Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 63 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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TE12.51adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West
Road Reconstruction, including watermain replacement will be taking place on Dovercourt Road from College Street to Queen Street West. This reconstruction provides an opportunity to implement additional road safety measures. These measures include raising the curb height, sidewalk replacement, intersection improvements and planted areas. In addition to these measures, residents were asked to consider five various traffic calming options at a public meeting held in October 2019. Results from this consultation came back in favour of speed humps on Dovercourt. If approved, speed humps will be installed as a part of the road reconstruction beginning in fall 2020.
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 Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install eight speed humps on Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3647, dated December 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão and Councillor Cressy recommend 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 Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install eight speed humps on Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, generally as shown on attached Drawing No. 421G-3647, dated December 2019.
TE12.52adopted
Parking Amendments - Earlsdale Avenue
A local small business and property owner contacted my office regarding a problem with parking on their licensed commercial boulevard parking space. The owner of the building has four licensed spaces assigned, however because of existing conflicting parking signage, people persistently park in front of the existing depressed sidewalks, which prevents ingress/egress to the parking spaces. I brought this matter to the attention of Transportation Services staff who have confirmed that parking signs on the south side of Earlsdale should be modified to clarify that vehicles cannot park in that area. The change proposed in this motion will prohibit parking on the south side of Earlsdale Avenue, in the specific area of ingress/egress of vehicles to the boulevard parking, and revised signage will clarify parking rules and regulations on the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. 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 south side of Earlsdale Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and a point 31 metres east. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Earlsdale Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and a point 31 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. 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 south side of Earlsdale Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and a point 31 metres east. 2. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Earlsdale Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and a point 31 metres east
TE12.53adopted
Laughton Avenue Pick-up and Drop-off Zone
Parents and neighbours in the area surrounding Saint Paul VI Catholic Elementary School contacted my office to voice safety and traffic management concerns. In response to these concerns, my office met onsite with City of Toronto Traffic Operations staff, School Parent Council and the School Principal in order to discuss potential solutions. After reviewing this matter in detail, Traffic Operations staff reported back to my office and recommended the installation of a pick-up and drop-off zone along the east side of Laughton Avenue, across from the school, in order to help ensure safety for students and compliance by parents. The purpose of this motion is therefore to install a pick-up and drop-off zone along the east side of Laughton Avenue, across from the school.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 3. Prohibited parking from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 2. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 3. Prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Laughton Avenue, between Talbot Street and a point 41.1 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.
TE12.54adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Peterborough Avenue between Dufferin Street and Greenlaw Avenue
Residents contacted my office seeking to better protect vulnerable road users along Peterborough Avenue where the statutory, unsigned speed limit is currently 50km/h. With Loretto College and Regal Road Junior Public Schools nearby, area youth are frequently crossing Peterborough Avenue and so are neighbourhood children. Vision Zero 2.0 will eventually lower the speed limit on all local residential roads to 30 km/h, however implementation is planned on a ward-by-ward basis over five years starting in 2021. My response to residents is to ensure speed limits are reduced in the requested areas as soon as possible. Hence the purpose of this motion is to reduce the speed limit to 30km/h, along Peterborough Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Greenlaw Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Peterborough Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Greenlaw Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Peterborough Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Greenlaw Avenue.
TE12.55adopted
Rescission of Eastbound 'No Right on Red' Prohibition on St. Clair Avenue West at Lansdowne Avenue
Residents reached out to my office after noticing that the 'no right turn on red' regulation along St. Clair Avenue West at Lansdowne Avenue was slowing the flow of vehicular traffic and contributing to congestion along St. Clair. This restriction was implemented during construction of the St. Clair streetcar right-of-way. It was intended to reduce conflicts between vehicles turning right onto Lansdowne Avenue and streetcars turning right/left from St. Clair Avenue West to Lansdowne Avenue. As this intersection is part of a major arterial road and transit-way, I sought the advice of City of Toronto Traffic Operations and Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Service Planning. There is broad agreement that the restriction is no longer necessary. I am therefore moving to rescind.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends: 1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right turn on red signal prohibition (T.T.C. vehicles excepted) in effect at St. Clair Avenue West and Lansdowne Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right turn on red signal prohibition (T.T.C. vehicles excepted) in effect at St. Clair Avenue West and Lansdowne Avenue.
TE12.56adopted
Parking Amendments - Wallace Avenue
It has been brought to my attention that as the result of changes in school hours and the continued growth of the Wallace Emerson neighbourhood, the current pick-up and drop-off area along Wallace Avenue between Pauline Avenue and Brock Avenue is being used by school buses as a loading zone. Principals from both Saint Sebastian Elementary School and Pauline Junior Public School contacted my office to formally change the current pick-up and drop-off area to a bus loading zone to better service the schools.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing 15-minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 metres east. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 metres east. 3. Designated a school bus loading zone to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 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 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 metres east. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 metres east. 3. Designate a school bus loading zone to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between Brock Avenue and a point 48 metres east.
