Toronto and East York Community Council
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TE18.1adopted
2400-2440 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal is for three mixed use tower buildings, two of which share a podium, with tower at heights of 25, 37 and 42 storeys. 6,371 square metres of non-residential floor area is proposed, and 1,214 dwelling units. Of the proposed residential units, 447 units are proposed to be purpose built rental housing including 11 affordable rental units to be secured through Community Benefits Charge in-kind contribution, and 56 affordable rental units as a requirement of the Site and Area Specific Policy 796. The application also includes a vehicular and pedestrian access route to a Pick-Up and Drop-Off Loop (PUDO) that provides access to the Bloor GO/UP Express Station at 2376 Dundas Street West. A park of 1,043 square metres will be conveyed to the City. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, including Site and Area Specific Policy 796.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2400-2440 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council allow the owner of 2400-2440 Dundas Street West (the "site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the site 11 affordable rental units as part of the development in Phase 1, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the Affordable Rental Housing Units secured through in-kind contribution shall be comprised of 1 studio unit; 1 one-bedroom unit; 8 two-bedroom units; 1 three-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit size of all the market units, by unit type, and the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall collectively have a gross floor area of at least 2,442 square metres (8,013 square feet); c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the needs to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice of private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air condition at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline; regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 3.i. above, for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental housing unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in Phase 1 of the proposed development are erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out above, equal to 100 percent of four (4) percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "in-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 3 above, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to 2400-2440 Dundas Street West lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 1,043 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor prior to the issuance of the first Above Grade Building permit for Phase 2. 7. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall register a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the parkland to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 8. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall provide a letter of credit for the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in a form satisfactory to the City, and such security shall not be released until the parkland has been conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; from the date the Financial Security is first paid to the City until such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, the Financial Security shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 10. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 11. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 2400-2440 Dundas Street West from Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2400-2440 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council allow the owner of 2400-2440 Dundas Street West (the "site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the site eleven (11) affordable rental units as part of the development in Phase 1, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the Affordable Rental Housing Units secured through in-kind contribution shall be comprised of 1 studio unit; 1 one-bedroom unit; 8 two-bedroom units; 1 three-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit size of all the market units, by unit type, and the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall collectively have a gross floor area of at least 2,442 square metres (8,013 square feet); c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the affordable rental housing units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the needs to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice of private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air condition at no extra charge; h. tenants of the affordable rental housing units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline; regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 3.i. above, for the duration of the Affordability Period. The affordable rental housing units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental housing unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the affordable rental housing units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and at least six months in advance of any affordable rental housing unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in Phase 1 of the proposed development are erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "in-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 3 above, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review Division, Interim Chief Planner, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to 2400-2440 Dundas Street West lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 1,043 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor prior to the issuance of the first Above Grade Building permit for Phase 2. 7. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall register a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the parkland to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 8. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall provide a letter of credit for the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in a form satisfactory to the City, and such security shall not be released until the parkland has been conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. From the date the Financial Security is first paid to the City until such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, the Financial Security shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 10. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 11. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 2400-2440 Dundas Street West from Permit Parking.
TE18.2adopted
952 King Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes a 17-storey mixed-use building with 227 dwelling units, including six affordable rental units, approximately 182 square metres of ground floor non-residential space, and 50 parking spaces in two levels of underground parking at 952 King Street West. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed development is an appropriate built form for the existing and planned context. It also supports the need for additional housing through providing both market and affordable dwelling units, and improves the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 952 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Summary Form and Servicing Report Groundwater Summary ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and c. provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council allow the Owner of 952 King Street West (the "Site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the Site six (6) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of 5 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 30 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 4.i. above for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the Owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units erected on the Site as are available and ready for occupancy. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 952 King Street West from Permit Parking. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 952 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Summary Form and Servicing Report Groundwater Summary ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and c. provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council allow the Owner of 952 King Street West (the "Site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the Site six (6) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the Executive Director, Development Review; and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of five (5) one-bedroom units and one (1) two-bedroom unit (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure; e. the general configuration, location, and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 30 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in (i) above for the duration of the Affordability Period. The Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the Site as are available and ready for occupancy. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the Executive Director, Development Review; and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 952 King Street West from Permit Parking. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
TE18.3deferred
70-86 Lynn Williams Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 520 rental dwelling units, a public daycare, 13 affordable rental housing units, and a public park at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street. As described in the Decision History section of this report, on September 5, 2024, City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant respecting this proposal. This report recommends the same proposal as what Council endorsed for settlement in September.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 70-86 Lynn Williams Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval, until January 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 70-86 Lynn Williams Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that, that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 325 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. In the event that the Owner undertakes the Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council allow the Owner of the Site to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Child Care Facility will comprise a minimum of 450 square metres indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and a minimum of 201 square metres outdoor area, located on the first floor of the proposed development; and b. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Part 9 below. 7. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 6 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 8. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit to secure the Child Care Facility in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 6 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site and such agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute a municipal housing facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement") with the Owner for the provision of financial incentives, for 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to secure rents at the City of Toronto's income-based definition of "affordable housing" by bedroom type, as determined by the City annually, for a minimum period of 99 years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 11. City Council approve the provision of financial incentives pursuant to the City's Rental Housing Supply Program in relation to the affordable rental dwelling units described in Part 10 above as follows: a. City Council exempt the 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 99-year term of the municipal capital facility agreement; b. City Council authorize the 13 new affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to be eligible for an exemption from development charges, parkland dedication fees, community benefits charges, if not exempted by provincial legislation, and waivers of building permit fees; c. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units, including any documents required by the Owner to secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by Council; and d. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid pursuant to the by-law exempting the property from taxation if authority is given for an exemption from taxation as set out in Part 11.a. above. 12. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require that: a. the Owner has entered into the In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the in-kind contribution referenced in Part 6 above; b. the Owner has entered into an appropriate agreement to secure the affordable housing units described in Part 10 above, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects and dated July 26, 2024, for the property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by gh3 dated July 30, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated July 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report and a revised Stormwater Management Report, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the Owner provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street from Permit Parking.
