Decisions

The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.

Minutes Confirmed - Meeting of May 15, 2012.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the names "Oak Hall Lane", "Old Post Office Lane", "Central Fire Station Lane", "Conger Coal Lane", "Tom Longboat Lane" and "Colborne Lane".

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of naming by-laws.

This report recommends names for public lanes in the area bounded by Yonge Street, Queen Street East, Parliament Street and the Railway Corridor.

Community Council has delegated authority to decide street naming matters provided that the decision conforms to City Council's Street Naming Policy.

This application proposes to develop 2 blocks within the Railway Lands West Secondary Plan area, on the lands municipally known as 511 Bremner Boulevard.  The 2 Blocks are known as Blocks 33 and 37.  The applicant is seeking to construct two residential buildings with heights of 39 and 41 storeys on Block 33.  The overall heights of the towers would be 109 and 120 metres respectively, containing a total of 943 residential dwelling units.  The proposed gross floor area proposed for Block 33 would be 1,031 m2 of non-residential gross floor area and 63,513m2 of residential gross floor area.  An overall density of 7.2 times the lot area is proposed for Block 33.

Block 37 is proposed to contain three residential buildings with heights of 8, 19 and 30-storeys.  The overall heights of the buildings are proposed to be 28, 54, and 85 metres respectively, containing a total of 581 residential dwelling units.  The proposed overall gross floor area for Block 37 is 42,676m2, of which, 40,877m2 will be residential gross floor area, with the remaining 1,799 m2 being non-residential gross floor area.  An overall density of 6.98 times the lot area is proposed for this Block.

The total gross floor area proposed for both Blocks is 107,220 m2 and an overall density of 7.12 times is proposed.  A total of 1,524 residential dwelling units are now proposed for both Blocks.

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 255 Christie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the staff report dated May 15, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council repeal Site Specific By-law No. 630-2006 for the lands at 255 Christie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the staff report dated May 15, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

4.         City Council require the owner of the lands at 255 Christie Street, to pay for and construct any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report as submitted to the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

This application proposes the revitalization of the Alexandra Park Apartments and Atkinson Housing Co-operative with zero displacement of the existing tenants and housing co-operative members at 571 Dundas Street West, 21, 21a, 23, 23a, 91 Augusta Avenue, 73-75 Augusta Square, and 20 Vanauley Street.  The Revitalization Plan proposes to demolish and replace 333 townhouse and apartment units, refurbish and retain 473 apartment units, add 1,540 market units, and introduce retail uses on the ground floor at appropriate locations.  The Revitalization Plan also proposes an extended public street network and two new public parks. 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan.  The proposed Official Plan Amendment provides the policy direction necessary to achieve the 10-15 year revitalization.

This report also requests that the Director, Community Planning report to the September 2012 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Section 37 Terms, Rental Housing Demolition and Urban Design Guidelines.  Staff will also submit a report to the June 26, 2012 Community Development and Recreation Committee meeting for consideration that will cover the necessary sole shareholder approval and ministerial consent matters related to the Revitalization Plan.

This Zoning By-law amendment application proposes the construction of a 20 unit, 4-storey, (16.4 metres), residential building with a gross floor area of 3,260 sq m. The proposed building consists of 4 units accessed directly from Richmond Street West, 8, 2-storey units above, and 8 additional 3-storey back to back units at the rear of the site.  All parking spaces are accessed from the existing laneway to the north, and private rooftop terraces are also proposed.

The proposed redevelopment adequately addresses the applicable "Neighbourhoods" policies in the Official Plan.  The applicant proposes a built form, density and scale of development suitable for the site and acceptable for this neighbourhood.  The new residential land use proposed is considered appropriate. 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law 438-86.

