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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TE19.51adopted
Installing an All-way Stop Control - Mutual Street and Alexander Street
The school administration and parents of children attending Church Street Junior Public School, located to the east of Church Street between Wood Street and Alexander Street, have observed serious safety risks with vehicles speeding and threatening pedestrian safety leading up to the school's entrance for the daycare and kindergarten students off of Mutual Street just south of Alexander Street. They have contacted me to request that speed mitigation measures be implemented to enhance safety in their residential community. Toronto is committed to achieving pedestrian and road safety through initiatives like Vision Zero. In order to achieve this vision of a safe, walkable city, in 2019 this committee authorized Transportation Services to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Mutual Street and Wood Street, however additional measures are being requested to slow traffic down before they reach the school's Mutual Street entrance and maintain a slow speed as they approach Wood Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council:: 1. Authorized the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to install an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Mutual Street and Alexander Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to install an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Mutual Street and Alexander Street.
TE19.52adopted
Parking Amendments - Market Street
In response to COVID-19 and the temporary closure of indoor dining, the City moved quickly to permit temporary sidewalk café and curb lane café patios on the City's right-of-way for eligible restaurants to allow these business to recover some expenses lost over the pandemic. Some restaurants were not eligible for CafeTO, but worked with Transportation Services and business improvement areas (BIAs) to find solutions to give them the best chance to get through COVID-19. Several years ago, Market Street in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood was redesigned to become a curbless, flexible boulevard. During the winter, pay-and-display parking is introduced, while in the summer the parking is removed and bollards provided to create a more attractive streetscape that can be more easily closed for events. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA has been working with stakeholders on Market Street to provide patio space on the city's right-of-way, similar to what has been provided through CafeTO. Due to the operations on Market Street, it was not eligible for use with CafeTO, but Transportation Services has worked diligently with the BIA to accommodate curb lane patios here for the benefit of the restaurants. Market Street is set to revert back to pay-and-display parking on October 15 which will prevent patios from continuing to operate. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA has asked on behalf of these restaurants and with their blessing, to allow for the current and future extension of these patios until November 15. Green P parking staff are agreeable to the loss of these pay-and-display spots. Transportation Services have agreed to permit this extension as long as the restaurants or BIA is responsible for clearing snow in the patio encroachment should any fall ahead of November 15. The adoption of these recommendations will assist Market Street restaurants, especially as the province has moved to restrict indoor dining as part of the ongoing response to COVID-19.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the stopping prohibition in effect at all times from April 1 to October 15, inclusive, to be in effect at all times from April 1 to November 15, inclusive, on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East. 2. Amended the parking machines regulation on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, from October 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, to be in effect from November 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Rescinded the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Market Street, between a point 55.1 metres south of Front Street East and a point 18.3 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the stopping prohibition in effect at all times from April 1 to October 15, inclusive, to be in effect at all times from April 1 to November 15, inclusive, on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking machines regulation on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, from October 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, to be in effect from November 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Market Street, between a point 55.1 metres south of Front Street East and a point 18.3 metres further south.
TE19.53adopted
Parking Amendments - Wellington Street East
At its December 13, 2016 meeting, City Council adopted Item TE20.44 entitled "Road Alterations - Wellington Street East, Church Street, and Front Street Intersection" and approved parking amendments on the north side of Wellington Street East, between Yonge Street and Church Street, as part of the Wellington Street Revitalization project. This streetscape project has unfortunately seen multiple delays but is planned to begin in 2021. At its November 7, 2017 meeting, City Council adopted Item TE27.97 entitled "Parking Regulations - Wellington Street East" and approved the temporary amendments to parking regulations until as such time as the proposed streetscape improvements are completed, on the north side of Wellington Street East, between Yonge Street and Church Street, in order to allow parking machines operating during the utility work before the construction of streetscape improvements. The intent was to allow for some revenue to be generated while the utility work was proceeding. The parking meters and signage were later removed by Toronto Hydro and not reinstated. As a result there is no clarity on the regulations and no means to enforce the temporary parking amendments. Transportation Services has received a request from St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area (BIA) to reinstate the parking regulations on the north side of this section of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street as previously passed by Council in 2016. In an effort to support Wellington Street East restaurants who have been hit with the dual disruptions of utility work and a pandemic, the BIA received permission to "paint out" the future streetscape on the north side that was approved by City Council. This has allowed for both the extension of CafeTO patios as well as providing wider pedestrian space to physically distance, create some colourful whimsy as well as helping improve intersection safety concerns at the Church Street intersection. With the utility work set to be completed this year and streetscape construction occurring next year, reverting the parking regulations would allow the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA's work to remain unimpeded by traffic and help normalize the future operation of Wellington Street East. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wellington Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Wellington Street East, between Yonge Street and Church Street, as described in Attachment 1: Parking Amendments - Wellington Street East attached to the Letter (October 14, 2020) from Councillor Wong-Tam.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Wellington Street East, between Yonge Street and Church Street, as described in "Attachment 1: Parking Amendments - Wellington Street East".
