Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 60 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE19.26amended
506-516 Church Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 15-storey mixed-use building located at 506-516 Church Street. A portion of the existing building at 508-510 Church Street is proposed to be retained. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 506-516 Church Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, other local LGBTQ2S+ community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant commercial and community space prior to the following: 1. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; 2. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and 3. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 506-516 Church Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE19.27adopted
33 Yorkville Avenue - Pedestrian Tunnel
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The current owner of 33 Yorkville Avenue, 33 Yorkville Residences Inc., is planning to construct a 68-storey mixed-use development and a 42 storey residential condo at 33 Yorkville Avenue and 50 Cumberland Street with approximately 1079 residential dwellings, retail on the ground and 2nd floor, above a six level below grade Toronto Parking Authority commercial parking garage. As a part of this proposed development, the owner submitted an application which proposes to re-construct a portion of an existing below grade tunnel at 33 Yorkville Avenue beneath Cumberland Street which connects to the property at 2 Bloor Street West. The portion of the tunnel to be re-constructed was formerly located on the owner's lands, but the owner was required to convey to the City a 3.05 metre road widening along the Cumberland Street frontage of the subject site. As a result of the road widening, the portion of the tunnel to be re-constructed is now located under the public highway. The purpose of this report is to seek Community Council authorization to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner to permit the portion of the tunnel now located under Cumberland Street to be re-constructed and to remain within the public highway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner, including the subsequent owner, of 33 Yorkville Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the Owner to re-construct, maintain, repair and operate a publicly accessible underground pedestrian tunnel located approximately 82 metres west of Bay Street, connecting 33 Yorkville Avenue to the existing tunnel connected to 2 Bloor Street West (the "Encroachment" or "Tunnel"), substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor a. the Owner shall, at its own expense, design, re-construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment in a state of good repair, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and shall assume full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and management of the Encroachment, at no expense to the City; b. the design and re-construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA), including without limitation for highway loading purposes, including allowance for impact factors, as same may be amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; c. the Owner shall obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or sign-offs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; d. the Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the re-construction of the Encroachment from the Toronto Building Division, if required; e. prior to commencement of construction, a street work permit shall be obtained by the Owner in accordance with Article III of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; f. the Owner shall submit and adhere to an accepted Traffic Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Construction Schedule letter and Traffic Assessment Study outlining the proposed Tunnel re-construction/installation and advise on the impacts within the public right-of-way in the area of the proposal Encroachment, which content shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, prior to the issuance of a Construction Permit; g. the Owner shall provide reasonable notification to the owner of 2 Bloor Street West prior to commencing work on the Tunnel, and shall work collaboratively with the owner of 2 Bloor Street West to complete the physical linkage of the Tunnel to the existing tunnel connecting to 2 Bloor Street West; h. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $8,641.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible. The licence fee shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto), and shall further be recalculated every ten (10) years based on the applicable fee of the City for private tunnel encroachments, as prescribed under Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, of the City's Municipal Code, as amended or replaced; i. the Owner agrees that the pedestrian Tunnel shall remain publicly accessible throughout the term of the Agreement; j. the City shall maintain the right to place or affix pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure within/to, over or under the Encroachment; k. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of street repairs, construction or other municipal activities on the public right-of-way; l. the City shall be released from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from the permission granted, which release shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; m. the Owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result or arise from the permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, which indemnity shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; n. the Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, including a cross-liability /severability of interest clause, a provision that the insurance is primary before the insurance of the City, and a 30 day prior notice of cancelation/renewal clause, and in the amount not less than $10 million or such greater amount as the Chief Financial Officer may require; o. the Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount of $207,800.00 to be retained by the City, for the duration of re-construction of the pedestrian Tunnel within the Cumberland Street right-of-way, to secure against any damage to the City right-of-way and to guarantee that the work within the public right-of-way is completed to the City's satisfaction, including the restoration of the public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. Prior to the release of the letter of credit the Owner will be required to provide a construction sign-off letter stamped