The proposal is for the creation of an expanded facility for Casey House (a hospice for persons with AIDS).  The proposal includes the demolition of the Coach House (119 Isabella Street) and development of a new four-storey addition behind and attached to 571 Jarvis Street (to a proposed maximum height of 19.8 metres) stepping down to three storeys along Isabella Street towards Huntley Street.  The building would have a total proposed gross floor area of 4067 square metres (which includes 973 square metres of the gross floor area within the existing heritage building at 571 Jarvis Street).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. However, the recommended zoning by-law does not include permission for the proposed fourth floor projection over the existing heritage building to be retained.

This application proposes a small apartment building at 50 Curzon Street with 56 units (two rows of back-to-back townhouses and one row of traditional townhouses) with an underground parking garage.  The project includes a small public park approximately 700 m2 in size and a detached dwelling fronting on Jones Avenue.

The proposed development is an appropriate use for a large vacant site in the middle of a neighbourhood.

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

The application proposes to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the development of a 47-storey (154.5 metre) mixed-use building at 321-333 King Street West.  The proposed building would contain 304 residential units and retail uses on the ground and second floors.  On-site parking is to be provided in a five (5) level underground parking garage.  The applicant proposes to retain the façades of the listed heritage buildings which will be integrated into the 3-storey podium.

The proposed building site also includes the property at 321 King Street West, however, that property was not included in the original zoning amendment application and no zoning amendment application has been filed on that site.  Staff recommend that the City agree to a settlement to be presented at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) on the revised proposal as described in this report (including the property at 321 King Street West).  The terms of the settlement being recommended by staff and supported by the applicant are described in recommendations of this report.

The terms of the settlement will include the request that the Board withhold its order on the Zoning By-law amendment until a site plan application can be approved for the entire development site.  The applicant has agreed that a subsequent City-initiated zoning amendment application will be undertaken for the property at 321 King Street West, to consolidate the site within the site-specific zoning for the larger development site.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council’s direction for the City Solicitor, together with Planning and other appropriate City staff, to present a settlement on the approved form of the development and the conditions for the approval at the OMB.

The applicant has appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.  A pre-hearing has been tentatively scheduled for July 26, 2012.  The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction with respect to the position of the City at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

This application proposes to redevelop the site with one 56-storey tower (174 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) containing 447 residential condominium units.  Pedestrian access is to be provided from both Hayden Street and Charles Street East.  There would be six levels of below grade parking with access from a two way lane from Charles Street East on the west side of the site.

The proposal represents over-development of the site.  The proposed building creates issues regarding lack of indoor and outdoor amenity space, lack of visitor parking and overlook and privacy concerns for the existing development to the west and any future development to the east.  The approval of the project as proposed would negatively impact the planned context of the area thereby impacting future development in a manner that is inconsistent with the policies of the Official Plan and does not implement Council approved guidelines such as the Design Criteria for the Review of Tall Building Proposals.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the project unless it is revised and is subject to conditions detailed in the recommendations and staff report, in the event that a settlement may be reached with the applicant.  If no settlement is possible, this report also seeks City Council's direction with respect to the appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board.

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the “Tall Buildings, Inviting Change in Downtown Toronto” Consultant’s Study, including public consultation outcomes, and to seek City Council adoption of a set of Vision, Height and Typology Criteria and Performance Standards to guide Downtown Tall Buildings development. The report also identifies further implementation options for the criteria and performance standards noted above.

City Planning Division commissioned Urban Strategies Incorporated to complete a study within Downtown Toronto that identifies where tall buildings should be located, how high they should be and how they should behave towards each other and the public streets and spaces around them.

The “Tall Buildings, Inviting Change in Downtown Toronto” Consultant's Study  follows previously completed planning studies which looked at the behaviour of tall buildings, but not their appropriate location, building upon pre-existing city-wide tall building design guidelines known as the “Design Criteria for Review of Tall Building Proposals”.

In addition to addressing the issue of appropriate site location for Downtown tall buildings, the Consultant's Study also provides performance standards to be applied in the assessment and approval of Downtown tall building development. These performance standards relate to the design, spacing, placement and orientation of tall buildings. They have been derived from a detailed on-the-ground assessment of local conditions within Downtown Toronto, through selective testing of chosen sites and through an assessment of best practices relating to tall building development in cities from across North America.

