Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 85 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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TE2.51adopted
All-way Stop Control - Richmond Street West and Niagara 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 requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Richmond Street West and Niagara Street to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection. The installation of the all-way stop sign control is technically warranted and will enhance operational safety at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Richmond Street West and Niagara Street (north intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Richmond Street West and Niagara Street (north intersection).
TE2.52adopted
Stop Control - Cluny Drive at Chestnut Park
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 requesting approval to implement stop control for southbound motorists on Cluny Drive at Chestnut Park. This intersection is currently uncontrolled and the installation of a stop control will clearly define the right-of-way, regulate traffic flow and enhance traffic safety at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Cluny Drive at Chestnut Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Cluny Drive at Chestnut Park.
TE2.53adopted
All-way Stop Control - Leonard Avenue and Wales 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 requesting approval to implement all-way stop control at the intersection of Leonard Avenue and Wales Avenue. This will clearly establish right-of-way and enhance pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular safety at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Leonard Avenue and Wales Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Leonard Avenue and Wales Avenue.
TE2.54deferred
All-way Stop Controls - Greenwood Avenue and Strathmore 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 staff have reviewed the need for all-way stop controls at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, to address residents' concerns regarding safety. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard is recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 14, 2019 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard.
TE2.55adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Dufferin Street - Delegated
Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and College Street. In response to resident concerns, Transportation Services staff reviewed a request for a 40 km/h speed limit on Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Sylvan Avenue. The results of the assessment indicate that the more appropriate speed limit on this section of Dufferin Street would be 40 km/h. As this staff report concerns a minor arterial roadway, 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 Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and College Street.
TE2.56adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Dufferin Street - Non-delegated
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between College Street and Sylvan Avenue. In response to residents' concerns, Transportation Services staff reviewed a request for a 40 km/h speed limit on Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Sylvan Avenue. The results of the assessment indicate that the more appropriate speed limit on this section of Dufferin Street would be 40 km/h. As this staff report concerns a major arterial roadway with regular TTC service, City Council approval is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between College Street and Sylvan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dufferin Street, between College Street and Sylvan Avenue.
TE2.57adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Sammon 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 requesting approval to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Sammon Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. The implementation of the 30 km/h speed limit will promote a reduced operating speed on this section of roadway where traffic calming (speed humps) are present, and addresses the residents' concerns with regard to vehicle speeds.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Sammon Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and Woodbine Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Sammon Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and Woodbine Avenue.
TE2.58deferred
Speed Hump Poll Results - Brunswick 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 reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Brunswick Avenue, between Dupont Street and Wells Street. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on the subject section of Brunswick Avenue. Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on Brunswick Avenue, between Dupont Street and Wells Street, is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 14, 2019 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 Brunswick Avenue, between Dupont Street and Wells Street.
TE2.59amended
Speed Hump Poll Results - Pendrith 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. At the request of Councillor Mike Layton, Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Pendrith Street, between Shaw Street and Christie Street. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install traffic calming measures. Also, a support rate of at least 60 percent was not achieved. Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on Pendrith Street, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Pendrith Street, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-2789, dated December 2017 attached to the report (December 4, 2018) 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 not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pendrith Street, between Shaw Street and Christie Street.
TE2.60deferred
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Howland 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 on Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West, to address residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles. 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 Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 14, 2019 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 Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.
TE2.61amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - College View 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 speed humps on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 College View 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 College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, 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, the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3215', dated December 2018, attached to the report (December 4, 2018) 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 not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on College View Avenue, between Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway.
TE2.62amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Lascelles 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 staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically speed humps on Lascelles Boulevard, between Anderson Avenue and Hillsdale Avenue West, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 Lascelles Boulevard.
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 Lascelles Boulevard, between Anderson Avenue and Hillsdale Avenue West, 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, the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lascelles Boulevard, between Anderson Avenue and Hillsdale Avenue West, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3216, dated December 2018, attached to the report (December 3, 2018) from the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
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 Lascelles Boulevard, between Anderson Avenue and Hillsdale Avenue West.
TE2.63amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Sandford 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 speed humps, on Sandford Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Prust Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 Sandford Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. deleted the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Sandford Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Prust Avenue; and 2. directed the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Sandford Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Prust Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-2990, dated June 2018, attached to the report (December 7, 2018) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
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 Sandford Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Prust Avenue.
