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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TE16.51amended
Requests for a Confidential Briefing Re: Staging Area Permits
Many Councillors in the Toronto and East York district are met with construction plans on numerous development sites which request the use of the public realm for an extended period of time, often putting residents at an inconvenience for many years. Before we can engage in discussions with developers about the potential to change or refuse staging permits, it would be prudent to have this discussion with City Legal.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the City Solicitor to provide a confidential briefing, if necessary, or legal opinion to the members of the Toronto and East York Community Council at the September 15, 2020 meeting, regarding any legal implications that may arise from the refusal of a construction staging area permit in the municipal right of way for a private development.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request that the City Solicitor provide a confidential briefing or legal opinion to the members of TEYCC regarding any legal implications that may arise from the refusal of a construction staging area permit in the municipal right of way for a private development.
TE16.52adopted
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Broadview Danforth and Kensington Market BIA boards of management and remove directors from the Dupont by the Castle and Financial District BIA boards of management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Broadview Danforth: Elimam, Amr Kensington Market: Finkel, Julian 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below: Dupont by the Castle: Penner, Keith Financial District: Shah, Amit
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Broadview Danforth: Elimam, Amr Kensington Market: Finkel, Julian 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below: Dupont by the Castle: Penner, Keith Financial District: Shah, Amit
TE16.53adopted
Installation/Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - March-June 2020 (Delegated)
This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain authorization for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the (June 24, 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 authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated June 24, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE16.54adopted
All-way Stop Control, St. John's Road and Brookside 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. Based on a recent study Transportation Services staff determined that an all-way stop control at the intersection of St John's Road and Brookside Avenue is warranted. This installation will enhance safety for all road users, and especially for pedestrians and cyclists, at this intersection. With the installation of the all-way stop sign control the pedestrian crossover on the east leg of this intersection will be removed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of St. John's Road and Brookside Avenue. 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at St. John's Road and Brookside Avenue, Toronto and East York Community Council authorized removal of the pedestrian crossover on St. John's Road immediately east of Brookside Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of St. John's Road and Brookside Avenue. 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at St. John's Road and Brookside Avenue, Toronto and East York Community Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on St. John's Road immediately east of Brookside Avenue.
TE16.55adopted
Laughton Avenue Speed Humps: St Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road
Parent council and staff at Saint Paul VI Catholic Elementary School reported cars driving too fast for the narrow and crowded street, especially during pick-up/drop-off hours. My office and these concerned parties have been looking for ways to make Laughton Avenue a safer street for everyone walking or driving along it. I performed an on-site visit along with Transportation Services staff and concerned residents. We witnessed a few instances where cars were speeding while children were being dropped off a bus or other cars. Laughton Avenue have also reported a similar situation by Wadsworth Park. Speed humps were identified as a possible solution by staff and endorsed by residents. Therefore I am requesting, by way of this motion, that Toronto and East York Community Council waive polling requirements and have speed humps installed along Laughton Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road as soon as possible.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on sections of Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road, for the installation of six speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3765, dated June 2020 to the Letter (July 13, 2020) from Councillor Ana Bailão. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road, when the speed humps are installed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on sections of Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road, for the installation of six speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3765, dated June 2020. 3. Reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Laughton Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road, when the speed humps are installed.
TE16.56adopted
125 The Esplanade (Temporary North Market) Extension of Temporary Use Zoning By-law
As part of the redevelopment of the North Market located at the northwest corner of Jarvis Street and Front Street East (92 Front Street East), a Temporary Use Zoning By-law was passed by City Council on June 13, 2014, to permit a temporary structure at 125 The Esplanade to temporarily replace the North Market while it is being redeveloped. The Temporary Use Zoning By-law was previously extended for 3 years in 2017 and expires on October 2, 2020. The North Market has been demolished and a Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment has been completed that has unearthed substantial remains from four previous iterations of the market dating from 1820, 1831, 1851 and 1904. Key archaeological elements from the site have been incorporated into the design of the new building. Construction of the new North Market began in June 2019 and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022. As 125 The Esplanade is a City-owned property, a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment is a suitable method to extend the temporary use zoning by-law to 2023, at which time construction of the new North Market is expected to be complete and the temporary market operations can be relocated to the new North Market.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to commence a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to extend the Temporary Use Zoning By-law for 125 The Esplanade for a period of three years.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to commence a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to extend the Temporary Use Zoning By-law for 125 The Esplanade for a period of three years.