The Consultant's Study area is bounded by Bathurst Street on the west, the rail corridor north of Dupont Street on the north, the Don Valley Parkway on the east and the Toronto Harbour on the south. Secondary Planning Areas falling within this Study area boundary do not form part of the Consultant's Study recommendations.

The Consultant's Study recommendations with regard to Downtown tall building locations, heights, typologies and performance standards have been revised by staff following public consultation and further staff assessment, as will be detailed in this report. It is staff's intention to consolidate the city-wide tall building design guidelines with the Downtown tall building design guidelines into one comprehensive document which is able to accommodate locational criteria and performance standards relating to unique challenges faced by tall building development in the Downtown in the Second Quarter of 2012.

The purpose of this report is to recommend revisions to Attachment No. 5 (Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards Design Guidelines) of the Downtown Tall Buildings Project Report, dated January 27, 2012.  This January 27, 2012 report from City Planning Division had been referred back to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 14, 2012 for further consultation.  The outcome of this consultation is the subject of a separate report.  This supplementary report recommends further revisions to text and maps contained in Attachment No. 5, that have come about further to additional consultation with Councillors, City Planning staff and the public.

The purpose of this report is to respond to comments and concerns received from the Toronto Chapter of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), including their letter to City Planning Division staff dated May 28, 2012.  Concern was expressed with regard to some matters stemming from the City Planning Division's staff report entitled "Downtown Tall Buildings Project - Consultant's Study, Public Consultation and Implementation" dated January 27, 2012 and which was before the February 14, 2012 Toronto and East York Community Council but subsequently referred back to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for a further report back to Community Council.  In particular, BILD outlines some concerns with the Performance Standards identified in Attachment 5, Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards Design Guidelines, of the January 27, 2012 City Planning Division report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (March 9, 2012) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, and the letter (April 27, 2012) from the Toronto Preservation Board, respecting the Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority for a Heritage Easement Agreement - 281 Cherry Street, until its next meeting to be held on September 11, 2012.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 281 Cherry Street (Toronto Hydro Substation) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and give authority for a heritage easement agreement between the City and the property owner under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  Located on the east side of Cherry Street, north of Commissioners Street, the property was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 2003.

The property at 281 Cherry Street is owned by the Toronto Hydro Corporation, an agency of the City of Toronto.  The site was placed on a list of properties for potential disposal by the municipality.  According to the heritage policies in the City of Toronto's Official Plan, when a City-owned heritage property is sold, leased or transferred to another owner, a heritage easement agreement will be secured.

The Toronto Preservation Board on April 27, 2012, considered the report (March 9, 2012) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority for a Heritage Easement Agreement - 281 Cherry Street.

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No.1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the demolition application for 90 Dunvegan Road to you, to whether to grant or refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.

This staff report is about a matter for which the community council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Revoked the existing sidewalk/boulevard café permit located at 1422 Dundas Street West due to insufficient sidewalk space.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the impact of the sidewalk reconstruction on the existing sidewalk/boulevard café permit located at 1422 Dundas Street West.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Denied the application for the proposed boulevard café extension located at 718 College Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an extension application for a sidewalk boulevard café permit located at 718 College Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 111 Dupont Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the suspension of a sidewalk boulevard vending permit located at Simcoe Street, East Side 4.7 metres south of Queen Street West due to the critical health violations under the Health Promotion and Protection Act and reasonable belief that health and safety of the public may be endangered.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the cancellation of a sidewalk boulevard vending permit, issued to Lidia Ivanova Inc., located at Simcoe Street, East Side, 4.7 metres south of Queen Street West due to the critical health violations under the Health Promotion and Protection Act and the decision by the Toronto Licensing Tribunal to refuse the application for the non-motorized refreshment vehicle business licence.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a sidewalk boulevard vending permit located at 123 Front Street West, South Side 53.2 metres West of York Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the temporary relocation of two curb-lane vehicles to approximately 20 metres east side of John Street, on Front Street West from July 8-12, 2012.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the temporary relocation of two curblane vending vehicles located at 255 Front Street West, Metro Toronto Convention Centre in order to accommodate the loading and unloading of bus passengers for the Microsoft World Partner Conference.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a sidewalk boulevard vending permit located at 10 Dundas Street East, approximately 6 metres south on Victoria Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing wooden fence, in the rear yard, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard can be constructed to a height of 2 metres.

