Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 77 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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TE11.51amended
All-way Stop Control - Westlake Avenue and Doncaster Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Doncaster Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding safety. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has not been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, all-way stop control should not be installed at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Doncaster Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Doncaster Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Doncaster Avenue.
TE11.52amended
All-way Stop Control - Westlake Avenue and Westbrook Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Westbrook Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding safety. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has not been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, all-way stop control should not be installed at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Westbrook Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Westbrook Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Westbrook Avenue.
TE11.53amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Lascelles Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps on Lascelles Boulevard, between Eglinton Avenue West and Anderson Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Lascelles Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lascelles Boulevard, between Eglinton Avenue West and Anderson Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Lascelles Boulevard, between Eglinton Avenue West and Anderson Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3593, Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming - speed humps - on Lascelles Boulevard, between Eglinton Avenue West and Anderson Avenue.
TE11.54amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Milverton Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps on Milverton Boulevard, between Greenwood Avenue and Linnsmore Crescent, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Milverton Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Milverton Boulevard, between Greenwood Avenue and Linnsmore Crescent. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Milverton Boulevard, between Greenwood Avenue and Linnsmore Crescent, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3601, Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming- speed humps - on Milverton Boulevard, between Greenwood Avenue and Linnsmore Crescent.
TE11.55amended
Speed Hump Poll Results - College View Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the Traffic Calming Policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on the subject section of College View Avenue. Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway.
TE11.56adopted
Transportation Services recommends that the portion of the public lane abutting 1789 and 1791 St. Clair Avenue West (the "Lane") be permanently closed for incorporation into the adjacent development site. Pursuant to a land transfer agreement, a new public lane will be constructed in the east-west direction outlet to Ford Street and will be transferred to the City and subsequently dedicated as a public highway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of the public lane abutting 1789 and 1791 St. Clair Avenue West designated as Parts 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-30869, and also shown as Part 3 on Sketch No. PS-2019-006 (the "Lane"), attached to the report (November 25, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix A to the report (November 25, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of the public lane abutting 1789 and 1791 St. Clair Avenue West designated as Parts 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-30869, and also shown as Part 3 on Sketch No. PS-2019-006 (the "Lane"), attached to the report dated November 25, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "A" to the report dated November 25, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE11.57adopted
Parking Amendment - Dovercourt Road
In November 2019, the Bloorcourt Village Early Learning Centre, located at 823 Dovercourt Road, contacted my office to report that the current pick-up/drop off zone, which operates from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in front of the centre can no longer accommodate their needs. According to the Centre, parents often park in the adjacent 'no standing' zones when they pick-up/drop-off their children. As a result, parents are often ticketed. The purpose of this motion is to extend the period of the pick-up/drop off zone from 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 87 metres north of Northumberland Street and a point 13 metres further north, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 87 metres north of Northumberland Street and a point 13 metres further north, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
TE11.58adopted
Parking Amendment - Lisgar Street
Lisgar Street residents have contacted my office regarding a lack of parking on their street. Residents suggested affixing parking to the west side of the Lisgar Street, between Dundas Street West and Afton Avenue, between December 1st and March 31st instead of on the east side of the street. Residents claimed that this switch would provide more parking during the winter months for residents. I brought this matter to the attention of Permit Parking staff, who confirmed that there will in fact be an additional 5 parking spaces, should parking be affixed to the west side of the street during the winter months. This change proposed in this motion will alleviate parking pressures made challenging by snow.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 4. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the first day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 5. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the even (west) side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West, to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily. 6. Reduced the speed limit to 30 km/h on Lisgar Street, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West 3. Prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 4. Rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the first day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West. 5. Amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the even (west) side of Lisgar Street, between Afton Avenue and Dundas Street West, to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily. 6. Reduce the speed limit to 30 km/h on Lisgar Street, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West
TE11.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Oakwood Avenue (Earlsdale Avenue and Earnscliffe Road)
I received a petition from residents on Oakwood Avenue, between Earlsdale Avenue and Earnscliffe Road, requesting that both the 'no parking' 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the west side of Oakwood Avenue (Earlsdale Avenue to Earnscliffe Road) and the 'no parking' 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the east side of Oakwood (Earlsdale Avenue to Earnscliffe Road) be cancelled. Residents are asking for this change because unlike other major thoroughfares across the City, these 'no parking' rules are not in place to allow for an additional traffic lane during rush hours. In other words, these parking prohibitions force them to move their cars during the prohibited parking times for no reason. The purpose of this motion is to rescind these 'no parking' regulations as requested by residents in their petition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 47 metres south of Earlsdale Avenue. 3. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 4. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 47 metres south of Earlsdale Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 47 metres south of Earlsdale Avenue. 3. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 4. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, between a point 55.4 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 47 metres south of Earlsdale Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
TE11.60adopted
Re-opening of Item TE8.66 - Parking Amendment - Pelham Avenue
The purpose of re-opening this item is to have a one hour parking limit on Pelham Avenue (#s 71-95), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, instead of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as originally requested through a resident petition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE8.66 entitled "Parking Amendment - Pelham Avenue", only with respect to Part 2 of the Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. Amended Part 2 of its decision with respect to Item TE8.66 by deleting the reference to "9:00 a.m." and replacing it with "8:00 a.m." so that Part 2 shall now read as follows: "2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item TE8.66 entitled "Parking Amendment - Pelham Avenue", only with respect to Part 2 of Community Council's decision. 2. Amend Part 2 of its decision with respect to Item TE8.66 by deleting the reference to "9:00 a.m." and replacing it with "8:00 a.m." so that Part 2 shall now read as follows: "2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue."
