Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 92 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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TE18.76adopted
Parking Amendments - Ernest Avenue
The Railpath is an important area for many residents in the City and it is largely used by cyclists and pedestrians who enjoy rides and walks in this green space. Since the pandemic period there has been a considerable increase in the number of people using the Railpath and with this parking issues have been identified to my office. Where Ernest Avenue intersects with the Railpath, there is a depressed curb that allows emergency and maintenance vehicles to access the Railpath. This curb access has also resulted in vehicles accessing a small adjacent enclosure which now operates as an illegal parking space. Vehicles parked here create an obstruction for cyclists and the parked vehicles. Parking enforcement staff were notified, but due to lack of signage they could not issue violations. To address this issue I am presenting to the Toronto and East York Community Council a motion to create a "no-stopping" zone.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 22 metres east. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, on the north side of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue, to be in effect from a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue. 3. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, on the south side of Ernest Avenue, between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and the west end of Ernest Avenue, to be in effect between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 22 metres east. 2. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, on the north side of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue, to be in effect from a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue. 3. Amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, on the south side of Ernest Avenue, between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and the west end of Ernest Avenue, to be in effect between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue.
TE18.77adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue
Residents contacted my office requesting the introduction of safety measures on Rosethorn Avenue as traffic volumes and the speed at which vehicles are travelling on this street have increased. Speed hump studies have been conducted on this road. We have advocated for more police enforcement as a means of helping improve safety but additional measures are needed. I am therefore requesting that speed humps be installed on Rosethorn Avenue between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible households on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming measures, 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 Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing Nos. 421G-3774 and 421G-3777, dated August 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão 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 households on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming measures, 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 Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing Nos. 421G-3774 and 421G-3777, dated August 2020.
TE18.78adopted
Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue
The Junction Triangle Traffic Management Committee, in conjunction with City staff and my office, have proposed several changes to traffic regulations in the neighbourhood to improve road safety. One of the final proposed measures includes turn prohibitions from Bloor Street West on to Perth Avenue during peak hours. Over the summer months and on several previous occasions, I consulted with the community by way of a letter that detailed the proposed changes. The majority of the responses demonstrated clear support of the turn prohibitions. Therefore, I am presenting this motion to implement these measures.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit westbound right turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit westbound right turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue.
TE18.79adopted
Requests for Speed Humps in Ward 10
Residents brought forward concerns about the speed with which cars travel on their local roads, and concerns about dangerous and stunt driving in the early hours of the morning. Installing speed humps to slow down drivers will provide a safer, quieter environment for all road users and residents.
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. Wellington Street West, between Spadina Ave and Bathurst Street. b. Niagara Street, between Bathurst Street and Portland Street. c. Portland Street, between King Street West and Front Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct 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. Wellington Street West, between Spadina Ave and Bathurst Street b. Niagara Street, between Bathurst Street and Portland Street c. Portland Street, between King Street West and Front Street West
TE18.80adopted
Turn Prohibition - Driveway Access at No. 45 Bay Street (CIBC Square)
45 Bay is located in downtown Toronto in the city's Financial District. The development site is bounded by Front Street West to the north, Lake Shore Boulevard West to the south, Bay Street to the west and Yonge Street to the east. The site is located south of Union Station and directly east of the Air Canada Centre, in the City's South Core. Metrolinx bus terminal is contained within the eastern portion of the development, with direct pedestrian connectivity to Union Station to the east. The bus terminal has access and frontage on Lake Shore Boulevard West. As a condition of the Site Plan Agreement, the developer is required to modify the curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West for a partially dedicated bus lane. The developer has also agreed, as a condition of Site Plan Approval to notify City staff, in advance of the anticipated date of first occupancy of the project, to enact bylaws with respect to the proposed westbound left-turn prohibition at the driveway access on Bay Street. The intent of this prohibition is to improve operations and safety by eliminating left turns onto Bay Street and have motorists exit this location with a right-turn movement.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at the driveway access at 45 Bay Street located on the east side of Bay Street, approximately 40 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommended that: 1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at the driveway access at 45 Bay Street located on the east side of Bay Street, approximately 40 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard West.