TE18.4amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law and a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to permit a 22-metre (6-storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with a maximum permitted total gross floor area of 7,500 square metres, and a minimum non-residential gross floor area of 250 square metres.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 452 Bathurst Street in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands 452 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit: a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant. 6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement: a. an outdoor, publicly accessible source of drinking water; b. outdoor seating, to be located within or adjacent to the public right-of-way for public use, in consultation with Transportation Services; and c. low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes at least the following sustainability measures: 1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope; 2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; 3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; 4. fixtures and appliances that are efficient in their use of water and energy; 5. electric-only appliances or fireplaces in the residential units; 6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system; 7. improved Stormwater Management Measures; 8. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting; 9. provision of indoor space dedication for household hazardous waste; and 10. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment spaces for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking;
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 452 Bathurst Street in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands 452 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE18.5amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 161.5-metre (51-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The proposed building contains 461 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 43,250 square metres and a minimum of 1,800 square metres of gross floor area for non-residential uses.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 45 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the Draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 45 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from Recommendation 4.a. above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner or applicant has secured the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports in Recommendation 4.a. above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Recommendation 4.b.i. or 4.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Director, Urban Design, City Planning, to report back on the feasibility of conducting an area-based microclimate study for the Yonge-St. Clair planning area that examines the impacts of existing, approved and proposed future developments on local microclimate conditions such as wind, heat and pollution, and ways to improve these conditions. 6. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Development Review to continue to work with the applicant at the site plan stage on the mitigation of potential wind issues, including but not limited to the creation of a building canopy, in consultation with area residents. 7. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Development Review and the applicant to meet with the Calvin Presbyterian Church to discuss the Shadow Impact on the Church resulting from the proposal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 45 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the Draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 45 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from (a) above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner or applicant has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or, ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports in (a) above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from 4.b.i. or 4.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE18.6amended
536-538 St. Clair Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 124.8-metre (30 storeys, excluding the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 536-538 St. Clair Avenue West. The building is proposed to contain 355 dwelling units and include at least 200 square metres of commercial-retail space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 536-538 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to explore with the applicant the potential of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act in the development, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers an in-kind community benefit. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 536-538 St. Clair Avenue West from permit parking. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from Recommendation 5.a. above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner has secured the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports, in Recommendation 5.a. above, are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Recommendation 5.b.i. or 5.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of creating a new construction hub in the area surrounding the intersection of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 536-538 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review Division, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to explore with the applicant the potential of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to section 37(6) of the Planning Act in the development, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers an in-kind community benefit. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 536-538 St. Clair Avenue West from permit parking. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from (a) above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or, ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports, in (a) above, are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from 5.b.i. or 5.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE18.7adopted
This Report recommends an amendment to the Zoning By-law for Phases 4 and 5 of the Regent Park revitalization to avoid conflicts with critical City infrastructure and increase the opportunity to provide a range of housing options. The amendment will modify the development permissions for Blocks 4B and 5C/5D to provide the necessary setbacks from City infrastructure and permit additional building massing elsewhere on the block to provide opportunities for additional housing.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 1325-2023 for the lands at 325 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 1325-2023 for the lands at 325 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE18.8adopted
This Report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 3-storey addition to the approved and under construction 15-storey private student residence building at 307 Sherbourne Street. In total, the 18 storey private student residence would include 223 student resident units, which is an increase of 23 units from the previously approved 15-storey proposal. The Official Plan Amendment is required to increase the maximum permitted building height. The Zoning By-law Amendment is required to increase the gross floor area, unit count, and secure alterations to the approved built form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE18.9adopted
This report recommends that City Council designate the area referred to as Teiaiagon- Baby Point as a Heritage Conservation District ("HCD"), identified on the map in Attachment 1 to this report, and adopt the Teiaiagon-Baby Point HCD Plan by by-law under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation of Teiaiagon-Baby Point (the "District") as an HCD and adoption of the HCD Plan will manage change within the District to conserve and maintain the area's cultural heritage value through the implementation of contextual place-based policies and guidelines. The study of Teiaiagon-Baby Point for designation as an HCD was led by Heritage Planning staff, with EVOQ Architecture Inc., and was initiated in 2016 on Council direction. The HCD study process and the HCD Plan have been prepared in accordance with provincial legislation and Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference. The District, located along the Humber River, is a significant area in the City and has cultural heritage value based on thousands of years of Indigenous settlement and use, archaeological resources and burials, natural features, and association with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. The District has historic and associative value as part of the ancestral lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and as the historic location of Teiaiagon, a mid-to-late seventeenth century Haudenosaunee village. Baby Point was also part of the larger Humber Valley Surveys designed by the Home Smith Company in the early 20th century. The District is a designed cultural heritage landscape, based on its landscape features, street pattern, and built form which reflect the Garden Suburb design. The Garden Suburb is also reflected in its homes that date from the Home Smith building period (1911-1941), during which design restrictions were put in place to protect the character of the neighbourhood. The District encompasses 222 properties. For all HCDs adopted following January 1, 2023, as per Regulation 569/22 of the OHA, at least 25 percent of the properties within the defined area must meet two or more of the nine criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest. In the proposed Teiaiagon-Baby Point HCD, at least 75 percent of the properties satisfy two or more of the criteria. In addition to community consultation over several years and an effective outreach program with urban Indigenous communities, Heritage Planning staff undertook extensive engagement with First Nations and Métis communities with rights and interests in the area throughout the HCD Plan project. This engagement built upon the initial support from the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Huron-Wendat Nation for the development of an HCD in this area. In October 2024, Heritage Planning staff hosted a final meeting with representatives from the Six Nations of the Grand River. At this meeting, attendees from the Six Nations of the Grand River provided positive feedback on the nation's involvement throughout the project and provided verbal support for the adoption of the HCD Plan and designation of Teiaiagon-Baby Point as an HCD.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by By-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by By-law the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Plan, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the By-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by by-law the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District Plan, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the Teiaiagon-Baby Point HCD Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the by-law.
TE18.10adopted
This report recommends that City Council designate the area referred to as West Queen West as a Heritage Conservation District ("HCD"), identified on the map in Attachment 1 to this report, and adopt the West Queen West (the "District") HCD Plan by by-law under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "OHA"). The designation of West Queen West as an HCD and adoption of the HCD Plan will manage change within the District to conserve and maintain the area's cultural heritage value through the implementation of contextual, placed-based policies and guidelines. The study of West Queen West for designation as an HCD was led by Heritage Planning staff and was initiated in 2015 on Council direction. The West Queen West HCD Study process and the HCD Plan have been prepared in accordance with provincial legislation and Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference. The proposed West Queen West HCD reflects the early development and western expansion of Toronto. The portion of Queen Street within the District was originally an extension of the historic Lot Street, the base concession line dividing the military Garrison Reserve to the south and Park Lots to the north. As an early example of main street commercial development in Toronto, the District conveys a defined sense of place, with most of its buildings constructed from the 1880s to the 1920s. The District boasts a high concentration of late-19th and early-20th century commercial buildings, showcasing a variety of architectural styles of the period. The District also has a rich tradition of community and civic activity, anchored by landmarks buildings. The District encompasses 330 properties. For all HCDs adopted following January 1, 2023, as per Regulation 569/22 of the OHA, at least 25 percent of the properties within the defined area must meet two or more of the nine criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest. In the proposed West Queen West HCD, at least 72 percent of the properties satisfy two or more of the criteria.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by By-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (November 13, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by By-law the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the report (November 13, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the report (November 13, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the By-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report, November 13, 2024, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by by-law the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the report, November 13, 2024, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the report, November 13, 2024, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the West Queen West HCD Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices, and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the by-law.
