Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 73 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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TE12.26adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to construct a new structure on the designated heritage property at 68 Wellesley Street East (which includes convenience addresses of 70-78 Wellesley and 505-509½ Church Street) in connection with the development of the properties at 68 Wellesley Street. On January 30, the City received an Official Plan and Rezoning application for a 28-storey mixed-use building in conjunction with an application for Site Plan approval for the proposed development. The project would have a non-residential gross floor area of 620 square meters, and a residential gross floor area of 16,903 square metres with 258 dwelling units. The Site contains the properties located at 68 Wellesley Street East (convenience addresses: 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 78A Wellesley Street and 505, 507, 509 and 509 1/2 Church Street). Collectively known as the William McBean Terrace, these properties are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act under By-law 914-2014. Constructed in the late 19th century, the built form of the William McBean Terrace is a contiguous row of 2 ½ storey row houses designed in the Second Empire style with a mansard roof, projecting dormers, and decorative detailing. The property was first listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1974. The owner has submitted an application to alter the designated heritage property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and this report recommends the application be refused.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 68 Wellesley Street East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act as found in the plans and drawings prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, dated December 15, 2023 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated January 23, 2024. 2. In the event of an appeal to the Ontario Lands Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 68 Wellesley Street East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act as found in the plans and drawings prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, dated December 15, 2023 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated January 23, 2024. 2. In the event of an appeal to the Ontario Lands Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
TE12.27adopted
65-83 Raglan Avenue - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 65-83 Raglan Avenue, Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within a new park located adjacent to the site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction; owner; property; site location; site history and source of inspiration; the section 37 agreement; the development; public art vision; public art location; artist proposed; artist shortlist; selection committee; mentorship program; community programming opportunity; estimated public art budget and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 65-83 Raglan Avenue Public Art Plan attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 65-83 Raglan Avenue Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated March 12, 2024 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE12.28deferred
26 Millwood Road - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing two-storey single detached house at 26 Millwood Road (Application No. 24-113823 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit application because the building contains one residential dwelling unit and an application for a replacement building permit has not been made.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 7, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house at 26 Millwood Road because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house at 26 Millwood Road without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house at 26 Millwood Road with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and, d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE12.29adopted
47 Melbourne Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 47 Melbourne Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about the tree's health, prior damage to a fence, and potential for tree failure that may impact the house and utility lines. The white mulberry tree (Morus alba) measures 17 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 47 Melbourne Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 47 Melbourne Avenue.
TE12.30adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Bloordale Village, CityPlace and Fort York, Dupont by the Castle, Kensington Market, The Beach, The Waterfront, and West Queen West BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Dupont by the Castle: Meng, Gary Kensington Market: Hack, Karen Tayyeb, Vezi The Beach: Adamson, Garie Carlo, Johanna Ward, Russell The Waterfront: Peat, William West Queen West: Pettit, Matt Dean Raincock, Chloe 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Bloordale Village: Couto, Oliver CityPlace and Fort York: Brown, Adam The Beach: Gillespie, Marg Pratt, Carl The Waterfront: Sritharan, Junior West Queen West: Drayton, Tao
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Dupont by the Castle: Meng, Gary Kensington Market: Hack, Karen Tayyeb, Vezi The Beach: Adamson, Garie Carlo, Johanna Ward, Russell The Waterfront: Peat, William West Queen West: Pettit, Matt Dean Raincock, Chloe 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Bloordale Village: Couto, Oliver CityPlace and Fort York: Brown, Adam The Beach: Gillespie, Marg Pratt, Carl The Waterfront: Sritharan, Junior West Queen West: Drayton, Tao
TE12.31adopted
98 Armstrong Avenue - Encroachment Agreement - Basement Walkout Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to maintain an encroachment within the public right-of-way at 98 Armstrong Avenue. The encroachment consists of a basement walkout within the municipal boulevard of the Armstrong Avenue frontage of the property. The purpose of this report is to seek authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 98 Armstrong Avenue, to permit the basement walkout and its ongoing maintenance within the City's right-of-way.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 98 Armstrong Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to maintain a basement walkout fronting 98 Armstrong Avenue subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. the property owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the basement walkout at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the basement walkout upon receiving written notice to do so; and e. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the owner's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 98 Armstrong Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to maintain a basement walkout fronting 98 Armstrong Avenue subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. The property owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. Maintain the basement walkout at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the basement walkout upon receiving written notice to do so; and e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the owner's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