TE18.81adopted
Parking Amendments - Dale Avenue
As the City continues to improve our street through various Vision Zero road safety principles, local residents have actively been reporting small improvements we can make to provide better safety and security on our roadways. One of these identified improvements is an amendment to parking on Dale Ave which will prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west. The intent of this amendment is to provide clear and unobstructed sightlines for residents entering and existing the apartment building located at 21 Dale Avenue Parked cars at this location have increasingly placed pedestrians, cyclists and drivers at risk. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
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 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west. 2. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west. 2. Prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west.
TE18.82adopted
All-way Stop Control - Macpherson Avenue and Madison 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. Last year, my office received a request to look into all-way stop control or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Macpherson Avenue. The request was based on the recent construction of a new affordable housing multi-residential building and the increased pedestrian activity around the intersection. Based on a recent study Transportation Services staff determined that an all-way stop control at the intersection is warranted. This installation will enhance safety for all road users, and especially for pedestrians and cyclists, at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Macpherson Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Macpherson Avenue and Madison Avenue.
TE18.83adopted
Parking Amendments - Russell Hill Road and Boulton 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. Transportation Services staff have assisted with the drafting of this letter and the recommendations underneath. In December 2014 Traffic Operations investigated complaints regarding the Russell Hill Road and Boulton Drive intersection, from the South Hill Residents Association, about the speeds of southbound right turn vehicles and cyclists and the lack of stop sign compliance of southbound right turning vehicles at the northeast corner. A traffic study was conducted in June 2015 which revealed majority of motorists and cyclists were not complying with the stop sign. Consistent with the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan the intersection was modified in 2019 to provide a safer environment for all road users by redesigning to a narrower and typical T type junction, providing new sidewalks, providing adequate space for a bike lane and buffer, right-sizing corner radii and relocation of the stop bar and crosswalks. These modifications help to create better sight lines for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, reduce pedestrian crossing distances and risk exposure, encourage better stop compliance, reduce overall vehicle speeds, and deter drivers from making turns at high speeds. Due to these geometric modifications and further alterations implemented in August 2020, and to minimize encroachment into the cycling facility and buffer the following parking and stopping prohibitions are recommended for Russell Hill Road and Boulton Drive: Extend the existing parking prohibition on Russell Hill Road by about 14 metres further north (north of the driveway entrance), which would results in the loss of about two parking spaces. This will provide additional space for vehicles so they do not encroach on the cycling lane or buffer. Change parking prohibition on south curb of Boulton Drive to a stopping prohibition so that turning vehicles have more space to make their turn and so that through vehicles do not need to encroach into the bike lane or buffer to pass a stopped vehicle.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Russell Hill Road, between Boulton Drive and a point 31.4 metres north. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Boulton Drive, between Russell Hill Road and a point 61 metres west
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Russell Hill Road, between Boulton Drive and a point 31.4 metres north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Boulton Drive, between Russell Hill Road and a point 61 metres west
TE18.84adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange 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 Cottingham Street approached my office last October with a petition for speed humps on the block of their street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue. We have recently received the findings of the study that was conducted by Traffic Operations that concluded that the requested blocks do not meet any of the three traffic calming criteria required for a staff recommendation. However, considering that Cottingham Junior Public School is located on the block between Gange Avenue and Oaklands Avenue and that it has not yet received the School Safety Zone treatment, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. In conjunction with the eventual School Safety Zone treatment, speed humps here would ensure compliance with the 30 km/h speed limit and improve the safety of all road users there. Traffic Operations staff have also been consulted on this and have provided assistance with the wording of the motion and needed design.
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 Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange 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: Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue; and Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3771, dated August 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor 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 Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange 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: Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue; and Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3771, dated August 2020.
