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The Metcalf Foundation's report "The Working Poor in the Toronto Region:  Who they are, where they live, and how trends are changing" outlines the increasing number of people in Toronto who are working and living in poverty.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment No.1 to the report (February 2, 2012) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as The Queensway Business Improvement Area under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2.         City Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a by-law designating the area described by Attachment No. 1 to the report (February 2, 2012) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture,as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

3.         City Council request the Executive Director of Technical Services to prepare designation by-law maps of the area as described by Attachment No. 1 to the report (February 2, 2012) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the City Clerk conduct a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate The Queensway, between Royal York Road to Kipling Avenue, as The Queensway Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Upon completion of the poll, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture will report on the results to City Council through Economic Development Committee.  Subject to a positive poll result, staff shall prepare the necessary by-laws and bills to give effect thereto.

"Working as One" sets out a framework and vision for workforce development in Toronto, to more effectively plan, manage and deliver services to employers and jobseekers, and specifi­cally to develop an integrated and forward-looking employment service system. Building on the strong foundations that have already been established, "Working as One" proposes a number of recommendations to City Council to strengthen workforce development in Toronto and to continue and accelerate this progress.

"Working as One" results from ongoing discussions between City staff and a wide range of stakeholders. Through its day to day business, City staff engage employers, jobseekers, service providers and community organizations and other governments. For this reason, "Working as One" is necessarily a living document that can and must change and evolve through shared experience. As such, the City’s approach to workforce develop­ment, and to the planning, management and delivery of employment services, will and must evolve based on what is learned by doing, what is successful and where the City can do better.

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to sections 323 and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA).  Section 323 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in use.  Under section 325 of the COTA, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge.

The legislation requires Council to hold a public meeting where applicants may make a submission in defence of their position.  Council has delegated authority to hold such public meetings to the Government Management Committee.

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming hearing before the Government Management Committee.

The process of redistributing outstanding property taxes from one parcel of land to many newly created properties following a severance or re-development of land is referred to as “the apportionment of taxes”.

This report deals with 34 tax apportionment applications made by the Treasurer or to the Treasurer by an owner of land pursuant to section 322 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the properties listed in Appendices A and B (attached). of the report (February 2, 2012) from the Treasurer.

The legislation requires Council to hold a public meeting at which the applicants and/or property owners may express any concerns.  Council has delegated authority to hold such public meetings to the Government Management Committee.

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming hearing before the Government Management Committee.

This report is to request approval to amend five contracts for a total amount of $29.7M.  New funding in the amount of $25 million will come from Metrolinx (Mx) to implement Mx construction work and design/professional services and $1.5 million will be provided through a development agreement for heritage architectural lighting (the subject of a separate report).  The remaining $3.2 million is uncommitted funding within the overall 2012-2021 Approved Capital Plan for Union Station.  This report also seeks approval to assign one contract from Deloitte & Touche LLP to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP (PWC).

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into a Renewal Agreement with the Landlord for use of the Premises, substantively on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix "A" of the report (January 31, 2012) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer or his designate to administer and manage the Renewal Agreement including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices of termination, provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time refer consideration of such matter to City Council for its determination and direction.

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take whatever action necessary to give effect thereto.

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to enter into a Lease Renewal Agreement ("Renewal Agreement") with 1225 Kennedy Holdings Inc. (the "Landlord") for use of approximately 28,931 square feet of area within the building known municipally as 1225 Kennedy Road (the "Premises") for a term of six (6) years ("Renewal Term").

Toronto Employment & Social Services plans to continue to occupy the Premises where it provides employment services, financial benefits and social supports to the community.

The Government Management Committee recommended that:

1.         City Council grant authority to the Director of Real Estate Services to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary where negotiations are unsuccessful, for the property requirements set out in the attached Appendix "A" of the report (February 7, 2012) from the Chief Corporate Officer, for the purpose of constructing the tunnelled portion of the Eglinton Scarborough Crosstown transit project.

2.         City Council grant authority to the Director of Real Estate Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the property requirements set out in the attached Appendix "A" of the report (February 7, 2012) from the Chief Corporate Officer, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend the hearings to present the City’s position and to report the Inquiry Officer’s recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

3.         City Council also grant authority to the Director of Real Estate Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the remaining property interests required to implement the tunnelled portion of the Eglinton Scarborough Crosstown  transit project to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend the hearings to present the City's position and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

In November, 2009, City Council approved the recommendations contained in the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Transit Project Assessment Study and authorized staff to submit the Environmental Project Report to the Ministry of the Environment.  The Report recommended a 25 km light rail transit line along Eglinton Avenue, including a 10.5 km underground tunnelled section between Black Creek Drive and Brentcliffe Road.  In May, 2010 the Minister issued a Notice to Proceed.  The Toronto Transit Commission is proceeding with the design of the underground section as approved through the Environmental Assessment.

