North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 32 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY23.26adopted
Turn Prohibitions onto Eglinton Avenue East from Brentcliffe Road and Don Avon Drive
In recent years, road redesign for the Metrolinx Crosstown Light Rail Transit and lane realignment at the intersection with Brentcliffe Road have significantly reduced capacity on Eglinton Avenue East in Ward 15. Since December 2024, various measures, especially traffic light adjustments at Leslie Street and Work Zone Construction coordination, have provided some relief. However, congestion still results in lengthy back-ups almost every workday, plus whenever incidents or lane restrictions due to construction add traffic volume onto Eglinton Avenue East west of Laird Drive. The situation has become untenable for many constituents on nearby residential streets, especially Donlea Drive, which runs parallel to Eglinton Avenue East. Traffic apps like Waze and Google Maps direct traffic, including trucks, onto local roads, blocking driveways, impeding access for emergency vehicles and leading to unsafe driving behaviour. The situation is dire, and residents support implementing additional congestion mitigation measures to address traffic infiltration, including turn prohibitions. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the recommendations.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles and Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Brentcliffe Road and Eglinton Avenue East. 2. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles and Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Don Avon Drive and Eglinton Avenue East. 3. City Council direct Transportation Services to sign "No Eastbound Access to Eglinton Avenue from Brentcliffe Road and Don Avon Drive, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday", north of Eglinton Avenue East on Bessborough Drive, Donlea Drive, Hanna Road, Rumsey Road, Sutherland Drive, Laird Drive, and Don Avon Drive. 4. City Council direct Transportation Services to monitor the traffic volumes on Donlea Drive and the intersection of Brentcliffe Road and Eglinton Avenue East within six (6) months of the approval of the above recommendations, or three (3) months after the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. 5. City Council direct Transportation Services to continue to explore all available options to reduce congestion at the Eglinton Avenue East and Brentcliffe Road intersection, particularly in the eastbound direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles and Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Brentcliffe Road and Eglinton Avenue East. 2. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles and Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Don Avon Drive and Eglinton Avenue East. 3. City Council direct Transportation Services to sign "No Eastbound Access to Eglinton Avenue from Brentcliffe Road and Don Avon Drive, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday", north of Eglinton Avenue East on Bessborough Drive, Donlea Drive, Hanna Road, Rumsey Road, Sutherland Drive, Laird Drive, and Don Avon Drive. 4. City Council direct Transportation Services to monitor the traffic volumes on Donlea Drive and the intersection of Brentcliffe Road and Eglinton Avenue East within six (6) months of the approval of the above recommendations, or three (3) months after the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. 5. City Council direct Transportation Services to continue to explore all available options to reduce congestion at the Eglinton Avenue East and Brentcliffe Road intersection, particularly in the eastbound direction.
NY23.27adopted
Avonwick Gate is a local road in the Parkwoods area of Ward 16 where the speed limits are inconsistent. A section of the road from Cassandra Boulevard to Rustywood Drive is 40 kilometres per hour, while the remaining stretch from Rustywood Drive to Bevridge Drive / Mission Drive is 50 kilometres per hour. Several residents have approached me requesting the speed limit become consistent for the whole road, making all of Avonwick Gate 40 kilometres per hour. Reasons for implementing a speed change include: - The desire to reduce vehicle operating speed and improve pedestrian safety. - The need for a consistent posted speed limit in proximity of Annunciation Catholic School located at 65 Avonwick Gate, where the current speed limit is currently 40 kilometres per hour.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Avonwick Gate, between Cassandra Boulevard and Rustywood Drive, to be in effect between Cassandra Boulevard and Beveridge Drive / Mission Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Avonwick Gate, between Cassandra Boulevard and Rustywood Drive, to be in effect between Cassandra Boulevard and Beveridge Drive / Mission Drive.
NY23.28adopted
Maniza Road - Parking Restrictions
Residents in the area surrounding St. Norbert Catholic School have long had issues with parking. During school pickup and drop-off hours, vehicles parked on the street can cause major disruptions to the flow of traffic, and can cause conflicts between parked vehicles on both sides of the road. Being able to stop for a brief period of time is necessary for parents who drive their kids to school, so no parking is being recommended rather than no stopping.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road. 2. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Katherine Road and Plewes Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road. 2. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Katherine Road and Plewes Road.
NY23.29amended
Plewes Road, Spalding Road, and Katherine Road - Parking Restrictions
Residents in the area surrounding St. Norbert Catholic School have long had issues with parking. During school pickup and drop-off hours, vehicles parked on the street can cause major disruptions to the flow of traffic, and can cause conflicts between parked vehicles on both sides of the road. Being able to stop for a brief period of time is necessary for parents who drive their kids to school, so no parking is being recommended rather than no stopping, for the streets in the vicinity of St. Norbert Catholic School. As these issues are only present during the school hours, the parking restrictions will only be in effect from September 1st to June 30th of the following year. On Plewes Road, which is the northmost street and runs parallel with the school's property, the restrictions only apply during pickup and drop-off hours. On Spalding Road, the timeframe is from 8:00am to 6:00pm. On Katherine Road, the timeframe is from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Plewes Road, between Maniza Road and a point 57 metres west. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Katherine Road, between Maniza Road and a point 100 metres west of Maniza Road. 3. Prohibited parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Plewes Road, between Keswick Road and Ancaster Road. 4. Prohibited stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Spalding Road, between Keswick Road and Maniza Road. 5. Prohibited parking in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on both sides of Katherine Road, between Maniza Road and a point 100 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Plewes Road, between Maniza Road and a point 57 metres west. 2. North York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Katherine Road, between Maniza Road and a point 100 metres west of Maniza Road. 3. North York Community Council prohibit parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Plewes Road, between Keswick Road and Ancaster Road. 4. North York Community Council prohibit parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Spalding Road, between Keswick Road and Maniza Road. 5. North York Community Council prohibit parking in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on both sides of Katherine Road, between Maniza Road and a point 100 metres west.
NY23.30amended
34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of thirteen single family dwellings at 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue are being referred to the North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications for 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential building because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. or 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building without any conditions. or 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY23.31adopted
Maxome Avenue and Bishop Avenue - Report Back on Removal of Turn Prohibitions
The T-intersection at Maxome Avenue and Bishop Avenue requires drivers to make a right turn during the hours of 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. If residents then need to head northbound on Maxome Avenue, they are making a U-turn or turning into neighbourhood streets to accomplish the same outcome. My office conducted a survey of the neighbouring community and based on the results of the survey, there is support for the removal of the existing turn prohibitions at the subject intersection. I would like to request that a staff report be written examining the existing turn prohibitions at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Bishop Avenue and whether their removal would allow motorists to better navigate the area.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services report back on the feasiblity and impact of rescinding the eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect from3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bishop Avenue and Maxome Avenue. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services report back on the feasiblilty and impact of rescinding the southbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Bishop Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report back on the feasiblity and impact of rescinding the eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect from3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bishop Avenue and Maxome Avenue. 2. North York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report back on the feasiblilty and impact of rescinding the southbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Bishop Avenue.
NY23.32adopted
North York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills North York Community Council passed By-laws 372-2025 to 379-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 380-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.