North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 64 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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NY33.51amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 11 Cobham Crescent
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 11 Cobham Crescent to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the south east side of the property with a height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet) which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- 1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet). 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 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet), which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 11 Cobham Crescent, to allow them to maintain the existing fence height of 2.4 meters (8.2 feet). 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.
NY33.52amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 188 York Mills Road
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 188 York Mills Road to maintain a 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony in the rear yard which does not meet the require height of 1.2 meters (47inches) as required in The Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3D(1) Table 2 - Minimum Height of swimming pool enclosure and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3(C)3 Access Protection. A Notice of Violation was issued on August 23, 2021.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3D(1) and 447-1.3(C)3.
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 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3D(1) and 447-1.3(C)3. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 188 York Mills Road, to allow them to maintain the 1.0 meter (42 inch) tempered glass guard rail on the balcony and to allow access through a wall of a building that forms part of the enclosure. 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.
NY33.53amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 27 Caribou Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 25 Caribou Road and 27 Caribou Road. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree has multiple defects that pose an unacceptable risk of failure. The subject tree is a silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measuring 127 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. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 25 Caribou Road and 27 Caribou Road, and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 27 Caribou Road.
NY33.54adopted
Revising Excluded Area of Chapter 925, Permit Parking to include Roding Street
After hearing from residents on Roding St. (from Gade Dr. to the southern cul-de-sac) regarding their concerns about the lack of adequate overnight on-site parking on their properties, I have concluded that their long term parking needs could perhaps be satisfied through the City's Residential On-street Permit Parking Program. The areas of the City that currently allow for residential permit parking are: Toronto and East York, areas of Etobicoke York, North York and certain areas of Scarborough. This program is currently not in place for a portion of Ward 6 - York Central, including Roding St., because this area is included in the definition for "Excluded Area" under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. Under section 925-4C of Chapter 925, permit parking does not apply to the excluded area as defined, meaning, among other things, that staff are unable to designate roads or areas within the excluded area as permit parking roads or areas even where staff are in receipt of a petition from residents. This motion seeks to remove the geographic area of Ward 6 that is currently included in the definition of excluded area under Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that Roding St. from Gade Dr. to the southern cul-de-sac, can be considered for overnight permit parking through the petition and polling process.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend subsection (1) in the definition of EXCLUDED AREA in Subsection 925-1B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, by inserting a new subsection (b) as follows: "(b) Roding Street, between Gade Drive and the south end of Roding Street".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council amend subsection (1) in the definition of EXCLUDED AREA in Subsection 925-1B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, by inserting a new subsection (b) as follows: "(b) Roding Street, between Gade Drive and the south end of Roding Street".
NY33.55amended
Application to Remove Two City-Owned Trees - 18 Raeburn Avenue
Residents at 18 Raeburn have proposed to build a house to the Passive House energy performance standard. In order to meet or exceed the required space heating demand target energy efficient requirements stipulated by Passive House Canada, two City-owned spruce trees situated on the road allowance in front of the property need be removed, and replaced with a suitable large-growing shade tree. Unfortunately the Street Tree By-law does not have any provision that would allow the removal of the existing spruce trees for the purpose of achieving this certification. City Staff advised our office that they would be working on developing a policy framework that would take into consideration tree removal requests and Passive House and have yet to report back to Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the request to remove two City-owned Colorado blue spruces in front of 18 Raeburn Avenue, and required the applicant to provide 10 replacement trees (5:1 ratio) using species that would support the Passive House standard, which can be achieved through a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in order to allow the applicants to construct a new house that meets or exceeds the space heating demand target required for certification to the Passive House standard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council approve the request to remove two City-owned Colorado blue spruces in front of 18 Raeburn Avenue, and require the applicant to provide 10 replacement trees (5:1 ratio), which can be achieved through a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in order to allow the applicants to construct a new house that meets or exceeds the space heating demand target required for certification to the Passive House standard.
