North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 44 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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NY31.26adopted
Construction Staging Area - 1100 Sheppard Avenue West
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kodiak Crescent, City Council approval of this report is required. CentreCourt Development is constructing a 14-storey mixed-use development at 1100 Sheppard Avenue West. The site is located at the south-east corner of Sheppard Avenue West (south intersection) and Kodiak Crescent. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Kodiak Crescent for a period of 32 months from May 16, 2022 to December 31, 2024, to accommodate a construction staging area.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Kodiak Crescent, between a point 21 metres east of Sheppard Avenue West (south intersection) and a point 30.5 metres further east, from May 16, 2022 to December 31, 2024. 2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Kodiak Crescent, between Sheppard Avenue West (south intersection) and a point 65 metres east. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing 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. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council 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. 6. City Council 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate temporary construction signage and to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 8. City Council 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. City Council 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. 11. City Council 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. 12. City Council direct that Kodiak Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Kodiak Crescent, between a point 21 metres east of Sheppard Avenue West (south intersection) and a point 30.5 metres further east, from May 16, 2022 to December 31, 2024. 2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Kodiak Crescent, between Sheppard Avenue West (south intersection) and a point 65 metres east. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing 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. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council 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. 6. City Council 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate temporary construction signage and to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 8. City Council 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. City Council 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. 11. City Council 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. 12. City Council direct that Kodiak Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
NY31.27adopted
Parking Amendments - Bombay 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 stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue to Bidewell Avenue, to address concerns with excessive illegal parking.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Tregellis Road to be in effect at all times on the south side of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Tregellis Road. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Bidewell Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Tregellis Road to be in effect at all times on the south side of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Tregellis Road. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bombay Avenue, between Bideford Avenue and Bidewell Avenue.
NY31.28adopted
Parking Amendments - Cresthaven 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 recommending a 10 minute parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between Clansman Boulevard and a point 42.7 metres west of Tristan Crescent. Currently there is a school bus loading zone and stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. We also recommend a stopping prohibition, in effect at all times, on the north side of Cresthaven Drive, between Resolution Crescent and Clansman Boulevard. Currently parking is prohibited at all times in this area. The above changes will allow for short-term parking to accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity in front of Cresthaven Public School, located on the south side of Cresthaven Road. School buses are accommodated in a circular driveway in front of the school. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 2 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized a 10 minute parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between Clansman Boulevard and a point 42.7 metres west of Tristan Crescent. 2. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between a point 33.6 metres west of Tristan Crescent and a point 175.4 metres west of Tristan Crescent. 3. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between a point 95 metres east of Clansman Boulevard and a point 155 metres east of Clansman Boulevard. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cresthaven Drive, between Resolution Crescent and Clansman Boulevard. 5. Authorized a stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cresthaven Drive, between Resolution Crescent and Clansman Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize a 10 minute parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between Clansman Boulevard and a point 42.7 metres west of Tristan Crescent. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between a point 33.6 metres west of Tristan Crescent and a point 175.4 metres west of Tristan Crescent. 3. North York Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the south side of Cresthaven Drive, between a point 95 metres east of Clansman Boulevard and a point 155 metres east of Clansman Boulevard. 4. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cresthaven Drive, between Resolution Crescent and Clansman Boulevard. 5. North York Community Council authorize a stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cresthaven Drive, between Resolution Crescent and Clansman Boulevard.
NY31.29adopted
Parking Amendments - Glen Park 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 stopping be prohibited at all times on the south side of Glen Park Avenue, between a point 39 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 31 metres further west. On-street parking in this area, in combination with the road grade, limits visibility when exiting the driveway to the midrise condominium at 1 Glen Park Avenue. The proposed prohibition will address this issue. This will result in the loss of two parking spaces. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 2 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Glen Park Avenue, between a point 39 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 31 metres further west. 2. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Glen Park Avenue, between a point 10 metres west of the west side of Bathurst Street and a point 22 metres west of the west side of Bathurst Street, to be in effect between Bathurst Street and a point 39 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Glen Park Avenue, between a point 39 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 31 metres further west. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Glen Park Avenue, between a point 10 metres west of the west side of Bathurst Street and a point 22 metres west of the west side of Bathurst Street, to be in effect between Bathurst Street and a point 39 metres west.
NY31.30adopted
Parking Amendments - Glen Rush Boulevard and Frontenac 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 that North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on the west side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Caribou Road and Shelborne Avenue, and on the east side between Caribou Road and Frontenac Avenue. A similar prohibition is requested on both sides of Frontenac Avenue, between Glen Rush Boulevard and a point 45 metres west. Currently parking is allowed for up to three hours on these streets. The proposed stopping prohibition is intended to promote student drop-off and pick-up activity within the parking lot at Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah School. This will reduce potential on-street conflicts between students and vehicles and promote safe and efficient two-way traffic. During the course of this traffic investigation, it was noted that there is no supporting traffic regulation for the posted stopping prohibition on the east side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Frontenac Avenue and Shelborne Avenue. Recommendation 4 will correct this discrepancy.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on both sides of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Caribou Road and Frontenac Avenue. 2. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on the west side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Frontenac Avenue and Shelborne Avenue. 3. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on both sides of Frontenac Avenue, between Glen Rush Boulevard and a point 45 metres west. 4. Prohibited stopping from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Frontenac Avenue and Shelborne Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on both sides of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Caribou Road and Frontenac Avenue. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on the west side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Frontenac Avenue and Shelborne Avenue. 3. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except July and August, on both sides of Frontenac Avenue, between Glen Rush Boulevard and a point 45 metres west. 4. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Glen Rush Boulevard, between Frontenac Avenue and Shelborne Avenue.