The existing wooden fence is located in the rear yard. The section of fence on the south side of property line is constructed to a height of 2.17 metres for a span of 1.6 metres. The section of fence on the north side of the property line is constructed to a height of 2.2 metres for a span of 15.63 metres in length. Both sections are not in compliance with the By-law.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing wooden fence, in the rear yard, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard can be constructed to a height of 2 metres.

The existing wooden fence is located in the rear yard. The section of fence on the south side of property line is constructed to a height of 2.2 metres for a span of 8.78 metres. The section of fence on the north side of the property line is constructed to a height of 2.2 metres for a span of 16.15 metres in length. Both sections are not in compliance with the By-law.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing wooden fence, in the rear yard, to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard can be constructed to a height of 2 metres.

The existing wooden fence is located in the rear yard. The section of fence on the south side of property line is constructed to a height of 2.75 metres for a span of 4.10 metres. The second section of fence on the south side of the property line is constructed to a height of 2.2 metres for a span of 9.65 metres in length. Both sections are not in compliance with the By-law.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.  The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner of 1608 Woodbine Heights Boulevard to be exempted from Chapter 447 - Fences, Section 447-2B, to permit three existing posts to exceed the maximum allowable height.  The existing posts are 3.98 metres high, 1.98 metres in excess of the allowable height and are for supporting netting to prevent basketballs from the rear yard passing into neighbouring yards.   The existing wooden fence is 1.98 metres high and in compliance with the by-law provisions.

The Fence By-law provides that a fence including posts in a rear yard can be constructed to a maximum height of 2.0 metres.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Denied the request for front yard parking for two vehicles at 61 Forest Hill Road.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 61 Forest Hill Road for front yard parking for two vehicles.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking for two vehicles at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 46 Boustead Avenue with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 20 Cowan Avenue, with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 137 Lindsey Avenue, with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 374 St. Clarens Avenue, with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 225 Symington Avenue, with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Granted the natural garden exemption for 50 Oxford Street, with the condition that weed removal and proper pruning is undertaken and maintained on an on-going basis.

2.         Cancelled the Notice of Violation.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant, being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489 Grass and Weeds, Section 489-3E, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a natural garden.

The Grass and Weeds By-law provides that the owner or occupant of private land shall cut the grass and weeds on their land and remove the cuttings whenever the growth of grass and weeds exceeds 20 centimetres in height. The subject property has plant growth of grass and weeds in excess of 20 centimetres in the front yard area for which the owner has applied for relief to be exempted as a natural garden.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the Fort York Neighbourhood: 20 Bruyeres Mews Public Art Plan. The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art in the publicly-accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

This public art plan provides a framework for a public art commission including the introduction and background, the public art sites and requirements; the artist selection process and the jury; a preliminary budget and schedule.  The attached plan meets the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 88 Queens Quay West Public Art Plan. The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art in the publicly-accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

This public art plan provides a framework for a public art commission including the introduction and public art objectives; the site context and public art locations; a preliminary budget, the artist selection process; and anticipated schedule.  The attached plan meets the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1100 King Street West together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes an amendment to By-law 438-86 as amended by Site Specific By-law 1194-2010(OMB).  The proposal contemplates 3 mixed-use buildings at the site, municipally known as 20 Joe Shuster Way and 1100 King Street West.  The proposal consists of a total of 892 residential units and 16,682 m2 of retail and other non-residential gross floor area.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

In consultation with the Ward Councillor, staff will schedule a community consultation meeting in the second quarter of 2012 and anticipate submitting a final report to Community Council the last quarter of 2012 assuming that the applicant provides all required information in a timely fashion.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         The meeting held by Planning on May 30, 2012 be deemed the non-statutory community consultation meeting.