TE19.54adopted
Traffic Regulations - Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East
At its July 16, 2020's meeting, Toronto and East York adopted Item TE16.73 and directed the General Manager of Transportation Services to work with staff from the Sumach-Chartwell on the creation and costing of a lay-by at the front entrance of 146 Sumach Street and to install signage that indicates a clear pick-up and drop-off area by the end of Q4 2020. Transportation Services, in consultation with Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam and staff at the Sumach-Chartwell Retirement Residence (146 Sumach Street), propose an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Sumach Street fronting the entrance of this residence for approximately three vehicles. In order to deter parking in this area and ensure that passenger loading activity is conducted safely, an accessible loading zone is recommended. The installation of this loading zone will result in the loss of three on-street parking spaces. An accessible loading zone can be used by any vehicle displaying a valid "Accessible Parking Permit" while actively engaged in the pick-up or drop-off of a person with accessibility requirements. The adoption of these recommendations will also by-law other traffic and parking regulations on this section of Sumach Street as follows: - All-way stop control at the intersection of Sumach Street and St. David Street. - Stopping to be prohibited at all times on the east side of Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East. - A 30km/h speed limit on Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Sumach Street, between a point 62 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 16.5 metres further north. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East. 3. Designated a 30 km/h maximum speed limit on Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East. 4. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sumach Street and St. David Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Sumach Street, between a point 62 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 16.5 metres further north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a 30 km/h maximum speed limit on Sumach Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sumach Street and St. David Street.
TE19.55adopted
Westbound Left Turn Prohibition - 70-72 Carlton Street
A mixed-use development consisting of a 37 storey residential condominium building has been constructed by Tribute Communities at the municipal addresses of 70 - 72 Carlton Street and 403 Church Street. The site is bounded by a future residential development (411 Church Street) to the north, existing residential uses to the east, Carlton Street to the south and Church Street to the west. As a condition of the Site Plan Agreement (Site Plan Application 13 135070 STE 27 SA), the developer is required in advance of the anticipated date of first occupancy of the project, to enact bylaws with respect to the proposed westbound left-turn prohibition at the driveway access on 70-72 Carlton Street. The intent of this prohibition is to improve operations and safety by eliminating westbound left turns onto Carlton Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and have motorists exit this location with a right-turn movement.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited westbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the driveway at 70-72 Carlton Street, located on the east side of Church Street at a point approximately 45 metres north of Carlton Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the driveway at 70-72 Carlton Street, located on the east side of Church Street at a point approximately 45 metres north of Carlton Street.
TE19.56adopted
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Chester Hill Road
Dear Chair and Members of Toronto and East York Community Council, It was brought to my attention that an internal review of Toronto and East York Community Council adopted item TE16.48 noted the oversight of early resident feedback. This resulted in inconsistency between the adopted location plan for speed humps on Chester Hill Road (Drawing No. 421G-3809, dated March 2020) and resident concerns. To address to this, the speed hump location plan was revised and the corrected version is attached. The adoption of this motion will enable the amendment of the approved location plan to address resident concern.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE16.48 entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Chester Hill Road". 2. Replaced "Drawing No. 421G-3809, dated March, 2020" attached to Item TE16.48 with "Drawing No. 421G-3809, dated September, 2020", attached to the Letter (October 6, 2020) from Councillor Fletcher.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open item TE 16.48 entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Chester Hill Road". 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend "Drawing No. 421G-3809, dated March 2020" attached to Item TE16.48 dated June 28, 2020, with "Drawing No. 421G-3809, dated September", attached to this letter dated October 6, 2020
TE19.57adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Road and Dundas Street East
I have heard from constituents of Coxwell Avenue from Eastwood Road and Dundas Street East who are experiencing difficulty parking outside of their homes overnight. I am requesting to implement legal on-street permit parking in this area by expanding the existing 9C zone to include the above noted section of Coxwell Avenue. Implementing this change would allow residents in the area to apply for a permit parking sticker and park legally overnight. The proposed change will not affect daytime stopping conditions along the east side of the street. While permit holders will be able to park beyond the 1HR currently in place for 9:00am-4:00pm on weekdays, the No Stopping during the 4:00-6:00pm rush hour will remain the same. This update will also allow all 9C permit holders to access the proposed parking spots overnight. Due to ongoing COVID-19 response, the City's Polling Unit continues to experience delays and a significant backlog. This motion exempts the implementation from the polling requirement based on outreach that has been conducted with residents on the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Drive and Dundas Street East from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Road and Dundas Street East from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
TE19.58amended
Recently community members were told that Metrolinx has applied for permits for different types of work on City land. However residents have been unable to get additional details from Metrolinx. This has caused concern in the community as there have been other instances where the community has been surprised by Metrolinx work in the local neighbourhood. City Staff identified this issue in TE 13.27 Metrolinx Ontario Line - Right-of-way Permit Process and Requirements. I have heard from residents who are asking to be kept in the loop. I am hoping that you support my motion to ensure that the community is properly consulted. I believe this process is the only way to ensure that residents in Toronto - Danforth can be sure that they are fully informed about work in City Parks, on City Right of Way's or that otherwise impacts City resources
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Urban Forestry to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on any tree removal applications by Metrolinx in Wards 14 and 19, before any approvals are granted. 2. City Council request Transportation Services to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on any Right of Way Occupation, Park Occupation, or other permit applications by Metrolinx in Wards 14 and 19, before any approvals are granted.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director of Urban Forestry to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on any tree removal applications by Metrolinx in Ward 14, before any approvals are granted. 2. City Council request Transportation Services to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on any Right of Way Occupation, Park Occupation, or other permit applications by Metrolinx in Ward 14, before any approvals are granted.
TE19.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Riverside Drive
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. The reconstruction of Riverside Drive was recently completed whereby the roadway width was narrowed and a number of buildouts were installed. In order to provide for safe flow of traffic, as well as to provide parking where safety possible, the parking regulations in the attached appendix should be adopted.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking regulation amendments on Riverside Drive as listed in Attachment 1 - Amendments to Parking Regulations attached to the Letter (October 15, 2020) from Councillor Perks.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking regulation amendments on Riverside Drive as listed in Attachment 1 - Amendments to Parking Regulations.
TE19.60adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 865-2020 to 888-2020. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 889-2020.