TE16.57adopted
1-7 Yonge Street- To Permit Application for Minor Variances
Among changes under the Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment within two years of the By-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". In the case of 1-7 Yonge Street, the privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (249-2020(LPAT)), provides for the redevelopment of the site with a multi-building, multi-phased mixed-use development containing community, office, hotel, retail and residential uses (including affordable residential units). The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued its order enacting the By-law on April 25, 2019. The northerly block of the development contains three new buildings ranging from 65 to 95 storeys in height. Portions of the ground floor and second floor of the most northerly portion of the building podium, fronting Lake Shore Boulevard East, were not addressed through By-law 249-2020(LPAT). In addition, the applicant is seeking to extend south beyond current zoning permission the canopy between its 65 and 95 storey buildings. The landowner would like to apply for variances to address these matters. Under the Planning Act, as amended, this landowner will not be able to file for a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York District, for zoning relief until after April 25, 2021. This would delay the landowner's desired timeline for site redevelopment. As a result, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is required. This resolution is not intended to, and does not, relay Council's endorsement of the merits of the minor variance application.
The Toronto and East York Community recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 1-7 Yonge Street, for relief from By-law 249-2020 the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), in order to vary development standards related to the building envelope of the first two stories of the northerly podium adjacent to Lake Shore Boulevard East of the development, and to consider an extension of the canopy between the 65 and 95 story buildings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 1-7 Yonge Street, for relief from By-law 249-2020(LPAT), in order to vary development standards related to the building envelope of the first two stories of the northerly podium adjacent to Lake Shore Boulevard East of the development, and to consider an extension of the canopy between the 65 and 95 story buildings.
TE16.58amended
Request for Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study
The Liberty Village area (generally bounded by Dufferin Street, Strachan Avenue, King Street West, Douro Street and the Metrolinx Lakeshore West rail corridor) has had residential and commercial growth. With additional growth, improvements to the public realm and community services and facilities have not kept up with the needs for the community. There are a number of City-owned property and assets in the area that can potentially be better utilized as well as opportunities for public realm improvements throughout Liberty Village. In the past, a number of studies have been initiated and directed to staff in Liberty Village related to public realm, transportation improvements, city-owned assets, and community services. This study request will bring the past direction for studies together and allow staff to move forward in the identification of public realm improvements, pedestrian connections and set direction for the best utilization of city-owned assets and properties throughout Liberty Village in order to ensure that both the public realm and community services and facilities meets the needs of the community throughout Liberty Village. It is noted that the purpose of this study is not intended as a heritage or land use study and will not explore changes to land use or development rights.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with CreateTO, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, Real Estate Services, Transportation Services, and any other necessary civic officials, to undertake a study of public space and other City-owned properties in the Liberty Village area (generally bounded by Dufferin Street, Strachan Avenue, King Street West, Douro Street and the Metrolinx Lakeshore West rail corridor. The study will assess and identify the need and opportunity to leverage City assets to improve and expand the range of open space and community services and facilities to serve the area. 2. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to report to Toronto and East York Community Council with a Terms of Reference for the study and a public consultation strategy in the 3rd Quarter of 2020. 3. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to report with recommendations resulting from the study and associated consultation in in the 3rd quarter of 2021. 4. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor's office to prepare a community engagement strategy for the study.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council request: 1. The Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with CreateTO, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, Real Estate Services, Transportation Services, and any other necessary civic officials, to undertake a study of public space and other City-owned properties in the Liberty Village area (generally bounded by Dufferin Street, Strachan Avenue, King Street West, Douro Street and the Metrolinx Lakeshore West rail corridor) including associated consultation; 2. The Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to report to Toronto and East York Community Council with a Terms of Reference for the study and a public consultation strategy in the 3rd Quarter of 2020; and 3. The Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to report with recommendations resulting from the study and associated consultation in in the 3rd quarter of 2021.
