heath Street East, to maintain the existing chain link fence in the rear yard, west side of the property, which in some sections is less than the required 1.2 metres in height and has 2 1/2 inch mesh and surrounded by approximately 100 feet of cedar trees extending approximately 5 feet in depth on both sides of the chain link fence. Direct and require that existing fence and cedars be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY30.39forwarded without recommendation
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 24 King High Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 24 King High Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns the tree is leaning towards the dwelling and may cause property damage and personal injury. The subject tree is a Siberian elm tree (Ulmus pumila) measuring 51 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The North York Community Council submits Item NY30.39 to City Council without recommendations, as all motions lost.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 24 King High Avenue.
NY30.40adopted
Recipient of the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize and outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough. The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Kam Babulal as their 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
Staff recommendation as filed
The North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
NY30.41adopted
Zoning By-law Amendments to Protect Allen Greenway
The Allen Greenway is a 3 km long linear open space and park system on both sides of Allen Road between Highway 401 and Eglinton Avenue West (see: Allen-Greenway-Guidebook_C.-Bucksbaum_Summer-2020_pages-compressed.pdf ( ecologicaldesignlab.ca ) ). The north section is secured by the Lawrence Allen Secondary Plan (see: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/907d-cp-official-plan-SP-32-LawrenceAllen.pdf ). The Allen Greenway forms the central section of the 25 km long Northwest Cultural Trail (see: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/aa/bgrd/backgroundfile-169568.pdf ). The Allen Greenway connects with the 9 km long east west York Beltline Park/Kay Gardner Beltline Park. The Allen Greenway is an active transportation route and cultural corridor extending through the Lawrence Heights, Marlee Ville and Little Jamaica communities. These communities are deficient in parkland and are subject to many development applications. There are Transportation Services owned and maintained lands which form part of the open space system. Some of these lands are zoned O (Open Space) but some lands are zoned for uses which do not protect for the open space system. In order to protect these City owned lands from being sold off, these properties need to be zoned as O (Open Space).
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director of Community Planning, North York District to initiate and complete by the end of 2023, a Zoning by-law amendment for the following properties in order to protect the Allen Greenway: a. East side of Allen Road: 1. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Allen Road and the west side of 12 Flemington Road, Unison Health & Community Services (to O zone); 2. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and Dell Park Avenue (to O zone); 3. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Fraserwood Park and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone); 4. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Glengrove Avenue West and Glencairn Avenue (to O zone); 5. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Glencairn Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone); 6. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue and Viewmount Park (to O zone); and 7. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive and Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone); and b. West side of Allen Road: 1. City-owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and east side of 25 Elway Court (to O zone); 2. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 672 Coldstream Avenue and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone); 3. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 200 Glen Park Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone); 4. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue to Viewmount Avenue (to OR zone); 5. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Ridelle Avenue and Elm Ridge Drive (to O zone); and 6. City-owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive to Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director of Community Planning, North York District to initiate and complete by the end of 2023, a Zoning by-law amendment for the following properties in order to protect the Allen Greenway: a. East side of Allen Road: 1. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Allen Road and the west side of 12 Flemington Road, Unison Health & Community Services (to O zone); 2. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and Dell Park Avenue (to O zone); 3. City owned lands being used as a public open space between Fraserwood Park and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone); 4. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Glengrove Avenue West and Glencairn Avenue (to O zone); 5. City owned lands being used as a public open space between Glencairn Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone); 6. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue and Viewmount Park (to O zone); and 7. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive and Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone); and b. West side of Allen Road: 1. City owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and east side of 25 Elway Court (to O zone); 2. City owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 672 Coldstream Avenue and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone); 3. City owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 200 Glen Park Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone); 4. City owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue to Viewmount Avenue (to OR zone); 5. City owned lands being used as a public open space between Ridelle Avenue and Elm Ridge Drive (to O zone); and 6. City owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive to Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone).
NY30.42adopted
Letter from Councillor Mike Colle regarding Marlee Avenue Area Study.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Managers of Transportation Services, Engineering and Construction Services, Toronto Water, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to prepare a work plan and draft terms of reference for a planning study generally within 800 metres of the Glencairn subway station in support of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the North York Community Council on the timing, boundaries, and components of the study in Recommendation 1 above, including but not limited to land use, built form, open space and parks, community facilities, infrastructure, and heritage, by June 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Managers of Transportation Services, Engineering and Construction Services, Toronto Water, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to prepare a work plan and draft terms of reference for a planning study generally within 800 metres of the Glencairn subway station in support of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the North York Community Council on the timing, boundaries, and components of the study in Recommendation 1 above, including but not limited to land use, built form, open space and parks, community facilities, infrastructure, and heritage, by June 2022.
NY30.43adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By‑laws 133-2022 to 138-2022. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a confirmatory Bill as By-law 139-2022.