Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 82 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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TE16.26adopted
1375 Queen Street West Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a new 8-storey mixed use building located at 1375 Queen Street West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1375 Queen Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1375 Queen Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE16.27adopted
1488 Queen Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 6-storey mixed use building located at 1488 Queen Street West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1488 Queen Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1488 Queen Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE16.28adopted
29, 31, 33 and 39 Pleasant Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 34-storey residential building located at 29, 31, 33 and 39 Pleasant Boulevard. Staff is currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. A community consultation meeting was held on March 5, 2020.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed that the additional mailing costs resulting from the notification beyond 120 metres of the site shall be borne by the applicant, for the community consultation meeting held on March 5, 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. The additional mailing costs resulting from the notification beyond 120 metres of the site shall be borne by the applicant, for the community consultation meeting held on March 5, 2020.
TE16.29amended
244 - 260 Church Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 54-storey mixed use building located at 244-260 Church Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 244-260 Church Street, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 244-260 Church Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE16.30adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1 Yorkville Avenue
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 part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1 Yorkville Avenue. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, 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 part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1 Yorkville Avenue; and 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.
TE16.31adopted
141 Bay Street - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 141 Bay Street 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 on a publicly-accessible area of the development site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: development overview; public art sites and opportunities; selection process; programme budget; timelines; project team and role of the public art consultant. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning'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 141 Bay Street Public Art Plan as attached Attachment 1 to the report (June 23, 2020) from the Director, Urban Design.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 141 Bay Street Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated June 23, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE16.32adopted
55 Mercer Street (99 Blue Jays Way) - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 55 Mercer Street (99 Blue Jays Way) 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 on a publicly-accessible area of the development site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction; project team; section 37 agreement reference; public art objectives; site context; site plan; public art location; budget; selection process; artist candidates; jury composition and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning'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 55 Mercer Street (99 Blue Jays Way) Public Art Plan as attached Attachment 1 to the report (June 23, 2020) from the Director, Urban Design.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 55 Mercer Street (99 Blue Jays Way) Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated June 23, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE16.33adopted
This report seeks authority to accept conveyance of parkland in association with an infill and tower block redevelopment project at 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue prior to environmental remediation of the parkland and to provide relief from the applicable provisions of the City policy entitled "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act" requiring remediation prior to conveyance. The proposed delay in environmental remediation will allow residents of existing rental housing, partially located within the proposed parkland dedication lands, to stay in their units until they can be relocated into new replacement rental units constructed at another location on the development site. Future environmental remediation is proposed to be secured by financial security posted pursuant to a Section 37 Agreement which will be registered against title to the development site and is a precondition of the final approval of the proposed redevelopment by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to accept conveyance of parkland dedication in association with an infill and tower block redevelopment project at 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue prior to environmental remediation of the parkland in order to allow residents of 12 existing rental units, partially located within the proposed parkland dedication lands, to remain in their units until they can be relocated into new replacement rental units constructed at another location on the development site. 2. City Council provide relief from the applicable provisions of the City policy entitled "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act" to permit environmental remediation of the parkland dedication lands to take place after conveyance. 3. City Council require the owners of lands at 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue, prior to the conveyance of the parkland to the City, to provide financial security to the City to guarantee future demolition of the existing rental units and environmental remediation to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks standards as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 of the proposed parkland dedication in the amount satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to enter into such agreements and take such steps as may be required in her sole discretion in order to implement the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Engineering Review, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to accept conveyance of parkland dedication in association with an infill and tower block redevelopment project at 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue prior to environmental remediation of the parkland in order to allow residents of 12 existing rental units, partially located within the proposed parkland dedication lands, to remain in their units until they can be relocated into new replacement rental units constructed at another location on the development site. 2. City Council provide relief from the applicable provisions of the City policy entitled "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act" to permit environmental remediation of the parkland dedication lands to take place after conveyance. 3. City Council require the owners of lands at 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue, prior to the conveyance of the parkland to the City, to provide financial security to the City to guarantee future demolition of the existing rental units and environmental remediation to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks standards as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 of the proposed parkland dedication in the amount satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to enter into such agreements and take such steps as may be required in her sole discretion in order to implement Recommendations 1-3 above.