An initial set of property requirements to construct the tunnels have been identified by TTC. This report seeks Council authority for staff to initiate expropriation proceedings if necessary where negotiations to purchase the property interests are unsuccessful for these initial identified properties and also for the remaining properties necessary to proceed with the tunnelled section of the Eglinton Scarborugh Crosstown transit project. 

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to enter into a new Below Market Rent (BMR) lease agreement with Toronto Arts Foundation for the building located at 52 Hillcrest Avenue in Ward 23. The proposed tenancy is for the standard term of five years. This BMR lease with the Toronto Arts Foundation will facilitate the accommodation and development of Arts North York, a not-for-profit local arts service organization that will support the arts and culture community in North York. There is an identified absence of these services in North York. This is consistent with Action 2.3 of the Creative Capital Gains report, endorsed by Council in May 2011, which recommends the establishment of Local Arts Service Organizations in North York and East York.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council grant authority to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with 1158093 Ontario Limited , being the highest scoring proponent meeting the requirements of RFP 0613-11-0107, for the Operation of a Food Service Facility at City Hall,  for a ten (10) year term, on the terms and conditions set out in RFP 0613-11-0107, Confidential Attachment 1 and Appendix "A" of the report (February 8, 2012) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Acting Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the lease agreement, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 of this report following execution of the new lease agreement with Café on the Square.

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the results of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 0613-11-0107 for the Operation of a Food Service Facility at City Hall and to request authority to enter into a lease agreement with the recommended proponent, 1158093 Ontario Limited (referred to in this report as "Café on the Square").

The purpose of this report is to clarify the areas of Centreville that are leased and those that are the subject of a non-exclusive licence of occupation. This report seeks authority from Council to amend the existing agreement to better reflect the original intention of Council by delineating areas of exclusive and non-exclusive occupation in the agreement with William Beasley Enterprises Limited.  The amendment will delineate part of the area under a lease to William Beasley Enterprises Limited (the "Tenant") for the operation of a Children's Amusement Area, including rides, food, and merchandise concession outlets known as "Centreville" located at Centre Island, in order to accurately reflect the areas over which the Tenant has exclusive possession. The balance of the lands under the agreement is delineated as a non-exclusive licence of occupation used in conjunction with the leased portion.

If Council approves the recommendation put forward in this report, it is anticipated that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will reassess the property for the years 2009 onward, for which assessment appeals are pending, which will result in reduced taxes.  Resolving the property tax issues will also clarify the on-going tax liability associated with the property and will facilitate the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit an operator commencing in 2013.

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority for the sale of the development rights at Municipal Carpark No. 15 (50 Cumberland Street / 37 Yorkville Avenue) (the “Property”) to MUC Properties Inc. (“MUC”, “Minto” or the “Purchaser”) for the purpose of constructing a mixed-use development complete with a public parking garage containing approximately 800 spaces to be built to TPA specifications on the terms and conditions as outlined in the body of this report and detailed in Appendix “B”.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

            a.         A liquor license extension to permit a beer garden for a Canada Day event at the Long Branch Legion, 3850 Lakeshore Boulevard West, on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

            b.         A liquor license extension to permit a beer garden for a Diamond Jubilee Festival event at the Long Branch Legion, 3850 Lakeshore Boulevard West, on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council designate 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 a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 108 Finch Avenue West.

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain 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 uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the individual named in the Confidential Attachment to the letter from the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee as the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.

2.         City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment remain confidential until after the presentation of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award on March 24, 2012.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York.  It continues today as an annual event to recognize an outstanding volunteer who lives within the boundaries of the former borough.  The Agnes Macphail Selection Committee will meet, as established in the selection process, on February 8, 2012 to examine the nominations received and to select the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.  The name of their recommended award recipient will be provided in a Confidential Attachment.  The award will be presented on March 24, 2012 which is the anniversary of Agnes Macphail's birth.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 221A – 227B Glen Park Avenue, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (January 25, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (January 25, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the lands at 221A – 227B Glen Park Avenue as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (January 25, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Revenue Services, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4.         Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

The common elements condominium application proposes to establish the driveway and visitor parking at 221A – 227B Glen Park Avenue and 607-607 Marlee Avenue as a common element.  The common elements condominium is required to provide legal vehicular access to seven residential townhouse units and a three storey building containing live/work units and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the driveway by the condominium corporation.