TE11.61adopted
Parking Amendment - Rogers Road
My office was informed that the residential driveway at 335 Caledonia Road is often being blocked by parked vehicles. Parking Enforcement has often been called to enforce, but they can only do so much. Traffic Operations staff have reviewed this issue and recommended the installation of a 'no stopping' regulation at this location in order to address this ongoing matter. City staff further advised that this change would result in the loss of about half of a legal parking space between the driveway and Hydro pole (P327), which is negligible. The purpose of this motion is to implement this 'no stopping' rule in order to prevent the driveway in question from being blocked.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Rogers Road, between a point 54.5 metres west of Caledonia Road and a point 44.5 metres east of Gilbert Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the south side of Rogers Road, between a point 54.5 metres west of Caledonia Road and a point 44.5 metres east of Gilbert Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Rogers Road, between a point 54.5 metres west of Caledonia Road and a point 44.5 metres east of Gilbert Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the south side of Rogers Road, between a point 54.5 metres west of Caledonia Road and a point 44.5 metres east of Gilbert Avenue.
TE11.62adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street
My office has received reports of speeding and dangerous driving on Niagara Street between King Street West and Bathurst Street. This portion of Niagara Street is near an elementary school, a daycare, and a highly used local park. At the October 2019 Community Council meeting, the speed limit was reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street. After receiving the reports of speeding and dangerous driving, I received a petition for the installation of speed humps totalling 91 signatures from local residents. I am requesting that this council waive the petition and polling requirements, and authorize the installation of traffic calming measures.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3569, dated October 2019, to the letter (December 2, 2019) from Councillor Joe Cressy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3569, dated October 2019.
TE11.63adopted
Chester Hill Road and Lookout - Design Improvements
Chester Hill Road is a residential street in East York which dead ends to the west at the Chester Hill Lookout. The street looks like most residential streets in Toronto and East York but, in fact, it is quite unique. The Chester Hill lookout is frequently promoted online as a tourist destination and, as such, residents experience high traffic volumes, frequent littering, loud music, parties, and speeding. I have met with the residents of Chester Hill Road who have expressed that they welcome all visitors to the lookout but want to see safety improvements implemented to ensure the lookout remains enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Transportation Services to develop an appropriate street redesign to pedestrianize the Chester Hill Lookout and to report back to the April 7, 2020 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services develop an appropriate street redesign to pedestrianize the Chester Hill Lookout and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council at the April 7, 2020 meeting.
TE11.64adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road
I hosted a community meeting in May to discuss area changes in relation to Woodbine Avenue and traffic and congestion mitigation. Approximately 200 residents came out to offer ideas and solutions to help resolve these issues and provide feedback on how Woodbine Avenue could work for everyone. The purpose of this motion is to address resident safety concerns by having speed humps installed on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3612, dated November 2019, to the Letter (November 27, 2019) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Cassels Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Devon Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3612, dated November, 2019.