TE16.59adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Wales Avenue and Augusta Avenue
Residents of Kensington Market have requested a stop sign be installed at Augusta and Wales for northbound traffic to improve safety and calm traffic in the neighbourhood along Augusta Ave. Many people have observed wrong-way driving on Wales from northbound traffic turning left onto the street, and adding a stop sign would allow the one-way sign to be more visible. In addition, it will help slow the speed of through traffic on Augusta Ave. The installation of a stop sign here would help improve road safety and is strongly supported by the community.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized compulsory all-way stop control at the intersection of Wales Avenue and Augusta Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Council Mike Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize compulsory all-way stop control at the intersection of Wales Avenue and Augusta Avenue.
TE16.60adopted
Heavy Truck Prohibition - Frichot Avenue
Frichot Avenue runs west from Yonge Street one block south of and parallel to Belmont Street and is Frichot Avenue is one block long, terminating at McMurrich Street where vehicles turn right to go north to Belmont Street or south to go to Davenport Road. Vehicles travelling south on Yonge Street are prohibited from turning right onto Belmont Street at all times of the day. Frichot Avenue is a very narrow roadway. Large commercial vehicles are required to mount the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway in order to clear the utility pole near the curb on the north side of the roadway when turning right from Yonge Street. Given the above, Transportation Services have suggested restricting Heavy Vehicles. Under this prohibition trucks that have business on the street are exempt and will require a by-law change which I am proposing below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited heavy trucks at all times on Frichot Avenue, between McMurrich Street and Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibit heavy trucks at all times on Frichot Avenue, between McMurrich Street and Yonge Street.
TE16.61adopted
Parking Amendment - Winona Drive
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The area around Winona Drive and St. Clair Avenue West has been experiencing a high amount of development as of late, as well as some proposed condominium developments in the near future. As with many areas of the city, such work brings in an influx of heavy vehicles as well as changes the patterns of traffic and parking in the community. My office has been receiving increasing complaints about the way existing parking by-laws are not addressing the needs of the community and are actually making the situation unsafe. Specifically, the area of Winona Drive just north of St. Clair Avenue West has been highlighted as one where the 'no parking' by-law is frequently disregarded, in effect creating an unsafe space for motorists and for the many pedestrians in the area. This has only been emphasised with the recent designation of Winona Drive as a Quiet Street under the ActiveTO Program. In order to improve the situation, my office has worked with staff from Traffic Operations and Work Zone Coordination to propose an adjustment of the existing by-laws. Councillor Bailão's office has also been advised of this proposal as this is located at the boundary between our two wards.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and point 61 metres north. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 55.5 metres north. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on both sides of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and Barrie Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto - St. Paul's recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and point 61 metres north; 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 55.5 metres north; and 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Winona Drive, between St. Clair Avenue West and Barrie Avenue.
TE16.62adopted
Parking Amendment - Markdale Avenue
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. My office has received a petition from the residents on the stretch of Markdale Avenue, between Strathearn Road and Cedarvale Park, expressing their desire to have a no parking by-law in place at all times. The residents shared their concerns over the current setup at the location, which allows for up to 3 hours of parking on each side of the street. As this is a gateway into Cedarvale Park, the residents have noted numerous close calls between drivers doing three point turns and pedestrians trying to access the park. City Council has recently approved a sidewalk on the block there, but due to an abundance of caution and the desire of the residents, I am also moving this motion to prohibit parking on both sides of the block in question.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Markdale Avenue, between Strathearn Road and the west end of Markdale Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Markdale Avenue, between Strathearn Road and the west end of Markdale Avenue.
TE16.63adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Belsize Drive
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The residents of Belsize Drive came to my office last November with a petition for speed humps on the block between Tullis Drive and Cuthbert Crescent. We have recently received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the operating speed warrant in order to be approved for speed humps (46 km/h was the observed speed). The most effective and meaningful way to address the concerns of the community over speeding would be through the installation of speed humps. Therefore, as the actual signed speed limit on the street is 30 km/h and the majority of residents have signed the petition in support of speed humps, I am moving a motion to approve the installation of speed humps at this location.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Belsize Drive, between Tullis Drive and Cuthbert Crescent. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on sections of Belsize Drive, between Tullis Drive and Cuthbert Crescent , for the installation of one speed hump, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3760, dated June 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto - St. Paul's recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Belsize Drive, between Tullis Drive and Cuthbert Crescent. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on sections of Belsize Drive, between Tullis Drive and Cuthbert Crescent , for the installation of one speed hump, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3760, dated June 2020.