The requested exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act is required to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the seven residential townhouse units fronting Glen Park Avenue and three live/work units fronting Marlee Avenue.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption.  In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Planning staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications at 56 Kingsdale Avenue.

Applications for Consent and Minor Variance were submitted by Tony Evangelista of In Roads Planning Consultants, on behalf of Vida Shahsavar to permit the severance of the subject property into two residential building lots and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling on each of the proposed lots. City Planning staff recommended refusal of the applications for consent and minor variance, on the basis that the lot pattern and frontages did not respect and reinforce the neighbourhood character.  On January 12, 2012, the Committee of Adjustment refused the applications for consent and minor variance.  The applicant has appealed this decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

This application was made on December 21, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to demolish an existing house at 538 and 540 Eglinton Avenue East which is currently used as professional offices and to construct seven, 4.5-storey street related townhouse units with integral garages at the rear accessed by a private driveway.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law based on its planning and design attributes which include:

a.         the proposed townhouse development is a permitted land use under the Apartment Neighbourhood designation in the Official Plan;

b.         the proposed development complies with the intent of the Urban Design Guidelines for Infill Townhouses, including the guidelines which are related to: accessibility to public streets, neighbourhood streetscapes, sunlight and sky views, building façade, grade and landscaping;

c.         the proposed townhouses are under the permitted zoned height and the overall development marginally exceeds the permitted 2.0 times density by 0.2 times the lot area; and

d.         the proposed development includes 1 parking space per unit as required by the Zoning By-law.  Parking is provided in individual integral garages which are accessed from a common driveway located to the rear of each unit.  The front yard of each unit is reserved for landscaping and the approach to the main entrance.

The applications propose to construct a 28-storey residential building and ten 3-storey townhouses at the rear of the lands municipally known as 111 St. Clair Avenue West.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Avenues, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and urban design guidelines.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

This application proposes to alter the existing heritage-designated church, former Deer Park United at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, to adaptively reuse the church for non-residential and residential uses.  A new 27-storey residential building and six townhouse-form grade related units fronting onto Foxbar Road are proposed.  The alteration of the church includes the removal of the Sunday school wing at the south end.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Avenues, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and urban design guidelines. 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this matter to Council without recommendation.

This report recommends that City Council consent to the alteration of the designated heritage property included in this development project known as 129 St. Clair Avenue West, Deer Park United Church, subject to conditions and authorize the City to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner.

This application proposes to alter the existing heritage-designated church, former Deer Park United at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, to adaptively reuse the church for non-residential and residential uses.  A new 27-storey residential building and six townhomes fronting onto Foxbar Road are proposed.  The alteration of the church includes the removal of the Sunday school wing at the south end.

City Council's consent is required for the alteration to the designated heritage property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report is being brought forward at the same time as a report on the proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments from the Director, Community Planning for the subject property.  Currently, no site plan application has been submitted.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (January 5, 2012) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Alteration to Designated Heritage Property and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 129 St. Clair Avenue West (Deer Park United Church).

The following persons addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

-           Cynthia MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault

-           Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc.

-           Karen Melville, Foxbar Neighbourhood Association

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 94 Cumberland Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required, including necessary amendments to permit stacking bicycle parking racks.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the land at 94 Cumberland Street to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed contribution of $1,100,000, of which $300,000 is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the Zoning By-law Amendments becoming final and binding with all appeal periods having expired and the remaining $800,000 is to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit.

