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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SC33.51amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 104 Glenshephard Drive
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 104 Glenshephard Drive to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property which ranges from 2.4m (8.2 feet) to 2.5m (8.5feet) in height. This exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any other fence 2.0m (6.5 feet). A Notice of Violation was issued on April 6th, 2022.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 104 Glenshephard Drive, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property which ranges from 2.4m (8.2 feet) to 2.5m (8.5feet) in height. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 104 Glenshephard Drive, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property which ranges from 2.4m (8.2 feet) to 2.5m (8.5feet) in height, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 Maximum Height of Fences - Item 9 Any other fence. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 104 Glenshephard Drive, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side of the property which ranges from 2.4m (8.2 feet) to 2.5m (8.5feet) in height. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
SC33.52amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 541 Birchmount Rd
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Road to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Fence Height and Chapter 447- 1.2C.(1) Open Fence Construction. A Notice of Violation was issued on March 11, 2020.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Rd, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, is set back from the lot line 2.4 meters (7.8ft) and creates a 45 degree angle allowing for an unobstructed view at the bottom of the driveway. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Rd, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Fence Height and Chapter 447- 1.2C.(1) Open Fence Construction. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Rd, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
SC33.53amended
Application for Fence Exemption - 16 Courton Drive
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 16 Courton Drive to maintain a wooden fence in the rear yard on the west side of the property which is 2.08 meters (6.8 feet) high. The maximum allowable height is 2.0 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 Maximum Height of Fence - Item 9 Any of Fence 2.0 Meters. A Notice of Violation was issued on November 14, 2021.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 16 Courton Drive, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence that is 2.08 meters (6.8 feet) high. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 16 Courton Drive, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence that is 2.08 meters (6.8 feet) high, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B(1) Table 1 Maximum Height of Fence - Item 9 Any of Fence 2.0 Meters. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 16 Courton Drive, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence that is 2.08 meters (6.8 feet) high. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.
SC33.54adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 41 Greendowns Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 41 Greendowns Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns over the tree's proximity to the home and resulting unwanted maintenance, potential for failure and property damage. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens), measuring 46 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 41 Greendowns Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 41 Greendowns Drive.
SC33.55adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 107 Oakridge Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 107 Oakridge Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns related to the potential for tree failure. The subject tree is a red oak tree (Quercus rubra), measuring 58 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 107 Oakridge Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 107 Oakridge Drive.
SC33.56adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 29 Willsteven Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 29 Willsteven Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to safety concerns related to branch failure. The subject tree is an American elm tree (Ulmus americana), measuring 124 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 29 Willsteven Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 29 Willsteven Drive.
SC33.57amended
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 18 Rodarick Drive
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 18 Rodarick Drive and 20 Rodarick Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to safety related to falling branches, and the roots of the tree damaging the driveway. The subject tree is a Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides), measuring 77.5 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 18 and 20 Rodarick Drive, and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 18 and 20 Rodarick Drive.
SC33.58adopted
Speeding and not stopping at the Stop sign has created a dangerous situation on Exford Drive. Toronto Police have regularly enforced both offences. Numerous tickets have been issued but speeding and not stopping at the stop sign continue. I am very concerned for the safety of residents specifically children and seniors. I hosted a community consultation meeting, TPS reported that numerous tickets were issued, and residents expressed their concerns relating to community safety. The installation of speed humps is one of the tools to assist with discouraging speeding. Based on the numerous tickets issued and community safety concerns, I am requesting an expedited installation of speed humps on Exford 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 Exford Drive, between Birchmount Road and Ellendale Drive. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Exford Drive, between Birchmount Road and Ellendale Drive to install six speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawings 421G-4043, and 421G-4044' dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, found in Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (June 14, 2022) from Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Exford Drive, between Birchmount Road and Ellendale Drive. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Exford Drive, between Birchmount Road and Ellendale Drive to install six speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing Nos. 421G-4043, and 421G-4044' dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
SC33.59adopted
Speed Calming - Mondeo Drive and Florina Boulevard
Speeding has created a dangerous situation on Mondeo Drive and Florina Boulevard. I am very concerned for the safety of residents specifically children and seniors. I hosted a community consultation meeting and residents expressed their concerns relating to community safety and the increase in speeding vehicles using both residential streets to access the main roads. The installation of speed humps on Mondeo Drive is one of the tools to assist with discouraging speeding, as well as speed reduction on both streets. Given the community concern and the proximity to an elementary school, I am requesting an expedited installation of speed humps on Mondeo Drive and speed reduction to 30km/h for both Mondeo Drive and Florina Blvd.
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 Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard, to install five speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-4109 dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, found in Attachment 1 to the letter (June 14, 2022) from Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres an hour to 30 kilometres an hour on Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard. 4. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres an hour to 30 kilometres an hour on Florina Boulevard, between Birchmount Road and Mondeo Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard, to install five speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-4109 dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres an hour to 30 kilometres an hour on Mondeo Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Florina Boulevard. 4. Reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres an hour to 30 kilometres an hour on Florina Boulevard, between Birchmount Road and Mondeo Drive.