TE16.64adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Highbourne Road
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The residents of Highbourne Road approached my office last June with a petition for speed humps on the block between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue. We have recently received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the minimum warrants in order to be approved for speed humps. As staff have not provided any other options that could address the community's concern over speeding at this location, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. Speed humps tend to be one of the more effective and meaningful ways that we can help address these concerns over speeding, so I hope you will support my request in order to help my constituents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3713, dated June 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Highbourne Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and College View Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3713, dated June 2020.
TE16.65adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Lascelles Boulevard
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The residents of Lascelles Boulevard came to my office last September with a petition for speed humps on the block between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street. We have recently received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the operating speed warrant in order to be approved for speed humps (45 km/h was the observed speed). As the actual signed speed limit on the street is 30 km/h and numerous residents have shown concern over the speeding, I would like to provide the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having the speed humps through an official City poll.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street, for traffic calming purposes to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3761, dated June 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lascelles Boulevard, between Tranmer Avenue and Imperial Street, for traffic calming purposes to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3761, dated June 2020.
TE16.66adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Strathearn Road
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The residents of Strathearn Road approached my office last September with a petition for speed humps on the block between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue. We have recently received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the minimum warrants in order to be approved for speed humps. As staff have not provided any other options that could address the community's concern over speeding at this location, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. Speed humps tend to be one of the more effective and meaningful ways that we can help address these concerns over speeding, so I hope you will support my request in order to help my constituents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue, to install one speed hump, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3758, dated June 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Strathearn Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue, to install one speed hump, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3758, dated June 2020.
TE16.67adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Vesta Drive and Robinwood Avenue
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. The residents of Vesta Drive came to my office last June with concerns over safety at the intersection with Robinwood Avenue. My office requested Transportation Services to review the location, which resulted in some adjustments to the signage and roadway markings. However, this did not address the concerns of the community fully and the residents followed up this year with a strong petition requesting improvements to the safety at the intersection, with a specific ask for all-way stop control. In order to help provide a safer environment for residents of these two local streets, I am moving the motion to approve the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Vesta Drive and Robinwood Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Vesta Drive and Robinwood Avenue.
TE16.68adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Davenport Road and Shaw Street
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. Since I have come to represent this area, my office has been receiving consistently negative feedback from residents about the safety conditions at the intersection of Davenport Road and Shaw Street and the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) there. Concerns raised about pedestrian safety had in part been confirmed by the safety study that I requested last year, but it was not sufficient to meet the warrants for an upgrade to a full traffic signal. Concerns over this location were also brought to my attention by cycling advocates. Cyclists using the Shaw Street bike lanes and trying to connect onto Davenport Road meet a dead-end of sorts here, as there is no way for them to safely cross over onto Davenport west-bound, unless they dismount and use the push-activated pedestrian crossover. The only way that cyclists and pedestrians can consistently and safely cross Davenport at this location would be through the installation of a full traffic signal. In order to make this improvement for pedestrian and cyclist safety while not negatively impacting traffic flow, my office also reached out to Traffic System Operations at Transportation Services. They confirmed that it is possible to have a traffic signal at this location synchronized and coordinated with the ones surrounding it, which would have minimal impact on traffic flow. This motion requests the removal of the current PXO at the intersection, and the approval and installation of a full traffic signal.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Davenport Road and Shaw Street. 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Davenport Road and Shaw Street, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on Davenport Road immediately east of Shaw Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Davenport Road and Shaw Street. 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Davenport Road and Shaw Street, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on Davenport Road immediately east of Shaw Street.