The first $300,000 payment will be used towards a Heritage Conservation District Study for the Yonge-Yorkville area, as identified in the list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts, authorized for Section 37 funding.  The boundaries of the study will be determined by the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services. The remaining monies will be directed towards improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

The following payment of $800,000 will be used for area streetscape and parkland improvements, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         In addition to the cash contribution, the Owner is required to provide upgraded materials, lighting and artwork at the base of the building, to a value of $300,000, at the discretion of the Owner to be secured in the Site Plan Agreement.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

As part of the Site Plan Approval process, the owner shall provide a pedestrian easement within the 1.5 metre setback along Bellair Street.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

This application proposes a 22-storey (75.7 metres plus 5.5m mechanical penthouse), mixed-use building with 127 residential units and 87 parking spaces in 5 levels of underground parking at 94 Cumberland Street.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Downtown, Area Specific Policy 211, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan policies and the Bloor - Yorkville/North Midtown Urban Design Guidelines.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 131 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed payment of $100,000, payable prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.  Such payment will be deposited into the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for streetscape improvements in the local area, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         An indexed payment of $400,000, prior to the registration of the proposed condominium.  If a draft plan of condominium is not applied for, the payment must be made within 2 years of the first above grade building permit.  Such payment will be deposited into the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for streetscape improvements in the local area, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain, exterior building and landscape materials, including but not limited to Indiana limestone and brick, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 

ii.         The Owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial Completion signed by the project architect and Heritage Consultant verifying that the development has been built as approved, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the development, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

This application proposes to construct a 9-storey mixed-use building (32 metres plus a 4-metre mechanical penthouse), with 38 residential units and one retail unit, at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue.  A total of 67 vehicular parking spaces are proposed, including 4 visitor spaces, in 4 levels of underground parking accessible from Davenport Road.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for the Mixed Used Areas and Downtown policies, but will require a site specific amendment to the Official Plan’s Neighbourhoods built form policies.  Cumulatively, the development proposal meets the applicable policies and guidelines.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the demolition of the building at 131 Hazelton Avenue within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District and approve the replacement structure in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared May 13, 2011 by ERA Architects Inc., the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment memorandum of November 28, 2011 and the plans prepared by Page & Steele Architects received by the City Planning Division November 29,  2011, on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services subject to the following conditions:

a.         The owner shall receive approval from City Council for the associated rezoning application submitted for 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue.

b.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          detailed plans, drawings, materials and specifications for the development as a whole; and

ii.         a final landscape plan that enhances the heritage character of the area and conforms to the District Plan.

c.         Prior to occupancy, provide a Letter of Substantial Completion signed by the project architect and heritage consultant verifying that the development has been built as approved, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to be secured within the Section 37 Agreement for the rezoning of 195 Davenport Avenue.

2.         City Council authorize the issuance of any heritage permit for the property located at 131 Hazelton Avenue, for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, after the Zoning By-law amendment for the replacement structure in Part 1 above has come into full force and effect.

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the designated heritage property at 131 Hazelton Avenue and approve the replacement component that will be integrated within the larger development at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue. The proposed development is subject to rezoning and site plan control applications.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (January 4, 2012) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting 131 Hazelton Avenue – Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure.

Adam Brown, Solicitor, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated January 20, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to give effect to the intent of the recommendations contained in this report.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with (a) the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services; and (b) the Transportation Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor.  The agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor and to secure the following matters from the owner at its expense:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          The owner shall design and construct streetscape improvements, at a minimum cost of $500,000, to the north and south side of Sultan Street, portions of St. Thomas Street and the local area (the “Streetscape Improvements”) to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services and the Ward Councillor.

ii.         Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit the owner shall submit to the City a design for the Streetscape Improvements acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and provide the City with a Letter of Credit to secure the approved design in a form and amount acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services.

iii.        The owner shall construct the Streetscape Improvements at the same time and in co-ordination with the construction of the site.

iv.        The minimum construction cost of $500,000 shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date the Section 37 Agreement to the date of the submission of the acceptable Streetscape Improvement design.

v.         If it is determined by the Executive Director, Technical Services that the Streetscape Improvements cost less than $500,000, or are no longer required, the remainder of the minimum construction cost of $500,000 shall be used for community benefits as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          Enter into a Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, under Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The site plan shall address such matters as:

a.         materiality of the building, in particular the type of glazing to be used on the tower to reduce glare during the day, provide privacy and reduce light pollution at night;

b.         type of vegetation proposed in the green roof, particularly on the east side of the building on the podium roof;

c.         location of venting for the parking garage; and

d.         landscape and streetscape proposed along Sultan Street and St. Thomas Street.

ii.         The Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into one or more Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and to register these agreements on title:

i.          City Council consent to the alteration of the six designated heritage properties located at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the retained portions of the designated properties identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011 and architectural drawings submitted by Harari Pontarini Architects dated December 12, 2011 be braced, shored, stabilized and kept in situ during construction of this project barring the inability of the owner to secure necessary lane closures on Sultan Street.