TE18.85adopted
Improving Breadalbane Street by Making it Greener and Safer
The Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood, located between Bloor and College, Yonge Street and Queen's Park, is a high-rise, dense neighbourhood with few green spaces. In the wake of a pandemic, it is clear that communities need more green space as a respite from an otherwise concrete landscape. Breadalbane Street, a small East-West street and key point of contact between Yonge Street and Bay Street borders Opera Place Park, and the future site of Dr. Lillian MacGregor Park has suffered extensive damage from construction vehicles, and rough patchwork road repairs. In order to connect these two parks, a visual cue, complementary points of entry and traffic mitigation are necessary as the community is invited to explore these green spaces. This can be accomplished quickly, and in a way that directly contributes to the community. Coloured pavers along the road, and right of way, as well as green infrastructure designed to calm traffic are environmentally friendly ways of introducing traffic calming visual cues for motorists. By completing these road improvements in tandem with the construction of Dr. Lillian MacGregor Park, the City of Toronto can improve the road while connecting Opera Place Park and fulfilling planning and public realm policies outlined in TO Core.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to design through consultation with the local community and Councillor the construction of public realm improvements to Breadalbane Street allowing for a safe physical connection between Opera Place Park, and Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park. a. Such public realm improvements should include traffic calming measures, such as green infrastructure and coloured pavers to enhance the visual connections between both parks. b. This construction work is to be completed at the same time as the new Dr. Lillian McGregor Park scheduled for completion in 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to design through consultation with the local community and Councillor the construction of public realm improvements to Breadalbane Street allowing for a safe physical connection between Opera Place Park, and Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park. a. Such public realm improvements should include traffic calming measures, such as green infrastructure and coloured pavers to enhance the visual connections between both parks. b. This construction work is to be completed at the same time as the new Dr. Lillian McGregor Park scheduled for completion in 2022.
TE18.86adopted
Underpass Park Community Safety Improvements
Located in the heart of Corktown, Underpass Park is a community hub for skateboarders, basketball players and home to the Underpass Farmer's Market. Nestled beneath the Gardiner Expressway, this park has a unique aesthetic of graffiti and concrete, optimal for an urban photoshoot. This is one of the many reasons vehicles enter, and drive through the park. Since opening, nightly innumerable vehicles circle the interior of the park, including passing through the basketball court and skatepark. This poses a serious threat to the safety and enjoyment of the public park. Originally designed by Waterfront Toronto, the surrounding street is Trolley Crescent. It is a woonerf, a Dutch word meaning 'living yard', designed to promote a shared space, and traffic calming. Unfortunately, this curbless woonerf design allows vehicles to drive the pedestrian boulevard, and enter the park. The addition of more street furniture and other design elements would deter vehicles and preserve the intention of this street design. Additionally, the land abutting Trolley Crescent is owned by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and is flood protected land. Vehicles visiting the park, or neighbouring condominiums, have been continually parking on this environmentally sensitive land and destroying the natural setting. The expansion of the woonerf as well as design solutions, such as recreation facilities and a decorative fence, to the interior and border of Underpass Park will support community use, and prohibit vehicles from driving through the park. By curbing vehicle use, we will be able to ensure Underpass Park is a safe and beautiful space for the local community to enjoy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to review the feasibility of post and paddle fencing along Trolley Crescent to prevent illegal boulevard parking, and protect the ravine lands and to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Directed the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and any other relevant city divisions, in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor and to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on potential design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park, including: a. Extending the current fence around the perimeter of the park; b. Cattle gates at the entrance of the pedestrian ramps; c. P gates to accommodate vehicles at the Lower River park entrances, facilitating event permits; and d. Adding picnic tables, or other recreational facilities, to better program areas of the park. 3. Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park. 4. Directed Waterfront Toronto in partnership with the General Manager, Transportation Services, and any relevant city divisions, to explore the feasibility of street furniture, or other public realm improvements, along Trolley Crescent to prohibit illegal boulevard parking and report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to review the feasibility of post and paddle fencing along Trolley Crescent to prevent illegal boulevard parking, and protect the ravine lands and to report back at the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and any other relevant city divisions, in consultation with the local community and the local councillor and to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on potential design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park, including: a. Extending the current fence around the perimeter of the park; b. Cattle gates at the entrance of the pedestrian ramps; c. P gates to accommodate vehicles at the Lower River park entrances, facilitating event permits; and d. Adding picnic tables, or other recreational facilities, to better program areas of the park. 3. Direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park. 4. Direct Waterfront Toronto in partnership with the General Manager of Transportation Services, and any relevant city divisions, to explore the feasibility of street furniture, or other public realm improvements, along Trolley Crescent to prohibit illegal boulevard parking and report back at the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE18.87adopted