and signed by the structural engineering firm that designed the Tunnel which states that the Tunnel is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings; p. the Owner shall provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the Encroachment to Survey and Mapping, Attention: Utility Mapping Supervisor, Engineering Design, 275 Merton Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 1A7, as well as to Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Construction Activities, 55 John Street, 17th Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6; q. the Owner shall submit a reference plan for the Tunnel which includes the area of the Tunnel in m2, upon completion of the Tunnel; r. the Owner will be responsible for the restoration of the road pavement, including adjacent sidewalks and boulevards, if necessary, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, upon completion of the installation of the Tunnel; s. the Owner shall not make or permit any additions or modifications to the Encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the Agreement without the City's consent, which may be unduly delayed or arbitrarily withheld; t. the term of the Agreement shall expire on the earlier of: (i) the removal or abandonment of the Tunnel, (ii) the date of demolition of either of the buildings located at 33 Yorkville Avenue and 2 Bloor Street West (the "Buildings"), where such Building(s) is or are not being re-constructed; (iii) if deemed necessary for municipal purposes as determined by the General Manager, Transportation Services, acting reasonably, upon receiving not less than 180 days' notice in writing from the General Manager, Transportation Services, or (iv) in the event that the General Manager, Transportation Services determines there is an emergency that presents a danger to the public health or safety, upon such notice as the General Manager, Transportation Services, determinates appropriate in the circumstances, if any; u. at the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement, at the City's sole discretion, the City may require the Owner to alter, demolish and/or remove the Encroachment at the Owner's sole cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services,, and after the removal of the Encroachment, the Owner shall restore the street pursuant to Article VIII of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; v. the Owner agrees that the City shall have the right of entry onto the lands and building located 33 Yorkville Avenue and on the Encroachment, to acquire access to the Encroachment for the purposes of inspection, repair, or removal of the Encroachment or performing any other activity permitted by the City under the Agreement, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; w. the Agreement shall include rights and remedies acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, including the right, but not the obligation, of the City to remedy any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the Agreement shall be payable by the Owner; x. shall require the Owner to adhere to applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, by-laws, policies including the City of Toronto Municipal Code and Transportation Services' standard process for acquisition of encroachment agreements; y. the provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix C to the report (September 17, 2020) from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement, shall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; z. the Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's property and other affected properties deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, at the expense of the Owner, with appropriate title opinions provided to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as may be required by the City Solicitor; aa. the Owner shall pay all cost associated with the preparation of the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; and bb. the Owner shall accept such additional terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services, or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the Agreement to the new owner of 33 Yorkville Avenue, in the event of sale or transfer of the property at 33 Yorkville Avenue, subject to the prior approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and provided in all cases the transferee or assignee enters into an assumption agreement with the City to assume the obligations under the Agreement, in form satisfactory to the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement recommends that: Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner, including the subsequent owner, of 33 Yorkville Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the Owner to re-construct, maintain, repair and operate a publicly accessible underground pedestrian tunnel located approximately 82 metres west of Bay Street, connecting 33 Yorkville Avenue to the existing tunnel connected to 2 Bloor Street West (the "Encroachment" or "Tunnel"), substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager of Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor a. the Owner shall, at its own expense, design, re-construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment in a state of good repair, to the satisfaction of the GM, and shall assume full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and management of the Encroachment, at no expense to the City; b. the design and re-construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA), including without limitation for highway loading purposes, including allowance for impact factors, as same may be amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; c. the Owner shall obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or sign-offs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; d. the Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the re-construction of the Encroachment from the Toronto Building Division, if required; e. prior to commencement of construction, a street work permit shall be obtained by the Owner in accordance with Article III of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; f. the Owner shall submit and adhere to an accepted Traffic Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Construction Schedule letter and Traffic Assessment Study outlining the proposed Tunnel re-construction/installation and advise on the impacts within the public right-of-way in the area of the proposal Encroachment, which content shall be to the satisfaction of the GM, prior to the issuance of a Construction Permit; g. the Owner shall provide reasonable notification to the owner of 2 Bloor Street West prior to commencing work on the Tunnel, and shall work collaboratively with the owner of 2 Bloor Street West to complete the physical linkage of the Tunnel to the existing tunnel connecting to 2 Bloor Street West; h. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $8,641.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible. The licence fee shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto), and shall further be recalculated every ten (10) years based on the applicable fee of the City for private tunnel encroachments, as prescribed under Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, of the City's Municipal Code, as amended or replaced; i. the Owner agrees that the pedestrian Tunnel shall remain publicly accessible throughout the term of the Agreement; j. the City shall maintain the right to place or affix pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure within/to, over or under the Encroachment; k. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of street repairs, construction or other municipal activities on the public right-of-way; l. the City shall be released from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from the permission granted, which release shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; m. the Owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result or arise from the permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, which indemnity shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; n. the Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the GM for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, including a cross-liability /severability of interest clause, a provision that the insurance is primary before the insurance of the City, and a 30 day prior notice of cancelation/renewal clause, and in the amount not less than $10 million or such greater amount as the Chief Financial Officer may require; o. the Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount of $207,800.00 to be retained by the City, for the duration of re-construction of the pedestrian Tunnel within the Cumberland Street right-of-way, to secure against any damage to the City right-of-way and to guarantee that the work within the public right-of-way is completed to the City's satisfaction, including the restoration of the public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the GM. Prior to the release of the letter of credit the Owner will be required to provide a construction sign-off letter stamped and signed by the structural engineering firm that designed the Tunnel which states that the Tunnel is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings; p. the Owner shall provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the Encroachment to Survey and Mapping, Attention: Utility Mapping Supervisor, Engineering Design, 275 Merton Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 1A7, as well as to Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Construction Activities, 55 John Street, 17th Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6; q. the Owner shall submit a reference plan for the Tunnel which includes the area of the Tunnel in m2, upon completion of the Tunnel; r. the Owner will be responsible for the restoration of the road pavement, including adjacent sidewalks and boulevards, if necessary, to the satisfaction of the GM, upon completion of the installation of the Tunnel; s. the Owner shall not make or permit any additions or modifications to the Encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the Agreement without the City's consent, which may be unduly delayed or arbitrarily withheld; t. the term of the Agreement shall expire on the earlier of: (i) the removal or abandonment of the Tunnel, (ii) the date of demolition of either of the buildings located at 33 Yorkville Avenue and 2 Bloor Street West (the "Buildings"), where such Building(s) is or are not being re-constructed; (iii) if deemed necessary for municipal purposes as determined by the GM, acting reasonably, upon receiving not less than 180 days' notice in writing from the GM, or (iv) in the event that the GM determines there is an emergency that presents a danger to the public health or safety, upon such notice as the GM determinates appropriate in the circumstances, if any; u. at the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement, at the City's sole discretion, the City may require the Owner to alter, demolish and/or remove the Encroachment at the Owner's sole cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the GM, and after the removal of the Encroachment, the Owner shall restore the street pursuant to Article VIII of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; v. the Owner agrees that the City shall have the right of entry onto the lands and building located 33 Yorkville Avenue and on the Encroachment, to acquire access to the Encroachment for the purposes of inspection, repair, or removal of the Encroachment or performing any other activity permitted by the City under the Agreement, on terms acceptable to the GM; w. the Agreement shall include rights and remedies acceptable to the GM, including the right, but not the obligation, of the City to remedy any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the Agreement shall be payable by the Owner; x. shall require the Owner to adhere to applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, by-laws, policies including the City of Toronto Municipal Code and Transportation Services' standard process for acquisition of encroachment agreements; y. the provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix "C" to this report, shall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the GM; z. the Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's property and other affected properties deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, at the expense of the Owner, with appropriate title opinions provided to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as may be required by the City Solicitor; aa. the Owner shall pay all cost associated with the preparation of the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; and bb. the Owner shall accept such additional terms and conditions as the GM or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the GM to extend the Agreement to the new owner of 33 Yorkville Avenue, in the event of sale or transfer of the property at 33 Yorkville Avenue, subject to the prior approval of the GM, and provided in all cases the transferee or assignee enters into an assumption agreement with the City to assume the obligations under the Agreement, in form satisfactory to the City.