TE18.11adopted
53 Strachan Avenue - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 53 Strachan Avenue (including entrance addresses 715, 801, 805 A, 805, and 805 B Wellington Street West) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 53 Strachan Avenue is located on the southeast corner of Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West, immediately north of the Lakeshore West rail corridor. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 1. The subject property contains a three-storey, late-nineteenth century, brick factory/warehouse type building that extends one full block along Wellington Street West, east of Strachan Avenue. Constructed between 1888 and 1901, the property was the site of John B. Smith and Sons, which was considered one of the largest lumber planing mills in nineteenth century Canada. The company operated at the property for almost 80 years, until 1967. The city-owned property was identified in 2014 as having potential heritage value as part of a heritage survey conducted through the South Niagara Planning Strategy. Another nearby former industrial site, the National Casket Company Factories at 89-109 Niagara Street, is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The property recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include 53 Strachan Avenue (including entrance addresses 715, 801, 805 A, 805 and 805 B Wellington Street West) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (November 13, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include 53 Strachan Avenue (including entrance addresses 715, 801, 805 A, 805, 805 B Wellington Street West) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, November 13, 2024, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE18.12adopted
81 Isabella Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 81 Isabella Street is located on the south side of Isabella Street between Church Street and Jarvis Street in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. It contains an early-20th century brick apartment building, known as The Merlan, designed by architect Norman Alexander Armstrong and constructed in 1927. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1. The property recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 17, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, October 17, 2024 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE18.13amended
8 Pailton Crescent - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the two-storey mixed use building containing one residential unit at 8 Pailton Crescent (Application No. 24-153614 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or to grant the application, including any conditions, to be attached to the demolition permit application because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been applied for. The demolition application is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council because the building proposed to be demolished contains one residential dwelling unit and there are no replacement building permits to be issued at this time.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing two-storey mixed use building with one residential unit at 8 Pailton Crescent with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Chief Building Official recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the demolition permit application for 8 Pailton Crescent and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two-storey mixed use building containing one residential unit at 8 Pailton Crescent because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been applied for; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey mixed use building containing one residential unit at 8 Pailton Crescent without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey mixed use building with one residential unit at 8 Pailton Crescent with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE18.14amended
33 Pleasant Boulevard - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing two storey single detached house at 33 Pleasant Boulevard (Application No. 22 230307 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received a request letter from the owner of the building to demolish this building for the future development on this lot.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing two storey detached house at 33 Pleasant Boulevard with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 33 Pleasant Boulevard and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two storey single detached house because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two storey single detached house without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two storey detached house with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE18.15withdrawn
Refusal of a Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, unit 110.
Item TE18.15 was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110. OR 2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110.
TE18.16amended
Refusal of a Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application Located at 2 Irwin Avenue, local road frontage
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 2 Irwin Avenue, local road frontage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 2 Irwin Avenue, local road frontage.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 2 Irwin Avenue, local road frontage. OR 2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 2 Irwin Avenue, local road frontage.
TE18.17adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Baby Point Gates, Oakwood Village and Toronto Downtown West BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below, at pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Baby Point Gates: - Marucci, Lisa Toronto Downtown West: - Casalanguida, Anthony - Pellerine, Ron - Townley, Stratton 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Oakwood Village: - Sorrenti, Anne
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Baby Point Gates: - Marucci, Lisa Toronto Downtown West: - Casalanguida, Anthony - Pellerine, Ron - Townley, Stratton 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Oakwood Village: - Sorrenti, Anne
TE18.18deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 495-517 Wellington Street West - Proposed Ground Sign
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 495-517 Wellington Street West, a multi-tenant commercial building regarding their proposed encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of an illuminated electrified ground sign ("the sign") to identify multiple tenants in this commercial building. The proposed sign consists of aluminum and acrylic construction, measuring 4.05 metres high, 1.43 metres wide and 0.62 metres thick, with a foundation depth of 1.37 metres within the public right of way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit an electrified ground sign to be installed within the public right-of-way fronting 495-517 Wellington Street West and enter into an encroachment agreement with the City. The proposed ground sign encroachment does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 14, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 495-517 Wellington Street West permitting the construction and maintenance of the illuminated electrified ground sign as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE18.19adopted
316-336 Campbell Avenue - Construction Staging Area (Phase 1)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Marlin Spring Developments is constructing a 26-storey residential building at 316-336 Campbell Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Campbell Avenue, north of the Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue intersection. Two construction gates are located on the west side of Campbell Avenue, which will serve as the access/egress points to the site. Overnight permit parking and a three-hour parking regulations are in effect on the subject section of Campbell Avenue. In order to facilitate access/egress to the site, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily prohibit stopping on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north, for a period of seven months, from December 31, 2024 to July 30, 2025. Additionally, the east-west public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and the north-south public laneway, will be reduced in width to accommodate the constructions staging operations. As a result, and the subject public laneway will temporarily be converted to one-way eastbound operation. It should be noted that the above parking amendments will facilitate the excavation and shoring activities in phase 1 of the project. Future staff reports will be submitted to recommend a temporary closure of the rear public laneway and a construction staging area on the west of Campbell Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of a 1.5 metre wide, east side, portion of the public laneway east of Symington Avenue north of Dupont Street, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 31, 2024 to July 30, 2025, inclusive. 2. Designated the public laneway north of Dupont Street west of Campbell Avenue, between Campbell Avenue and the laneway west end, as one-way for eastbound traffic only, from December 31, 2024 to July 30, 2025. 3. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space designation on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 29.5 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 5.5 metres further north. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 5. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (west) side of Campbell Avenue, from a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street to a point 66 metres further north. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 7. Directed that Campbell Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 1.5 metre wide, east side, portion of the public laneway east of Symington Avenue north of Dupont Street, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 31, 2024 to July 30, 2025, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council designate the public laneway north of Dupont Street west of Campbell Avenue, between Campbell Avenue and the laneway west end, as one-way for eastbound traffic only, from December 31, 2024 to July 30, 2025. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space designation on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 29.5 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 5.5 metres further north. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (west) side of Campbell Avenue, from a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street to a point 66 metres further north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Campbell Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE18.20amended
