Etobicoke York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 14 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
EY20.1adopted
80 Thirtieth Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
The owner of the site at 80 Thirtieth Street has appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application for these lands to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been requested. The application proposes to amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit 14 back-to-back townhouse units in one block. The proposed townhouse units would be 4-storeys (14.5 metres) in height and have a total residential gross floor area of 1,993 m², representing a Floor Space Index of 0.92 times the area of the lot. The application proposes 18 surface parking spaces adjacent to the rail corridor and 14 parking spaces integral to the townhouses. The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications, as currently proposed. The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the Official Plan, the Zoning By-law, rail safety criteria for new development adjacent to rail corridors, the City's Townhouse and Low-Rise Apartment Guidelines nor the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines. The Provincial Policy Statement (the PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Key objectives include: building strong communities; wise use and management of resources; and protecting public health and safety. City Council's planning decisions are required to be consistent with the PPS. The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe provides a framework for managing growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe including: directions for where and how to grow; the provision of infrastructure to support growth; and protecting natural systems and cultivating a culture of conservation. City Council's planning decisions are required to conform, or not conflict, with the Growth Plan. The policies contained in the Growth Plan are to be read in conjunction with all applicable provisions of the PPS. Both these documents are high-level and broad reaching. The City is a development area and infill is encouraged under these policies. Policy 4.6 of the PPS states that the most important method of implementing the policies is a municipality's Official Plan which guides the method of intensification and where it should be focused. While the proposed development would achieve the goals of residential intensification, the development in its current form fails to conform to the Built Form and Neighbourhoods policies of the City of Toronto Official Plan and therefore is not consistent with the PPS. The proposed development does not represent good planning and is not in the public interest. Staff are of the opinion that the consideration of the location and massing of the proposed development is premature until the Derailment Protection Report has been appropriately peer reviewed and accepted by both the City and Metrolinx. The subject site abuts a very active rail corridor and any redevelopment of this site must address concerns related to the risk to health and safety in the event of a rail accident as well as noise and vibration from regular operation of the rail line. The Derailment Protection Report must be satisfactorily reviewed to determine if the proposed building setback and mitigation measures are sufficient for the proposed development.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing to oppose the applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 80 Thirtieth Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the appeal for the subject lands until such time as: a. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The owner has agreed to the peer review of the Derailment Protection Report by the City's Peer Reviewer, at the owner's expense, to determine the appropriate building setback from the rail corridor and mitigation measures to the satisfaction of Metrolinx, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. The owner has submitted a revised Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment to be further peer reviewed at the owner's expense and resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; d. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. The owner has entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to the infrastructure to accommodate this development; f. The owner has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681; g. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Operations Review to the satisfaction to the General Manager, Transportation Services; and h. The owner has submitted a revised Landscape Plan, all requirements and related approval processes of the City's Tree By-laws have been completed and all Tree Preservation matters are resolved to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing to oppose the applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 80 Thirtieth Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the appeal for the subject lands until such time as: a. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The owner has agreed to the peer review of the Derailment Protection Report by the City's Peer Reviewer, at the owner's expense, to determine the appropriate building setback from the rail corridor and mitigation measures to the satisfaction of Metrolinx, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. The owner has submitted a revised Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment to be further peer reviewed at the owner's expense and resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; d. The owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. The owner has entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to the infrastructure to accommodate this development; f. The owner has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681; g. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Operations Review to the satisfaction to the General Manager, Transportation Services; and h. The owner has submitted a revised Landscape Plan, all requirements and related approval processes of the City's Tree By-laws have been completed and all Tree Preservation matters are resolved to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
EY20.2adopted
2 and 10 East Mall Crescent - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the properties located at 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent. The application is associated with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 250 The East Mall (20 169 050 WET 03 OZ). While the applications are separate, they will be reviewed together as both applications form the overall Cloverdale Mall redevelopment and Master Plan. The application proposes a mixed-use development consisting of a 27-storey tower and a 6-storey mid-rise building connected by a one-storey base building and containing a total of 450 residential units. A total of 200 m2 of retail space is proposed at grade level. The 27-storey tower would have an overall height of 92.5 metres and the 6-storey mid-rise building would have an overall height of 24 metres (without mechanical penthouses). The proposed development would have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 35,700 m2, which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.8 times the area of the lands. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent and 250 The East Mall together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application sites, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Directed staff undertake the initial review of the applications at 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent and 250 The East Mall in tandem. Individual applications, or portions thereof, may be advanced for decision if deemed appropriate by staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent and 250 The East Mall together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application sites, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff undertake the initial review of the applications at 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent and 250 The East Mall in tandem. Individual applications, or portions thereof, may be advanced for decision if deemed appropriate by staff.