TE19.28adopted
Construction Staging Area - 502 Adelaide Street West, 119-123 Portland Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Minto Communities is constructing a 14-storey condominium building with ground floor retail at 502 Adelaide Street West and 119-123 Portland Street. The site is located on the northeast corner of Adelaide Street West and Portland Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk on Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 32 metres north, for a period of 26 months (i.e., September 17, 2020 to October 31, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Portland Street, abutting the site, will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west-side sidewalk of Portland Street. Traffic lanes for both directions on Portland Street and pedestrian operations on the west side of Portland Street will be maintained in their current configuration. The installation of the construction staging area will result in the loss of approximately four parking machine/permit parking spaces on the east side of Portland Street, abutting and immediately north of the site. Vehicle and bicycle operations, including the existing parking on Adelaide Street West, will be maintained in their current configuration. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Adelaide Street West, abutting the site, will be maintained on the existing sidewalk, in a covered and protected walkway. In addition, covered and overhead protection will be installed on a portion of the laneway located to the west of the subject site.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk on Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 32 metres north, from September 17, 2020 to October 31, 2022. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 4. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Directs the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed that Portland Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 32 metres north, from September 17, 2020 to October 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 50.5 metres north. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. 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. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 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 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. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Portland Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE19.29referred
Construction Staging Area (Phase 2) - 1 Bloor Street West (Balmuto Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Mizrahi Developments is constructing a mixed-use development at 1 Bloor Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street West. The development will consist of an eight-storey high retail podium and an 86-storey high residential tower. Construction staging operations for the development currently take place within the road right-of-way on the south side of Bloor Street West and on the west side of Yonge Street. Phase 1 of construction involved excavation, piling and shoring operations and building to the ground level, which is completed. City Council, at its meeting on November 26, 2019, authorized the extension construction staging areas on Bloor Street West and Yonge Street from November 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. To minimize disruptions on these arterial roads, a staging area for concrete trucks and deliveries is proposed on Balmuto Street south of Bloor Street West. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a portion of the northbound curb lane/sidewalk on Balmuto Street from a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 12 metres further south for 24 months (i.e. from July 17, 2020 to June 30, 2022), in order to facilitate the construction of the eight-storey high podium (Phase 2A) and 86 storey high residential tower (Phase 2B).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Referred the Item back to the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for further consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane/sidewalk on Balmuto Street, between a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated commercial loading zone on the west side of Balmuto Street, between a point 25.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 11.5 metres further south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Balmuto Street, between a point 37 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 20 metres further south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from, 6:30 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday and at all times Sunday on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday" on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West, and a point 57 metres south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the east side of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south of Bloor Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping, at all times, on both sides of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Balmuto Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed.
TE19.30adopted
Removal of Accessible Loading Zone - Kings Park Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending removal a designated on-street accessible loading zone located on the north side of Kings Park Avenue, between Dewhurst Boulevard North and Donlands Avenue. Staff have been advised by the resident who originally requested the space that the accessible loading zone is no longer required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing accessible loading zone in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Kings Park Boulevard, between a point 19 metres west of Donlands Avenue and a point 13 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing accessible loading zone in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Kings Park Boulevard, between a point 19 metres west of Donlands Avenue and a point 13 metres further west.
TE19.31adopted
Installation/Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - September 2020 (Delegated)
This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain authorization for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (September 17, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated September 17, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE19.32adopted
Installation of On-Street Accessible Parking Space - September 2020 (Non-Delegated)
The purpose of this report is to obtain authorization for the installation of on-street accessible parking space for persons with disabilities. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on the subject street, City Council approval of this report is required.
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 Appendix A attached to the report (September 17, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of an on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated September 17, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE19.33deferred
Parking Amendments - Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending affixing parking to the south side of Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, in place of the existing alternate side parking condition. This is in response to Councillor Mike Layton requesting that the City discontinue the alternate-side parking arrangement on Melville Avenue in order to generate additional on-street parking opportunity on this roadway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its November 10, 2020 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, as described in "Appendix A" of this report.
