Scarborough Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 68 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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SC33.26amended
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on McCowan Road, Progress Avenue, and Danforth Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Buildings and Stations will require long-term temporary road closures. This staff report seeks City Council approval for the long-term temporary road closures at the Emergency Exit Buildings along McCowan Road and Danforth Road, and the Scarborough Centre Station. Additionally, the report discusses the temporary road closure impacts on road users, mitigation measures, and Metrolinx's communication plan during construction. City Council approval for the long-term temporary road closures at the Kennedy Station Connection, Emergency Exit Building on Eglinton Avenue East, and Lawrence-McCowan Station will be sought in a future staff report.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on McCowan Road, between 10 metres north of the Highway 401 E-N/S ramp and a point 100 metres further north, from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 2. City Council authorize the road alteration to remove the Progress Avenue Overpass at McCowan Road and implement an at-grade intersection of Progress Avenue and McCowan Road. 3. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at an at-grade intersection of Progress Avenue and McCowan Road. 4. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Grangeway Avenue, from March 1, 2024 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 5. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the south sidewalk on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Grangeway Avenue, from March 1, 2024 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 6. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 7. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north and south sidewalks on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 8. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound traffic lanes and northerly eastbound lane on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from April 1, 2025 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 9. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn, southbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Progress Avenue from November 1, 2027 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 10. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound right-turn lane on McCowan Road, between Triton Road and a point 39 metres north, from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 11. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on McCowan Road, between Triton Road and McCowan Road off-ramp to Progress Avenue, from April 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 12. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on McCowan Road, between 75 metres south of Huronia Gate and 185 metres north of Hurley Crescent, from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 13. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Hurley Crescent from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of McCowan Road, between 75 metres south of Huronia Gate and 185 metres north of Hurley Crescent, from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 15. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on McCowan Road, between Meldazy Drive (south intersection) and 100 metres north of Meldazy Drive (north intersection), from February 1, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 16. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Meldazy Drive (north intersection) from February 1, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of McCowan Road, between Meldazy Drive (south intersection) and 100 metres north of Meldazy Drive (north intersection), from February 1, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive. 18. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Furlong Court, from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 19. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Mackinac Crescent, from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 20. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the east sidewalk on Danforth Road, between McCowan Road and a point 99 metres south from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 21. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn movement at all times, at the south intersection of Danforth Road and Hollyhedge Drive (south intersection) from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 22. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Furlong Court, from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive. 23. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between a point 15 metres north of Savarin Street and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 24. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Thicketwood Drive to a point 90 metres north of Thicketwood Drive, from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 25. City Council prohibit the southbound left-turn and westbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of Danforth Road and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 26. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between a point 15 metres north of Savarin Street and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive. 27. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 150 metres north, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 28. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 100 metres south, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 29. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn movement at all times, for vehicular traffic on Danforth Road at the No Frills Lane, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 30. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 150 metres north, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive. 31. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager of Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 32. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 30 above. 33. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24-hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 34. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed on the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion projects. 35. City Council direct that the traffic lanes and sidewalks be reopened when the project is complete. 36. City Council direct that McCowan Road, Danforth Road, Triton Road, Hurley Crescent, Meldazy Drive, and Thicketwood Drive be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 37. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to Council at appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Capital and Planning Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on McCowan Road, between 10 metres north of the Highway 401 E-N/S ramp and a point 100 metres further north, from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 2. City Council authorize the road alteration to remove the Progress Avenue Overpass at McCowan Road and implement an at-grade intersection of Progress Avenue and McCowan Road. 3. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at an at-grade intersection of Progress Avenue and McCowan Road. 4. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Grangeway, from March 1, 2024 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 5. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the south sidewalk on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Grangeway Avenue, from March 1, 2024 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 6. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 7. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north and south sidewalks on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 8. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound traffic lanes and northerly eastbound lane on Progress Avenue, between McCowan Road and Borough Drive, from April 1, 2025 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 9. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn, southbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Progress Avenue from November 1, 2027 to January 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 10. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound right-turn lane on McCowan Road, between Triton Road and a point 39 metres north, from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 11. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on McCowan Road, between Triton Road and McCowan Road off-ramp to Progress Avenue, from April 1, 2025 to February 28, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Centre Station. 12. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on McCowan Road, between 75 metres south of Huronia Gate and 185 metres north of Hurley Crescent, from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 13. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Hurley Crescent from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of McCowan Road, between 75 metres south of Huronia Gate and 185 metres north of Hurley Crescent, from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 15. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on McCowan Road, between Meldazy Drive (south intersection) and 100 metres north of Meldazy Drive (north intersection), from February, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 16. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn and eastbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of McCowan Road and Meldazy Drive (north intersection) from February, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of McCowan Road, between Meldazy Drive (south intersection) and 100 metres north of Meldazy Drive (north intersection), from February, 2025 to August 30, 2028, inclusive. 18. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Furlong Court, from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 19. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Mackinac Crescent, from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 20. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the east sidewalk on Danforth Road, between McCowan Road and a point 99 metres south from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 21. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn movement at all times, at the south intersection of Danforth Road and Hollyhedge Drive (south intersection) from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 22. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between Barrymore Road and Furlong Court, from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028, inclusive. 23. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between a point 15 metres north of Savarin Street and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 24. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Thicketwood Drive to a point 90 metres north of Thicketwood Drive, from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 25. City Council prohibit the southbound left-turn and westbound left-turn movements at all times, at the intersection of Danforth Road and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 26. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between a point 15 metres north of Savarin Street and Thicketwood Drive, from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive. 27. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of one northbound and one southbound traffic lane on Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 150 metres north, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 28. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the northbound curb lane on Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 100 metres south, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 29. City Council prohibit the northbound left-turn movement at all times, for vehicular traffic on Danforth Road at the No Frills Lane, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of construction of the Scarborough Subway Extension Emergency Exit Building. 30. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Danforth Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 150 metres north, from October 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, inclusive. 31. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager of Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 32. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or bylaw amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 30 above. 33. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24-hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 34. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed on the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion projects. 35. City Council direct that the traffic lanes and sidewalks be reopened when the project is complete. 36. City Council direct that McCowan Road, Danforth Road, Triton Road, Hurley Crescent, Meldazy Drive, and Thicketwood Drive be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 37. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Capital and Planning Program, Transportation Services.
SC33.27amended
All-Way Stop Control - Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills.
SC33.28amended
All-Way Stop Control - Sloley Road and Eastville Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Sloley Road and Eastville Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sloley Road and Eastville Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sloley Road and Eastville Avenue.
SC33.29amended
All-Way Stop Control - Golfhaven Drive and Par Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Golfhaven Drive and Par Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Golfhaven Drive and Par Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Golfhaven Drive and Par Avenue.
SC33.30adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Euclid Avenue and Scarboro Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Scarboro Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of all-way stop control at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Did not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Scarboro Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Scarboro Avenue.
SC33.31adopted
Traffic Calming - Invergordon Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Plum Brook Crescent. The assessment indicates that warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, and not satisfied between Glenstroke Drive and Plum Brook Crescent. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Invergordon Avenue between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, generally as shown on Drawing 421G-4202, dated June 2022, attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Invergordon Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Subject to approval of Parts 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive; and b. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-4202, dated June 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Invergordon Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Invergordon Avenue, between McCowan Road and Glenstroke Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
SC33.32amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Cedar Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Dunelm Street. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Cedar Drive.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cedar Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Dunelm Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install five speed humps on Cedar Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Dunelm Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2 and Attachment 3, dated June 2022, attached to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Cedar Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cedar Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Dunelm Street.
SC33.33amended
Traffic Calming - Dormington Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Dormington Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Pegasus Trail (north intersection). The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Dormington Drive.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dormington Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Pegasus Trail (north intersection). 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install six speed humps on Dormington Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Pegasus Trail (north intersection), for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2 and Attachment 3, dated June 2022, attached to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Dormington Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dormington Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Pegasus Trail (north intersection).
SC33.34amended
Traffic Calming - Gatesview Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Gatesview Avenue, between Cedar Drive and Scarborough Golf Club Road. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Gatesview Avenue.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gatesview Avenue, between Cedar Drive and Scarborough Golf Club Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install six speed humps on Gatesview Avenue, between Cedar Drive and Scarborough Golf Club Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2 and Attachment 3, dated June 2022, attached to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Gatesview Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gatesview Avenue, between Cedar Drive and Scarborough Golf Club Road.
SC33.35amended
Traffic Calming - Pegasus Trail
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Pegasus Trail, between Dormington Drive (north intersection) and Dormington Drive (south intersection). The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Pegasus Trail.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pegasus Trail, between Dormington Drive (north intersection) and Dormington Drive (south intersection). 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install eight speed humps on Pegasus Trail, between Dormington Drive (north intersection) and Dormington Drive (south intersection), for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Attachment 3, and Attachment 4, dated June 2022, attached to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Pegasus Trail" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pegasus Trail, between Dormington Drive (north intersection) and Dormington Drive (south intersection).