TE11.65forwarded without recommendation
185 Balliol Street - Potential Property Acquisition for Parkland
Dear Chair and Members, Midtown is one of the fastest growing areas of Toronto. Within Midtown, the Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood has 7,000 residents with eight new developments currently under review that, if constructed as proposed, will introduce an additional 2,000 units to the local area. In order to maintain and support the existing and incoming residents' quality of life, new green space is required to address the significant growth anticipated in this area The private tennis club at 185 Balliol Street is currently listed for sale. The site is approximately 1.08 acres, and is the only opportunity to create a large park in this rapidly growing apartment neighbourhood. Public parks are necessary for complete communities. Council approved the new Parkland Strategy on November 26, 2019. The Parkland Strategy identifies the area as a "Parkland Study and Acquisition Priority Area" as it has low parkland provision and high growth. In July 2018, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 405: Midtown in Focus Secondary Plan for the Yonge-Eglinton Area. The Secondary Plan specifically identifies 185 Balliol Street as a proposed public park on Parks and Opens Space Network Plan (Map 21-8). Policy 3.3.5 of OPA 405 states that proposed public parks will be acquired and/or secured by the City over time. It is important that the City of Toronto act quickly to assess the acquisition opportunity. Council has already identified that this is an area of parkland need, and specifically identifies 185 Balliol Street for a proposed park. I am asking that staff to assess the potential acquisition and funding, and report to December 17, 2019 City Council if there is a recommendation to acquire the property for parkland.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to assess the feasibility of acquiring 185 Balliol Street for parkland and to report to the December 17, 2019 meeting of City Council if there are recommendations to acquire the property and amend the Approved 2019-2028 Parks, Forestry & Recreation Capital Budget and Plan to fund the acquisition.
TE11.66adopted
Bremner Boulevard and Spadina Avenue - Pedestrian Crossing Implementation
Over the last few years, in working with CityPlace residents and community stakeholders, we have identified a number of street safety concerns and have been working to implement improvements. One such improvement, which was approved by City Council in July 2018 (TE34.210), is to create a new pedestrian crossing at Spadina Avenue on the south side of the existing signalized intersection with Bremner Boulevard and Fort York Boulevard. The Spadina Avenue/ Bremner Boulevard/ Fort York Boulevard intersection is a very busy intersection with many pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Currently, pedestrians looking to cross the eight lanes of traffic and two designated TTC streetcar tracks would have to do so only on the north side of Spadina Avenue. This creates dangerous conditions with pedestrians spilling on to the streets at the end of any sporting event or concert in the area, and every day it functions as a barrier dividing the CityPlace community. In January 2020, two new schools and a childcare facility in the neighbourhood will open their doors to 1,100 students. In addition to the current demand of the intersection, hundreds of school aged students will be crossing the busy intersection on a daily basis to travel to and from school. Only a few months later, in spring 2020, the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre will be open and will add animation to the neighbourhood, as well as increase pedestrian traffic. This is why I passed a motion in October to Accelerate CityPlace Vision Zero Street Safety Improvements (TE 9.85) to ensure that the appropriate Vision Zero safety provisions were in place prior to the opening of the schools and community centre. To date, the required lights and signal hardware have been installed and on the advice of Transportation Services staff, some technical changes to the lane designations and traffic regulations are necessary for the implementation of pedestrian crossing.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing southerly westbound double left-turn lane designation in effect at all times on Bremner Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east. 2. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Bremner Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left turns at all times. 3. City Council prohibit westbound left turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Front Street West and Blue Jays Way, Toronto Transit Commission vehicles and bicycles excepted. 4. City Council direct staff to not introduce a pedestrian crossing on the south side of Spadina Avenue and Front Street West at this time; and to coordinate the planning, design, and implementation of the south side crossing with the new Spadina-Front GO Transit station.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing southerly westbound double left-turn lane designation in effect at all times on Bremner Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east. 2. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Bremner Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left turns at all times. 3. City Council prohibit westbound left turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Front Street West and Blue Jays Way, TTC vehicles and bicycles excepted. 4. City Council direct staff to not introduce a pedestrian crossing on the south side of Spadina Avenue and Front Street West at this time; and to coordinate the planning, design, and implementation of the south side crossing with the new Spadina-Front GO Transit station.
TE11.67adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" to exclude 203 Jarvis Street
A growing concern for residents in the Garden District has been the impact of new development on available permit parking spaces within the 6G area. New condominiums are approved under the assumption that sufficient parking will be available on-site. However, the city has received and granted parking permits to residents in newly constructed buildings within the 6G area that were not specifically omitted. Permit parking is meant primarily to allow residents who live in residential areas, where driveways and/or garages are not common, the ability to park their vehicle near their home. While underground parking is expensive to build, developers should be expected to provide enough capacity on site without impacting parking in the neighbourhood. The 6G area has 100 parking spots. On average, 75 of those are permitted, which allows spaces for those with accessible parking permits and temporary permits for contractors and visitors. There are currently six active or approved development applications within the 6G area, potentially representing over 2,500 new residential units. If steps are not taken, residents in the Garden District risk losing their access to permit parking. The development at 203 Jarvis Street - whose zoning was approved in 2018, and is currently undergoing site plan review - will contain 185 new dwelling units, with 49 parking spaces. This motion seeks to remove the ability of future residents of 203 Jarvis Street to obtain permit parking in the 6G area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Transportation Services to examine and to report back to the February 5, 2010 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" and the exclusion of the subject site, at 203 Jarvis Street, from the permit parking area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council requests Transportation Services examine and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting of February 5, 2017 regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" and the exclusion of the subject site, at 203 Jarvis Street, from the permit parking area.