TE2.64amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Colin 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 speed humps on Colin Avenue, between Hillsdale Avenue West and Anderson Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 Colin Avenue.
TheToronto 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 Colin Avenue, between Hillsdale Avenue West and Anderson Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll, the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Colin Avenue, between Hillsdale Avenue West and Anderson Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3216', dated December 2018, attached to the report (December 4, 2018) 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 not authorize the installation of traffic calming speed humps on Colin Avenue, between Hillsdale Avenue West and Anderson Avenue.
TE2.65deferred
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Langford 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 speed humps on Langford Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 Langford Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 14, 2019 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 Langford Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue.
TE2.66amended
Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes
This report requests that Community Council consider requests from various event holders for Community Council to declare events municipally significant, and for Council to endorse temporary extensions to licensed hours or areas, for liquor licensing purposes.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the requests for extended licensed hours or areas listed below: Event Name Contact Location(s) Event Dates(s) Event Hours Extension to Hours or Area Canadian Music Week Steven Dagenais See list of locations in Communication TE2.66.2 May 6-12, 2019 Until 4:00a.m. 4:00 a.m. extension Tarna Industries Art Installation Event Emma Duggan Revival Bar - 783 College Street February 15, 2019 Until 4:00am 4:00 a.m. extension Beaches Jazz Streetfest Lido Chilelli See Communication TE2.66.17 July 25, July 26 and July 27, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Midnight Extension The Bout 2019 Music Festival & Competition Jimmy Good 423 College Street February 9, 15, 16 and 23, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. extension 2. City Council state its objection to the request from Jimmy Good for The Bout 2019 Music Festival & Competition, NEST, 423 College Street for a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. on the following dates: March 9, 16, 17 and 30 April 12, 13, 20 and 27 May 3 and 4.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Community Council consider the requests for events to be designated as "events of municipal significance" listed in Attachment 1 and designate events as municipally significant under Chapter 27-152, Delegation to Community Councils. 2. Community Council consider the requests for extended licensed hours or areas listed in Attachment 2 and recommend to Council endorsements of extensions to licensed hours or areas.
TE2.67adopted
Appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre
At the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management meeting on November 29, 2018, the Board members unanimously voted in favour of the appointment of Andrew Reddin, Nicolas Cole and Adam Mamdani by the Toronto and East York Community Council to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre. Upon learning of Ms. Yeung, Mr. Breckon and Ms. Li's resignations, the Governance Committee of the Board of Management commenced a search for suitable candidates to fill these vacancies. The Governance Committee, among other duties, reviewed the role, responsibilities and required skills of a Board member and identified additional desirable skills, those being: fundraising, children, youth and seniors' issues, legal, and human resources. Mr. Reddin, Mr. Cole and Mr. Mamdani were screened and interviewed by the Governance Committee their skills and backgrounds met the criteria and fit best with the immediate priorities facing the organization. Consistent with the Cecil Community Centre Constitution, Mr. Reddin, Mr. Cole and Mr. Mamdani's candidacies was presented to the Board for approval at their meeting on November 29, 2018. Appointments to the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the Public Appointments Policy. Mr. Reddin, Mr. Cole and Mr. Mamdani are qualified to serve on the Board of Management pursuant to the relevant provisions of the City of Toronto By-law - Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code - the Relationship Framework for Board-operated Community Centres and the Public Appointments Policy. On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above-requested appointments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre for a term of office from November 29, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020, or until a successor is appointed.: -Andrew Reddin, -Nicolas Cole -Adam Mamdani
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council approve the following: 1. In accordance with the election held by the membership of Cecil Street Community Centre, the Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at the pleasure of Council, the following nominees, to the Board of Management for a for a term commencing November 29, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020, or when a successor is appointed. Andrew Reddin, Nicolas Cole Adam Mamdani
TE2.68adopted
Parking Amendments - Dan Leckie Way
Dan Leckie Way south of Fort York Boulevard is a collector road accommodating one lane of general traffic in each direction as well as a dedicated left-turning lane at Fort York Boulevard. The west side of the street is signed No Parking from Fort York Boulevard to a point 37.5 metres south, and paid-parking is permitted at times beyond the point 37.5 metres south of Fort York Boulevard. The curb lane is not wide enough to safely accommodate curbside activities such as loading, drop-off, and parking immediately south of Fort York Boulevard. This concern was identified during the CityPlace Safety Walk that I organized and held on May 14, 2018, with local residents and stakeholders, City staff and Toronto Police. Following consultation with Transportation Services staff, I am recommending changing the traffic and parking regulations in this location to restrict curbside activities, in order to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Curbside activities can be safely accommodated on the rest of this block of Dan Leckie Way, where the curb lane is wider, and can continue to be permitted.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dan Leckie Way, between Fort York Boulevard and a point 37.5 metres south. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation 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 for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour, between a point 37.5 metres south of Fort York Boulevard and a point 54.5 metres south of Fort York Boulevard. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Dan Leckie Way, between Fort York Boulevard and a point 54.5 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dan Leckie Way, between Fort York Boulevard and a point 37.5 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation 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 for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour, between a point 37.5 metres south of Fort York Boulevard and a point 54.5 metres south of Fort York Boulevard. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Dan Leckie Way, between Fort York Boulevard and a point 54.5 metres south.