NY33.56adopted
Basketball Net Fronting 49 Arlstan Drive - Right of Way Encroachment Permission
Several years ago, a basketball net was installed on 49 Arlstan Drive, fronting a residential cul-de-sac located in the Bathurst Manor neighbourhood. The net was installed in honour of a resident at 49 Arlstan Drive who encouraged his children and grandchildren to engage in the sport of basketball. This basketball net encroaches on the public boulevard and hangs slightly over the road. Basketball nets are not listed as a permitted encroachment under the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Article IV. In this particular case, however, the installation and maintenance of the encroachment does not impact negatively on the public right of way, and is in fact a positive influence on the community. A publicly accessible basketball net provides recreational amenities for use by children, youth and adults living on Arlstan drive and the surrounding area. Since the net is located at the end of a cul-de-sac traffic volume is regularly very low. It is in view of these circumstances, and given the lack of provisions in the Toronto Municipal Code to support such an encroachment, that I make the below recommendations.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to grant permission for the installation and maintenance of the basketball net fronting 49 Arlstan Drive located behind the public right of way. 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 49 Arlstan Drive, agreeing to but not limited to the following: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the agreement; b. maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services without any additions and/or modifications and if deemed necessary, the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. remove the encroachment upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so. 3. Directed the City Solicitor, Legal Services to prepare and execute the Encroachment Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to grant permission for the installation and maintenance of the basketball net fronting 49 Arlstan Drive located behind the public right of way. 2. North York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 49 Arlstan Drive, agreeing to but not limited to the following: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the agreement; b. maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services without any additions and/or modifications and if deemed necessary, the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. remove the encroachment upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so. 3. North York Community Council direct the City Solicitor, Legal Services to prepare and execute the Encroachment Agreement.
NY33.57adopted
Changes to the Willowdale Business Improvement Area Board of Management
North York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. At its meeting of March 1, 2021, North York Community Council appointed directors to Willowdale BIA Board of Management. From time to time, it is necessary to remove BIA board of management directors who are no longer able to serve, add new directors to fill vacant positions, and revise the size of BIA boards, as set out in Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
North York Community Council: 1. Removed James Ho who has resigned as director of the Willowdale BIA Board of Management and appointed Edward Skira to fill the vacancy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion recommends that: 1. North York Community Council remove James Ho who has resigned as director of the Willowdale BIA Board of Management and appoint Edward Skira to fill the vacancy.
NY33.58adopted
Parking Amendments - Kingslake Road and Waddington Crescent
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 15 minute parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent and a point 70 metres north. Currently there is a no stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. A stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, is recommended on the east side of Kingslake Road, opposite the 15 minute parking limit area. We also recommend a parking prohibition, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100 metres east. Currently parking is allowed for up to three hours at all times on both sides of Waddington Crescent. The 15 minute parking limit on Kingslake Road will accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity in front of Kingslake Public School. The parking prohibition on Waddington Crescent will promote safe and efficient two-way traffic. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 5 will correct this inconsistency.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.0 metres north. 2. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 33.6 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 140.3 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection), to be in effect between a point 70.0 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.3 metres further north. 3. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Kingslake Road, between Waddington Crescent (south intersection) and Waddington Crescent (north intersection). 4. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100.0 metres east. 5. Designated a school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 80 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 45 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.0 metres north. 2. North York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 33.6 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 140.3 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection), to be in effect between a point 70.0 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 70.3 metres further north. 3. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Kingslake Road, between Waddington Crescent (south intersection) and Waddington Crescent (north intersection). 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Waddington Crescent, between Kingslake Road (north intersection) and a point 100.0 metres east. 5. North York Community Council designate a school bus loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Kingslake Road, between a point 80 metres north of Gleneagle Crescent (north intersection) and a point 45 metres further north.
NY33.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Lescon Public School
On June 21, 2022 I, along with representatives from Transportation Services, attended a meeting with the Principal of Lescon Public School (34 Lescon Road) to discuss concerns regarding congestion and pedestrian safety around the school during morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up times. In response to the concerns raised, Transportation Services has reviewed the existing parking regulations in the area and have proposed amendments to allow for short-term parking on the west side of Lescon Road to accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity. A stopping prohibition on the north side of Lescon Road is also proposed to reduce challenges navigating the curve in the road due to the proximity of the School Bus Loading Zone and vehicles parked on both sides of the street.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing school bus loading zone regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Lescon Road, between a point 97.5 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres south of thereof, to be in effect between a point 65 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres further south. 2. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and south side of Lescon Road, between a point 95 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 46 metres further south and east. 3. Amended the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lescon Road, between Nymark Avenue and a point 128 metres south, to be in effect on the east and north sides of Lescon Road between Nymark Avenue and a point 208 metres south and east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing school bus loading zone regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Lescon Road, between a point 97.5 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres south of thereof, to be in effect between a point 65 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres further south. 2. Prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and south side of Lescon Road, between a point 95 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 46 metres further south and east. 3. Amend the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lescon Road, between Nymark Avenue and a point 128 metres south, to be in effect on the east and north sides of Lescon Road between Nymark Avenue and a point 208 metres south and east.
