Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 85 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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TE2.76adopted
Permit Parking Expansion: Status Update
I am writing to you today in regards to the upcoming report on "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program." Many of you will remember that there were public consultations regarding this topic last term. I am keen to ensure that we move forward with this report in a timely fashion as many residents are awaiting the final recommendations from Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to bring forward recommendations and implementation timelines for the "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program" report to the March 19, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services to bring forward recommendations and implementation timelines for the "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program" report to the March 19th Meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE2.77adopted
Heritage Evaluations in the Dundas and Carlaw District: Status Update
The Dundas and Carlaw area is in the midst of a significant transformation. Community members and stakeholders have been working with me on an initiative to improve the public spaces in an innovative way that highlights the uniqueness of this area, celebrates its rich industrial heritage and enhances the public realm. This summer Heritage Toronto launched the City's first Heritage Plaque District in the area recognizing 10 properties and their unique industrial heritage. Landmarks like the Wrigley Building at 235 Carlaw was one of them and they carry on the history of the area both through their current employment uses and the heritage characteristics of the building itself. Adding to its heritage value is the fact that the Wrigley Headquarters in Chicago was demolished, making 235 Carlaw an even greater heritage asset. The Wrigley Building and many of the other buildings in the Carlaw - Dundas area were identified in 2014 as potentially having significant heritage value. I am asking you to support a request for an update on the heritage preservation of the Carlaw - Dundas area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Heritage Preservation Services staff report to the March 19, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the status of heritage reports for the buildings in the 'Carlaw - Dundas' Study Area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct Heritage Preservation Services report to the March 19th Meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the status of heritage reports for the buildings in the 'Carlaw - Dundas' Study Area.
TE2.78adopted
23 Ravina Encroachment Agreement
Over the summer my office was involved in trying to remedy a situation that had arisen at a property on Ravina Crescent. The previous owners had constructed a raised flower bed, not obstructing the sidewalk or driveway, yet the flower bed technically covered a small part of the City's Right of Way. After reviewing the matter I believe that conducting enforcement in this instance would be a disproportionate response and ignores that thousands of residents have raised flower beds or other front garden elements that could be subject to enforcement.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to waive the 0.5m setback requirement at 23 Ravina Crescent and enter into any agreement with the homeowner as required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council, direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to waive the 0.5m setback requirement at 23 Ravina Crescent and enter into any agreement with the homeowner as required.
TE2.79adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events in February 2019
The purpose of this report is to request various exemptions from the Municipal Code Chapter 237 "Nathan Phillips Square" for the following events to be held on Nathan Phillips Square, in February, 2019
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 2. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool. 3. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to engage in sport demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to use open flame as part of their event production. 5. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 2. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool. 3. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to engage in sport demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to use open flame as part of their event production. 5. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing compliment.
TE2.80adopted
41 and 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments)
An example of early 20th century Edwardian-style apartment buildings, Spadina Gardens Apartments at 41 and 45 Spadina Road contribute significantly to the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to research and evaluate the properties at 41 and 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments) according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of Spadina Gardens Apartments' cultural heritage value as a rare early and intact example of a Toronto apartment building. The Spadina Gardens Apartments were completed in 1906 and listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1979.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, research and evaluate the properties at 41 & 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments) according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of Spadina Gardens Apartments' cultural heritage value as a rare early and intact example of a Toronto apartment building. The Spadina Gardens Apartments were completed in 1906 and listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1979.
TE2.81adopted
Parking Amendments - Russell Street
With the introduction of pay-and-display parking on the south side of Russell Street, the University of Toronto has been experiencing difficulties entering and exiting their loading docks located on the north side of the street as well as conducting other delivery/shipping activities. As a result, two-way traffic on this section of Russell Street is being impacted.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch, operating from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 4. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - west branch. 5. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch), operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch), operating from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (west branch). 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch).
TE2.82adopted
Striking a Subcommittee on Ontario Place
Ontario Place is a critical part of our City and our Province. These treasured lands represent a crucial public asset that has served the public for decades, and an asset that must be respected. In our rapidly growing City, access to public land for the public good must continue to be a critical priority. Recently, the Provincial Government announced the dissolution of the governing body of Ontario Place and indicated their intention to move forward with a future redevelopment of the Ontario Place lands. Any potential changes to Ontario Place must be made in the public interest and must include a rigorous public consultation process. Ontario place is for all Ontarians and its future must be discussed and decided in public. Given the importance of such a critical public asset, it is incumbent on us to provide an opportunity for residents of Toronto to share their thoughts on the future of Ontario Place, and be part of the discussion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Established a Subcommittee on Ontario Place, composed of the Wards 4, 10, 11, and 14 Councillors, to hear from the public regarding the Province of Ontario's intention to redevelop Ontario Place. 2. Directed the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to report to the first meeting of the Subcommittee on Ontario Place in February 2019 on the history, ownership and current status of Ontario Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends: 1. That Toronto East York Community Council establish a sub-committee, comprised of the Councillors from Wards 4, 10, 11, and 14, to hear from the public regarding the Province of Ontario's intention to redevelop Ontario Place, and that the Director, Community Planning, in consultation with other relevant City staff, report to the first meeting of this sub-committee in February 2019 on the history, ownership and current status of Ontario Place.
TE2.83adopted
Boulevard Café Licence - 1312 St. Clair Avenue West
In July 2018, the Etobicoke York Community Council, including the Councillor for the area at the time, Cesar Palacio, approved a boulevard café licence at 1312 St. Clair Avenue West (Belvedere Bar and Grill). The boulevard café licence was approved despite Municipal Licensing and Standards recommending refusal in a staff report dated June 14, 2018 and a petition from area residents also requesting that the licence not be granted. In his communications to City staff, the former Councillor highlighted that he erroneously supported the issuance of the boulevard café licence at this location because there was an oversight on the part of his office, whereby the petition did not get to him on time. As a result, he was unable to submit it on time to the City Clerk. The former Councillor further highlighted that had the resident petition been forwarded to him on time, he would have voted against the boulevard café licence in question. Area residents continue to contact my office with concerns over this boulevard café licence. Given these concerns, I am asking that Municipal Licensing and Standards staff report back in June 2019 on the overall use of this licence.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Municipal Licensing and Standards staff to report back to the June 25, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the use of the boulevard café licence for 1312 St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. The Municipal Licensing and Standards staff report back in June 2019 on the use of this boulevard café licence.
TE2.84adopted
Parking Amendments Earlsdale Avenue
On the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, west of Oakwood Avenue, there is 'no parking' regulation in place. This regulation ends just before the curb becomes a ramp, which provides access to several commercial boulevard parking spaces. Oftentimes there is legal parking from where the 'no parking' regulation ends, however, it continues in front of the existing ramp. As a result, access to and from the boulevard parking is blocked. The purpose of this motion is to extend the 'no parking' regulation west in order to prevent parking in front to the existing ramp.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, between a point 28 metres west of Oakwood Avenue and 15 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibits at all times on the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, between a point 28 metres west of Oakwood Avenue and 15 metres further west.
TE2.85adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 146-2019 to 211- 2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 212-2019.