31 and 33 Parliament Street - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Parliament Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Lanterra Developments and Laughlin Solutions are constructing a 32-storey and a 41-storey condominum building at 31 Parliament Street and 33 Parliament Street, respectively. The sites are bounded by Distillery Lane to the north, Distillery Lane parking lot to the east, Lake Shore rail corridor to the south, and Parliament Street to the west. In order to complete the construction of the developments, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street, fronting 31 Parliament Street, for a period of 30 months, from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street, fronting 33 Parliament Street, for a period of 15 months, from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025. It should be noted that the construction staging area has been installed and is operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from December 18, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south from December 18, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south. 5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north. 6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metre further south. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on the west side of Parliament Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Mill Street. 8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 7:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m, Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Parliament street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Mill Street. 9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north. 10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further north. 11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Parliament Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Mill Street. 12. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 13. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 16. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 17. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 18. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 19. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 20. City Council direct that Parliament Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 21. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 23. City Council direct the applicant to suspend truck movements including deliveries to the site between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. weekdays.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive. 6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metre further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive. 8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 9. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 10. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 11. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 12. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 18. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 19. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 20. City Council direct that Parliament Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 21. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE18.21deferred
95 St. Joseph Street - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The Daniels Corporation is constructing a 40-storey mixed-use building (senior residence/condominium) building at 95 St. Joseph Street. The site is located on the south side of St. Joseph Street, approximately 39 metres west of Bay Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on St. Joseph Street for a period of 58 months, from February 1, 2025 to December 1, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the south side of St. Joseph Street, abutting the site, will be restricted, thus pedestrians will be redirected to the sidewalk on the north side of the roadway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 14, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the south side, eastbound curb lane on St. Joseph Street, between a point 39 metres west of Bay Street and a point 87 metres further west, from February 1, 2025 to December 1, 2029, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times from Monday to Friday, on the south sides of St. Joseph Street, between a point 25 metres west of Bay Street and a point 150 metres further west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on Sunday, on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between a point 25 metres west of Bay Street and a point 150 metres further west. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between a point 25 metres west of Bay Street and a point 150 metres further west. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that St. Joseph Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE18.22amended
363-391 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area
As Yonge Street is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Concord Properties Developments Corp is constructing an 87-storey condominium at 363-391 Yonge Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East. Currently, O'Keefe Lane, from a point 38.1 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 33.5 metres further south is closed to facilitate construction staging operations. In order to maintain local access to the laneway, the one-way southbound traffic operation has been temporarily converted to a two-way operation. Pedestrian movements are maintained around the construction staging area. It should be noted that the construction staging area has been installed and is operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. Transportation Services is requesting to formalize the above noted closures and traffic amendments on O'Keefe Lane. The developer has requested the subject construction staging areas for a period of 38 months, from December 18, 2024 to January, 31, 2028.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 6.6 metre wide portion of O'Keefe Lane, between a point 38.1 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 33.5 metres further south, from December 18, 2024 to January 31, 2026, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing designated one-way for southbound traffic only on O'Keefe Lane, between Gerrard Street East and a point 96.5 metres south. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.5 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.5 metres south. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.6 metres south. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 17. City Council direct that O'Keefe Lane and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 18. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 20. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 21. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 22. City Council direct the applicant to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Area Board of Managements and local school administration. 23. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 6.6 metre wide portion of O'Keefe Lane, between a point 38.1 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 33.5 metres further south, from December 18, 2024 to January 31, 2028, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing designated one-way for southbound traffic only on O'Keefe Lane, between Gerrard Street East and a point 96.5 metres south. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.5 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.5 metres south. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 91.6 metres south. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 17. City Council direct that O'Keefe Lane and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 18. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE18.23deferred
Ontario Line - Fourth Quarter Construction Update
The purpose of this report is to provide updates on the status of construction activities on the Ontario Line project within the boundaries of Toronto and East York Community Council. This report includes: - Updates on key early works and the four major packages of work Metrolinx has procured to deliver the Ontario Line. All four packages have been awarded and work is underway. Construction of the Ontario Line began in December 2021 and according to current schedules from Metrolinx, is expected to be complete by 2031. - Updates on the resolution of station-specific issues at: - Pape Station, including property expropriations, removal of parking, and construction impacts on the community; and - Exhibition Station, including a response to City Council direction from TE16.56 - Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan Update [1] to provide an update on plans for delivering Liberty New Street and managing traffic congestion in the area. - Other construction updates, including general construction impacts and mitigation, business supports and community engagement. [1] https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.TE16.56
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 14, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Transit Expansion, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE18.24deferred
This report responds to a request from City Council to provide a summary of the anticipated traffic impacts on Lake Shore Boulevard West related to Ontario Place redevelopment, including the Therme spa, Live Nation renovations, and new Ontario Science Centre. Based on a review of the submitted data within the Transportation Impact Assessment Update (dated September 13, 2023) by LEA Transportation Consulting Ltd., the proposed infrastructure improvements in the area, and the redevelopment of Ontario Place, traffic is projected to increase between 23 percent - 40 percent during the busiest periods which corresponds with an increase in travel times along Lake Shore Boulevard West of approximately 1-2 minutes and 5-6.5 minutes during the typical weekday/weekend peak hours and special event peak periods, respectively.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 14, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the January 14, 2025 meeting with a summary of pedestrian and cycling levels of service for the Ontario Place redevelopment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE18.25adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - December 2024 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - December 2024 (Delegated)", dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.26adopted
Accessible Parking Space - December 2024 (Non-Delegated)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject streets, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the removal of an on-street accessible parking space for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of an on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Attachment 1 to the revised report (November 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the removal of an on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Attachment 1, attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - December 2024 (Non-Delegated)", dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.27adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on River Street, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking - Area 7L to exclude the developments located at 100 and 130 River Street. A companion report titled, "Introduction of New Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Area 7L and Exclusion of Various Developments" to introduce the new permit parking area and exclude various developments on streets without TTC service. At the same time that the newly created Permit Parking area is established, Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to exclude certain development addresses from the program to maximize limited on-street parking capacity, namely for tenants of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) buildings within Regent Park. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking - Area 7L is feasible and has no objections to excluding the developments located at 100 and 130 River Street. If City Council excludes the addresses from Permit Parking - Area 7L, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 7L, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development located at 100 and 130 River Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking -Area 7L, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the developments located at 100 and 130 River Street.
