North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 37 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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NY9.26adopted
Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive - Stop Control Amendment
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. As part of the overall state-of-good repair program and Transportation Safety Local Improvement Program (TSLIP), the Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive and Rumsey Road and McRae Drive intersections are programmed for reconstruction in 2023. The reconstruction project includes changes to improve the intersection for all road users with a focus on vulnerable road user safety as part of the complete streets approach. Rumsey Road and McRae Drive and Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive are all-way, stop-controlled intersections. Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive is a T-intersection and is about 35 meters away from the four-legged intersection of Rumsey Road and McRae Drive. The current configuration of the two intersections can result in confusion and concerns with stop compliance. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Community Council to remove the southbound stop control at Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive, which is recommended to improve road safety and traffic operations at both intersections.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing compulsory stop control at Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive - Rumsey Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control at Rumsey Road and Sharron Drive - Rumsey Road.
NY9.27adopted
Yorkview Drive - School Bus Loading Zone
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 the extension of the existing school bus loading zone on the north side of Yorkview Drive, adjacent to Yorkview Public School located at 130 Yorkview Drive. The proposed changes will accommodate three large school buses for loading and unloading of students and improve traffic operations in the area of the school.
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing School Bus Loading Zone designation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Yorkview Drive, between a point 76.2 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 30 metres west thereof to be in effect, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday between a point 69 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 62 metres further west. 2. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Yorkview Drive, between a point 69 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 62 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the existing School Bus Loading Zone designation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Yorkview Drive, between a point 76.2 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 30 metres west thereof to be in effect, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday between a point 69 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 62 metres further west. 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Yorkview Drive, between a point 69 metres west of Bevdale Road (southwest intersection) and a point 62 metres further west.
NY9.28amended
4800 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street and on Sheppard Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required. Menkes (the developer) is constructing a 49-storey mixed-use residential building at 4800 Yonge Street. The site is located on Yonge Street between, Sheppard Avenue West and Bogert Avenue Transportation Services is requesting approval for the full closure of Bogert Avenue, and closure of the north sidewalk on Bogert Avenue for a period of 48 months, from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. Bogert Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic in the vicinity of the construction staging area. Only local traffic will be permitted to access Bogert Avenue from Beecroft Road. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Bogert Avenue abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk of Bogert Avenue. The construction staging area will result in the loss of 11 on-street parking machine spaces on the north side of Bogert Avenue.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the full closure of Bogert Avenue, and the north sidewalk on Bogert Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68 metres west from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2027. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 4. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 5. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 16. City Council direct that Bogert Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide annual community meetings for the duration of this road closure to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the full closure of Bogert Avenue, and the north sidewalk on Bogert Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 68 metres west from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2027. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 4. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Bogert Avenue, between a point 15 metres east of Beecroft Road and a point 15 metres west of Yonge Street. 5. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 16. City Council direct that Bogert Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
NY9.29adopted
Re-Opening 2023.NY6.32 - St. Clements Avenue - Parking Changes
At our the June 20th meeting of North York Community Council, my motion was passed for new parking regulations and the installation of new parking signs along St. Clements Avenue between Yonge Street and Duplex Avenue. These changes were necessary to accommodate the opening of a new school at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and St Clements since there were already two schools on the same block. These changes were requested by the community and existing schools in order to ensure the orderly and efficient pick-up and drop-off for students, as well as their parents and residents of the area. Since these changes were made, the third school indicated that it would no longer open as planned. Given this development and with the support of the residents and existing schools, I would request that North York Community Council approve re-opening this item in order to rescind the previously approved motion and revert to the pre-existing parking regulations. Furthermore, the approved motion placed the permitted parking spaces at the west end of the block, near Duplex, when they should have been closer to Yonge Street. This difference resulted in increased difficulty for local residents while accessing their driveways.
North York Community Council : 1. Re-opened item NY6.32. 2. Rescinded its prior decision on item NY6.32, including all applicable by-law changes and reverted to the pre-existing parking restrictions on St. Clements Avenue between Duplex Avenue and Yonge Street and for Transportation Services to make the related sign changes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council re-open item 2023.NY6.32 . 2. North York Community Council approve rescinding this motion, including all applicable by-law changes and revert to the pre-existing parking restrictions on St. Clements Avenue between Duplex Avenue and Yonge Street and for Transportation Services to make the related sign changes.