TE11.68adopted
My office has received reports of speeding and dangerous driving on Soho Street and Phoebe Street in the Grande Neighbourhood. This area is near an elementary school, a daycare, and contains bicycle lanes and heavy pedestrian traffic. After receiving the reports of speeding and dangerous driving, I received a petition for the installation of speed humps from local residents. I am requesting that this council waive the petition and polling requirements, and authorize the installation of traffic calming measures.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Phoebe Street, between Beverley Street and Huron Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Phoebe Street, between Beverley Street and Huron Street, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3557, dated October 2019, to the letter (December 2, 2019) from Councillor Joe Cressy. 3. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Soho Street, between Queen Street West and Phoebe Street. 4. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Soho Street, between Queen Street West and Phoebe Street, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3558, dated October 2019, to the letter (December 2, 2019) from Councillor Joe Cressy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Phoebe Street, between Beverley Street and Huron Street. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Phoebe Street, between Beverley Street and Huron Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3557, dated October 2019. 3. Waive the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Soho Street, between Queen Street West and Phoebe Street. 4. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Soho Street, between Queen Street West and Phoebe Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3558, dated October 2019.
TE11.69adopted
Parking Amendment - Elgin Avenue
Local residents requested amendments to the existing parking regulations on the north side of Elgin Avenue, west of Avenue Road. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit standing within close proximity to the intersection and surrounding driveways in order to improve sightlines for motorists. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and Bedford Road. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 38.1 metres west. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 50 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and Bedford Road. 2. The Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 38.1 metres west. 3. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Elgin Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 50 metres west.
TE11.70adopted
Parking Amendment - Lowther Avenue
Local residents requested amendments to the existing parking regulations on the south side of Lowther Avenue, west of Avenue Road. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit standing within close proximity to the intersection and surrounding driveways in order to improve sightlines for motorists. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Lowther Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 60.5 metres west. 2. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Lowther Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 60.5 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Lowther Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 60.5 metres west. 2. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Lowther Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 60.5 metres west.
TE11.71adopted
U-Turn Prohibition - Moore Avenue
Local residents have requested a turn prohibition which will prohibit westbound U-turn movements at all times on Moore Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Clifton Road. The intent of this prohibition is to stop U-turns at this intersection which have increasingly placed pedestrians, cyclists and drivers at risk. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed prohibition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited westbound U-turn movements at all times on Moore Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Clifton Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound U-turn movements at all times on Moore Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Clifton Road.
TE11.72adopted
Parking Amendments - Gladstone Avenue and Shanly Street
Parents and teachers from St. Anthony's Catholic School reached out to my office and informed me that the hours at their school recently changed. In addition, they asked that there be space allocated within the existing school pick-up/drop-off area on Gladstone Avenue for larger school buses to pick-up/drop-off, instead of on Shanly Street. I am by way of this motion requesting that the school pick-up/drop-off hours be adjusted to reflect the new school hours and that space be allocated for school bus pick-up/drop-off on Gladstone Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing 15-minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 15 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 82.5 metres further north. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 15 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 82.5 metres further north. 3. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 42.5 metres further north. 4. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:10 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 2:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between Shanly Street and a point 55 metres north. 5. Prohibited parking from 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between Shanly Street and a point 55 metres north. 6. Rescinded the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Shanly Street, between Gladstone Avenue and a point 33 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing 15-minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 15 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 82.5 metres further north. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 15 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 82.5 metres further north. 3. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of Shanly Street and a point 42.5 metres further north. 4. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:10 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 2:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between Shanly Street and a point 55 metres north. 5. Prohibit parking from 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between Shanly Street and a point 55 metres north. 6. Rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Shanly Street, between Gladstone Avenue and a point 33 metres east.