b.         If the owner is unable to secure approval for required lane closures on Sultan Street and are therefore unable to retain portions of the designated property at 1 Sultan Street in situ during construction, the retained portions of 1 Sultan shall be documented, removed, stored and reconstructed subject to site plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

c.         Prior to the introduction of the Bills to City Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the amended agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to reflect the changes as described in this report, including a Conservation Plan, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011.

d.         Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner shall:

i.          provide site plan drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

ii.         provide a Conservation Plan for the heritage buildings;

iii.        provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, for all alteration and restoration work contained in the approved Conservation Plan;

iv.        provide a detailed exterior lighting plan that will enhance the building's heritage character;

v.         provide a detailed signage plan that allows for identification, but is in keeping with the heritage character of the building.

e.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.        the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

f.          Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

g.         That raised entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street, and 11 St. Thomas Street will be modified for accessibility only in the event that it is required for tenancies and will be subject to site plan approval. Should arrangement of tenancies and uses, such as a sole ground floor tenant, allow for barrier-free access from the street to be provided at other locations, the remaining entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street, and 11 St. Thomas Street will instead be retained and restored to modest stoops with stairs subject to site plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

ii.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties.

iii.        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills to City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements.

This application proposes to redevelop the site at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street with a 9-storey office building with 69 parking spaces and three levels of underground parking.  This application further proposes to integrate a portion of the existing four designated heritage buildings into the built form of the proposed office building.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

This report recommends that City Council consent to the alteration of the four designated heritage properties included in this development project known as 1, 3-5 and 7-9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to a number of conditions and to authorize amendments to the Heritage Easement Agreements associated with these properties.

The applicant proposes to redevelop the site to include a 9-storey (34-metre) office building with 69 parking spaces and three levels of underground parking. This application further proposes to integrate a portion of the four existing designated heritage buildings into the built form of the proposed office building.

Council's consent is required for both the alteration to the designated heritage properties under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the amendment to the registered Heritage Easement Agreements that will include necessary changes to the Conservation Strategy and the Letter of Credit together with updating certain HEA provisions. 

This report is being brought forward at the same time as a report for a zoning by-law amendment from the Director, Community Planning for the subject property.  At this time, the applicant has not submitted a site plan application.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 22, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Alteration to Designated Heritage Properties and Amendment of Associated Heritage Easement Agreements - 1, 3-5 and 7-9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 40 Scott Street and 10 Wellington Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to report dated January 30, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 40 Scott Street and 10 Wellington Street East to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with (a) the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services; and (b) the Transportation Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure community benefits as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          Prior to the issuance of above grade permits provide a cash contribution of $2,500,000 which is to be used for the following:

a.         $1,000,000 to be directed to public art to be located on publicly accessible portions of the site and/or within Berczy Park;

b.         $1,300,000 for streetscape improvements on Wellington Street East from Yonge Street to Church Street not abutting the site, streetscaping on Colborne Street from Yonge Street to Scott Street not abutting the site, and streetscaping on Scott Street from Colborne Street to Front Street East not abutting the site; and

c.         $200,000 for the North St. Lawrence Market redevelopment.

b.         Require that the cash amounts identified in 4.a.i.b. and 4.a.i.c. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

c.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          provide a Letter of Credit in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, Planning Division, to secure the existing cladding to be reused on the new building;

ii.         provide knock-out panels for future PATH pedestrian connection to the north and south on the P1 Parking Level at the westerly edge of the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, the General Manager of Economic Development and the General Manager of Transportation Services; and to be detailed in an agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act; and

iii.        the Heritage Toronto marker at the entrance off Wellington Street East titled "Royal Insurance Company of Canada" is required to be removed, stored during construction and re-installed on site in a location to the satisfaction of Heritage Preservation Services.

5.         City Council direct that the local capital improvement portion of the cash-in-lieu of parkland payment (i.e., 25%) made pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act with respect to the development be directed to improvements to Berczy Park.

This applicant proposes a 58-storey mixed use building comprised of a 5-storey podium and 53-storey tower.  The proposed building is 204 metres tall including the mechanical penthouse.  The proposal contains approximately 482 residential units, a minimum of 4,500 square metres of commercial office space and a minimum of 800 square metres of ground floor retail space.  The proposal includes 331 car parking spaces in 5 levels of underground parking.  The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing 7-storey structure and preserve and reuse its limestone cladding for the new podium.  The applicant has advised it is their intent to develop this project as a residential condominium.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 55 Howie Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated January 24, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         City Council endorse the conveyance to the City of land for parks purposes, with a minimum area of 560m², and the lease of these lands to the adjacent owner, the Toronto District School Board.