TE12.57adopted
Parking Amendment - Critchley Lane
The Greater Yorkville Residents Association requested amendments to the existing parking regulations on both sides of Critchley Lane, between Bellair Street and the west end of Critchley Lane. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit stopping within the laneway to prevent illegal parking and improve the two-way traffic operation. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Critchley Lane, between Bellair Street and the west end of Critchley Lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Critchley Lane, between Bellair Street and the west end of Critchley Lane.
TE12.58adopted
Re-Opening Item TE11.55: Speed Hump Poll Results - College View Avenue
I am writing to request the reopening of item 2019.TE11.55, in order to add a second recommendation. Due to a clerical error, the recommendation requesting the City Solicitor to prepare the by-law to alter the roadway in order to install the speed humps was omitted from the decision passed on December 3, 2019. In order to add that required recommendation, I am asking the Council to re-open the item and vote in favour of adding the recommendation underneath.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed that City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, generally as shown on 'Drawing 421G-3215 (December 2018) attached to the report entitled 'Speed Hump Poll Results - College View Avenue' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open item TE11.55; and 2. Add the following new Recommendation: 2. The City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, generally as shown on 'Drawing No. 421G-3215, dated December 2018' attached to the report entitled 'Speed Hump Poll Results - College View Avenue' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE12.59adopted
Right of Way Permit Requirements for the Proposed Ontario Line
In late December, many residents in Ward 14 noticed preliminary core sampling being done to the proposed route of the Ontario Line. Metrolinx confirmed after construction had started that construction notices had not been mailed out in time to reach residents before the work started. Transportation have confirmed that Metrolinx did not meet their requirements for notification timeliness or clarity in this instance. This is very concerning as many residents are already concerned about the standard of communication from Metrolinx. The City has rules that are in place to protect residents, but they are not always clear. I am asking you to support this request so residents in Toronto - Danforth and across Toronto and East York can understand the expectations that the City has for Metrolinx in their initial work on the proposed Ontario Line.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the February 5, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the process and requirements for issuing right of way permits related to the section of the proposed Ontario Line in the Toronto and East York Community Council area.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to report to the February 5, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the process and requirements for issuing right of way permits related to the section of the proposed Ontario Line in the Toronto and East York Community Council area.
TE12.60adopted
1071 King Street West Community Consultation Meeting - Expanded Notice
A revised application has been made for the lands at 1071 King Street West that proposes a 15-storey mixed-use building with 230 residential apartments, ground floor commercial space, and two levels of underground parking.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed that staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1071 King Street West, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct that staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1071 King Street West, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Direct that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE12.61adopted
Permit Parking on Little Norway Crescent
Little Norway Crescent is located in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood along the City's Waterfront. The street runs along Little Norway Park and is home to Windward Co-operative Housing. The current parking regulations on the street allow for 3 hour unassigned parking and often times it is difficult for residents to benefit from the spaces due to the high traffic and demand for parking due to the proximity to the Billy Bishop Airport. My office is in receipt of a petition signed by residents of Little Norway Crescent for the implementation of Permit Parking from the hours of 7pm-7am on a street name basis. This is a local roadway, located at the southern end of Bathurst Street just south of Lakeshore Boulevard east. The properties located on this street comprise of a mix of low and high density residential units. My office has worked with the community for some time now and it's obvious to me that there is a need to organize street parking to accommodate resident's long term parking needs. Normally a permit parking poll would be conducted, however due to the pressing need to provide immediate relief from tagging of vehicles by Parking Enforcement Officers I'm requesting exemption from the polling requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925. Subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Little Norway Crescent from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Little Norway Crescent from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location. 2. Implementation of Permit Parking on Little Norway Crescent for the hours of 7pm to 7am.
TE12.62adopted
Reviewing Proposed Security Upgrades at Toronto and East York Community Council
There are always many residents who come to Toronto and East York Community Council to make deputations and to follow items of interest. At times depending on the issues being considered there can be almost 100 residents at our Committee. Very often there are more residents attending Toronto and East York Community Counci than most standing committees. Resident engagement is a hallmark of Community Councils. City Council is set to consider new City Hall security measures for the public at the January meeting. Toronto and East York Community Council would like to ensure that the new plan would not unnecessarily impede public involvement or create unseen operational issues on those days when there are 100+ residents in attendance.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Corporate Real Estate Management staff to provide a presentation at the February 5, 2020 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on the proposed enhanced security measures being considered for City Hall, in particular, pertaining to members of the public who will be attending the Toronto and East York Community Council meetings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request Corporate Real Estate Management staff to provide a presentation at the February 5, 2020 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on the proposed enhanced security measures being considered for City Hall, in particular, pertaining to members of the public who will be attending the Toronto and East York Community Council meetings.
TE12.63adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 25 - 2020 to 71 - 2020. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 72 - 2020.