TE16.69adopted
I am writing to request your support for re-opening this item that we had discussed last month but did not make a decision on. There have been new developments that inform my understanding of the situation and I would like to propose a way forward that will help the community while allowing the construction to go ahead. Since the June Community Council meeting, my office has helped facilitate dialogue between the tenants' association at 45 Dunfield Avenue, City staff, and the developer to find a manageable solution that would both minimize the impact of the work on the community and provide the safest possible conditions on site. While I have fundamental concerns over the public right-of-way being occupied for private development, City staff have advised us that there are no safe alternatives to the proposed staging. The tenants' association is in agreement with going forward with the proposed staging, provided that a number of amendments are included. Via this motion, I am asking you to support the staff recommendation with a set of amendments that will make the site safer and provide more oversight by the City.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened item TE15.18: Construction Staging Area - Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue (25 Holly Street and 44 Dunfield Avenue). 2. Adopted the recommendations in the (May 27, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Construction Staging Area - Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue (25 Holly Street and 44 Dunfield Avenue), with the following amendments: Amend Recommendation 1 as follows: "1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Holly Street, between a point 48.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 34.5 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from July 16, 2020 to July 16, 2021." Amend Recommendation 2 as follows: "2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dunfield Avenue, between a point 81 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 46 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from July 16, 2020 to July 16, 2021." Amend Recommendation 19 as follows: "19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with the local ward Councillor, local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications." Add the following new recommendation: "Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to review options with the Construction Hub Coordinator to decrease the construction staging area as it is being approved through this decision, and present a new proposal to Community Council upon the 12 month approval expiry."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open item TE15.18: Construction Staging Area - Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue (25 Holly Street and 44 Dunfield Avenue). 2. Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations laid out in the May 27, 2020 Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Construction Staging Area - Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue (25 Holly Street and 44 Dunfield Avenue), with the following amendments: Amend Recommendation 1 as follows: "1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Holly Street, between a point 48.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 34.5 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from July 16, 2020 to July 16, 2021." Amend Recommendation 2 as follows: "2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dunfield Avenue, between a point 81 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 46 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from July 16, 2020 to July 16, 2021." Amend Recommendation 19 as follows: "19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with the local ward Councillor, local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications." Add the following new recommendation: "Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to review options with the Construction Hub Coordinator to decrease the construction staging area as it is being approved through this decision, and present a new proposal to Community Council upon the 12 month approval expiry."
TE16.70adopted
Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Management of The 519
The 519 continues to meet the required catchment residency provision and these recommended appointments comply with the Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and Community Centres. The 519's Nominations Committee short-listed seven candidates for an open election for six available positions. The Committee interviewed all candidates using a standard template of questions focused on how the nominees see themselves contributing in supporting our work at The 519; and how their skills, expertise and lived experience advances our commitment to our Strategic Priorities. Elections were held via secret ballot at the Annual General Meeting 2019. The 519 Membership elected these candidates for appointment by Toronto and East York Community Council. These elected appointments meet the requirements under the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy including the requirement to be 18 years of age, a resident of the City of Toronto and they are expected in the role of a Board member to provide: - a variety of perspectives, reflecting the diversity of the community; - an understanding of diverse neighbourhoods and communities within the catchment area; - knowledge and understanding of community and public service; - specific skills and expertise that contribute to good governance; - support for the mission and mandate of The 519; and - strong communication and decision making skills. In addition, the Board of Management is expected to offer a strong mix and balance of skills, knowledge and experience while reflecting the diversity of the communities The 519 serves. Each year the Board's Nominations Committee establishes priority recruitment targets as a mechanism to ensure that we comply with the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy and equip The 519 to achieve its overall mission. In June, 2019 the Board of The 519 approved the recruitment priorities for the 2019-2021 term of the Board. Priorities included continuing to advance the representation of: - Individuals from a cross-section of age groups; - Members of diverse racial and ethno-cultural communities; - Members from Indigenous communities; - Women; - Trans / Non-binary people; and - People with disabilities. Skill and Experience Priorities included deep understanding and demonstrated competencies in: - Philanthropy and fundraising; - Community services sector; - Community neighbourhood development / planning; - Strategic communications; and - Board leadership and development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following nominees for a two-year term ending September 30, 2021 or until their successors are appointed: David Morris Tom Spence Tom Warner Biko Beauttah Pam Hrick Paul Noble 2. Appointed the following nominee for a term ending September 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed: Sarah Zerihun