2.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to demolish the existing buildings at 213, 215/217, 219 and 223 St. Clair Avenue West and construct an 11-storey mixed-use building with 172 residential units, 410 square metres of grade-related retail space, 162 vehicle parking spaces within 4 levels of underground parking and 8 at-grade visitor parking spaces.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications.

The next step is to undertake a community consultation meeting, to enable the public to review and provide input on the application and ask questions of City staff and the applicant.  This meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2012. 

The Final Report is targeted for late 2012, or early 2013.  This target date assumes the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 355 Church Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes a 34-storey mixed-use building (118 metres high including mechanical penthouse) including a 4-storey base building containing ground floor retail uses and three storeys of office space. The proposal includes 335 residential units and 185 parking spaces in four levels of underground parking.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.  This meeting is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2012.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 71-95 King Street East together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

The site for this proposed building is located in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood.  This application proposes a 47-storey mixed-use building with a 4-storey base building at 71-95 King Street East.  The proposed development is 148.5 metres tall including the mechanical penthouse.  The proposal includes 355 dwelling units and 8,135 square metres of non-residential uses.  The applicant is also proposing 257 parking spaces in five levels of underground parking.

The proposal involves the demolition of the existing buildings on the site, including three existing rental dwelling units in the buildings as declared by the applicant.  The applicant has not proposed to replace the existing rental dwelling units in the new development.

Planning staff cannot support this application in its current form.  Among the issues of considerable concern to staff are the height and massing of the tower, the inadequate building stepbacks particularly along King Street East and preservation of the buildings currently on site if deemed appropriate by the City of Toronto's Heritage Preservation Services staff and the Toronto Preservation Board.  A rethinking of this proposal including a significant reduction in height and density is required prior to any further processing of the application. A public consultation meeting is recommended in order to help determine the nature and extent of changes to the proposal that will be required.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Toronto and East York Community Council approve additions and deletions to the Mount Pleasant, Danforth Mosaic, Bloor-Yorkville, Gerrard India Bazaar and The Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, with appropriate adjustments to quorum as noted in the body of this report.  The Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding Business Improvement Area (BIA) appointments.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Closed the roadway and west side sidewalk on Devonshire Place, from a point 45 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 102 metres further south, for a period of 27 months, from June 1, 2012 to August 31, 2014, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0726 attached to the report dated May 24, 2012, entitled "Construction Staging Area - Devonshire Place", from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Rescinded the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of Devonshire Place, between Bloor Street West and Hoskin Avenue.

3.         Adjusted the regulation authorizing the operation of parking machines/meters, 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, on the east side of Devonshire Place, between Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West, to apply from a point 30.5 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and a point 142 metres further north.

4.         Adjusted the "2 hr parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." regulation on the east side of Devonshire Place, between  a point 30.5 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West, to apply from a point 30.5 metres north of Hoskin Avenue to a point 142 metres further north.

5.         Implemented a “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the west side of Devonshire Place, between Bloor Street West and Hoskin Avenue, and on the east side of Devonshire Place, between Bloor Street West and a point 45 metres south.

6.         Directed that Devonshire Place be returned to pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is completed.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Ellis Don Corporation is building a sports centre for the Pan Am Games at 100 Devonshire Place.  To enable construction, Transportation Services must fully close a portion of the west sidewalk and roadway on Devonshire Place for a period of 27 months.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has the delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Skygrid Construction Inc. is constructing a 31-storey condominium building at 32 Davenport Road, on the northwest corner of Davenport Road and McMurrich Street. They need to close the sidewalk and parking lane on the west side of McMurrich Street in order to do their work.