TE12.32adopted
100 Armstrong Avenue - Encroachment Agreement - Basement Walkout Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to maintain an encroachment within the public right-of-way at 100 Armstrong Avenue. The encroachment consists of a basement walkout within the municipal boulevard of the Armstrong Avenue frontage of the property. The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 100 Armstrong Avenue to permit the basement walkout and its ongoing maintenance within the City's right-of-way on Armstrong Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 100 Armstrong Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to maintain a basement walkout fronting 100 Armstrong Avenue subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. the property owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the basement walkout at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the retaining wall upon receiving written notice to do so; and e. the owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the owner's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments. 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 100 Armstrong Avenue as described in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 100 Armstrong Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to maintain a basement walkout fronting 100 Armstrong Avenue subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. The property owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. Maintain the basement walkout at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the retaining wall upon receiving written notice to do so; and e. The owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the owner's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 100 Armstrong Avenue as described in recommendation 1.
TE12.33deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 135 Glen Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 135 Glen Road regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of concrete and metal iron fences, and stone/concrete/brick privacy walls and pillars which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow concrete and metal iron fences, and stone/concrete/brick privacy walls and pillars to be constructed and maintained within the public right-of-way at 135 Glen Road, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 7, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 135 Glen Road permitting the construction and maintenance of concrete and metal iron fences, and stone/concrete/brick privacy walls and pillars as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE12.34amended
Encroachment Appeal - 40 London Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 40 London Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden fence which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow a wooden fence to be maintained within the public right-of-way at 40 London Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 40 London Street, to permit the construction and maintenance of the wooden fence subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the wooden fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. alter the wooden fence to provide a 3.0 metre x 3.0 metre vision splay at the intersection of the fence located at the sidewalk and laneway; e. remove the wooden fence upon receiving written notice to do so; f. the property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace them; and g. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 40 London Street permitting the maintenance of the wooden fence as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council require the owner of 40 London Street to remove all installed encroachments on the right-of-way to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.
TE12.35amended
22 Vaughan Road - Encroachment Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 22 Vaughan Road regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel to be maintained within the public right-of-way at 22 Vaughan Road, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 22 Vaughan Road permitting the construction and maintenance of the poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel, subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel upon receiving written notice to do so; e. the property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace them; and f. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 22 Vaughan Road permitting the construction and maintenance of the poured concrete accessibility ramp with steel handrails, guard posts and panel as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE12.36adopted
Road and Intersection Safety Review - Winona Drive at St. Clair Avenue West and Barrie Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Clair Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users at the intersection of Winona Drive and St. Clair Avenue West, as well as Winona Drive and Barrie Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services. Transportation Services is recommending a westbound right turn on a red signal prohibition at Winona Drive and St. Clair Avenue West, as well as other minor improvements to refresh/enhance the signs, pavement and markings at the intersection. Additionally, during the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between the posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 will correct these inconsistencies.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit westbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive. 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 south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Oakwood Avenue. 3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres west of Winona Drive and Winona Drive, to be in effect between Winona Drive and a point 25.4 metres west. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 32.5 metres east of Westmount Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Winona Drive, to be in effect between a point 32.5 metres east of Westmount Avenue and a point 25.4 metres west of Winona Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit westbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive. 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 south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Oakwood Avenue. 3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres west of Winona Drive and Winona Drive, to be in effect between Winona Drive and a point 25.4 metres west. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 32.5 metres east of Westmount Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Winona Drive, to be in effect between a point 32.5 metres east of Westmount Avenue and a point 25.4 metres west of Winona Drive.