EY20.3adopted
250 The East Mall - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the Official Plan as well as City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the property located at 250 The East Mall. The application is associated with the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent (20 169 076 WET 03 OZ). While the applications are separate, they will be reviewed together as both applications form the overall Cloverdale Mall redevelopment and Master Plan. The application proposes a mixed-use development containing new roads, blocks, commercial and residential uses. The development would consist of 8 towers ranging in height from 24-storeys to 48-storeys; 3 mid-rise buildings ranging from 7 to 12-storeys and a 2-storey building. The buildings would have overall heights ranging between 11.3 m and 154 m. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of approximately 362,000 m2, which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.0 times the area of the lands. A total of 4,047 residential units are proposed with a gross floor area (GFA) of 333,733 m2. Also proposed is a retail GFA of 25,337 m2 to be located at the base of various buildings centred around a retail main street. An 11,392 m2 public park and a 3,593 m2 Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS) is proposed to be located at the centre of the site, adjacent to The East Mall. A community space of 2,043 m2 is proposed to be located adjacent to these public spaces. Vehicular parking and loading spaces are proposed to be accommodated in underground parking garages. All loading is located below grade and accessed from one central driveway located at the southwest corner of the site. Ten ramps to the underground parking are proposed to be located within the base buildings and accessed from the proposed road network. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 250 The East Mall and 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application sites, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Directed staff undertake the initial review of the applications at 250 The East Mall and 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent in tandem. Individual applications, or portions thereof, may be advanced for decision if deemed appropriate by staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 250 The East Mall and 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application sites, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Staff undertake the initial review of the applications at 250 The East Mall and 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent in tandem. Individual applications, or portions thereof, may be advanced for decision if deemed appropriate by staff.
EY20.4amended
This report recommends that the three properties at 96-98 Superior Avenue and 214 Queens Avenue be included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 98 Superior Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Located on the west side of Superior and Queens avenues at the convergence of the two streets, just south of Cavell Avenue and the CN railway, the three subject properties contain a fine, unique collection of early-20th century stone cottages in the Mimico area. Staff have determined that all three properties have cultural heritage value and recommend that City Council include the properties at 96-98 Superior Avenue and 214 Queens Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The property at 98 Superior Avenue has design value as a well-designed house-form building constructed in 1923 that incorporates elements of the British-inspired Cottage style with its symmetrically-arranged principal elevation and stone cladding. The property represents one dwelling in a fine collection of three stone cottages (along with 96 Superior Avenue and 214 Queens Avenue) that is unique in the Mimico area. The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. The property at 98 Superior Avenue is the subject of a Committee of Adjustment application, which was deferred at the August 2020 meeting at the request of both the local councillor and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to allow time for staff to research and evaluate the property for cultural heritage value. Subsequently an application to demolish the existing building on the property at 98 Superior Avenue was submitted to Toronto Building Department on November 2, 2020. Designation supports conservation of the property as it enables City Council to refuse demolition.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the following properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register: 96 Superior Avenue 214 Queens Avenue 2. City Council request that the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning prepare a report for the Toronto Preservation Board and the Etobicoke York Community Council that evaluates the two surviving Frederic J. A. Davidson Cottages located at 96 Superior Avenue and 214 Queens Avenue against the criteria prescribed under Ontario Regulation 9/06 - Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for the purposes of municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and provides recommendations related to the properties' designation at the March 10, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the following properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register: 96 Superior Avenue 98 Superior Avenue 214 Queens Avenue 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 98 Superior Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 98 Superior Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (November 9, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. 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 to designate the property.
EY20.5adopted
Traffic Calming - Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Church Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming islands can be installed on this section of Church Street, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll; a. City Council authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. b. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing EY20-040A, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll; a. City Council authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. b. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing EY20-040A, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
EY20.6adopted
Parking Amendment - Shaver Avenue South
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that standing be prohibited on the east side of Shaver Avenue South, between Dundas Street West and a point 67 metres north, to reflect signage in the field. The proposed amendment will allow enforcement of the signed prohibition and will improve vehicle movements by maintaining a clear passage for vehicles.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Shaver Avenue South, between Dundas Street West and 67 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit standing from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Shaver Avenue South, between Dundas Street West and 67 metres north.