TE19.34adopted
Parking Amendments - Bingham Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending switching the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Bingham Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and Swanwick Avenue, to the east side of the street. The proposed change will result in an increase in parking space during the winter months.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East. 2. Prohibited parking from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East. 3. Amended the existing permit parking regulations in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East, to reflect the amendments to parking regulations set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 to the report (September 15, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulations in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Bingham Avenue, between Swanwick Avenue and Gerrard Street East, to reflect the amendments to parking regulations set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 to the report dated September 15, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE19.35adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Vernon Street
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Vernon Street, between Gilmour Avenue and Runnymede Road, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week with a one hour maximum parking duration from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours and introducing a one hour maximum parking duration, residents will have improved parking flexibility and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Vernon Street, between Gilmour Avenue and Runnymede Road from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Vernon Street between Gilmour Avenue and Runnymede Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Administration, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Vernon Street, between Gilmour Avenue and Runnymede Road from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Vernon Street between Gilmour Avenue and Runnymede Road.
TE19.36amended
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Roxton Road
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Roxton Road, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week with a one hour maximum parking duration from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours and introducing a one hour maximum parking duration, residents will have improved parking flexibility and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Roxton Road, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7 days a week. 2. Authorized maximum one-hour parking from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from the first day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Roxton Road, between Harbord Street and a point 38.1 metres south of Bloor Street West. 3. Authorized maximum one-hour parking from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive and from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Roxton Road, between Harbord Street and a point 38.1 metres south of Bloor Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Administration, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Roxton Road, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on Roxton Road between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street.
TE19.37adopted
Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 26-40 Birch Avenue from residential on-street permit parking. Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking on Birch Avenue and the exclusion of the development property located at 26-40 Birch Avenue as requested by Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE18.71, on September 16, 2020. Transportation Services is recommending approval of the exclusion as it will not impact negatively on Birch Avenue and neighbouring residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the amendment to Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the exclusion of 26-40 Birch Avenue from Permit Parking on Birch Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Administration, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendment to Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the exclusion of 26-40 Birch Avenue from Permit Parking on Birch Avenue.
TE19.38adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 6G to exclude the development located at 225 Jarvis Street
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 225 Jarvis Street from residential on-street permit parking. Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking area 6G and the exclusion of the development property located at 225 Jarvis Street as requested by Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE16.71, on July 16, 2020. Transportation Services is recommending approval of the exclusion as it will not impact negatively on Jarvis Street and neighbouring residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "6G", as attached in Appendix A of the report (September 9, 2020) from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Administration, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Adminstration, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "6G", as attached in Appendix A of the report dated September 9, 2020 from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking and Administration, Transportation Services.
TE19.39adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Denison Avenue
Denison Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Grange Avenue, is classified as a collector road and was not considered for a speed limit reduction as part of the "Toronto and East York Collector Road Speed Limit Reductions as Part of Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy" (Item TE12.37 adopted as amended by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on January 8, 2020).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Denison Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Grange Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Denison Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Grange Avenue.
TE19.40amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Elm Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps, on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied on this roadway. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Elm Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorize the installation of speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North; b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3776', dated September 2020, attached to the report (September 21, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services; and c. Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North.
TE19.41deferred
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Gillard Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue, in response to a resident petition requesting their installation. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Gillard Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its November 10, 2020 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue.
TE19.42adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Dunn Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Dunn Avenue, between Springhurst Avenue and Queen Street West, is one lane one-way northbound roadway. This section of Dunn Avenue is very similar in terms of roadway and sidewalks characteristics between Springhurst Avenue and Queen Street West. The speed limit on Dunn Avenue, between Springhurst Avenue and King Street West is 30 km/h, while between King Street West and Queen Street West it is 40 km/h. In order to have a consistent speed limit and to improve the environment for all road users the speed limit on Dunn Avenue, between King Street West and Queen Street West, should be reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Dunn Avenue, between King Street West and Queen Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that: 1.Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30km/h on Dunn Avenue, between King Street West and Queen Street West.
TE19.43adopted
All-way Stop Control - Morningside Avenue and Lavinia Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Based on a recent study Transportation Services staff determined that an all-way stop control at the intersection of Morningside Avenue and Lavinia Avenue is warranted. This installation will enhance safety for all road users, and especially for pedestrians and cyclists, at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Morningside Avenue and Lavinia Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Morningside Avenue and Lavinia Avenue.