TE18.28adopted
Introduction of New Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Area 7L and Exclusion of Various Addresses
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on an area basis (Area 7L), within the area bounded by: Gerrard Street East to the north, River Street to the east, Shuter Street to the south, and Parliament Street to the west. The Ward Councillor requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking in Regent Park to accommodate the long-term parking needs of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) residents. On June 26, 2024, City Council exempted the streets within Regent Park from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, therefore the subject streets within proposed Permit Parking - Area 7L were not subject to petition and polling requirements. This report also responds to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to exclude various addresses from the newly created Permit Parking Area 7L. A companion report, titled "Realignment of Permit Parking - Area 7L to Exclude the Developments Located at 100 and 130 River Street " recommends the exclusion of various addresses from Permit Parking - Area 7L, that are located on a street with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the creation of a newly designated Permit Parking - Area 7L, as attached in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, and amended Schedule B to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a new permit parking area "7L" 2. Approved the amendments to Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 3. Approved the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 7L, to exclude the developments listed in Attachment 3 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 4. Approved the traffic regulations amendments as generally described in Attachment 4 to the report (November 18, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 5. Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council's decision, including the introduction of any and all Bills that may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the creation of a newly designated Permit Parking - Area 7L, as attached in Attachment 1 of the report dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, and amend Schedule "B" to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a new permit parking area "7L" 2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendments to Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, as generally described in Attachment 2 of the report dated November 18, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 7L, to exclude the developments listed in Attachment 3 of the report dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the traffic regulations amendments as generally described in Attachment 4 of the report dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in City Council of any and all bills that may be required.
TE18.29amended
Pay-and-Display Parking - Berryman Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. At its meeting of October 24, 2024, Toronto and East York Community Council requested Transportation Services to review and report back on whether to establish on-street paid parking on Berryman Street or to restrict Berryman Street to permit parking only. This report provides an update on the requested item. Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has worked with Transportation Services to review the proposal for paid parking on Berryman Street, including consideration for permit parking. Through this review, Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Berryman Street to support the local community and encourage regular turnover in the on-street parking supply. The proposed parking changes will replace the existing one-hour parking regulation currently in effect. The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will not impact the current parking restrictions or the existing day care pick-up/drop-off zone. The existing permit parking hours on the north side of Berryman Street will remain and can co-exist with the proposed on-street paid parking. Valid permit holders would not be subject to a parking fee where Permit Parking signs and on-street paid parking signs co-exist. Transportation Services, at the request of Solid Waste Management, is also seeking approval to prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Berryman Street, opposite the driveway that services the parking lot of Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School. This prohibition will improve access/egress operations for sanitation trucks and buses using this lane. While this report seeks Community Council approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Berryman Street, this is an ongoing initiative, and Transportation Services and TPA will continue to review and report on potential new on-street paid parking opportunities throughout the City of Toronto.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing one-hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north side of Berryman Street, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 45.7 metres west of Davenport Road. 2. Authorized the designation of a paid parking Mobile Only Zone on the north side of Berryman Street, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 45.7 metres west of Davenport Road, to operate from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of one hour at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Prohibited stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, on the north side of Berryman Street, between a point 122 metres west of Davenport Road and a point 23 metres further west, to facilitate garbage pickup. 4. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Berryman Street from Davenport Road to Hazelton Avenue. 5. Authorized permit parking only to be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday, on the even (north) side of Berryman Street, from Davenport Road to Hazelton Avenue; during these hours, no one may park on the even (north) side of Berryman Street, from Davenport Road to Hazelton Avenue, without a parking permit. 6. Prohibited parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday on the even (north) side of Berryman Street from Davenport Road to a point 45.7 metres west of it, to facilitate child pickup and dropoff at the daycare.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing one-hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north side of Berryman Street, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 45.7 metres west of Davenport Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of pay parking on the north side of Berryman Street, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 145 metres west of Davenport Road, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of pay parking on the north side of Berryman Street, between a point 45.7 metres west of Davenport Road and a point 76.3 metres further west, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of pay parking on the north side of Berryman Street, between a point 122 metres west of Davenport Road and a point 23 metres further west, to operate from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Berryman Street, between a point 122 metres west of Davenport Road and a point 23 metres further west.
TE18.30adopted
Parking Amendments - Yonge Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending on-street parking amendments to existing pay-and-display regulations, no parking regulations and the introduction of no-stopping regulations on both sides of Yonge Street, associated with a new pedestrian refuge island being installed on Yonge Street just north of the entrance to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery to a point approximately 106 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. The recommended by-law changes would adjust the limits of on-street parking to implement a no-stopping condition near the installation of the pedestrian refuge island to discourage parking or stopping adjacent to the pedestrian refuge island and improve sightlines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 73 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue and a point 29 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 73 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 122 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 60 metres further north. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 266 metres further south to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 5. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours on the east side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 266 metres further south to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 6. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 40 metres north of Lawton Boulevard to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 182 metres north of Lawton Boulevard. 7. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours on the west side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 40 metres north of Lawton Boulevard to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 182 metres north of Lawton Boulevard. 8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Yonge Street to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours between a point 100 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 22 metres further north. 9. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Yonge Street to be in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours between a point 100 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 22 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 73 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue and a point 29 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 73 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 122 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 60 metres further north. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 266 metres further south to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 5. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours on the east side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 266 metres further south to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 123 metres north of Glen Elm Avenue. 6. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 40 metres north of Lawton Boulevard to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 182 metres north of Lawton Boulevard. 7. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours on the west side of Yonge Street from a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 40 metres north of Lawton Boulevard to be in effect between a point 170 metres south of Merton Street and a point 182 metres north of Lawton Boulevard. 8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Yonge Street to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours between a point 100 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 22 metres further north. 9. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Yonge Street to be in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday at the rate of $4.00 per hour for a maximum period of 4 hours between a point 100 metres north of Lawton Boulevard and a point 22 metres further north.