NY31.31adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - Whitmore 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 for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces on both sides of Whitmore Avenue, west of Times Road. The accessible parking spaces will alternate from one side of the street to the other with the existing alternate side parking.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the north side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 79 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 metres further west. 2. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive and December 1st to March 31st, inclusive, on the south side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 79 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate an accessible parking space to operate from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the north side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 79 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 metres further west. 2. North York Community Council designate an accessible parking space to operate from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive and December 1st to March 31st, inclusive, on the south side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 79 metres west of Times Road and a point 5.5 metres further west.
NY31.32adopted
As this report proposes to permanently close a portion of the public highway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that portions of Inez Court, designated as Part 10 and Part 20 on Plan 66R-32549 and shown in Attachment 1 (the "Highway"), be permanently closed. Once closed, it is intended that Part 10 on the Plan will be sold to the adjacent property owner of 20-28 Inez Court (the "Adjacent Owner") for incorporation into a proposed development, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City, including a requirement that Parts 1-6, 8, 9, 13-19 and 21 on the Plan (the "New City Lands") be transferred to the City as a precondition to the conveyance of Part 10. Part 20 on the Plan will be retained by the City with jurisdiction and operational management of the public highway transferred to Parks, Forestry & Recreation in the future, once the Beecroft Extension has been constructed and opened to the public. Part 7 on the Plan will be retained as public highway for the future Beecroft Extension/access road to the proposed development.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of portions of Inez Court, shown as Parts 10 and 20 on the Plan 66R-32549 set out as Attachment 1 to the report (March 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, subject to first ensuring temporary arrangements, satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for public access and vehicular turn-around. 2. City Council enact two by-laws substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached as Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 to the report (March 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of portions of Inez Court, shown as Parts 10 and 20 on the Plan 66R-32549 set out as Attachment 1 to the report dated March 31, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, subject to first ensuring temporary arrangements, satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for public access and vehicular turn-around. 2. City Council enact two by-laws substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached as Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 to the report dated March 31, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
NY31.33adopted
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. 2 to 87 Crab Appleway; b. 1 to 12 Early Appleway; c. 1 to 78 Golden Appleway; d. 6 to 21 Quince Appleway; e. 1 to 8 Spy Appleway; and f. 2 to 11 Stark Appleway. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The 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. 2 to 87 Crab Appleway; b. 1 to 12 Early Appleway; c. 1 to 78 Golden Appleway; d. 6 to 21 Quince Appleway; e. 1 to 8 Spy Appleway; and f. 2 to 11 Stark Appleway. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY31.34adopted
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. 1885 Leslie Street; b. 133 and 135 Wynford Drive; c. 253 Roywood Drive; and d. 20 and 30 Inn on The Park. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The 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. 1885 Leslie Street; b. 133 and 135 Wynford Drive; c. 253 Roywood Drive; and d. 20 and 30 Inn on The Park. 2. North York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
NY31.35amended
Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licensing Purposes
The City Clerk's Office has received a request for municipal endorsement for a temporary liquor licence extension that does not meet the criteria of the delegated authority.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the application from Armenian Summerfest 2022 - Armenian Community Centre for an extension to licensed area as set out in Attachment 1 and direct the City Clerk to issue a letter of municipal significance and non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Community Council decide whether to consider the following is an "event of municipal significance" under Chapter 27-18.4, Delegation to Community Councils: a. Armenian Summerfest 2022 - Armenian Community Centre. 2. City Council decide whether to endorse the application for extension to licensed areas and direct the City Clerk to issue a letter of municipal significance and non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
NY31.36adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the North York Community Preservation Panel
This report deals with personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the North York Community Preservation Panel.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the North York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office ending April 25, 2025 and until successors are appointed: Eli Aaron Anne-Marie Branch Mitchell Bubulj Alex Grenzebach Sharon Mourer Seyed Mohammad Reza Safavi Sam Ghose Rosanna Iaboni 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 28, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the North York Community Preservation Panel.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the North York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office ending April 25, 2025 and until successors are appointed: Eli Aaron Anne-Marie Branch Mitchell Bubulj Alex Grenzebach Sharon Mourer Seyed Mohammad Reza Safavi Sam Ghose Rosanna Iaboni 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the North York Community Preservation Panel.