SC33.60adopted
Speed Calming - Portsdown Road
Speeding and not stopping at the Stop sign has created a dangerous situation on Portsdown Road. Toronto Police have regularly enforced both offences. Numerous tickets have been issued but speeding and not stopping at the stop sign continue. I am very concerned for the safety of residents specifically children and seniors. I hosted a community consultation meeting, TPS reported that numerous tickets were issued, and residents expressed their concerns relating to community safety. The installation of speed humps is one of the tools to assist with discouraging speeding. Based on the numerous tickets issued and community safety concerns, I am requesting an expedited installation of speed humps on Portsdown Road.
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 Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive to install ten speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawings 421G-4076 and 421G-4077 dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, found in Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (June 14, 2022) from Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive to install ten speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawings 421G-4076 and 421G-4077 dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
SC33.61amended
In June 2018, City Council adopted to implement the 29 recommendations in the Coroner's Jury Inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner. Four years have passed, and the City has implemented recommendations and continues to advance to support those experiencing homelessness in our City. Grant Faulkner, who was 49 years of age and a father of three, passed away in January 2015 in a plywood shelter that caught fire during sub-zero temperatures. The official cause of death was smoke inhalation. Recommendation No. 6 of the Coroner's Jury Inquest spoke on the establishment of a memorial for Grant Faulkner. A memorial is critical in raising awareness of Grant Faulkner's tragic death and the importance of prevention. Unfortunately, people continued to die in a similar manner. The Coroner's Jury Inquest recommendations have had a significant impact on how we today address and continue to learn to adapt to the needs of our most vulnerable residents. Recommendations 18 and 27, speak on the need for coordinated data collection. Implemented by the City of Toronto it has become increasingly useful, impacting our decisions on programming, staffing and funding. The Federation of Municipal Municipalities (FCM), is also reviewing data collection as a nationwide requirement. I look forward to your support in requesting Parks Forestry and Recreation to report back in 2023, providing options for a memorial to honour Grant Faulkner and those who have sadly perished on our City streets.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report in the first quarter 2023, on establishing a permanent memorial in Scarborough honouring Grant Faulkner's memory, such as a parkette in his name. 2. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider the City-owned land on the north-east corner of Markham Road, and Stevenwood Road as an appropriate location for a memorial parkette.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report in the first quarter 2023, on establishing a permanent memorial in Scarborough honouring Grant Faulkner's memory, such as a parkette in his name.
SC33.62adopted
Establishing Community Safety Zones on Treewood Street and Brockley Road
There has been a lot of community concern around road safety on Brockley Road and Treewood Street, which is near David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute. There are many students that live nearby and walk to school and their safety is of my utmost concern. Currently these streets are not designated as Community Safety Zones. I have had the opportunity to speak with the local residents and the Principal of the school regarding this concern and I am advocating for these streets to be designated as Community Safety Zones immediately.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on Treewood Street, between Midland Avenue and Brockley Drive. 2. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on Brockley Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and the north end of Brockley Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on Treewood Street, between Midland Avenue and Brockley Drive. 2. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on Brockley Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and the north end of Brockley Drive.
SC33.63adopted
Parking by-law amendment on Rupert Street
Rupert Street is a small and quiet dead end street running north of Parnell Avenue. It currently has no parking on the west side, and a sign indicating one hour parking on the east side. The one-hour by-law was likely put into place pre-amalgamation. Residents of the street find it unnecessary, causing parking issues particularly on the weekends when they have guests. They have requested that the sign be removed, which would necessitate an amendment to the current by-law.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times, on the east side of Rupert Street, between Parnell Avenue and the north end of Rupert Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times, on the east side of Rupert Street, between Parnell Avenue and the north end of Rupert Street.