TE18.31adopted
Metrolinx Ontario Line - Temporary Parking By-law Amendments on Church Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Church Street, City Council approval of this report is required. This report requests City Council approval to temporarily rescind existing timed parking prohibitions and No stopping prohibitions on Church Street between Adelaide Street East and Queen Street East and temporarily implement a "No Stopping" regulation to be in effect at all times on the east and west sides of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East. The recommended traffic by-law amendment aims to improve road capacity and transit flow on the section of Church Street, which has been impacted by the TTC 501 Queen streetcar diversion due to the Ontario Line Queen Street closure.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Church Street, between Adelaide Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 4. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Adelaide Street East and Queen Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 6. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 8. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 10. City Council direct that Church Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Church Street, between Adelaide Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 4. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Adelaide Street East and Queen Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 6. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 8. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Carlton Street, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Adelaide Street East, from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2027, inclusive. 10. City Council direct that Church Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE18.32adopted
Metrolinx Ontario Line - Temporary Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments on Strange Street
This report requests Toronto and East York Community Council approval for temporary traffic by-law changes on Strange Street to address the impacts of the temporary closure of a surface parking lot used by Fontbonne Ministries. The surface parking lot will be temporarily closed to accommodate an access road from Queen Street East to the rail corridor where the Ontario Line related works will take place. To address parking needs of Fontbonne Ministries during construction, two accessible parking spaces and additional on-street parking spaces will be designated on the west side of Strange Street. Furthermore, a temporary parking facility at 356 Eastern Avenue will be provided to meet the parking needs of Fontbonne Ministries' staff, residents, and visitors.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12.01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily on the odd (east) side of Strange Street, between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Strange Street, between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 3. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Strange Street between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 23 metres south, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 4. Designated on-street accessible parking spaces on the west side of Strange Street, between a point 23 metres south of Queen Street East and a point 12 metres further south, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 5. Authorized the appropriate City officials to submit directly to the Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were implemented prior to the By-law amendments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12.01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily on the odd (east) side of Strange Street, between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Strange Street, between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Strange Street between Queen Street East and the south end of Strange Street, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 23 metres south, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate on-street accessible parking spaces on the west side of Strange Street, between a point 23 metres south of Queen Street East and a point 12 metres further south, from November 15, 2024, to December 31, 2026, inclusive. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to the Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were implemented prior to the by-law amendments.
TE18.33adopted
Turn Prohibition - Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Donlands Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the intersection of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive. The turn restriction at the subject intersection, in conjunction with adjustments to the northbound lane alignments, is intended to facilitate the flow of traffic and reduce delays to northbound and southbound through movements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive.
TE18.34adopted
Reappointment of Board Members on the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management
The Board confirms that these individuals are qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management members Ryan Patrick Northfield, Laura Mandelbaum and Corals Zheng confirmed their 2-year term renewal on June 27, 2024, the date of Cecil Community Centre's Annual General Meeting. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the Toronto and East York Community reappoints Ryan Patrick Northfield, Laura Mandelbaum and Corals Zheng, to the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management for a term of office starting June 30, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individuals to the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026 and until successors are appointed: - Ryan Patrick Northfield - Laura Mandelbaum - Corals Zheng
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management wishes to reappoint the following individuals for a 2-year term, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Ryan Patrick Northfield, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026. - Laura Mandelbaum, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026. - Corals Zheng, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.
TE18.35adopted
Appointments to the Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. Please note that the term of the following member has now come to an end: - Sheila Potwin resigned effective September 10,2024. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individuals to the Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026 and until successors are appointed: - Nancy Haddad-Albina - Ellen Fisher - Harriet Velazquez - Celine Devlin - James Sutcliffe
Staff recommendation as filed
The Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management wishes to nominate the following individuals for appointment to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Nancy Haddad-Albina, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026. - Ellen Fisher, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026. - Harriet Velazquez, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026. - Celine Devlin, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026. - James Sutcliffe, for a term of office ending September 10, 2026.
TE18.36adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Moss Park Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board. This report recommends three candidates for appointment to the board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 5, 2028, and until successors are appointed: - Uttam Bajwa - Ahsen Bhatti - April Hodgins 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 5, 2028, and until successors are appointed: - Uttam Bajwa - Ahsen Bhatti - April Hodgins 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena.
TE18.37referred
Crawford Street Community Safety Zone
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, referred the Item TE17.41 back to the Toronto and East York Community Council and requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to investigate further measures to address speeding concerns on Crawford Street, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West, including, but not limited to, the designation of a Community Safety Zone and additional traffic calming measures or safety enhancements and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the first quarter of 2025. Summary from the letter (October 23, 2024) from Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik My office has heard concerns from residents and staff regarding road safety in their neighbourhood, primarily along Crawford Street, parallel to Trinity Bellwoods Park. In order to address these concerns, I am seeking to declare Crawford Street, from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West, a community safety zone.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Referred the item back to the Director, Traffic Management Transportation Services to investigate further measures to address speeding concerns on Crawford Street, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West, including, but not limited to, the designation of a Community Safety Zone and additional traffic calming measures or safety enhancements and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the first quarter of 2025.
TE18.38adopted
Traffic Calming and Parking Amendment - Dale Avenue
Several residents on Dale Avenue report frequent speeding on their street, endangering road users and impeding residents' ability to leave their driveways. This issue has been compounded by frequent stopping on the south side of the narrow street, forcing cars to drive on residents' front lawns. Transportation Services agree that speed humps and converting the parking prohibition to a standing prohibition are feasible solutions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (November 12, 2024) from Councillor Dianne Saxe. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps. 4. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dale Avenue, between Castle Frank Road and Glen Road. 5. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Dale Avenue, between Castle Frank Road and Glen Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawings TC-387 and TC-388 dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Dale Avenue, between Glen Road and Castle Frank Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dale Avenue, between Castle Frank Road and Glen Road. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Dale Avenue, between Castle Frank Road and Glen Road.
TE18.39adopted
In 2022, Transportation staff received approval to install an accessible loading zone at 90 Dunn Avenue (formerly 150 Dunn Avenue) to accommodate Wheel Trans service at this location. Agenda Item History - 2022.TE34.172 (toronto.ca) City Transportation Service staff have been advised that Wheeltrans vehicles have recently been modified and now only require 26 metre space to maneuver space rather than the originally approved 36 metres. The recommendations in my letter are to accommodate the need for on-street parking and still meet Wheeltrans' requirement.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south. 2. City Council amend the existing accessible loading zone in effect at all times on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south, to be in effect from a point 348.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 26 metres further south. 3. City Council amend the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 236.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 101.7 metres further south, to be in effect a point 236.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 111.7 metres further south. 4. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the west (even) side of Dunn Avenue, from Springhurst Avenue to King Street West, except no parking anytime between King Street West and a point 53 metres south, between a point 128 metres south of King Street West and a point 31 metres further south, between a point 206.5 metres south King Street West and a point 30 metres further south, and between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south, to be in effect from Springhurst Avenue to King Street West, except no parking anytime between King Street West and a point 53 metres south, between a point 128 metres south of King Street West and a point 31 metres further south, between a point 206.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 30 metres further south, and between a point 348.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 26 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south. 2. City Council amend the existing accessible loading zone in effect at all times on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south, to be in effect from a point 348.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 26 metres further south. 3. City Council amend the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Dunn Avenue, between a point 236.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 101.7 metres further south, to be in effect a point 236.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 111.7 metres further south. 4. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the west (even) side of Dunn Avenue, from Springhurst Avenue to King Street West, except no parking anytime between King Street West and a point 53 metres south, between a point 128 metres south of King Street West and a point 31 metres further south, between a point 206.5 metres south King Street West and a point 30 metres further south, and between a point 338.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 36 metres further south, to be in effect from Springhurst Avenue to King Street West, except no parking anytime between King Street West and a point 53 metres south, between a point 128 metres south of King Street West and a point 31 metres further south, between a point 206.5 metres south of King Street West and a point 30 metres further south, and between a point 348.2 metres south of King Street West and a point 26 metres further south.