NY9.30adopted
North York "Better Than All the Rest"
North York is a remarkable part of our City. With its global character and remarkable restaurants, retail, and food markets, and one-of-a-kind local businesses, North York has much to offer residents of the City of Toronto. What is needed now is a cohesive and comprehensive branding strategy to bring awareness to all North York has to offer. This motion requests report from the General Manager of the Economic Development and Culture Division's Office on the feasibility of developing and executing a branding strategy for North York and include input from the relevant City departments and agencies, including those that manage and organize special events for the City. This work would be an important step in fostering community spirit in the area and showcasing all of the incredible places, products, and services North York has to offer.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested a report back from the City Manager's Office on creating a branding strategy for North York that would bring awareness to and encourage residents of Toronto to explore the incredible diversity of the North York neighbourhood. a. The report should also look at the feasibility of conducting an online residents survey with the goal of coming up with a slogan for North York.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request a report back from the City Manager's Office on creating a branding strategy for North York that would bring awareness to and encourage residents of Toronto to explore the incredible diversity of the North York neighbourhood. a. The report should also look at the feasibility of conducting an online residents survey with the goal of coming up with a slogan for North York.
NY9.31deferred
Permanent Closure to Vehicular Traffic of the Blue Ridge Road Cul-de-sac Update
At its meeting of November 4, 2020, North York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the permanent stop-up and closure to vehicular traffic of the cul-de-sac at the northerly terminus of Blue Ridge Road. Transportation Services staff prepared a report, dated February 4, 2022 recommending against the closure of the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic. At its meeting of February 23, 2022, the local ward Councillor amended the report (Item 2022.NY30.31) and North York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a plan to close the cul-de-sac to vehicular traffic. At its meeting of June 28, 2022, North York Community Council authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the cul-de-sac on Blue Ridge Road and to bring a final report on the permanent closure of the cul-de-sac to North York Community Council by the first quarter of 2023. Transportation Services is providing an update and recommends that this report be received for information.
North York Community Council 1. Deferred consideration of item NY9.31 until the January 25, 2024 meeting of North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council receives this report for information.
NY9.32adopted
St. Clements Avenue - Removing No Left Turn Signs
The St. Clements School in my ward has undergone an extensive construction project in order to accommodate the school community. Part of this construction included the removal of the circular driveway that was used on the old school site for pick-up and drop off. At this time, there were two no left turn signs installed on St. Clements Avenue to prevent cars from accessing this circular drive via the exit. Since the site had changed with the addition to the school, this circular drive is no longer in use, but the no left turn signs have remained posted. These signs are now causing confusion for drivers and local police who read the signs to mean no left turn on to Duplex Avenue for westbound traffic. I request that North York Community Council vote to remove these signs to clear up the confusion as they are no longer needed by the school community to access or exit the property.
North York Community Council : 1. Rescinded the westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times at St. Clements Avenue and the driveway to premises numbers 21-45 St. Clements Avenue located on the south side of St. Clements Avenue, at a point 20 metres east of Duplex Avenue (north intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times at St. Clements Avenue and the driveway to premises numbers 21-45 St. Clements Avenue located on the south side of St. Clements Avenue, at a point 20 metres east of Duplex Avenue (north intersection).
NY9.33adopted
Maxome Avenue and Wedgewood Drive / Ruth Avenue - All-Way Stop Control
Residents have reported issues concerning right-of-way designations between north / southbound and east / westbound drivers. The community has requested the installation of an all-way stop control to address this problem. Therefore, I am requesting the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Wedgewood Drive / Ruth Avenue.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Wedgewood Drive / Ruth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Wedgewood Drive / Ruth Avenue.