NY31.37amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 27 Beechwood Avenue
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 27 Beechwood Avenue to maintain a chain link fence in the rear yard on the south, east and west side of the property which forms part of the swimming pool enclosure and has fence posts that exceed the maximum allowable space between posts of 2.4 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3E(2.A) Table 3 - Minimum Standards for Chain-Link Fence Construction. A notice of violation was issued on March 8, 2022.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption, by the owner(s) of 27 Beechwood Avenue, to maintain the chain link fence which forms part of the swimming pool enclosure with greater than 2.4 meters between posts. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a 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, by the owner(s) of 27 Beechwood Avenue, to allow the chain link fence which forms part of the swimming pool enclosure be maintained with greater than 2.4 meters between posts and does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3E(2.A) Table 3 - Minimum Standards for Chain-Link Fence Construction. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption, by the owner(s) of 27 Beechwood Avenue, to maintain the chain link fence which forms part of the swimming pool enclosure with greater than 2.4 meters between posts. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY31.38amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 220 Broadway Avenue
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 220 Broadway Avenue to maintain a 3.7 meters (12.2 feet) wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 (6 feet) meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any other fence. A Notice of Violation was issued on September 11, 2020.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 220 Broadway Avenue, allowing them to maintain a 3.7 meters (12.2 feet) wooden fence. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a 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 220 Broadway Avenue, to allow them to maintain a 3.7 meters (12.2 feet) wooden fence, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any other fence. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 220 Broadway Avenue, allowing them to maintain a 3.7 meters (12.2 feet) wooden fence. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY31.39amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 34 Rollscourt Drive
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 34 Rollscourt Drive to maintain a fence with an attached pergola in the rear yard on the north and west side of the property. The fence 3.5 meters high which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. A Notice of Violation was issued on December 18, 2020.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 34 Rollscourt Drive, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/pergola structure of greater than 2.0 meters. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a 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 34 Rollscourt Drive, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/pergola structure, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2.B(1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 34 Rollscourt Drive, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/pergola structure of greater than 2.0 meters. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
NY31.40withdrawn
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 37 Bentworth Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 37 Bentworth Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree is causing damage to a concrete pad, pathways and foundation, and that the tree's needles and cones are dropping onto the roof of the neighbouring property, requiring the owners to remove the debris on a regular basis. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens), measuring 53 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
North York Community Council: 1. Withdrew Item NY31.40 from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 37 Bentworth Avenue.
NY31.41adopted
Reopening of Item NY30.27 - Accessible Parking Space - Esgore Drive
To the Members of the North York Community Council, I am writing to request your support in reopening Item NY30.27, adopted by North York Community Council on February 23, 2022, and to rescind the authority to remove an on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Esgore Drive. While at the time the staff report was adopted it was believed that the space was no longer required, I have since been notified by Transportation Services that contact has been made with the accessible parking permit holder who has indicated that the need for this space still remains.
North York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item NY30.27, entitled "Accessible Parking Space - Esgore Drive". 2. Deleted recommendation 1 of the North York Community Council decision on Item NY30.27 and adopted the following instead: "1. Not 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."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item NY30.27, entitled "Accessible Parking Space - Esgore Drive". 2. Delete recommendation 1 of the North York Community Council decision on Item NY30.27 and adopt the following instead: "1. Not 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."
NY31.42forwarded without recommendation
Demolition Applications for 51 Drewry Avenue and 8 to 28 Inez Court
To facilitate a land exchange between the applicant and the City, it would be helpful if a demolition approval for the above-noted properties is approved as soon as possible. My office has been advised that the staff report will not be ready in time for this meeting of NYCC. I am recommending that North York Community Council direct the Chief Building Official to report directly to Council on this matter
The North York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. The Chief Building Official to report directly to the May 11 and 12 meeting of City Council on the demolition applications for 51 Drewry Avenue and 8 to 28 Inez Court.
NY31.43adopted
5210 Yonge Street Designation of a Street Vending Location for FLIP Kitchen
In adopting 2014.LS27.1 - New Opportunities for Toronto Street Food, Toronto City Council recommended as follows: "City Council, to encourage new small business entrepreneurs, authorize the appropriate Community Council, at the request of the local ward Councillor, to designate a particular street vending location for entrepreneurs introducing new products, or variations of products, as identified by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture." In May, 2022 an innovative City project to support new and diverse food entrepreneurs will be officially launched at 5210 Yonge St. The use of a food cart on the Yonge Street to showcase some of the menu items being sold in the FLIP Kitchens will assist in creating awareness of the program.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated a section of the City right-of-way fronting 5200 Yonge Street for use by the vendors of the City-initiated food incubator tenancy program to undertake street vending activities as identified by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to the satisfaction of General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate a section of the City right-of-way fronting 5200 Yonge Street for use by the vendors of the City-initiated food incubator tenancy program to undertake street vending activities as identified by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to the satisfaction of General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
NY31.44adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By‑laws 338-2022 to 347-2022. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a confirmatory Bill as By-law 348-2022.