TE18.40adopted
Alberta Avenue - Road Safety Review
Alberta Avenue extends between two busy roads, St. Clair Avenue West to the north and Davenport Road to the south. The traffic on these streets has resulted in several traffic safety issues for residents living on Alberta Avenue and the surrounding streets. In meetings with my office, residents have shared their experiences with speeding vehicles and dangerous driving on this local street used by many neighbours to walk to school or connect to transit. Residents have requested improved traffic calming measures, but the grade level on Alberta Avenue has limited the ability to install additional speed humps. I am requesting Transportation Services complete a full review of further long-term improvements, including suggestions shared by residents, to resolve these safety issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive road safety review of Alberta Avenue to improve traffic safety and that considers the following improvements: a. street directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic; b. local traffic-only signage at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; c. intersection safety improvements at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; d. additional heavy truck restrictions; e. rush-hour restrictions on Alberta Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road; and f. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with local residents and resident groups in the design and consideration of traffic safety improvements on Alberta Avenue. 3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by June 5, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive road safety review of Alberta Avenue to improve traffic safety and that considers the following improvements: a. street directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic; b. local traffic-only signage at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; c. intersection safety improvements at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; d. additional heavy truck restrictions; e. rush-hour restrictions on Alberta Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road; and f. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services consult with local residents and resident groups in the design and consideration of traffic safety improvements on Alberta Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by June 5, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.
TE18.41adopted
Davenport Road and Osler Street - Intersection Safety Review
Residents in the Pelham Park-Carleton Village area have shared their concerns regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety at Davenport Road and Osler Street. The intersection is jogged and routinely experiences drivers making illegal turns, vehicles stuck in the intersection, and near collisions with crossing pedestrians. Additionally, timing issues result in massive backlogs of vehicles on Osler Street during rush-hour times. As there have been minimal changes to conditions at Davenport Road and Osler Street over the years, I am requesting Transportation Services complete a full review of safety and operational improvements, including additional signage and signal timing changes.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at Davenport Road and Osler Street that includes but is not limited to the below actions: a. review of existing signage and the potential installation of additional signage to improve traffic flow; b. traffic signal timing improvements to reduce the backlog of vehicles on Osler Street; c. refresh of pavement markings to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety; and d. installation of geometric safety improvements where feasible. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with proposed intersection safety improvements at Davenport Road and Osler Street by June 5, 2025, for approval.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at Davenport Road and Osler Street that includes but is not limited to the below actions: a. review of existing signage and the potential installation of additional signage to improve traffic flow; b. traffic signal timing improvements to reduce the backlog of vehicles on Osler Street; c. refresh of pavement markings to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety; and d. installation of geometric safety improvements where feasible. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with proposed intersection safety improvements at Davenport Road and Osler Street by June 5, 2025, for approval.
TE18.42adopted
Delaware Avenue North - Parking Amendments
During an investigation to install pavement markings, Transportation Services discovered a discrepancy in the distance for an on-street accessible loading zone on Delaware Avenue North. The wording in the by-law incorrectly set an accessible loading zone on a different section of the street, separate from where the current signage and poles are installed. The below amendments to the parking regulations on Delaware Avenue North are required to maintain use of the existing accessible loading zone for residents and visitors on the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing accessible loading zone in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Delaware Avenue North, between a point 63 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 18.5 metres further south. 2. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from a point 117 metres south of Davenport Road to a point 7 metres further south on the even (west) side of Delaware Avenue from the first lane north of Geary Avenue to Davenport Road. 3. Designated an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Delaware Avenue North, between a point 101 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 20.5 metres further south. 4. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Delaware Avenue North from the first lane north of Geary Avenue to Davenport Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing accessible loading zone in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Delaware Avenue North, between a point 63 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 18.5 metres further south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from a point 117 metres south of Davenport Road to a point 7 metres further south on the even (west) side of Delaware Avenue from the first lane north of Geary Avenue to Davenport Road. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Delaware Avenue North, between a point 101 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 20.5 metres further south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Delaware Avenue North from the first lane north of Geary Avenue to Davenport Road.
TE18.43adopted
Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy - Implementation Plan
As part of the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy, the City of Toronto committed to numerous improvements focused on supporting local neighbourhood growth and improving pedestrian safety on Geary Avenue. Over the past several years, Geary Avenue has grown to include several new small businesses, restaurants, and cultural spaces that welcome thousands of visitors every year to this vibrant area. In that time of growth, progress on the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy, including on the ten defined strategic directions, has slowed. Residents and local businesses have shared their concerns regarding continued issues with pedestrian safety, intersection conditions, and a lack of City resources for this growing neighbourhood. An implementation plan is urgently needed to move forward with planned improvements to this vital street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a comprehensive implementation plan of the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy as outlined in the Geary Avenue Works Planning Study that includes but is not limited to the following actions: a. introduces road safety and traffic calming measures on Geary Avenue; b. recommends improvements to sidewalk and intersection conditions; c. provides recommendations for bicycle-supportive infrastructure along the corridor; and d. develops a Geary Avenue parking and curbside management plan. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to include action updates on the ten strategic directions identified in the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy as part of the implementation plan. 3. Notwithstanding Community Council's decision in Item 2023.TE8.37 (Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Progress Report), Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on an implementation plan of the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy by April 3, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a comprehensive implementation plan of the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy as outlined in the Geary Avenue Works Planning Study that includes but is not limited to the following actions: a. introduces road safety and traffic calming measures on Geary Avenue; b. recommends improvements to sidewalk and intersection conditions; c. provides recommendations for bicycle-supportive infrastructure along the corridor; and d. develops a Geary Avenue parking and curbside management plan. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include action updates on the ten strategic directions identified in the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy as part of the implementation plan. 3. Notwithstanding recommendations approved in TE8.37 (Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Progress Report), Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on an implementation plan of the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy by April 3, 2025.