NY33.60adopted
Proposed Parking Changes on Stormont Avenue between Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard
To the Members of the North York Community Council, These much-needed parking changes will improve the parking flexibility and resolve existing parking challenges for residents, and visitors attending the local businesses and places of worship surrounding Bathurst Sreet.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stormont Avenue, between a point 55 metres east of Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. The North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Stormont Avenue, between a point 55 metres east of Bathurst Street and Glen Rush Boulevard.
NY33.61adopted
Request for a Status Report on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan
In 2019, I initiated a comprehensive strategy to address vehicle speeds, compliance issues, and traffic infiltration in Leaside - the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (NTP). Unfortunately, public consultation for the first phase of the Leaside NTP was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic when many Transportation Services staff were redeployed to support the City's pandemic response programs. Leaside is a residential neighbourhood located to the east of Bayview Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, with several parks and more than five schools. Partially due to the growing popularity of GPS Navigation Applications like Waze, this neighbourhood experiences significant traffic infiltration, with drivers often operating at very high speeds. Although traffic issues in Leaside pre-date the LRT, construction of the Eglinton Crosstown has exacerbated these problems. In February 2022, Transportation Services hosted the first public meeting for the Leaside NTP, which was well-attended by the community. Currently, staff are also establishing an online mapping tool to solicit location-specific feedback from local residents about traffic safety concerns. While I am pleased that consultation is now underway, many members of the community - including the Leaside Residents' Association - are eager for an update on the status of the Leaside NTP and an overview of next steps.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services to report to the first North York Community Council meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term with an update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, and for such report to include: a. an overview of engagement undertaken to-date; b. future plans for public consultation; and c. an implementation timeline for the first phase of the plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services to report to the first North York Community Council meeting of the 2022-2026 term with an update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, and for such report to include: a. an overview of engagement undertaken to-date; b. future plans for public consultation; and c. an implementation timeline for the first phase of the plan.
NY33.62adopted
Dear Chair and Colleagues, On the evening of Thursday, June 16, an 11-year-old boy tragically sustained life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard. Thorncliffe Park is a vibrant and densely populated neighbourhood with more than 4 local schools and many young families. On a typical day, a significant number of pedestrians - including many children - use the local sidewalks and cross at the designated crosswalks. I have been contacted by many local residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety at this intersection.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Directed Transportation Services to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Direct Transportation Services to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.
NY33.63adopted
Temporary closure of cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road
On February 23, 2022, in its consideration of item NY30.31 Permanent Closure to Vehicular Traffic of the Blue Ridge Road Cul-de-sac, North York Community Council requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services develop a plan to close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road to vehicular traffic and report back to North York Community Council with a draft by-law to proceed with the closure. Prior to the report back to Community Council, a Reference Plan of Survey, which has not yet been completed, is required to be registered. Residents of Blue Ridge Road have been waiting since 2020 for the closure of the cul-de-sac and are anxious to see it implemented this summer to mitigate concerns I have previously raised regarding illegal and disruptive activity taking place on this hidden section of Blue Ridge Road. While Transportation Services finalizes the work that is needed to bring forward a bylaw to permanently stop up and close the cul-de-sac, I am requesting that approval be given for a temporary closure to be implemented. In addition to addressing the concerns of area residents, implementing a temporary closure will provide an opportunity for Transportation Services to assess any impacts on operations and make refinements as needed in advance of a final report to Community Council.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the letter (June 27, 2022) from Councillor Shelley Carroll, from July 15, 2022 to July 15, 2023. 2. Requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services, bring forward a final report on the permanent closure of the Blue Ridge Road cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by no later than the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road, generally as shown in Attachment 1, from July 15, 2022 to July 15, 2023. 2. Request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, bring forward a final report on the permanent closure of the Blue Ridge Road cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by no later than Q1 2023.
NY33.64adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 628-2022 to 644-2022. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 645-2022.