4.         City Council require that the owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to be submitted for review and acceptance by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

5.         City Council request that Transportation Services examine and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on March 20, 2012 regarding the realignment of parking area 7F, and the exclusion of the subject site from the permit parking area.

6.         City Council request the Director of Transportation Services to bring forward a report on the potential for switching the daytime and on-street permit on Boulton Street, south of Dundas Street East, from the east side of the street to the west side of the street adjacent to this development.

7.         City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services or Executive Director of Technical Services to investigate and monitor traffic related issues in the immediate neighbourhood surrounding the development at 55 Howie Avenue, including:

a.         The feasibility of implementation of a prohibition of truck traffic on Boulton Avenue.

b.         A review of the school bus loading zone, parent drop off/pick up zone and daytime and on-street permit parking areas on Boulton Avenue, adjacent to the Dundas Street Public School/First Nations Junior and Senior School of Toronto, to ensure that the schools needs are adequately provided and that any space not required for school purposes be reverted to daytime and on-street permit parking.

c.         Consideration for the establishment of a fire access route over the south portion of the school board property, to facilitate the improvement of movement between Howie Avenue and Grant Street/Kintyre Avenue.

d.         The installation of traffic lights at Boulton Avenue and Queen Street East should increased traffic generated from the development warrant the installation.

e.         The establishment of a Construction Liaison Committee.

The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit a report directly to City Council for its meeting on March 5, 2012, on the following:

a.         Investigate, as part of the Site Plan approval process, the inclusion of traffic control devices, such as control gates, so as to prevent public cut-through traffic, whilst maintaining appropriate access for residents and visitors of the project, together with adequate fire and emergency access.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 14, 2012, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes the construction of 42 three-storey row houses at 55 Howie Avenue, with parking accessed off of a private lane located to the rear of the proposed row houses.  The proposal includes a parkland dedication of 560 m2.

In converting the former Catholic school site to residential use, the project respects and reinforces the general physical patterns found in the surrounding neighbourhood.  The row houses front onto both Howie Avenue and Boulton Street, have parking at the rear accessible from a laneway system and add parkland adjacent to an existing Toronto District School Board yard.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 24 Mercer Street (Alexander Johnston House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 24 Mercer Street (Alexander Johnston House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.  Located on the north side of Mercer Street between John Street and Blue Jays Way, the site was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1983.

The property is part of a development application, and the designation of the site would enable City Council to control alterations, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 24 Mercer Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street (St. Michael's Cathedral) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Revised Reasons for Designation: 57 Bond Street (Statement of Significance) attached as Attachment No. 2 to the supplementary report dated February 6, 2012, from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.  The site contains St. Michael's Cathedral, which is one of the most prominent religious buildings in Toronto that was recognized on the inaugural City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in June 1973.

Since 2002, St. Michael's Cathedral has been undergoing conservation work in planned phases.  As part of this process, staff  have worked with representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto, resulting in their agreement to the designation of the site under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 57 Bond Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.  The designation of the property would identify the property's heritage values and attributes and enable City Council to control alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 57 Bond Street.

Terry White, Architect, Ventin Group Architects addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

At its meeting of January 16, 2012, the Toronto Preservation Board adopted PB9.2 and recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street (St. Michael's Cathedral) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The applicant deputed at the Toronto Preservation Board meeting and indicated that representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto wished to consult with heritage staff on the contents of the Reasons for Designation.

Staff have met with representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto and have revised the Reasons for Designation to clarify that the fixed items that are also considered liturgical objects are excluded from the heritage attributes identified on the interior of St. Michael's Cathedral.   It is understood that the chattels or moveable objects that are considered liturgical objects by the Archdiocese are not eligible for designation and are not identified in the Reasons for Designation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council include the property at 297 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council include the property at 303 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

3.         City Council include the property at 309 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

4.         City Council include the property at 311 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the following Recommendations 5 to11 in the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning until its meeting to be held on March 20, 2012, with the condition that the owners of 297, 303, 309 and 311 George Street not apply for a demolition permit during the intervening period:

“5.       City Council state its intention to designate the property at 297 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

6.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 303 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

7.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 309 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

8.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 311 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

9.         If there are no objections in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 under Part IV, Section 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