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of The 519 recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following nominees for a two-year term ending September 30, 2021 or until their successors are appointed: David Morris Tom Spence Tom Warner Biko Beauttah Pam Hrick Paul Noble 2. Appoint the following nominee for a term ending September 30, 2020 or until a successor is appointed: Sarah Zerihun
TE16.71adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" to exclude 225 Jarvis Street
A growing concern for residents in the Garden District has been the impact of new development on available permit parking spaces within the 6G area. New condominiums are approved under the assumption that sufficient parking will be available on-site. However, the city has received and granted parking permits to residents in newly constructed buildings within the 6G area that were not specifically omitted. Permit parking is meant primarily to allow residents who live in residential areas, where driveways and/or garages are not common, the ability to park their vehicle near their home. While underground parking is expensive to build, developers should be expected to provide enough capacity on site without impacting parking in the neighbourhood. The 6G area has 100 parking spots. On average, 75 of those are permitted, which allows spaces for those with accessible parking permits and temporary permits for contractors and visitors. There are currently six active or approved development applications within the 6G area, potentially representing over 2,500 new residential units. If steps are not taken, residents in the Garden District risk losing their access to permit parking. The development at 225 Jarvis Street is currently undergoing demolition and excavation. The developer has not yet submitted a site plan application, following a previous re-zoning approval at the Ontario Municipal Board. A future application, to further increase the height and density, is anticipated. This motion seeks to remove the ability of future residents of 225 Jarvis Street to obtain permit parking in the 6G area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Transportation Services to examine and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting of October 7, 2020 regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" and the exclusion of the subject site, at 225 Jarvis Street, from the permit parking area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam Recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council requests Transportation Services examine and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting of October 7, 2020 regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" and the exclusion of the subject site, at 225 Jarvis Street, from the permit parking area.
TE16.72adopted
At the beginning of May 2020, city contractors removed at least 8 concrete bollards, which have been in place for over 50 years, from an unnamed laneway that begins between 216 Ontario Street and 218 Ontario Street and extends westward to Seaton Street, without providing any notice to my office or the local residents and without any consultation. These bollards were first identified as an issue during a safety walk that I co-hosted with the Cabbagetown South Residents' Association on December 16, 2019, along with various stakeholders present including local residents, Toronto Hydro, Toronto Police 51 Division, and city staff from Transportation, Social Development Finance and Administration, and Shelter Support and Housing Administration. Residents noted that a few of the bollards were damaged and that the laneway had lighting issues. Toronto Hydro shared their concern that with the immovable concrete bollards, their vehicles are not able to conduct lighting maintenance in the laneway. Transportation Services was asked to work with Road Operations to determine the history of the bollards and propose alternate solutions to enable Toronto Hydro access to maintain the street lighting. We anticipated that City staff would investigate the matter and return to the stakeholder discussion and my office with alternate solutions. Unfortunately, this step was missed and there was no follow-up. Several residents have contacted my office alarmed that the concrete bollards were removed without consultation or replacements. They are requesting that the City replace the concrete bollards with updated, versatile and moveable bollards as soon as possible to maintain pedestrian safety, traffic management and flexible access for Toronto Hydro servicing.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation to undertake the reinstallation of updated, movable bollards by no later than the end of the third quarter of 2020 to the unnamed laneway that begins between 216 Ontario Street and 218 Ontario Street and extends westward to Seaton Street in consultation with Toronto Hydro, local residents, and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager of Transportation to undertake the reinstallation of updated, movable bollards by no later than the end of Q3 2020 to the unnamed laneway that begins between 216 Ontario Street and 218 Ontario Street and extends westward to Seaton Street in consultation with Toronto Hydro, local residents, and the local Councillor.