TE16.34adopted
Construction Staging Area - 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East (Cooper Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Menkes is constructing three buildings (buildings F, G, H). Building F will be a 66-storey condominium with approximately 744 units, Building G will be a 71-storey condominium with approximately 721 units, and Building H will be an 11-storey affordable housing rental building with approximately 205 units, together with ground & second floor retail and commercial spaces and a four-level underground parking garage for approximately 435 vehicles. The site is located on the southeast corner of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cooper Street. The development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the centre-line of the proposed new Harbour Street for a period of 24 months (i.e. July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Cooper Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west side sidewalk of Cooper Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on Cooper Street, in two 3.5 metre wide lanes. In addition, the current permit parking on the west side of Cooper Street will be maintained for Toronto Island residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the centre line of the proposed new Harbour Street, from July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022. 2. Directed the applicant 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. Directed the applicant 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. 7. Directed the applicant 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. 8. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Directed that Cooper Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the centre line of the proposed new Harbour Street, from July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 7. 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 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11 Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Cooper Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.35adopted
Construction Staging Area - 100 Queens Quay East (Cooper Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. EllisDon is constructing a 25-storey office tower (LCBO) with ground floor retail, a four-level underground parking garage for approximately 480 cars and one loading door. The site is located on the northeast corner of Queens Quay East and Cooper Street. The development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street between Queens Quay East and the centre-line of the proposed new Harbour Street for a period of 24 months (i.e. July 17, 2020 to July 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Cooper Street abutting the site will be restricted. Pedestrians will be directed to the west side sidewalk of Cooper Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on Cooper Street in two 3.5 metre wide lanes. In addition, the current permit parking on the west side of Cooper Street will be maintained for Toronto Island residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street, between Queens Quay East and the centre line of the new proposed Harbour Street, from July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022. 2. Directed the applicant 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. Directed the applicant 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. 7. Directed the applicant 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. 8. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11 Directed that Cooper Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street, between Queens Quay East and the centre line of the new proposed Harbour Street, from July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 7. 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 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Cooper Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.36adopted
Construction Staging Area - 543 Richmond Street West
As Richmond Street West between Portland Street and Bathurst Street is classified as a major arterial road, this matter is non-delegated and requires final approval by City Council. 543 Richmond Street West Holdings is constructing a 15-storey condominium building with ground floor retail at 543 Richmond Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Richmond Street West and Portland Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a portion of the most southerly westbound curb lane on Richmond Street West for a period of 35 months (i.e. July 17, 2020 to May 31, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. Traffic lanes abutting the site will be realigned to maintain two 3.25m lanes for westbound traffic. Pedestrian operations on the south side of Richmond Street West will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. Bike operations on the north side of Richmond Street West will be maintained it is current form. Pedestrian operations on the north sidewalk will be maintained. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Portland Street abutting the site will be maintained on the existing sidewalk, in a covered and protected walkway. This closure will result in loss of approximately 15 parking machine spaces on the south side of Richmond Street West abutting the site.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk on Richmond Street West, between Portland Street and a point 93 metres west, from July 17, 2020 to May 31, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 3.5 metre wide portion of the most southerly westbound curb lane on Richmond Street West, between Portland Street and a point 93 metres west, from July 17, 2020 to May 31, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Portland Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 65 metres south. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Portland Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 65 metres south. 5. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., on the south side of Richmond Street West between Portland Street and a point 125 metres west. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Richmond Street West, from a point 30.5 metres west of Portland Street to a point 94.5 metres further west. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Richmond Street West, between a point 28 metres west of Portland Street and a point 97 metres further west. 8. City Council direct the applicant 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. 