SC33.36adopted
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Keeler Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services recommends the installation of eight speed humps on Keeler Boulevard, between Neilson Road and David Drive. A report was previously submitted to Scarborough Community Council to authorize the installation. Unfortunately, due to an oversight, the location and number of speed humps were not identified in the location map in the staff report for Item SC18.7 adopted on October 16, 2020. As part of the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy, it is a legal requirement to provide a drawing and number of speed humps for polling and Council approval. In order for the roadway to be altered to include the installation of speed humps, this follow-up report is intended to correct this omission and formally approve traffic calming (speed humps) on Keeler Boulevard, as indicated in Attachment 1.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Replaced Drawing D19-9857477 dated September 2020, attached to the Report (September 21, 2020) entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) Review - Keeler Boulevard, between Neilson Road and David Drive" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with Files 421G-3995, 421G-3997 and 421G-3998, dated March 2022 attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 2. Amended By-law 1114-2020 by replacing Drawing D19-9857477, dated September 2020, attached to the by-law as well as reference to Drawing D19-9857477, dated September 2020, in enumerated 1 of By-law 1114-2020 with the Files 421G-3995, 421G-3997 and 421G-3998, dated March 2022, noting the installation of eight speed humps on Keeler Boulevard between Neilson Road and David Drive, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Authorized the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Scarborough Community Council's decision and Scarborough Community Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council replace Drawing D19-9857477 dated September 2020, attached to the Report (September 21, 2020) entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) Review - Keeler Boulevard, between Neilson Road and David Drive" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with Files 421G-3995, 421G-3997 and 421G-3998, dated March 2022 attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 2. Scarborough Community Council amend By-law 1114-2020 by replacing Drawing D19-9857477, dated September 2020, attached to the by-law as well as reference to Drawing D19-9857477, dated September 2020, in enumerated 1 of By-law 1114-2020 with the Files 421G-3995, 421G-3997 and 421G-3998, dated March 2022, noting the installation of eight speed humps on Keeler Boulevard between Neilson Road and David Drive, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Scarborough Community Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Scarborough Community Council's decision and Scarborough Community Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 and 2 above.
SC33.37adopted
Traffic Calming - Euclid Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of eight speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (June 14, 2022) entitled "Traffic Calming - Euclid Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Subject to approval of Parts 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road; and b. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of eight speed humps on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated 2022, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Euclid Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Euclid Avenue, between Meadowvale Road and Morrish Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
SC33.38deferred
Traffic Control Signals - Neilson Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard (north intersection)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Neilson Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Neilson Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard (north intersection). Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the first Scarborough Community Council meeting of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Neilson Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard (north intersection).
SC33.39adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Steeles Avenue East and Reesor Road (east intersection)
As Steeles Avenue East borders the City of Toronto and City of Markham, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals and/or other intersection improvements to address sightlines and safety of road users at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Reesor Road (east intersection). Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Reesor Road (east intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Reesor Road (east intersection).
SC33.40amended
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Sloley Road and Dorset Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for a pedestrian crossover at Sloley Road and Dorset Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of pedestrian crossover at Sloley Road and Dorset Road as the warrant criteria was not met.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Sloley Road and Dorset Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Sloley Road and Dorset Road.
SC33.41adopted
Permanent Closure of a Portion of Borough Drive, between Triton Road and Progress Avenue
As this report proposes to permanently close a portion of public highway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that a portion of Borough Drive (the "Highway"), designated as Part 13 on the draft Reference Plan (the "Draft Plan") and shown in Attachment 1, be permanently closed. Once closed, it is intended that Part 13 on the Draft Plan be sold as part of an exchange agreement with the owner of the adjacent lands (the "Adjacent Land Owner"), on terms and conditions acceptable to the City. The proposed land exchange would facilitate the realignment of Borough Drive to implement the street network in accordance with the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan. A precondition of the permanent closure of the Highway would be the dedication as a public highway of the realigned Borough Drive.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of Borough Drive, shown as Part 13, on the Draft Plan set out as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact the by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 15, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, following the deposit of the Draft Plan in the Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (Number 66) and the insertion of the Plan Number in the draft by-laws.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of Borough Drive, shown as Part 13, on the Draft Plan set out as Attachment 1 to the report dated June 15, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact the by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report dated June 15, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, following the deposit of the Draft Plan in the Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66) and the insertion of the Plan Number in the draft by-laws.