SC33.64adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue
Midland Avenue between Kingston Rd. and Eglinton Ave. is classified as a minor arterial. It is well travelled - particularly during rush hours, which coincide with the beginning and end of the school days. John A. Leslie School Public School is located on the east side Midland Ave. across from Aylesworth Ave. There is currently a pedestrian crossover at this location. However my office has received many emails and phone calls from parents and residents expressing serious concerns of pedestrian safety, in particular that of children crossing Midland Ave, going to and from school. Recently, there was a near miss when a southbound vehicle ran though the crossing, despite flashing PXO lights and a crossing guard present. In order to ensure the safety of pedestrians at this intersection, I support the replacement of the pedestrian crossing with traffic control signals.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Midland Avenue, immediately north of Aylesworth Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Midland Avenue, immediately north of Aylesworth Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
SC33.65adopted
In 2019, lands around Twyn Rivers Drive including the popular Day Use Area at 55 Twyn Rivers Drive and surrounding trails including the Mast, Vista, and Orchard Trails were transferred to Parks Canada for the creation of the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP). This also transferred the management of operations and maintenance of the parking area and surrounding trails from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to Parks Canada for RNUP. In the broader regional and park context, Twyn Rivers is a key visitor and trail hub connecting visitors southward to the Glen Rouge Campground and Rouge Beach via the Mast Trail, and northward to Zoo Road, Beare Hill Park, the proposed new RNUP Visitor Centre and the Toronto Zoo via the Vista and Orchard Trails. The Twyn Rivers area also serves multiple communities in Scarborough and Pickering. The Rouge Park Bridges Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Environmental Assessment initiated in (2020) by the City of Toronto, Transportation Services, Major Projects is being developed to focus on a rehabilitation strategy for five (5) municipal bridges location in the RNUP. The purpose of the study is to undertake a comprehensive review in order to develop and evaluate alternative solutions for each of the bridges, including replacement, rehabilitation and retirement of each and prioritize the implementation of the preferred solutions. Transportation Services and Parks Canada have been working together on a number of other studies in the park and the City right-of-way. Parks Canada's Master Plan for the RNUP identifies new trails, pedestrian bridges, parking lot improvements, and Visitors Centre, as well as some improvements to improve safe crossing of Twyn Rivers Drive adjacent to the Twyn Rivers Day Use Area parking area within Rouge National Urban Park. Twyn Rivers Drive travels through Rouge National Urban Park, between Sheppard Avenue East and the east boundary of the City of Toronto. The surrounding area is generally forested and there are bridge crossings of the Rouge River and the Little Rouge Creek. There are a number of horizontal and vertical curves that over the length of the road require steep grade and curve warning signs. Twyn Rivers Drive is further characterized by the following conditions: · It operates two-way traffic on a pavement width of approximately seven to eight metres · It provides a single lane of traffic in each direction · The daily two-way traffic volume is approximately 5,000 vehicles · The speed limit is 40 km/h · Heavy trucks are prohibited at all times · There is no TTC service provided · There are no sidewalks located on either side of the street The parking lot to the Twyn Rivers Day Use Area parking area is located on the south side of the road, at the eastern edge of the park. Park users can access a number of trails from the subject parking lot. These trails are located on both sides of Twyn Rivers Drive and cross the street at a number of different locations. These road crossings are not marked, although there are pedestrian warning signs posted at various locations. As there are no sidewalks provided on Twin Rivers Drive, trail users may cross in potentially unsafe locations, or may walk along the gravel shoulders of the road with no separation from passing traffic. In order to provide a safe and consolidated crossing point for pedestrians accessing the trails on both sides of Twin Rivers Drive, changes to the trail system will be made by Parks Canada to consolidate the trail crossings at a single point, adjacent to the parking lot. The parking lot will also be modified and the existing single access removed and replaced with two accesses. In conjunction with this work, the City of Toronto investigated the installation of pedestrian crossing protection at this consolidated crossing. Transportation Services staff have worked closely with Parks Canada staff and their consultant to review and enhance the pedestrian crossings of Twyn Rivers Drive in the vicinity of the Twyn Rivers Day Use Area parking area. Transportation Services recommends the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) in this location. The proposed PXO will be designed and built by Rouge National Urban Park and will complement changes being made to reconfigure the parking area and trail system by providing a safe and consolidated crossing for users of Rouge National Urban Park. To accommodate the planned improvements associated with Twyn Rivers Drive, authority is requested for the General Manager of Transportation services to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Parks Canada.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Twyn Rivers Drive, at a point approximately 120 metres west of the east limit of the City of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with Parks Canada regarding the installation of the pedestrian crossover and associated improvements on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Twyn Rivers Drive, at a point approximately 120 metres west of the east limit of the City of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with Parks Canada regarding the installation of the pedestrian crossover (PXO) and associated improvements on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
SC33.66adopted
Road Safety on Port Union Road
In response to Port Union Road safety concerns raised by residents, I am requesting that Transportation Services staff conduct a study of traffic calming measures on Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Ave to Bridgend Street. I ask that staff report back with proposed measures that align with the principles of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.
Scarborough Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Port Union Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street and report back with their findings and any proposed traffic calming measures to Scarborough Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that the Scarborough Community Council: 1. Request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Port Union Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgend Street and report back with their findings and any proposed traffic calming measures to Scarborough Community Council.
SC33.67adopted
Huntingwood Kittery Pedestrian Crossover
I have received numerous emails and calls from residents living in the community around Huntingwood Drive and Kittery Boulevard expressing their concerns about the safety of the students and community members crossing this intersection. Huntingwood Drive is classified as a minor arterial road with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h. Kittery Boulevard is classified as a local road with a regulatory speed limit of 50 km/h. Sir William Osler High School is located at this intersection. This community is comprised of single detached residential homes and a CN Line is also located 160 metres west of the school and there are separated bike lanes. Students/pedestrians need to wait until a suitable safe gap occurs in the traffic flow to safely cross the street. Students/pedestrians would need to walk approximately 230 metres east of Kittery Blvd. to safety cross the street at traffic control signals at Huntingwood Drive and Midland Avenue, and approximately 350 metres west at Belgreen Avenue to safely cross at a Pedestrian Crossover. There are transit stops at Huntingwood Drive and Kittery Boulevard. Students would have to cross the street in order to take transit at this intersection. I am asking Scarborough Community Council members support my recommendation for the installation of a pedestrian crossover.
Scarborough Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Huntingwood Drive at Kittery Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Huntingwood Drive at Kittery Boulevard.
SC33.68adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 646-2022 to 657-2022. Confirmatory Bill Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 658-2022.