TE2.69adopted
156-160 John Street Community Consultation Meeting - Expanded Notice
On January 14, 2019, a community consultation meeting will be held by Community Planning staff regarding the re-zoning application for 156-160 John Street. For each community consultation meeting of this kind, it is my standard practice to bring a request to Community Council in advance, to direct City staff to provide expanded public notice of the event at cost of the applicant. Unfortunately, due to the schedule of meetings in relation to the beginning of the new term, it has not been possible to give this direction for 156-160 John Street. Fortunately, the applicant agreed to work with Community Planning staff on the provision of expanded notification despite the lack of Community Council direction. I am asking that Community Council endorse and retroactively formalize this ad hoc solution in order to help ensure there are no additional challenges or complexities faced by City staff or the applicant in this respect.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Recognized the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 156-160 John Street that was held on January 14, 2019. 2. Endorsed the arrangements made between City staff and the applicant to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council recognize the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 156-160 John Street that was held on January 14, 2019. 2. Endorse the arrangements made between City staff and the applicant to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE2.70adopted
578-580 King Street Community Consultation Meeting - Expanded Notice
On January 14, 2019, a community consultation meeting will be held by Community Planning staff regarding the re-zoning application for 578-580 King Street West. For each community consultation meeting of this kind, it is my standard practice to bring a request to Community Council in advance, to direct City staff to provide expanded public notice of the event at cost of the applicant. Unfortunately, due to the schedule of meetings in relation to the beginning of the new term, it has not been possible to give this direction for 578-580 King Street West. Fortunately, the applicant agreed to work with Community Planning staff on the provision of expanded notification despite the lack of Community Council direction. I am asking that Community Council endorse and retroactively formalize this ad hoc solution in order to help ensure there are no additional challenges or complexities faced by City staff or the applicant in this respect.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Recognized the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 578-580 King Street West that was held on January 14, 2019. 2. Endorsed the arrangements made between City staff and the applicant to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council recognize the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 578-580 King Street West that was held on January 14, 2019. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council endorse the arrangements made between City staff and the applicant to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE2.71adopted
Parking Regulations - Queens Wharf Road
Queens Wharf Road is a new road in the CityPlace neighbourhood that has recently been dedicated to the City. As a new roadway, there are no existing parking regulations in place. Transportation Services has recommended initial parking regulations to implement, which in consultation with the community might be adjusted in the future to account for how well the street is working.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the west and north side of Queens Wharf Road, between Housey Street and Dan Leckie Way. 2. Authorized the installation of "Pay-and-Display" parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east and south side of Queens Wharf Road, between Housey Street and Dan Leckie Way.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west and north side of Queens Wharf Road, between Housey Street and Dan Leckie Way. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of "Pay-and-Display" parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east and south side of Queens Wharf Road, between Housey Street and Dan Leckie Way.