SC33.42adopted
Parking Amendments - Birkdale Road
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 the existing school bus loading zone be removed in front of Edgewood Public School, and that the duration and limits of the existing short-term parking zone be amended. The proposed parking changes will create five additional on-street short-term parking spaces at this location and will further facilitate student pick-up and drop-off activities.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Birkdale Road, between a point 96 metres east of Abbottswood Road and a point 37 metres further east. 2. Amended the existing parking for a maximum period of 30-minutes in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Birkdale Road, between Abbottswood Road and 137 metres east of Abbottswood Road, to be in effect as parking for a maximum period of 15-minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Birkdale Road, between a point 96 metres east of Abbottswood Road and a point 37 metres further east. 2. Scarborough Community Council amend the existing parking for a maximum period of 30-minutes in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Birkdale Road, between Abbottswood Road and 137 metres east of Abbottswood Road, to be in effect as parking for a maximum period of 15-minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
SC33.43adopted
Parking Amendments - Bucannan Road
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 a short-term parking zone in front of Buchanan Public School on both sides of the existing school bus loading zone. The proposed short term parking will operate during the weekday, daytime period and create approximately eight on-street short-term parking spaces at this location and will further facilitate student pick-up and drop-off activities fronting the school.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Bucannan Road, between a point 15 metres east of Tower Drive and a point 30 metres further east, and between a point 98 metres east of Tower Drive and a point 25 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Bucannan Road, between a point 15 metres east of Tower Drive and a point 30 metres further east, and between a point 98 metres east of Tower Drive and a point 25 metres further east.
SC33.44adopted
Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - De Jong Street and Kawneer Terrace
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 overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on De Jong Street between Zezel Way and Great West Drive, and Kawneer Terrace between Zezel Way and Great West Drive, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., as part of newly created Permit Parking Area 22B. Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on De Jong Street and Kawneer Terrace to accommodate their long-term parking needs.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 22B, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the south side of De Jong Street between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 2. Authorized parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 22B, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the south side of Kawneer Terrace between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 3. Authorized the removal of the no standing prohibition 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 15, inclusive, annually, on the south side of De Jong Street between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 4. Authorized the removal of the no standing prohibition 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 15, inclusive, annually, on the south side Kawneer Terrace between Zezel Way and Great West Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 22B, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the south side of De Jong Street between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 22B, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the south side of Kawneer Terrace between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 3. Scarborough Community Council authorize the removal of the no standing prohibition 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 15, inclusive, annually, on the south side of De Jong Street between Zezel Way and Great West Drive. 4. Scarborough Community Council authorize the removal of the no standing prohibition 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 15, inclusive, annually, on the south side Kawneer Terrace between Zezel Way and Great West Drive.
SC33.45adopted
As this report proposes to dedicate as a public highway a 0.3 metre wide strip of land along the frontage of 158 Borough Drive, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that the reserve strip of land on the north side of Borough Drive, between Town Centre Court and Borough Approach East, be designated as a public Highway.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council dedicate as a public highway the 0.3 metre wide strip of land on the north side of Borough Drive, between Town Centre Court and Borough Approach East, as illustrated on Plan 66R-21521 set out as Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services; and 2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all Bills that may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council dedicate as a public highway the 0.3 metre wide strip of land on the north side of Borough Drive, between Town Centre Court and Borough Approach East, as illustrated on Plan 66R-21521 set out as Attachment 1 to the report dated June 14, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services; and 2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all Bills that may be required.
SC33.46amended
Residential Demolition Application - 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road
This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the dwellings at 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the residential buildings at 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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 Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the residential buildings at 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the residential buildings at 448, 450, 452, 454 Markham Road with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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.
SC33.47amended
Residential Demolition Application - 486 Midland Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of a dwelling at 486 Midland Avenue is referred to the Scarborough Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building. If the Scarborough Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 486 Midland Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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 Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the residential building at 486 Midland Avenue because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the residential building at 486 Midland Avenue without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the residential building at 486 Midland Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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.
SC33.48adopted
Construction Staging Area - 4569 Kingston Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required. 4569 Kingston Road Developments Limited Partnership is constructing an 11-storey residential apartment building at 4569 Kingston Road. The site is located on the south side of Kingston Road between Collinsgrove Road and Eli Shackleton Court. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Kingston Road for a period of 12 months, from August 1, 2022 to August 1, 2023 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian operations on the south side of Kingston Road will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and the eastbound curb lane on Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from August 1, 2022 to August 1, 2023. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Kingston Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and the eastbound curb lane on Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from August 1, 2022 to August 1, 2023. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Kingston Road, between a point 19.9 metres east of Collinsgrove Road and a point 60.9 metres further east. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Kingston Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
SC33.49adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 3320 to 3330 Midland Avenue
To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 3320 to 3330 Midland Avenue. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 3320 to 3330 Midland Avenue. 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
SC33.50adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 520 Ellesmere Road
To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 520 Ellesmere Road. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 520 Ellesmere Road. 2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.