The report dated March 26, 2012 from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, respecting the "Student Pick-Up/Drop-Off and School Bus Loading Zone - Seaforth Avenue" was withdrawn at the request of the Ward Councillor.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has investigated a request to establish a "School Bus Loading Zone" and a "Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area", with short-term parking on the north side of Seaforth Avenue, between Lansdowne Avenue and O'Hara Avenue, to serve Parkdale Junior/Senior Public School (78 Seaforth Avenue).

Establishing a "School Bus Loading Zone" on the north side of Seaforth Avenue, between Lansdowne Avenue and West Lodge Avenue will provide direct loading/unloading of children onto the public sidewalk at the main entrance into Parkdale Junior/Senior Public School. 

Delineating a "Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area" on the north side of Seaforth Avenue and allowing parking for a maximum of 15-minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday will enable parents picking-up or dropping-off children at Parkdale Junior/Senior Public School to legally park for a short duration. This will resolve many of the parking concerns at this school and provide up to 8 parking spaces.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations outlined in Appendix "A" attached to the report dated May 23, 2012, entitled "Alternate Side Parking - Seaforth Avenue", from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Enacted the parking regulations outlined in Appendix "B" attached to the report dated May 23, 2012, entitled "Alternate Side Parking - Seaforth Avenue", from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is seeking authority to rescind the parking prohibition, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Seaforth Avenue, between West Lodge Avenue and O'Hara Avenue, and introduce alternate side parking.

Rescinding the weekday parking prohibition will allow local residents and their visitors to park for a maximum period of three hours.  Introducing on-street parking on Seaforth Avenue, between West Lodge Avenue and O'Hara Avenue, will also provide a calming effect by reducing the width of the travelled portion of the roadway and it will provide a visual reinforcement of the one-way eastbound traffic operation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Exhibition Place which are impacted during the Canadian National Exhibition, identified in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated May 25, 2012, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), which takes place from August 17 to September 3, inclusive.  As this staff report concerns roadways with regular TTC Service, City Council approval is required.

Upon conveyance to the City and dedication of the new section of Sudbury Street, the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations outlined in Appendix "A", attached to the report dated May 18, 2012, entitled "Traffic Regulations - Sudbury Street", from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Enacted the traffic and parking regulations outlined in Appendix "B", attached to the report dated May 18, 2012, entitled "Traffic Regulations - Sudbury Street" from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to introduce traffic and parking regulations on the new section of Sudbury Street, between Lisgar Street and Queen Street West, as part of new development for No. 150 Sudbury Street.

The introduction of the parking regulations on the north side of Sudbury Street, between Dovercourt Road and Queen Street West, will provide a total of 54 on-street parking spaces to be regulated during the day by pay-and-display parking machines and during the night by the permit parking system.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the changes to the parking regulations outlined in revised Appendix "A" attached to the report dated May 17, 2012, entitled "Parking Amendments - Oxford Street", from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to rescind the alternate side parking regulation and allow parking on the north side only on Oxford Street, between Bellevue Avenue and Augusta Avenue, in order to increase the on-street parking availability for area residents.

This parking change would have a negligible impact on traffic operations.  However, regular street cleaning of the north side of the street would be more difficult and less frequent.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is seeking authority to rescind the alternate side parking regulations on Macpherson Avenue, between Avenue Road and Yonge Street.  This change will maintain parking on the south side of the road where there are more available parking spaces.  This would have a negligible impact on traffic operations.  However, street cleaning on the parking side could be difficult.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the 2-vehicle "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Victoria Street, between Colborne Street and King Edward Hotel Entrance.

2.         Rescinded the 2-vehicle "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Victoria Street, immediately south of King Street East.

3.         Enacted a 5-vehicle "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Victoria Street, from a point 9m south of King Street East to a point 28m further south.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to move an existing Taxicab Stand on the east side of Victoria Street, south of King Street East, in an effort to keep the "No Parking" zone fronting the Victoria Street entrance to the King Edward Hotel clear from taxis.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Requested that the City Surveyor review the feasibility of changing the street name of the south branch of Gerrard Street East, between Carlaw Avenue and Boston Avenue. 