TE18.44adopted
Gladstone Avenue and Peel Avenue - Parking Amendments
As part of the second phase of the Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project, Transportation Services identified a need to amend existing parking regulations where improvements in the area created discrepancies in the by-laws. The proposed parking amendments confirm changes supported during consultation with residents about what was desired along these sections of Gladstone Avenue and Peel Avenue. These recommendations, including the designation of a commercial loading zone, were shaped by public feedback and will help to support local businesses and residents in the area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 27.9 metres north. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 27.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 11 metres further north. 3. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 38.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 12 metres further north. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 50.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 85 metres north of Queen Street West. 5. Rescinded the existing stopping 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, daily, on both sides of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and Peel Avenue. 6. Rescinded the existing parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and Peel Avenue, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 7. Prohibited stopping to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 8. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 50.5 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 11 metres further north. 9. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 22.5 metres further north to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 10. Prohibited stopping to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue from a point 84 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 8 metres further north. 11. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 92 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 57 metres further north to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 12. Prohibited stopping to be in effect at all times on the north side of Peel Avenue from a point 28.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 13 metres further east. 13. Prohibited stopping to be in effect at all times on the north side of Peel Avenue from a point 65.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 11.5 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 27.9 metres north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 27.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 11 metres further north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 38.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 12 metres further north. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 50.9 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 85 metres north of Queen Street West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping 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, daily, on both sides of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and Peel Avenue. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and Peel Avenue, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 50.5 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 11 metres further north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 22.5 metres further north to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue from a point 84 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 8 metres further north. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 92 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 57 metres further north to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times on the north side of Peel Avenue from a point 28.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 13 metres further east. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times on the north side of Peel Avenue from a point 65.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 11.5 metres further east.
TE18.45adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street
Residents along Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street, have contacted my office to share concerns over speeding vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood. The field at Dovercourt Public School is located on the west side of this section of Gladstone Ave, and the street is used by many children and their parents to walk down to the school or up to Dupont Street. In a survey conducted by my office, residents shared their experiences with unsafe conditions on Gladstone Avenue and overwhelmingly supported the installation of speed humps as a proposed traffic calming measure. Speed humps on Gladstone Avenue will improve traffic safety as it will create a complete connected network of traffic calming measures into Hallam Street and other neighbouring streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-390, dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.46adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue
Residents on Harrison Street contacted my office to share their concerns regarding traffic safety issues on their street. They have shared their experiences with near accidents involving speeding vehicles off of Ossington Avenue using this local street to avoid traffic. These concerns highlight the immediate need for traffic calming measures on Harrison Street. In a poll conducted by my office, nearly 90 percent of particpating Harrison Street residents voted in support of installing speed humps to help reduce speeding and improve safety in this growing neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-394, dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.47adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Rusholme Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street
Rusholme Road sits between two busy streets, Dundas Street West to the south and College Street to the north. Drivers often use Rusholme Road, which is designated as a local street, to avoid travelling through major intersections in the area. This increased reliance on Rusholme Road has resulted in growing traffic safety issues for residents, including speeding through stop signs, racing, and aggressive driving. As many young children live on and walk down Rusholme Road, residents have long advocated for immediate traffic safety improvements. In a neighbourhood survey conducted by my office, residents along this section of Rusholme Road voted in strong support of installing speed humps to reduce speeding and improve traffic safety.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rusholme Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Rusholme Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street, generally as shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rusholme Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Rusholme Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawings No. TC-391 and No. TC-392, dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.48adopted
For several years, residents on Westport Avenue have advocated for the installation of traffic calming measures on their street and the nearby public laneway. Drivers intent on avoiding traffic at Davenport Road and Old Weston Road cut through Westport Avenue through the laneway, often at dangerous speeds. Numerous close incidents resulted in residents on Westport Avenue overwhelmingly supporting the installation of speed humps and speed bumps in the neighbourhood to reduce speeding. The installation of a speed hump on Westport Avenue will connect with the proposed speed bumps set to be installed in the connecting laneway to create a safer neighbourhood for all.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-395, dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE18.49adopted
Harrison Street - Parking Amendments
A pick-up and drop-off area was installed on Harrison Street to provide short-term parking for parents of children attending the daycare at Harrison Street and Ossington Avenue. Earlier this year, the daycare closed, and the property was later listed for sale. Transportation Services determined there is no longer a need for a short-term parking zone on Harrison Street and has recommended its removal. The spaces will be converted to permit parking for residents and visitors in the area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing 15 minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted, on the north side of Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and a point 56.4 metres west. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted, on the north side of Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and a point 56.4 metres further west. 3. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday from Ossington Avenue to a point 56.4 metres west of it; and no parking anytime from a point 12 metres east of Lakeview Avenue to a point 11 metres further east on the even (north) side of Harrison Street from Crawford Street to a point 48.8 metres east of Dovercourt Road. 4. Authorized permit parking to be effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from a point 12 metres east of Lakeview Avenue to a point 11 metres further east on the even (north) side of Harrison Street from Crawford Street to a point 48.8 metres east of Dovercourt Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing 15 minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted, on the north side of Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and a point 56.4 metres west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted, on the north side of Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and a point 56.4 metres further west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri. from Ossington Avenue to a point 56.4 metres west of it; and no parking anytime from a point 12 metres east of Lakeview Avenue to a point 11 metres further east on the even (north) side of Harrison Street from Crawford Street to a point 48.8 metres east of Dovercourt Road. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from a point 12 metres east of Lakeview Avenue to a point 11 metres further east on the even (north) side of Harrison Street from Crawford Street to a point 48.8 metres east of Dovercourt Road.
TE18.50adopted
McRoberts Avenue - Road Safety Review
In 2022, residents living along McRoberts Avenue, south of Rogers Road, participated in a traffic safety survey following years of community concerns. The results of that review determined that a majority of McRoberts Avenue residents feel unsafe as a result of dangerous driving and speeding on their street. Drivers routinely use McRoberts Avenue - which is designated as a local street - to avoid traffic on St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road. As part of this neighbourhood traffic survey, residents shared feedback and proposed solutions to issues in the area. As such, I am requesting that Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive road safety review and consider the feedback provided by residents in shaping the design of traffic safety improvements in the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive road safety review of McRoberts Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Rogers Road, that considers the following improvements: a. directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic while maintaining access for local residents; b. local-only traffic signage; c. rush-hour turn restrictions on McRoberts Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Rogers Road; and d. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the findings of the McRoberts Avenue Traffic Survey, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the letter (November 25, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo, in guiding proposed safety improvements. 3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by May 1, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive road safety review of McRoberts Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Rogers Road, that considers the following improvements: a. directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic while maintaining access for local residents; b. local-only traffic signage; c. rush-hour turn restrictions on McRoberts Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Rogers Road; and d. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the findings of the McRoberts Avenue Traffic Survey, as outlined in Attachment 1, in guiding proposed safety improvements. 3. Toronto and East York Community request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by May 1, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.