TE19.44adopted
My office received requests from the residents of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Dufferin Park Avenue, regarding the extension of the permit parking operating hours to deter non-resident vehicles from parking all day. Residents report that non-residents park their vehicles on Gladstone Avenue and take the TTC from Dufferin Station. This inundates the neighbourhood street with additional vehicles and impacts permit holders' ability to find a space. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, we are aiming to facilitate improved parking availability and flexibility for area residents. My office polled residents on the street and found that a majority support this change. For these reasons, I am moving the recommendation below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m.to 7:00 a.m. daily from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Gladstone Avenue, between Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West. 2. Authorized on-street permit parking to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the even (west) side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 25 metres north of Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West. 3. Authorized on-street permit parking to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Gladstone Avenue, between Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m.to 7:00 a.m. daily from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Gladstone Avenue, between Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize on-street permit parking to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the even (west) side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 25 metres north of Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize on-street permit parking to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Gladstone Avenue, between Dufferin Park Avenue and a point 34 metres south of Bloor Street West.
TE19.45adopted
Construction Coordination Hub for the St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive Area
Dear Chair and Members, We are writing today to request your assistance with a problem facing the residents in the St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive area, which spans both of our wards. Many of our neighbourhoods have experienced intense growth in the past few years, and the area around St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive has become a particularly intense locus of construction in the coming months and years. There are four development projects at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive. Some of them have already started construction, such as 840 St. Clair Avenue West, 861-863 St. Clair Avenue West and 900 St. Clair Avenue West, while others are still in planning stages. The concern that we want to highlight here, which is shared by many residents who have reached out to our offices, is the cumulative impact that this work will have on the overall safety of our residents. The construction staging with right-of-way occupations, construction noise, heavy trucks coming in and out of the sites and using local residential streets all have a large impact on the wellbeing and safety of the community. Our offices have already been involved with several issues relating to construction in the area, and there are fears that the current way the work zone is being coordinated is not as good as it could be. Considering the experience with the Yonge-Eglinton Construction Coordination Hub Pilot and the positive impact it has had on safety in the area, we request Transportation Services to investigate the option of taking the hub approach to this area. We are aware of a current review of the Yonge-Eglinton pilot and that there may be other locations across the city that could benefit from the best practices. We want to make sure that this area is given due consideration and that we get a report back from staff in early 2021 about this request to improve safety for our community.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back in the first quarter of 2021 on the option of designating the St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive area as a Construction Coordination Hub, including but not limited to reporting back on which construction management measures from the existing Yonge-Eglinton Hub can be applied here.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back in Q1 2021 on the option of designating the St. Clair Avenue West and Winona Drive area as a Construction Coordination Hub, including but not limited to reporting back on which construction management measures from the existing Yonge-Eglinton Hub can be applied here.
TE19.46adopted
It was recently brought to my attention that new Secondary Plan for the University of Toronto St. George Campus may be considered as early as the first or second quarter of 2021. Knowing this, I am requesting that this item be re-opened, given that the original motion to defer was to allow more time for comprehensive stakeholder and community consultation at 100 College Street, which can now proceed in line with the Secondary Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE18.16, entitled "Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 100 College Street". 2. Deleted Recommendation 1 to be replaced by the following: "1. That consideration of the item be deferred until consideration of a rezoning application for this address."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE18.16, entitled "Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 100 College Street". 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 1 to be replaced by the following: "1. That consideration of the item be deferred until consideration of a rezoning application for this address."
TE19.47adopted
Request to Re-open Item TE18.69- Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Lippincott Street
At its meeting on September 16, 2020, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE18.69, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Lippincott Street". Community Council authorized the installation of six speed humps on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street. In order to process this approval, formally waiving the polling requirements is also required. As such the item requires re-opening and waiving of the poll requirements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE18.69, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Lippincott Street". 2. Deleted Recommendation 1 to be replaced by the following: "1. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (six speed humps) on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street."
Staff recommendation as filed
1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE18.69, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Lippincott Street". 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 1 to be replaced by the following: "1. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (six speed humps) on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street."