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 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 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant 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. 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 that Richmond Street West and Portland Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk on Richmond Street West, between Portland Street and a point 93 metres west, from July 17, 2020 to May 31, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 3.5 metre wide portion of the most southerly westbound curb lane on Richmond Street West, between Portland Street and a point 93 metres west, from July 17, 2020 to May 31, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Portland Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 65 metres south. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Portland Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 65 metres south. 5. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., on the south side of Richmond Street West between Portland Street and a point 125 metres west. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Richmond Street West, from a point 30.5 metres west of Portland Street to a point 94.5 metres further west. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Richmond Street West, between a point 28 metres west of Portland Street and a point 97 metres further west. 8. City Council direct the applicant 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. 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 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 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant 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. 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 that Richmond Street West and Portland Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.37deferred
Construction Staging Area (Phase 2) - 1 Bloor Street West (Balmuto Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Mizrahi Developments is constructing a mixed-use development at 1 Bloor Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street West. The development will consist of an eight-storey high retail podium and an 86-storey high residential tower. Construction staging operations for the development currently take place within the road right-of-way on the south side of Bloor Street West and on the west side of Yonge Street. Phase 1 of construction involved excavation, piling and shoring operations and building to the ground level, which is completed. City Council, at its meeting on November 26, 2019, authorized the extension construction staging areas on Bloor Street West and Yonge Street from November 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. To minimize disruptions on these arterial roads, a staging area for concrete trucks and deliveries is proposed on Balmuto Street south of Bloor Street West. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a portion of the northbound curb lane/sidewalk on Balmuto Street from a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 12 metres further south for 24 months (i.e. from July 17, 2020 to June 30, 2022), in order to facilitate the construction of the eight-storey high podium (Phase 2A) and 86 storey high residential tower (Phase 2B).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its September 15, 2020 meeting; and 2. Requested Transportation Services to continue to provide temporary permits and consult with adjacent properties before further temporary permits are issued.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane/sidewalk on Balmuto Street, between a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated commercial loading zone on the west side of Balmuto Street, between a point 25.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 11.5 metres further south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Balmuto Street, between a point 37 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 20 metres further south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from, 6:30 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday and at all times Sunday on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday" on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West, and a point 57 metres south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south of Bloor Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping, at all times, on both sides of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 8. Toronto and East York Community 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. 9. Toronto and East York Community 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. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 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 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. 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 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. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Balmuto Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed.
TE16.38adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Forest Hill Road (200 St. Clair Avenue West)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Accel Construction Management Incorporated is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 200 St. Clair Avenue West. The east sidewalk on Forest Hill Road abutting the site is currently closed for construction staging operations. Toronto and East York Committee Council, at its meeting on July 4, 2018, approved the subject construction staging area on Forest Hill Road from June 13, 2018 to July 31, 2020. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Forest Hill Road, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to equipment malfunction and shortage of sub-contractors during the formwork phase. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Forest Hill Road for an additional eight months (i.e. from August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021), in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk on Forest Hill Road, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 40.5 metres north, from August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. 2. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed that Forest Hill Road be returned to its pre-construction conditions when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk on Forest Hill Road, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 40.5 metres north, from August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. 2. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Forest Hill Road be returned to its pre-construction conditions when the project is complete.