TE12.37deferred
Corridor Safety Review - Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until May 7, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
TE12.38adopted
400-420 King Street West - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street West City Council approval of this report is required. TMG Builders is constructing a 49-storey mixed use residential condominium development at 400-420 King Street West. The north sidewalk on King Street West and the east sidewalk on Charlotte Street is currently closed for construction staging operations. City Council, at its meeting on December 15, 2021, approved the closure of the east sidewalk on Charlotte Street until December 31, 2026 and the north sidewalk and a 2.6 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres east, from July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on King Street West for an additional 28 months, from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor 4. City Council direct that King Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor 4. City Council direct that King Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.
TE12.39amended
Douro Street (1071 King Street West) - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. Hallmark is constructing a 14-storey residential building at 1071 King Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of King Street West and Douro Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk, the southbound vehicle traffic lane, and the northbound vehicle traffic lane, for a period of 33 months, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Douro Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be redirected to the east sidewalk of Douro Street. A bi-directional bicycle lane will be maintained on the east and the south side of the road. Vehicular access will be maintained at the intersection of Douro Street and Shaw Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a temporary full closure of the west sidewalk, the southbound vehicle traffic lane, and the northbound vehicle traffic lane, on Douro Street, between King Street West a point 33 metres further south, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of King Street West and Douro Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 3. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of King Street West and Douro Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the driveway located on the north side of Douro Street, 75 metres west of Shaw Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 5. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover on Douro Street, and a point 50 metres south of King Street West to be in-operation from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027, which the issuance of the construction staging permit must be conditional on the Pedestrian Crossover being operational. 6. City Council authorize the following conditions of the construction staging permit, which relate to the temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover: a. a deposit will be required to be submitted to "The Treasurer, City of Toronto", in advance of the permit being issued; the deposit is required to cover costs incurred by the City, in the event the developer does not provide a service that it must, as stipulated in the permit agreement conditions below; and upon completion of the construction project and return to normal operation, the unused portion of the deposit will be returned to the developer; b. the developer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of the traffic control signal by one of the electrical contractors pre-approved by the City's Traffic Systems Construction and Maintenance Unit; maintenance levels specified by the City's Traffic Systems Construction and Maintenance Unit must be followed, to be in accordance with those followed by the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor for the maintenance of the City's other traffic control signals; and c. the developer must provide to Transportation Services a seven day/24 hour contact name, phone number and email address, for the City's dispatchers to forward operational malfunction/complaints to; if the City's dispatcher is not able to reach the contact by phone to provide details of a malfunction/complaint, then the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor will be dispatched to investigate and complete repairs and the City's dispatcher will send an email to document the malfunction call and their inability to reach the contact; and the response and repair costs will be deducted from the deposit provided to the City. 7. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of alternative options for the proposed west sidewalk closure on Douro Street, including the possible retention of pedestrian facilities and also potentially reducing the duration of the proposed closures on the public right-of-way. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 18. City Council direct that King Street West and Douro Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 20. City Council direct that the occupation permits for construction staging on Douro Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction. 21. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of alternative options for the proposed west sidewalk closure on Douro Street, including the possible retention of pedestrian facilities and also potentially reducing the duration of the proposed closures on the public right-of-way.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a temporary full closure of the west sidewalk, the southbound vehicle traffic lane, and the northbound vehicle traffic lane, on Douro Street, between King Street West a point 33 metres further south, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of King Street West and Douro Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 3. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of King Street West and Douro Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the driveway located on the north side of Douro Street, 75 metres west of Shaw Street, from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. 5. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover on Douro Street, and a point 50 metres south of King Street West to be in-operation from April 30, 2024 to January 31, 2027, which the issuance of the construction staging permit must be conditional on the Pedestrian Crossover being operational. 6. City Council authorize the following conditions of the construction staging permit, which relate to the temporary Level 2, Type B - Pedestrian Crossover: a. A deposit will be required to be submitted to "The Treasurer, City of Toronto", in advance of the permit being issued. The deposit is required to cover costs incurred by the City, in the event the developer does not provide a service that it must, as stipulated in the permit agreement conditions below. Upon completion of the construction project and return to normal operation, the unused portion of the deposit will be returned to the developer. b. The developer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of the traffic control signal by one of the electrical contractors pre-approved by the City's Traffic Systems Construction & Maintenance Unit. Maintenance levels specified by the City's Traffic Systems Construction & Maintenance Unit must be followed, to be in accordance with those followed by the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor for the maintenance of the City's other traffic control signals. c. The developer must provide to Transportation Services a 7 day/24 hr contact name, phone number and email address, for the City's dispatchers to forward operational malfunction/complaints to. If the City's dispatcher is not able to reach the contact by phone to provide details of a malfunction/complaint, then the City's Electrical Maintenance Contractor will be dispatched to investigate and complete repairs and the City's dispatcher will send an email to document the malfunction call and their inability to reach the contact. The response and repair costs will be deducted from the deposit provided to the City. 7. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 18. City Council direct that King Street West and Douro Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 20. City Council direct that the occupation permits for construction staging on Douro Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.