NY9.34adopted
Feasibility of On-Street Parking along Wilson Avenue during Off Peak Hours
At the behest of the Wilson Village BIA, I am here to kindly request that Transportation Services conduct a staff report on the feasibility of on-street parking along Wilson Avenue between Murray Road and Dufferin Street during off peak hours. It is so that business along the aforementioned stretch of Wilson Avenue can have additional parking for customers without disrupting rush hour traffic.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services to conduct a staff report on the feasibility of on-street parking along Wilson Avenue between Murray Road and Dufferin Street during off peak hours (i.e. 9:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 12:00am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends/statutory holidays).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Request Transportation Services to conduct a staff report on the feasibility of on-street parking along Wilson Avenue between Murray Road and Dufferin Street during off peak hours (i.e. 9:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 12:00am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends/statutory holidays).
NY9.35adopted
Vanley Crescent - Amend On-Street Parking Regulations
For the past few years, our office has been attempting to resolve an issue that centres on excessive on-street parking along Vanley Crescent that has been causing significant disruptions to both businesses and the Dufferin Transfer Station at 35 Vanley Crescent. Based upon further observation during a site visit that was attended by myself, my Infrastructure and Transportation Advisor Robert Ong, the Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit, staff from both Transportation Services and the aforementioned transfer station and several business owners, Transportation Services staff have made the following recommendations to amend the current on-street parking regulations along Vanley Crescent. These recommendations will be kindly provided below.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, daily on the south side of Vanley Crescent, between a point 92 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 170 metres south of Chesswood Drive (north intersection). 2. Prohibited stopping at all times, Monday to Friday on the south, east and north sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 50 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and Chesswood Drive (north intersection) . 3. Prohibited stopping at all times, Monday to Friday on the south and west sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 130 metres east of Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 160 metres further south. 4. Amended the existing parking prohibition, in effect at all times, on the north, west and south sides of Vanley Crescent, between Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and Chesswood Drive (north intersection) be in effect between Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 295 metres north and between Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 130 metres east. 5. Prohibited parking at all times, Saturday and Sunday on the south and west sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 130 metres east of Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 160 metres further south. 6. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Vanley Crescent between Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 170 metres south, be in effect Saturday and Sunday. 7. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Vanley Crescent between a point 50 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 40 metres east, be in effect Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. North York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, daily on the south side of Vanley Crescent, between a point 92 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 170 metres south of Chesswood Drive (north intersection). 2. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, Monday to Friday on the south, east and north sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 50 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and Chesswood Drive (north intersection) . 3. North York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, Monday to Friday on the south and west sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 130 metres east of Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 160 metres further south. 4. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition, in effect at all times, on the north, west and south sides of Vanley Crescent, between Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and Chesswood Drive (north intersection) be in effect between Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 295 metres north and between Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 130 metres east. 5. North York Community Council prohibit parking at all times, Saturday and Sunday on the south and west sides of Vanley Crescent between a point 130 metres east of Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 160 metres further south. 6. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Vanley Crescent between Chesswood Drive (north intersection) and a point 170 metres south, be in effect Saturday and Sunday. 7. North York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Vanley Crescent between a point 50 metres east of Chesswood Drive (south intersection) and a point 40 metres east, be in effect Saturday and Sunday.
NY9.36adopted
Yesterday, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a dump truck turning left at Dufferin and Eglinton. This is the fourth pedestrian to be hit and killed by a dump truck in Midtown recently. At the last City Council meeting, Council supported my motion requesting the Federal Transportation Board to require dump trucks to install Pedestrian Motion Sensor Technology. However, implementing this safety requirement faces a long and difficult process of federal approval as the City of Toronto has no authority to require dump trucks to have Motion Sensor Technology. I am therefore requesting a report on this fatal accident to better understand what measures the City can implement to improve pedestrian safety.
North York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Services as necessary, to report on the pedestrian fatality which occurred at Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West on November 13, 2023 and to make recommendations on how to make the intersection at Dufferin Road and Eglinton Avenue West safer after this fatal accident.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Colle recommends that: 1. North York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Services as necessary, to report on the pedestrian fatality which occurred at Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West on November 13, 2023 and to make recommendations on how to make the intersection at Dufferin and Eglinton safer after this fatal accident.
NY9.37amended
North York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 1175-2023 to 1184-2023. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1185-2023.