TE16.39amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Citi-Core Group is developing an entire City block bounded by Shuter Street to the north, Mutual Street to the east, Queen Street East to the south and Dalhousie Street to the west. Phase 1 of the development consists of a 28-storey mixed-use building (northern portion of the block). This report applies only to Phase 2: construction of a 27-storey and 28-storey rental building (mid-portion of the block) and a 51-storey mixed-used building (southern portion of the block). Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Dalhousie Street and the west sidewalk and a portion of the southbound curb lane on Mutual Street for a period of 12 months to accommodate construction staging operations. Although the developer originally requested a closure for 30 months, Transportation Services is seeking authority for 12 months at this time. Staff will review the need to extend the duration of the construction staging area and seek authority from Toronto and East York Community Council, if necessary. A temporary pedestrian walkway along the closed portion of the east sidewalk on Dalhousie Street could not be installed due to insufficient roadway width to maintain both the temporary walkway and two-way traffic operation on the Dalhousie Street. In addition, authorization is being requested to convert a section of Mutual Street abutting the site from a two-way traffic operation to a one-way northbound traffic operation. Pedestrians will be directed to a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the southbound lane on Mutual Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 110.5 metres north, from November 1, 2020 to November 1, 2021. 2. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.5 metre wide portion of the current southbound curb lane on Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 101.5 metres north provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from July 20, 2020 to July 20, 2021. 3. Designated Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north, as one-way for northbound traffic only. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 115.5 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the east side of Dalhousie Street, between a point 15 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 100.5 metres further north. 6. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the west side of Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 115.5 metres north. 8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north. 9. Prohibited westbound left-turns at all times on Richard Bigley Lane at Mutual Street. 10. Directed the applicant 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. 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 converging mirrors 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 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. 15. Directed the applicant 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. 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 that Dalhousie Street and Mutual Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 20. Directed the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local businesses.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 110.5 metres north, from July 20, 2020 to July 20, 2021. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.5 metre wide portion of the current southbound curb lane on Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 101.5 metres north provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from July 20, 2020 to July 20, 2021. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north, as one-way for northbound traffic only. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 101.5 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the east side of Dalhousie Street, between a point 15 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 95.5 metres further north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the west side of Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Dalhousie Street, between Queen Street East and a point 115.5 metres north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Mutual Street, between Queen Street East and a point 122.5 metres north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times on Richard Bigley Lane at Mutual Street. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 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 converging mirrors 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 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. 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 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. 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 that Dalhousie Street and Mutual Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.40adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., LIT is constructing a 44-storey condominium at 587-599 Yonge Street. The sidewalk and westbound lane on the north side of Dundonald Street and the sidewalk and westbound lane on the south side of Gloucester Street are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on June 25, 2019, authorized the continuation of the subject construction staging areas on Dundonald Street and Gloucester Street, from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Dundonald Street and Gloucester Street in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a significant delay due to labour shortages and new safety regulations to accommodate physical distancing requirements. Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Dundonald Street for an additional four months (i.e. from August 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020) and the construction staging area on Gloucester Street for an additional 10 months (i.e. from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021), in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk on the north side of Dundonald Street, between Yonge Street and a point 53.0 metres east, from August 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on the north side of Dundonald Street, between a point 4.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 47.9 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020. 3. Authorized the continuation of closure of the sidewalk on the south side of Gloucester Street, between a point 16.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 33.7 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. 4. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on the south side of Gloucester Street, between a point 12.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. 5. Directed 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. 6. Directed 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. 7. Directed that Dundonald Street and Gloucester Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk on the north side of Dundonald Street, between Yonge Street and a point 53.0 metres east, from August 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on the north side of Dundonald Street, between a point 4.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 47.9 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of closure of the sidewalk on the south side of Gloucester Street, between a point 16.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 33.7 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on the south side of Gloucester Street, between a point 12.9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 37.5 metres further east, from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. 5. Toronto and East York Community 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. 6. Toronto and East York Community 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. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Dundonald Street and Gloucester Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.41amended
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Grosvenor Street and St. Luke Lane (480-494 Yonge Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., LIT is constructing a 38-storey residential condominium building with retail uses at 480-494 Yonge Street. A portion of St. Luke Lane abutting the site and the south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Grosvenor Street are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Committee Council, at its meeting on May 2, 2018, approved the subject construction staging areas on St. Luke Lane from October 1, 2018 to July 31, 2020; and Grosvenor Street, from October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Grosvenor Street and St. Luke Lane, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to an extended amount of time coordinating the heritage clock tower relocation, dewatering activities, and underground construction activities related to the Toronto Transit Commission Line 1 Yonge-University. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on St. Luke Lane for an additional 25 months (i.e. from August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2022). Additionally, the remaining construction activities on Grosvenor Street are anticipated to extend beyond the original end date of June 30, 2021. Therefore, authorization is also being requested extend the duration of the construction staging area on Grosvenor Street for an additional 14 months (i.e. from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022), in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of St. Luke Lane, between Grosvenor Street and a point 30 metres south, from August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and the occupation of a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Grosvenor Street, between a point 14.