2.         Enacted a heavy truck prohibition at all times on the south branch of Gerrard Street East,  between Carlaw Avenue and Boston Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

As a result of a road alteration that took place in 2002, there is no longer vehicular access between the south branch of Gerrard Street East and the main branch of Gerrard Street East, east of Carlaw Avenue.  The two unconnected branches have the same street name (Gerrard Street East) and some eastbound drivers are inadvertently entering the truncated south branch of Gerrard Street East instead of the main branch.

Transportation Services is recommending that the City Surveyor review the feasibility of changing the street name of the south branch of Gerrard Street East.  Implementing a heavy truck prohibition on the south branch of Gerrard Street East would also reduce non-local traffic infiltration.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report dated April 20, 2012, from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Extension of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking Hours - Pirandello Street and Western Battery Road, until its next meeting to be held on September 11, 2012.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Pirandello Street, between East Liberty Street and Western Battery Road and on Western Battery Road between East Liberty Street and Pirandello Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 

By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking, through tagging and towing operations.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded alternate side parking on Woodington Avenue, between Spingdale Boulevard and 38 metres south of Springdale Boulevard.

2.         Allowed parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides Woodington Avenue, between Spingdale Boulevard and 38 metres south of Springdale Boulevard.

3.         Extended the overnight on-street permit parking hours of operation on both sides of Woodington Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Springdale Boulevard, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

4.         Allowed parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December on the east side of Woodington Avenue, between Sammon  Avenue and Springdale Boulevard.

5.         Allowed parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months May, July, September and November on the west side of Woodington Avenue, between Sammon  Avenue and Springdale Boulevard.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to amend the parking regulations on Woodington Avenue between Sammon Avenue and Milverton Boulevard in order to provide consistency from one block to another.

Seeking endorsement of events for Liquor Licensing Purposes.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for the proposed boulevard café permit located at 73A Front Street East.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 73A Front Street East.

This report summarizes the comments on the proposed names for ten public lanes in the Harbord Village area, bounded by Bloor Street West, Spadina Avenue, College Street and Bathurst Street and recommends that Toronto East York Community Council not approve the names.

Community Council has delegated authority to name streets in conformity to the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the west side of Gladstone Avenue from Queen Street West to Peel Avenue.

2.         Rescinded the "No Stopping, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the east side of Gladstone Avenue from Queen Street West to Peel Avenue.

In 2009, the Dufferin Street Jog was eliminated with the construction of Dufferin Street underpass, from Peel Avenue to Queen Street West.  Previously vehicular traffic on Dufferin Street utilized both Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue to access Queen Street West (commonly referred to as Dufferin Street Jog).  These two streets in combination with Dufferin Street carried the same classification as a minor arterial roadway.  The construction of the Dufferin Street underpass, however, has changed the character and function of both Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue to be considered now as local roadways.  Also, TTC service previously operating along both Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue has been reverted to Dufferin Street.

Due to the absence of TTC buses and the decreased traffic on Gladstone Avenue, the rush hour stopping prohibitions are no longer required.  Rescinding the rush hour stopping prohibitions and reverting to 3-hour maximum parking will not adversely affect traffic and will allow patrons of local businesses greater opportunities to park their vehicles.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         In the event the applicant appeals the refusal of the Committee of Adjustment, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board appeal hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application No. A0273/12TEY regarding 15 Vesta Drive and to retain outside consultants as necessary.

On May 30, 2012, the Toronto and East York panel of the Committee of Adjustment (C of A) refused an application for variances at 15 Vesta Drive, and I expect that the applicant will appeal this decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. The C of A's decision notice is attached.

In my opinion, the C of A made the right decision by rejecting the application. I believe the proposal is too large for the site and negatively impacts nearby properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board appeal hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decisions in Applications B0046/10TEY, A0356/10TEY and A0357/10TEY regarding 7 Ellsworth Avenue and to retain outside consultants as necessary.

On April 18, 2012, the Toronto and East York panel of the Committee of Adjustment (C of A) refused an application for consent to sever 7 Ellsworth Avenue into two lots and further refused variance applications for each of the proposed severed and retained lots. The applicant appealed these decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board. The hearing date is scheduled for August 23, 2012. The C of A's Notices of Decisions are attached.

In my opinion, the C of A made the right decision in rejecting the applications to severe the property and build another house on the site. My concerns about this application relate to density, precedent and parking implications for the area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Soho House, 192 Adelaide Street West (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the LAT in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

Sochi Hospitality Inc., Soto House Investment Inc., and 3261974 Nova Scotia Company Inc. have submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for a premises at 192 Adelaide Street West operating under the name Soho House (the “Premises”). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for six separate indoor areas with a total capacity of 424 patrons, and three separate outdoor areas with a total capacity of 121 patrons.

The Premises is proposed to operate as a private social club, and is located in the City’s entertainment district. The Premises is located in close proximity to residential properties, and currently noise from other licensed establishments in the area has disturbed the area residents. Given the proposed private social club use, the size of the proposed licence capacity, and the proposed outdoor areas, including a rooftop patio, area residents are concerned that impacts associated with a social club use may further impact neighbouring residents. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Gourmet Burger Co., 212 Adelaide Street West (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the LAT in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

Kuan-Yu Chen has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for a premises at 212 Adelaide Street West operating under the name Gourmet Burger Co. (formerly Tequila Sunrise Cantina and Grill)  (the “Premises”). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for an indoor capacity of 40 patrons.

The Premises is located in close proximity to residential properties and noise from other licensed establishments in the area has disturbed area residents.  This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for Khao San Road, 326 Adelaide Street West (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents given that there have been concerns raised such as noise and litter. The Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT") to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before LAT in this matter and be authorized to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence, in consultation with the ward councillor, should a liquor licence be issued for the Premises.

2261050 Ontario Inc., o/a Khao San Road (“Licensee”) has made an application (File No. 800343) to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ("AGCO") for a liquor licence for the premises located at 326 Adelaide Street West ("Premises"). The application is for additional capacity as follows: an increase in the indoor capacity from 52 to 86 persons and an outdoor patio for six persons. 

There are concerns related to noise, litter, crowd control, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area.

The Registrar of the AGCO should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. Issues include, but are not limited to, noise, litter and crowd control. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest and should be reviewed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Handlebar, 159 Augusta Avenue (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the LAT in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, noise, safety, security personnel, security cameras, crowd control, signage, lighting and litter.

Rachel Conduit-Hills has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for a premises at 159 Augusta Avenue operating under the name Handlebar (the “Premises”). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for an indoor capacity of 120 patrons and an outdoor capacity of 20 patrons for a proposed City boulevard patio.

The Premises is located in close proximity to residential properties and noise from other licensed establishments in the area has disturbed area residents.  The Premises proposes to operate as a bar, and impacts associated a bar use may further impact neighbouring residents. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for Reuben Schwartz, 327 King Street West (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents given that there have been concerns raised such as noise and litter. The Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

2.         City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT") to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before LAT in this matter and be authorized to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence, in consultation with the ward councillor, should a liquor licence be issued for the Premises.

Gourmet Burrito King Inc. o/a Reuben Schwartz Eatery (“Licensee”) has made an application (File No. 808805) to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ("AGCO") for a liquor licence for the premises located at 327 King Street West ("Premises"). The application is for a restaurant with a proposed indoor capacity of 73 persons and an outdoor patio for 8 persons. 

There are concerns related to noise, litter and other potential disturbances to residents in the area.

The Registrar of the AGCO should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. Issues include, but are not limited to, noise and litter. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest and should be reviewed.