TE11.73adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Old Weston Road - Davenport Road to Lavender Road
This section of Old Weston Road is classified as a minor arterial, with residential uses predominating along the length of the area from Davenport Road to Rogers Road, plus residential neighbourhood in the vicinity. General Mercer Public School is located at Turnberry Avenue, just behind a row of houses that line Old Weston Road from numbers 607-670. The land use in the area brings many pedestrians, including school children, onto the sidewalks and into the right-ofway for street crossings. Pedestrians are being hit and close-calls happening frequently. Residents have strongly outlined the need for a safer street, which I strongly support. Therefore I am recommending by way to this letter to reduce the speed limit on Old Weston Road, from Davenport Road to Lavender Road, from 50km/h to 40km/h.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 　 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Old Weston Road, between Davenport Road and Lavender Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 　 1. Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Old Weston Road, between Davenport Road and Lavender Road
TE11.74adopted
Request for Chinatown Study, Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West
The neighbourhood of Chinatown - roughly encompassing Spadina Avenue from College Street to Queen Street West and Dundas Street West from Beverley Street to Cameron Street - is a unique neighbourhood in the City of Toronto with an important history. The purpose of this City Planning review is to focus on the unique character of Chinatown to effectively plan for new development that will complement the existing built form and heritage attributes, work to preserve the unique retail character of Chinatown, contribute to affordable housing, and ensure that the public realm, parkland and community services meet the needs of the community. The request for this review comes at a time when this neighbourhood is under increased development pressure. Due to the recent development proposals within the study area, as well as adjacent neighbourhoods, there is urgency to this request. The development pressure, in addition to the current housing crisis and rising commercial rents, threaten Chinatown's well-established neighbourhood character. A study of Spadina Avenue from Queen Street West to Dupont Street was initiated in 2012 but has not been completed. We request that the Spadina Avenue study be divided into phases, and that the first phase focus on Chinatown, with study boundaries defined as: Spadina Avenue from College Street to Queen Street and Dundas Street from Beverley Street to Cameron Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested: 1. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to conduct a review of the Chinatown area, (Spadina Avenue from College Street to Queen Street West and Dundas Street from Beverley Street to Cameron Street), and to work with the Director, Transportation Services to review potential streetscape improvements; public realm opportunities and complete streets initiatives on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West in the context of current and future development proposals and planned road reconstruction work; 2. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to work with the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning, to assess the applicable policy framework in the area and consider augmenting existing policies and developing additional urban design and built form guidelines, including an assessment of heritage resources, to be used to inform the review of current and future development proposals, and to develop an understanding of what defines the character of these streets, including the unique retail environment of Chinatown; and 3. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to work with the Housing Secretariat and the Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to review potential for protecting existing and creating new affordable housing and community services in the context of current and future development proposals in the area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton and Councillor Cressy recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the Director, Community Planning to conduct a review of the Chinatown area, (Spadina Avenue from College Street to Queen Street West and Dundas Street from Beverley Street to Cameron Street), and to work with the Director, Transportation Services to review potential streetscape improvements; public realm opportunities and complete streets initiatives on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West in the context of current and future development proposals and planned road reconstruction work; 2. Request the Director, Community Planning to work with the Director, Urban Design and Director, Heritage Preservation Services, to assess the applicable policy framework in the area and consider augmenting existing policies and developing additional urban design and built form guidelines, including an assessment of heritage resources, to be used to inform the review of current and future development proposals, and to develop an understanding of what defines the character of these streets, including the unique retail environment of Chinatown; and 3. Request the Director, Community Planning to work with the Housing Secretariat and the Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to review potential for protecting existing and creating new affordable housing and community services in the context of current and future development proposals in the area.
TE11.75adopted
Parking Amendments and All-way Stop Control - Paul Lane Gardens
Paul Lane Gardens is an east/west street located between Augusta Avenue and Cameron Street in the newly revitalized Toronto Community Housing Units in Alexandra Park. The north side of this small street is designated Pay & Display street parking, while the south side of the street is designated "No Parking". On busy days, both sides of the street become lined with cars parked either at the Pay & Display or Accessible Parking Permit holders parking on the south side under the "No Parking" designation. This reduced the long stretch of road to a single lane of traffic for both east and west bound traffic, causing unsafe conditions for drivers and a bottleneck of traffic in the neighbourhood. Transportation Services staff have advised that to mitigate the issue, the current "No Parking" designation be rescinded and stopping on Paul Lane Gardens is to be prohibited.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 15 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 40 metres further east. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 110 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 50 metres further east. 3. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between Augusta Avenue and a point 15 metres east. 4. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 55 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 55 metres further east. 5. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 160 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 17 metres further east. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Garden, between Augusta Avenue and Cameron Street. 7. Approved an all-way stop control at the intersection of Paul Lane Gardens and Vanauley.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 15 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 40 metres further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 110 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 50 metres further east. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between Augusta Avenue and a point 15 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 55 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 55 metres further east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Gardens, between a point 160 metres east of Augusta Avenue and a point 17 metres further east. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Paul Lane Garden, between Augusta Avenue and Cameron Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Paul Lane Gardens and Vanauley Street.