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further west, from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. 3. Directed 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. 4. Directed 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. 5. Directed the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Directed the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Directed that St. Luke Lane and Grosvenor Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of St. Luke Lane, between Grosvenor Street and a point 30 metres south, from August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and the occupation of a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Grosvenor Street, between a point 14.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further west, from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community 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. 4. Toronto and East York Community 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. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that St. Luke Lane and Grosvenor Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.42amended
Construction Staging Area - 485 Logan Avenue
As Logan Avenue between Gerrard Street East and First Street currently has bike lanes on both sides of the street, that are proposed to be temporarily removed, this matter requires final approval by City Council. DC&F Corp. is constructing a four-storey residential building at 485 Logan Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Logan Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk, the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes, and the east and west parking lanes on Logan Avenue abutting the site for a period of 10 months to accommodate construction staging operations. With the subject construction staging area in place, Logan Avenue, in the immediate vicinity of the site, will continue to operate with one northbound lane and one southbound lane. The bicycle lanes will have to be removed, so cyclists and motorists will travel single file in each direction. Signs indicating "Shared Use Lane Single File" will be installed to reflect this. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Logan Avenue will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway on the road around the construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Logan Avenue will be maintained on the existing sidewalk.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes on Logan Avenue, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from July 17, 2020 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council rescind the existing designated bicycle lanes on both sides of Logan Avenue, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 32.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Logan Avenue, between a point 52.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 32.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 6. City Council direct the applicant to sweep and 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct the applicant 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 16. City Council approve the staging permit with the understanding that should the approval conditions not be met that the permit can be revoked at Toronto and East York Community Council and City Council direct Transportation Services report to the September 15, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on whether the conditions adopted by City Council have been met.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes on Logan Avenue, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from July 17, 2020 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council rescind the existing designated bicycle lanes on both sides of Logan Avenue, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 32.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Logan Avenue, between a point 52.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 32.0 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 6. City Council direct the applicant 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct the applicant 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE16.43adopted
Parking Amendments - Bruyeres Mews
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing standing prohibitions on Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street be changed to a more restrictive stopping prohibition. The proposed change will discourage illegal parking and improve unobstructed two-way traffic flow and sightlines for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on this section of Bruyeres Mews.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and a point 15 metres west. 2. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and a point 15 metres west. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and a point 15 metres west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and a point 15 metres west. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Bruyeres Mews, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street.
TE16.44adopted
Parking Amendments - Gough Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Gough Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 29.5 metres south, amended to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Play Loft Preschool has received several complaints from parents receiving parking tickets while picking up their children between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., currently designated as "no parking anytime". The proposed amendments will address this issue and facilitate pick-up activity.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Gough Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 29.5 metres south, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times on Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Gough Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 29.5 metres south, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times on Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Gough Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 29.5 metres south, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times on Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Gough Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 29.5 metres south, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times on Saturday and Sunday.
TE16.45adopted
Parking Amendments - Danforth Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Danforth Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Construction of an eight-storey residential condominium building with a two-level underground parking garage at 2301 Danforth Avenue by Marlin Spring Management Limited is nearing completion. Traffic Operations staff have been provided the standard advisory that the building is within six months of occupancy. As per the site plan agreement, Transportation Services is recommending that standing be prohibit at all times on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 92 metres east of Patricia Drive and a point 17 metres further east. This proposal will provide a pick-up and drop-off area to service the residential condominium and will not result in the loss of any on-street parking machine spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct that Danforth Avenue not be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations upon completion of the construction project at 2301 Danforth Avenue as previously directed in Item TE30.57, as adopted by City Council on March 26 and 27, 2018. 2. City Council enact the parking regulations set out in the attached Appendix A to the report (May 27, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council direct that Danforth Avenue not be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations upon completion of the construction project at 2301 Danforth Avenue as previously directed in Item TE30.57, as adopted by City Council on March 26 and 27, 2018. 2. City Council enact the parking regulations set out in the attached Appendix A to the report entitled 'Parking Amendments - Danforth Avenue' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE16.46adopted
Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Rose Park Drive
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to introduce overnight on-street permit parking on Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week. Area residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue to accommodate their long term parking needs without being subject to tagging by Parking Enforcement Officers.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the north side of Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, Transportation Services Recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the north side of Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week. 2. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Rose Park Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and Welland Avenue.