10.       If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 to the Conservation Review Board.

11.       If the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the properties."

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act the properties on George Street that are listed in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 below.  Located on the east side of George Street, north of Dundas Street East, the sites contain a group of house form buildings dating to the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

Heritage Preservation Services staff were in the process of researching and evaluating the properties at 295-311 George Street prior to October 19, 2011 when a fire damaged the front (west) portion of the structure at 295 George.  Following consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board, at its meeting of November 29, 2011, Toronto City Council stated its intention to designate the property at 295 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The designation of 295 George Street and the neighbouring properties at 297, 303, 309 and 311 George Street would enable City Council to control alterations to the buildings, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.  The Thomas Meredith House at 305 George Street, which is part of this group of properties,  was designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2008 by By-law No. 77-2008.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - George Street Properties.

The following persons addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

-           Jonathan Kearns, Principal, Kearns Mancini Architects Inc.

-           Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1006 Bloor Street West (Paradise Theatre) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Revised Reasons for Designation: 1006 Bloor Street West (Statement of Significance), attached as Attachment No. 2 to the supplementary report dated February 13, 2012, from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

Following the submission of a notice re: "Intent to Demolish a Listed Building under the Ontario Heritage Act", staff prepared a report (February 7, 2012) for the Toronto Preservation Board and the Toronto and East York Community Council recommending that City Council state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The notice of intention to demolish the Paradise Theatre has been withdrawn.  Staff have met with the property owners, who have agreed to the proposed designation of the property at 1006 Bloor Street West provided that the Reasons for Designation are revised to remove from the list of heritage attributes the references to materials and architectural elements that are not original to the building.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the individual named in the Confidential Attachment to the letter from the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee as the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.

2.         City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment remain confidential until after the presentation of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award on March 24, 2012.

To approve the recommended recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York.  It continues today as an annual event to recognize an outstanding volunteer who lives within the boundaries of the former borough.  The Agnes Macphail Selection Committee will meet, as established in the selection process, on February 8, 2012 to examine the nominations received and to select the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.  The name of their recommended award recipient will be provided in a Confidential Attachment.  The award will be presented on March 24, 2012 which is the anniversary of Agnes Macphail's birth.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the closure of  the north curb lane and north sidewalk on Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

2.         City Council approve the removal of the existing "No Stopping, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri." regulation on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

3.         City Council approve the removal of the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

4.         City Council approve the implementation of "No Stopping Anytime" on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

5.         City Council direct that Wellington Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

Limen Group Construction Limited is reconstructing the granite sidewalks at the TD Centre Plaza bounded by King Street West, Bay Street, Wellington Street West, and York Street.  They need to close the curb lane on Wellington Street West to provide a pedestrian walkway around the construction zone in order to complete their work.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the alteration of Queens Quay West, between Yo-Yo Ma Lane and Yonge Street, to allow for the construction of the following (going from north to south): a sidewalk on the north side with lay-bys, a single vehicle lane in each direction with turning lanes at intersections, a transit right-of-way, a median, the Martin Goodman Trail, a pedestrian promenade, and an eastbound service road between York Street and Bay Street, as shown in Drawing Nos. 421G-0490 to 421G-0497, dated January 2012 and attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, dated January 26, 2012.

The purpose of this report is to introduce road alteration by-laws on Queens Quay West, between Yo-Yo Ma Lane and Yonge Street, to allow for the construction and implementation of the Queens Quay Revitalization Project.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation, on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

2.         City Council approve implementation of a "$1.50/hour, maximum 3 hours, operating between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday" parking machine regulation on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting City Council’s approval to implement a "Pay & Display" parking area on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of an on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated January 26, 2012, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space for persons with disabilities.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject street, City Council approval of this report is required.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Adelaide Street East and Frederick Street.

2.         City Council rescind, when traffic control signals are installed, the parking regulations outlined in Appendix "A", attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District dated January 25, 2012.

3.         City Council approve, when traffic control signals are installed, the parking regulations outlined in Appendix "B", attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District dated January 25, 2012.

Transportation Services is requesting authority from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Adelaide Street East and Frederick Street.

The installation of traffic control signals at this location will enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists. This installation will result in the loss of approximately 8 parking spaces on Adelaide Street East and Frederick Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this item to Council without recommendation.

Transportation Services is seeking authority from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Gerrard Street East/St. Matthews Road/Blackburn Street to replace the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO).  Transportation Services is also seeking approval to prohibit north and south bound traffic movements through the intersection.