TE12.40adopted
Huron Street (300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street) - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Collectdev is constructing a 29-storey residential condominium building at 300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street. The site is located on the north-west corner of Bloor Street West and Huron Street. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk and a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Huron Street for a period of 25 months, from April 30, 2024 to May 30, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Huron Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be redirected to the east sidewalk of Huron Street at the signalized intersection on Bloor Street West and Huron Street. In order to facilitate a safe crossing for pedestrians, north of the construction staging area, a temporary compulsory stop control will be installed at the intersection north and south leg on Huron Street and Prince Arthur Avenue. The construction staging area will result in the loss of nine on-street permit parking spaces on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. The approval of the permit is contingent to the applicant providing proof of alternative parking accommodations for the temporarily displaced on street permit parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Huron Street, between a point 7 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 88 metres further north, from April 30, 2024 to May 30, 2026 inclusive. 2. Authorized a temporary compulsory stop control for northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Huron Street and Prince Arthur Avenue, from April 30, 2024 to May 30, 2026 inclusive. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 110 metres north. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 110 metres north. 5. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 dollars per hour for maximum time period of 3 hours, on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 6. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 7. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulations in effect at all times, except no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Lowther Avenue to a point 41.1 metres further south from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the odd (east) side of Huron Street, from Bloor Street West to a point 105 metres north. 8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 9. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 10. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 11. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 12. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 13. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 14. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 16. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 18. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 19. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 20. Directed that Huron Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 21. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Huron Street, between a point 7 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 88 metres further north, from April 30, 2024 to May 30, 2026 inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a temporary compulsory stop control for northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Huron Street and Prince Arthur Avenue, from April 30, 2024 to May 30, 2026 inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 110 metres north. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 110 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 dollars per hour for maximum time period of 3 hours, on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulations in effect at all times, except no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Lowther Avenue to a point 41.1 metres further south from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the odd (east) side of Huron Street, from Bloor Street West to a point 105 metres north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 105 metres north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Huron Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE12.41adopted
80 St. George Street - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Urbacon Buildings Group Inc. is renovating an institutional building (University of Toronto Lash Miller Laboratory) at 80 St. George Street. The site is located on the southwest corner of St. George Street and Willcocks Street. It should be noted that Willcocks Street, between St. George Street and Huron Street operates as a public walkway, with no vehicular access. Transportation Services is requesting authorization for a temporary full closure of Willcocks Street, between St. George Street and Huron Street for a period of 25 months, from April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the south side of Willcocks Street will be restricted and pedestrians will be redirected to the north side of the roadway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary full closure of Willcocks Street to all road users, between St. George Street and Huron Street, from April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2026, inclusive. 2. Rescinded the existing southbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection on Huron Street and Willcocks Street, from April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2024, inclusive. 3. Rescinded the existing northbound right-turn prohibition at the intersection on Huron Street and Willcocks Street, from April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2024, inclusive. 4. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 5. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Directed the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. Directed that Willcocks Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary full closure of Willcocks Street to all road users, between St. George Street and Huron Street, from April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2026, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing southbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection on Huron Street and Willcocks Street, from April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2024, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing northbound right-turn prohibition at the intersection on Huron Street and Willcocks Street, from April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2024, inclusive. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Willcocks Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE12.42deferred
1404-1428 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area
City Council on December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, referred Item TE9.45 to the January 24, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. Summary from the report and attachment 1 (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on 1404-1428 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. YSC Development Corp is constructing a 50-storey condominium building at 1404-1428 Yonge Street. The site is located on the west side of Yonge Street between St Clair Avenue West and Farnham Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk, the southbound bike lane, a portion of the southbound lane, and the northbound bike lane on Yonge Street for a period of 35 months, from November 30, 2023 to October 31, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Yonge Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a minimum 1.8 metre-wide covered and protected walkway. The southbound and northbound bike lanes will be closed, and signage will be posted informing cyclists the bike lane ends in advance of the construction staging area and shared lane pavement markings will be installed advising cyclists and motorists to merge into a single traffic lane in the vicinity of the work zone. The construction staging area will result in the loss of four parking machine on-street spaces on the west side of Yonge Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 7, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE12.43adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Minto Communities is constructing a 48-storey mixed use building at 89, 97 and 99, Church Street. The site is located on the northeast corner of Church Street and Lombard Street. The north sidewalk and a 4 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street and the east sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, fronting the site, is closed to accommodate a construction staging area. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on June 24, 2021, approved the subject construction staging area on Church Street and Lombard Street from July 16, 2021 to July 30, 2022. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 35 months, from July 16, 2021 to May 31, 2024. As the previous permit was approved for a 13 month period, the developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Church Street and Lombard Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Church Street and on Lombard Street for an additional 9 months, from April 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 36 metres east, from April 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024, inclusive. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north, from April 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024, inclusive. 3. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Directed the applicant to install a wash station at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 5. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Directed the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed that Church Street and Lombard Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. Directed the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 15. Directed the applicant to continue to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently place and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Directed the applicant to continue to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 17. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours and local resident groups. 18. Directed the applicant to continue to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, the local residents' association and the Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 36 metres east, from April 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north, from April 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install a wash station at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Church Street and Lombard Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently place and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing & Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
TE12.44adopted
450-470 Front Street West - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: 450 - 470 Front Street West 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: 450 - 470 Front Street West 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE12.45adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - April 2024 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces-April 2024 (Delegated)", dated March 14, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE12.46adopted
Accessible Parking Space - Springhurst Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Springhurst Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Springhurst Avenue, between a point 57 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Springhurst Avenue, between a point 57 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE12.47adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Gilbert Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the removal of an on-street accessible loading zone, operating from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Gilbert Avenue, between a point 74.5 metres south of Rogers Road and a point 11 metres further south.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, on the east side of Gilbert Avenue, between a point 74.5 metres south of Rogers Road and a point 11 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Gilbert Avenue, between a point 74.5 metres south of Rogers Road and a point 11 metres further south.
TE12.48amended
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Front Street East and Scott Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Front Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was met. Traffic signals will enhance safety for all road users and are justified based on the assessment undertaken.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street. 2. City Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to consult with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area during the design of the traffic signals to review the feasibility of including additional or potential intersection upgrades as part of the new traffic signal installation program.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street.
TE12.49adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Eastern Avenue and Booth Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Booth Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was met. Traffic signals will enhance safety for all road users and are justified based on the assessment undertaken.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Booth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Booth Avenue.
TE12.50adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Princess Street and Scadding Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Princess Street and Scadding Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Princess Street and Scadding Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Princess Street and Scadding Avenue.