TE16.47adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Shaw Street
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Essex Street and Bloor Street West, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week with a one hour maximum parking duration from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours and introducing one hour parking, residents will have improved parking flexibility and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Essex Street and Bloor Street West from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week, on the west side of Shaw Street, between Bloor Street West and Essex Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Essex Street and Bloor Street West from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week, on the west side of Shaw Street, between Bloor Street West and Essex Street.
TE16.48amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Chester Hill Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. In response to a site meeting with former Councillor Mary Fragedakis and local residents, Transportation Services staff reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps on Chester Hill Road, between Thorncliffe Avenue and Broadview Avenue. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Chester Hill Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deleted the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming on Chester Hill Road, between Thorncliffe Avenue and Broadview Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Chester Hill Road, between Thorncliffe Avenue and Broadview Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-3809, dated March 2020', attached to the report (June 23, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Chester Hill Road, between Thorncliffe Avenue and Broadview Avenue.
TE16.49amended
Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11
Residents across Ward 11 have brought forward concerns parking on their local streets seen as a result of the impacts of the pandemic and have requested alterations to their local parking by-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Castle Frank Road, between Dale Avenue and McKenzie Avenue. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Castle Frank Road, between McKenzie Avenue and Dale Avenue. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Augusta Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Nassau Street. 4. Requested Transportation Services to report back to the September 15, 2020 meeting on the feasibility of removal of alternate side parking on Melville Street from Shaw Street to Christie Street. 5. Directed Transportation Services to request the City Clerk conduct a poll of residents on the west side of Davenport Road, between New Street and Berryman Street on the proposal to introduce residential on-street permit parking, on an area basis, within the boundary of Permit Area 5E, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District introduce 'No Parking Anytime' on the west side of Castlefrank Rd from Bloor St E to Dale Ave. 2. Direct the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District introduce removal of alternate side parking on Melville St. from Shaw St to Christie St. 3. Direct the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District introduce removal of parking on west side of Augusta between Nassau and Baldwin. 4. Direct the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District introduce permit parking (Area 5E) on the west side of Davenport, between New St. and Berryman.
TE16.50amended
Requests for Speed-humps in Ward 11
Residents across Ward 11 have brought forward concerns about the speed with which cars travel on their local roads and to mitigate the extensive use of residential roads within their communities as cut-through streets. Installing speed humps to slow down drivers will provide a safer environment for children who live and go to school in the area, pedestrians and cyclists alike.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a speed hump review, in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy and report the results back to Toronto and East York Community Council: a. Castle Frank Road, between Bloor Street East and Dale Avenue b. Elm Avenue, between Sherbourne Street North and Mount Pleasant Road c. Powell Avenue, between Dale Avenue and Maple Avenue d. Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West e. Markham Street, between College Street and Dundas Street West f. London Street, between Markham Street to Bathurst Street g. Lippincott Street, between Ulster Street and College Street h. Euclid Avenue, between London Street to Barton Avenue 2. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a speed bump review on College Place and report the results back to Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to request the City Clerk to poll eligible households on the following streets to determine whether residents support the installation of speed humps for traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy: a. Castlefrank Rd, between Bloor St E and Dale Ave; Elm Ave, between Sherbourne St N and Mt Pleasant Rd; Powell Ave, between Dale Ave and Maple Ave; b. Howland Avenue from Dupont to Bloor Street; c. Markham Street from College Street to Dundas Street West; and d. London Street from Markham to Bathurst. 2. Subject to favourable results of the polls, the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway, for traffic calming purposes on the following streets: a. Castlefrank Rd, between Bloor St E and Dale Ave; Elm Ave, between Sherbourne St N and Mt Pleasant Rd; Powell Ave, between Dale Ave and Maple Ave; b. Howland Avenue from Dupont to Bloor Street; c. Markham Street from College Street to Dundas Street West, and College Place (laneway behind 420 Bathurst Street); and d. London Street from Markham to Bathurst.