TE16.73adopted
As part of the ongoing Regent Park revitalization project, The Sumach by Chartwell Retirement Residence at 146 Sumach Street opened in April 2019. The Sumach is primarily composed of seniors living with various abilities, with a number of residents requiring mobility devices. Currently, there is no signage to indicate a pick-up and drop-off area at the front entrance of the building. This has resulted in vehicles consistently parking along Sumach Street forcing residents to be dropped off further away from the sidewalk and front entrance. This has been challenging for residents, Wheel-Trans vehicles, ambulances and taxis. Over the last several months, a number of residents have been in touch with my office voicing concerns about the lack of accessibility at the front entrance of the building. Recently, residents have informed my office that an ambulance arrived on-site to several tripping hazards. They are requesting the City to help improve the safety of residents. Chartwell Retirement Residence is requesting the construction of lay-by at the front entrance of 146 Sumach Street. A lay-by in addition to clear signage indicating pick-up and drop-off only will address the accessibility and safety concerns raised by residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager of Transportation to work with staff from The Sumach - Chartwell on the creation and costing of a lay-by at the front entrance of 146 Sumach Street and to install signage that indicates a clear pick-up and drop-off area by the end of Q4 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager of Transportation to work with staff from The Sumach - Chartwell on the creation and costing of a lay-by at the front entrance of 146 Sumach Street and to install signage that indicates a clear pick-up and drop-off area by the end of Q4 2020.
TE16.74adopted
Cannabis Clustering on Queen Street East
In the past few months a noticeable cluster of cannabis shop applications have been made on Queen Street in the Riverside Neighbourhood of Toronto-Danforth. The Provincial regulations are far more permissive than the originally proposed Municipal rules, which would have prevented some of the clustering issues. As you can see by this chart, these four applications occur within a city block. They are immediately across the street or beside a city of Toronto Community Centre and Park, a Children's Services drop in centre, a Toronto Public Library branch, and two supportive housing apartment buildings. Store Name Location Date Notice Received META CANNABIS CO. 698 Queen St. East May 4, 2020 Nova Cannabis 728 Queen St. East June 4, 2020 TBD 745 Queen St East June 12, 2020 Cannoe 800 Queen St. East June 2, 2020 I have received a letter of concern from the Ralph Thornton Community Centre about the proliferation of stores in such a small geographic area. I am attaching this letter for you.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, when considering the needs and wishes of the community for new retail cannabis locations in the Toronto and East York district, give additional weighting to: a. proximity and number of community services that involve children and/or vulnerable adults; b. the proximity of parks and other publicly accessible spaces which support or enable consumption of cannabis outside of private homes; and c. any communications from the City of Toronto that do not support clustering of pot shops. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to forward this Item to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario within three business days.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, when considering the needs and wishes of the community for new retail cannabis locations in the Toronto and East York district, give additional weighting to: a. proximity and number of community services that involve children and/or vulnerable adults; b. the proximity of parks and other publicly accessible spaces which support or enable consumption of cannabis outside of private homes; and c. any communications from the City of Toronto that do not support clustering of pot shops. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to forward this Item to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario within three business days.
TE16.75adopted
Temporary Sidewalk Installation on Mayfield Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Installation of a missing link sidewalk is needed to ensure safety remains a top priority. The missing link sidewalk is on Mayfield Avenue between Armadale Avenue and Willard Gardens Parkette.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized Transportation Services to install a temporary sidewalk on Mayfield Avenue in Ward 4. 2. Removed fencing along western edge of Willard Gardens Parkette, to permit the installation of temporary missing link sidewalk. 3. Installed a temporary missing link sidewalk on Mayfield Avenue, from Armadale Avenue to Willard Gardens Parkette. 4. Altered the reconstruction of Mayfield Avenue roadway to accommodate the permanent installation of the missing link sidewalk as part of the road resurfacing projected to take place as part of the Capital Repair list for 2021/2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize Transportation to install a temporary sidewalk on Mayfield Avenue in Ward 4. 2. Remove fencing along western edge of Willard Gardens Parkette, to permit the installation of temporary missing link sidewalk. 3. Install a temporary missing link sidewalk on Mayfield Avenue, from Armadale Avenue to Willard Gardens Parkette. 4. Alter the reconstruction of Mayfield Avenue roadway to accommodate the permanent installation of the missing link sidewalk as part of the road resurfacing projected to take place as part of the Capital Repair list for 2021/2022.