Greenwood Avenue Traffic Safety
Dear Chair and Members of Toronto and East York Community Council, Greenwood Avenue is a residential street between Danforth Avenue and O'Connor Drive adjacent to an elementary school and a local community park. It is also used by many commuting vehicles as a connection between the DVP and Danforth Avenue. I have heard from local residents that many vehicles coming off the DVP speed along Greenwood Avenue and that they have witnessed collisions due to this dangerous driving behaviour. This motion aims to reduce cut-through traffic and speeding in order to make Greenwood Avenue safer for local residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services conduct a study for the implementation of a right turn prohibition between 7:00am - 10:00am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, at O'Connor Drive and Greenwood Avenue and report back to the January 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. 2. Requested Transportation Services to recommend any other traffic calming measures for implementation on Greenwood Avenue and to report back to the January 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services conduct a study for the implementation of a right turn prohibition between 7:00am- 10:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm, Monday to Friday, at O'Connor Drive and Greenwood Avenue and report back to the January 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services recommend any other traffic calming measures for implementation on Greenwood and report back to the January 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.
TE18.88adopted
Request for All-way stop control at the intersection of St. John's Road and Willard 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 Willard Avenue (east intersection) 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 Willard Avenue (east intersection). 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at St. John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection), Toronto and East York Community Council authorized removal of the pedestrian crossover on St. John's Road immediately east of Willard Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of St. John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection). 2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at St. John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection), Toronto and East York Community Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on St. John's Road immediately east of Willard Avenue.
TE18.89adopted
Parking Amendments - Sousa Mendes Street
Sousa Mendes Street is a new road that resulted from the development project at 362 Wallace Avenue. The street contains commercial units and a Community Centre on the west side, with residential properties on the east side. The commercial property owners and operators have asked that a "loading zone" be created to facilitate deliveries and solid waste pick-up, and to serve the Community Centre. Given that multiple businesses and a not-for-profit organization would be serviced by the "loading zone," waiving the fees is essential and will be considered separately at City Council. Furthermore, staff have recommended the implementation of a parking permit system on Sousa Mendes Street to facilitate additional parking inventory in the area. Residents, commercial owners and operators have also asked that parking timing be limited to better facilitate the rotation of parked vehicles and therefore offer more parking opportunities for customers and patrons.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between a point 91 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and a point 11 metres further south. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of two hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and a point 91 metres south, and between a point 102 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between a point 91 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and a point 11 metres further south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of two hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and a point 91 metres south, and between a point 102 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue.
TE18.90adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue
Residents contacted my office requesting more safety on Rowntree Avenue as traffic and the speed of vehicles on this street have increased. Speed hump studies have been conducted on this road. We have pushed for more police enforcement as means of helping improve safety but I believe that more can be done and I am therefore requesting that speed humps be installed on Rowntree between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue.
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 Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott 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 Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue, to install five speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3773, dated August 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended 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 Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott 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 Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue, to install five speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3773, dated August 2020.
TE18.91adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue
My office received a lot of support from residents of Sousa Mendes Street to access legal on-street permit parking. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, we are unable to conduct the polling process. Subsection 925-4B, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as the residents that did vote, were in favour of implementing the permit parking program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommended that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
TE18.92adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 726-2020 to 761-2020. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 762-2020.