TE19.48adopted
64 Oxford St - Encroachment Agreement
The Urban Herbivore at 64 Oxford St opened in May 2005 as a vegan food shop, and shortly afterwards, built an enclosure as an addition to the building through a Marketing Enclosure permit. In the fall of 2019, they received notice the City was updating the boulevard licencing system. After signing a Marketing Display agreement, Municipal Licencing and Standards informed the owner that the structure is actually a permanent extension to the address and would not be eligible for a Marketing Display renewal in October 2020. Enclosures and build-outs on small businesses in Kensington are integral to its character and built form, and were identified as a heritage attribute in the City's Kensington Market Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study. As the preparation of the HCD Plan is still in progress, an encroachment agreement is needed in order to legally maintain and preserve this structure.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 64 Oxford Street to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting the Augusta Road flank of the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 64 Oxford St to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting the Augusta Road flank of the property.
TE19.49adopted
Avenue Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Pilot Project
We are writing to Community Council to support us in our goal of improving pedestrian safety on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, through the implementation of a pilot project. We had brought forward items regarding pedestrian safety on this stretch of Avenue Road several times to Community Council, yet little has changed on the ground. Improvements are long overdue, and many in our communities are frustrated about the lack of practical advancements, even after years of working with City staff on solutions. Based on our 2019 motion, Transportation Services have committed to a comprehensive study of the area (Avenue Road Feasibility Study), but that has been delayed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is now more important than ever that we recognize the need for safer pedestrian infrastructure on Avenue Road, especially with social distancing requirements that simply cannot be met in the current arrangement of the street. We have been closely working with the Avenue Road Safety Coalition (ARSC) on these concerns for over two years, and they have requested that the City does two things on a pilot basis: lower the speed limit to 40 km/h and widen the sidewalks between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West. While staff had advised against such changes as part of the ActiveTO Program in our last meeting with Transportation Service and ARSC several months ago, we want to see if the existing Avenue Road Feasibility Study can incorporate these changes on a trial basis. Rather than relying solely on modelling and theory, the pilot would allow for staff to see how some of these changes would work on the ground, what is successful, and what needs to be corrected. Rather than a detractor to the existing study, the pilot could enrich it and provide additional insights that modelling alone would not be able to do.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the fourth quarter of 2020 or as soon as possible, on the feasibility of a pedestrian safety improvement pilot project on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, which would include but not be limited to: a. lowering the speed limit to 40 km/h; b. occupying curb lanes on both sides of Avenue Road and dedicating them for pedestrian use by separating them from live traffic with sturdy barriers and providing ramp access to existing sidewalks; c. regularly monitoring and adjusting the setup as needed; d. providing clear timelines and identifying any potential issues that would need to be addressed in order to go ahead with pilot implementation; and e. including findings as part of the Avenue Road Feasibility Study.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow and Councillor Layton recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Community Council in Q4 2020 or as soon as possible on the feasibility of doing a pedestrian safety improvement pilot project on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, which would include but not be limited to: a. Lowering the speed limit to 40 km/h; b. Occupying curb lanes on both sides of Avenue Road and dedicating them for pedestrian use by separating them from live traffic with sturdy barriers and providing ramp access to existing sidewalks; c. Regularly monitoring and adjusting the setup as needed; d. Provide clear timelines and identify any potential issues that would need to be addressed in order to go ahead with pilot implementation; e. Include findings as part of the Avenue Road Feasibility Study.
TE19.50adopted
Request to Re-open Item TE18.70- Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street
At its meeting on September 16, 2020, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE18.70, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street". Transportation Services staff reviewed the need for the installation of additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Their assessment indicated it is feasible to install two additional speed humps on this section of Spruce Street, and recommended their installation. Community Council authorized the installation of two additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street. In order to process this approval, formally waiving the petition and polling requirements is also required. As such the item requires re-opening and waiving of the poll requirements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE18.70, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street". 2. Amended Item TE18.70 by adding the following new Recommendation: "Toronto and East York Community Council waive the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE18.70, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street". 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Item TE18.70 by adding the following new Recommendation: "Toronto and East York Community Council waive the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy."