Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 57 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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TE14.51adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Lonsmount Drive and Tweedsmuir Avenue, Permit Area 13K
I am writing to you today to request your support in expanding permit parking area 13K. This item is a continuation of May 7, 2024, Toronto and East York Community Council, where an item was moved to waive the polling requirements for this parking zone's expansion. At its meeting of May 22, 2024, City Council approved an exemption for the implementation of permit parking on Lonsmount Drive, between Don Francks Lane and Tichester Road and Tweedsmuir Avenue, between Heath Street West and the driveway to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. Lonsmount Drive, between Don Francks Lane and Tichester Road and Tweedsmuir Avenue, between Heath Street West and the driveway to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue are presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding these blocks to the permit parking program will result in additional parking spaces for all permit holders within permit parking area 13K. This letter will alleviate permit parking spot losses that were caused by the installation of the traffic control signal at Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate. With the passage of this item, permit parking holders will be able to park within the vicinity of their home once again.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Lonsmount Drive, from Don Francks Lane to Tichester Road and authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Tweedsmuir Avenue, from Heath Street West to a point of 50.5 meters south, to the existing Permit Parking Area 13K. 2. Amended Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, authorizing the amendment of Permit Parking Area "13K", generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the letter (June 10, 2024) from Councillor Josh Matlow, excluding the property currently located at 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Lonsmount Drive, from Don Francks Lane to Tichester Road and authorize permit parking to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Tweedsmuir Avenue, from Heath Street West to a point of 50.5 meters south, to the existing Permit Parking Area 13K. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, authorizing the amendment of Permit Parking Area "13K", generally as shown in Attachment 1, dated June 3, 2024, excluding the property currently located at 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue.
TE14.52adopted
Implementation of a Commercial Loading Zone - Front Street East, West of Market Street
I am writing to request that Toronto and East York Community Council implement a commercial loading zone on the south side of Front Street East between a point 10.5 metres west of Market Street and a point 11 metres further west. This will result in the removal of two parking spaces, for which I wish to waive all fees and loss of revenue. As we work towards the permanent closure of Market Street, this loading zone will service the businesses who operate along and near the street. The loading zone will ensure that Market Street can be animated without any impacts to business operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Front Street East, between Farquhars Lane and Market Street, to be in effect between Farquhars Lane and a point 21.5 metres west of Market Street. 2. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the south side of Front Street East, between a point 10.5 metres west of Market Street and a point 11 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Front Street East, between Farquhars Lane and Market Street, to be in effect between Farquhars Lane and a point 21.5 metres west of Market Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the south side of Front Street East, between a point 10.5 metres west of Market Street and a point 11 metres further west.
TE14.53adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking in a Newly Designated Permit Parking Area for Regent Park
I am writing to take advantage of an opportunity for permit parking in the Regent Park neighbourhood. Prior to revitalization, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants in Regent Park had above ground parking lots with parking for their tenants. Through revitalization and with the start of Phases 4 and 5 construction, TCHC tenants have now lost this above ground parking. Limited underground parking within TCHC buildings has instead been made available. As the City begins to assume roads in Regent Park, this provides an opportunity to add overnight permit parking, while being intentional about using an equity lens to ensure those affordable parking spaces go to TCHC tenants. Due to the immense population growth pressures in the downtown core and the fixed, extremely limited, street capacity, City Council's practice of excluding all new developments in the downtown from being eligible for on-street permit parking remains necessary. In these very unique circumstances in Regent Park, I believe that making an exception for TCHC residents is an equity-driven and balanced approach. This letter is required to exempt petition and polling requirements to implement permit parking on streets within Regent Park. A future report is expected that would properly implement permit parking on the noted streets and to exclude non-TCHC buildings from the new permit parking area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on the following streets 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: a. Oak Street, between Parliament Street and River Street; b. Cole Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street; c. St Bartholomew Street, between Regent Street and Sackville Street; d. Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street; e. St David Street, between Regent Street and Sumach Street; f. Sutton Avenue, between Regent Street and Sackville Street; g. Arnold Avenue, between St David Street and Dundas Street East; h. Dreamers Way, between Oak Street and Gerrard Street East; i. Regent Street, between Shuter Street and Oak Street; j. Pashler Avenue, between Dundas Street East and St Bartholomew Street; k. Peaceful Way, between Shuter Street and Sutton Avenue; l. Sackville Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East; m. Regent Park Boulevard, between St David Street and Dundas Street East; n. Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East; o. Tubman Avenue, between Wyatt Avenue and Oak Street; and p. Nicholas Avenue, between Shuter Street and Wyatt Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on the following streets 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: a. Oak Street, between Parliament Street and River Street; b. Cole Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street; c. St Bartholomew Street, between Regent Street and Sackville Street; d. Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street; e. St David Street, between Regent Street and Sumach Street; f. Sutton Avenue, between Regent Street and Sackville Street; g. Arnold Avenue, between St David Street and Dundas Street East; h. Dreamers Way, between Oak Street and Gerrard Street East; i. Regent Street, between Shuter Street and Oak Street; j. Pashler Avenue, between Dundas Street East and St Bartholomew Street; k. Peaceful Way, between Shuter Street and Sutton Avenue; l. Sackville Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East; m. Regent Park Boulevard, between St David Street and Dundas Street East; n. Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East; o. Tubman Avenue, between Wyatt Avenue and Oak Street; and p. Nicholas Avenue, between Shuter Street and Wyatt Avenue.
TE14.54adopted
Parking Amendment on Balsam Avenue
My office heard from residents on Balsam Avenue, between Beech Avenue and Willow Avenue, that finding parking during the day has become difficult since the opening of the new YMCA on Kingston Road. To improve parking aspects for residents, I recommend adding a 1-hour limit, daily, on this portion of Balsam to increase vehicle turnover in the area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Balsam Avenue, between Beech Avenue and Willow Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Balsam Avenue, between Beech Avenue and Willow Avenue.
TE14.55adopted
All-Way Stop Control on Lauder Avenue at Cloverlawn Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue
Residents in Northcliffe Village have contacted my office to share concerns regarding speeding vehicles travelling along Lauder Avenue just south of Rogers Road. In working with the Northcliffe Residents Association and local residents, it was determined there is an immediate need for all-way stop control on Lauder Avenue at Cloverlawn Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue. These two intersections are frequently used by children and parents crossing Lauder as they head towards Rawlinson Community School. Parents have reported that many vehicles speed through the intersections, resulting in dangerous close calls. As work on long-term improvements continue through the Oakwood Village Streets Plan, the addition of stop signs at these intersections will improve safety. As such, I respectfully request your support on the following recommendation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Cloverlawn Avenue. 2. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Cloverlawn Avenue. 2. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Lauder Avenue and Rosecliffe Avenue.
TE14.56amended
Appointment of Community Members to the Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management
The Applegrove Community Complex recently had their Annual General Meeting and have submitted their new board members for approval by City Council. Given the agenda closing deadlines I am submitting these names so they can begin work immediately. I want to thank the outgoing board members for their service and extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed board members.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individuals to the Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026 and until successors are appointed: - Brian Wood; - Jean Lim O'Brien; - Kirstin Vanderpark; and - Pat Jordan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following individuals to the Board of the Applegrove Community Complex for the terms noted below and until successors are appointed: - Brian Wood, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026. - Jean Lim O'Brien, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026. - Kirstin Vanderpark, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026. - Pat Jordan, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.
TE14.57adopted
Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills: Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 551-2024 to 573-2024. Confirmatory Bill: Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 574-2024.