EY20.7adopted
Appointments and Removals from The Kingsway Business Improvement Area Board of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint and remove directors from The Kingsway BIA board of management.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominee to The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Isa, Riham 2. Removed the following director from The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management: Sharma, Gagan
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management at the pleasure of Etobicoke York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Isa, Riham 2. Remove the following director from The Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management: Sharma, Gagan
EY20.8amended
Implementation of Permit Parking on Silverthorn Avenue, between Kersdale Avenue and Aileen Avenue
My office has received a number of requests for permit parking on this block of Silverthorn Avenue. Although signage indicates permit parking, Transportation Services staff have confirmed this block is not authorized. Rather than remove the signs, I would like to license this block to maintain the permit signage and allow residents the ability to be eligible for permits. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City was unable to conduct the polling process. Subsection 925-4B, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as a means of helping residents of Silverthorn Avenue obtain parking permits.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Silverthorn Avenue, between Kenora Crescent and Aileen Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Etobicoke York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Silverthorn Avenue, between Kersdale Avenue and Aileen Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Etobicoke York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
EY20.9adopted
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Islington Avenue and Orrell Avenue/Finchley Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Islington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Orrell Avenue/Finchley Road. Traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Orrell Avenue/Finchley Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Orrell Avenue/Finchley Road.
EY20.10adopted
Right-Turn Prohibition - Pendeen Avenue and Bexley Crescent
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending westbound right turns be prohibited at all times at the intersection of Pendeen Avenue and Bexley Crescent. The proposed right-turn prohibition will reinforce the existing one-way southbound operation on Bexley Crescent, between Jane Street and Pendeen Avenue, and reduce potential vehicle conflicts.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Prohibited westbound right-turns at all times on Pendeen Avenue at Bexley Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council prohibit westbound right-turns at all times on Pendeen Avenue at Bexley Crescent.
EY20.11amended
Election of Chair for 2021-2022 - Etobicoke York Community Council
Election of the Chair of the Etobicoke York Community Council under Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council procedures, Appendix AII, for a term of office starting January 1, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022. All Members, including the incumbent, are eligible for election with one exception: a community council chair cannot also serve as the Speaker of City Council.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Elected Councillor Mark Grimes as Chair of the Etobicoke York Community Council for a term of office starting January 1, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022.
EY20.12amended
Election of Vice Chair for 2021-2022 - Etobicoke York Community Council
Election of the Vice Chair of the Etobicoke York Community Council under Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council procedures, Appendix AII, for a term of office starting January 1, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022. All Members, including the incumbent, are eligible for election.
The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Elected Councillor Michael Ford as Vice Chair of the Etobicoke York Community Council for a term of office starting January 1, 2021 and ending November 14, 2022.
EY20.13adopted
Urgent Traffic Safety on Burnhamthorpe Road Update
On March 12, 2020, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted my motion EY14.16 which directed Transportation Services to report back to the June 9, 2020 meeting of Community Council on all possible measures to improve safety on Burnhamthorpe Road between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue. Specifically, staff were asked to investigate opportunities which included but not limited to: reducing the speed limit; enacting a Community Safety Zone; installing permanent Watch Your Speed signage; reducing the number of lanes; pedestrian crossing protection; road re-classification; and any additional signage i.e. "hidden driveway" etc.. Transportation Services staff must conduct traffic studies before implementing many of the measures listed above. Due to impacts of COVID-19, Transportation Services was not able to report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council on June 9, 2020. Traffic studies were suspended effective March 19, 2020, and Traffic Operations staff were reassigned to other priority projects within the City, therefore, a report to the June 9, 2020 Etobicoke York Community Council was not provided. I am requesting that Transportation Services staff report to the next possible meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council with responses to each of the urgent safety requests listed above.
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate Burnhamthorpe Road, between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue as a Community Safety Zone and amend Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, accordingly.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes recommends that: 1. City Council designate Burnhamthorpe Road, between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue as a Community Safety Zone and amend Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, accordingly. 2. Transportation Services staff to conduct traffic studies as soon as possible to identify and expedite any potential recommendations to improve safety on Burnhamthorpe Road between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue. 3. Transportation Services staff report to the March 3, 2021 meeting of the Community Council on possible measures to improve safety on Burnhamthorpe Road between Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, such as: reducing the speed limit; installing permanent Watch Your Speed signage; installing physical barriers such as guardrails; reducing the number of lanes; pedestrian crossing protection; road re-classification; and any additional signage i.e. "hidden driveway" etc.
EY20.14adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 1108-2020 to 1110-2020. Confirmatory Bill Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1111-2020.