TE2.72adopted
The intersection of Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent has been identified to my office by residents as very confusing for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. It has caused many near-misses, including a few recent collisions, due to two traffic control signals in close proximity to each other. The pushbutton activated traffic control signal at the Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail, some 87m south of Chaplin and Avenue, was installed to allow for a safe crossing for users of the Beltline trail. However, the two sets of traffic control signals have not yet been fully synchronized. I am requesting Transportation Services synchronize the traffic control signals at Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent with the ones on Avenue Road and the Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail, to minimize any confusion about the functioning of the signals and make these two intersections safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff to fully synchronize the traffic control signals at the Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent intersection with the traffic control signals at the Avenue Road and Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail intersection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. That Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services staff fully synchronize the traffic control signals at the Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent intersection with the traffic control signals at the Avenue Road and Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail intersection.
TE2.73adopted
Improve Pedestrian Safety on Alton Avenue
Alton Avenue is a one-way northbound street which runs north-south adjacent to Greenwood Park. As such, Alton Avenue is used heavily year round by pedestrians accessing the park, renovated skating rink or outdoor pool. Where Alton Avenue intersects with Queen Street East, Dundas Street East and Gerrard Street East, there are pedestrian crosswalks which allow people to cross these major intersecting roads safely. There are no crosswalks or traffic control signals which cross Alton Avenue from the east side to the west side. Due to the fact that Alton Avenue is adjacent to Greenwood Park, pedestrians are crossing at unmarked, uncontrolled locations on a daily basis putting their safety at risk. This is exacerbated by the fact that there are no stop signs, stop bars or corner curb cuts where Alton Avenue intersects with Stanton Avenue or Sawden Avenue. This motion includes recommendations to protect pedestrians, improve road safety and ensure that residents have safe access to our recreation facilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing all way stop controls on Alton Avenue at Stanton Avenue, and Alton Avenue and Sawden Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on May 22, 2019. 2. Directed Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing curb cuts to facilitate pedestrian crossings at Alton Avenue and Sawden Avenue, and Parkfield Avenue and Stanton Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on May 22, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing all way stop controls on Alton Avenue at Stanton Avenue, and Alton Avenue and Sawden Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on May 22, 2019. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing curb cuts to facilitate pedestrian crossings at Alton Avenue and Sawden Avenue, and Parkfield Avenue and Stanton Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on May 22, 2019.
TE2.74adopted
Traffic Safety on Pape - Strathcona to Riverdale
This fall there was a two-car accident near Pape and Bain- ending with a pole being struck and knocked over. While residents were thankful that there were no injuries, many have been in touch with me to say that they are concerned about traffic safety. Back in September I wrote a letter to General Manager of Transportation Services Barbara Gray with a number of requests. Today I am asking the Toronto and East York Community Council to support making this stretch of Pape Avenue safer.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing traffic control signals along Pape Avenue between Strathcona and Riverdale, as well as, upgrading existing pedestrian crossovers along this segment to traffic control signals, in order to provide opportunities for safe pedestrian crossings to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on September 16, 2019. 2. Requested the Traffic Safety Unit to use a VisionZero lens to evaluate short, medium, and long-term opportunities to slow down the speed of traffic on Pape and consider designating this section of Pape as a Community Safety Zone as there are four schools in the immediate neighbourhood and report to the April 24, 2019 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Direct Transportation Services, to study and report back on the feasibility of installing traffic control signals along Pape Avenue between Strathcona and Riverdale, as well as, upgrading existing pedestrian crossovers along this segment to traffic control signals, in order to provide opportunities for safe pedestrian crossings to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on September 16, 2019. 2. Request the Traffic Safety Unit to use a VisionZero lens to evaluate short, medium, and long-term opportunities to slow down the speed of traffic on Pape and consider designating this section of Pape as a Community Safety Zone as there are four schools in the immediate neighbourhood and report to the April 24, 2019 TEYCC meeting.
TE2.75adopted
At its meeting on November 14, 2017, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE28.63, approving the installation of a planter box on the south side of Busy Street, west of Verral Avenue. However, residents have reported that the planter is not working as anticipated and has attracted litter and graffiti. They have requested that the planter be removed and alternate solutions considered.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the removal of the planter box on the south side of Busy Street, west of Verral Avenue. 2. Directed Transportation Services to investigate modifying the corner of Verral and Busy using flexible posts and line painting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the removal of the planter box on the south side of Busy Street, west of Verral Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services to investigate modifying the corner of Verral and Busy using flexible posts and line painting.
TE2.76adopted
Permit Parking Expansion: Status Update
I am writing to you today in regards to the upcoming report on "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program." Many of you will remember that there were public consultations regarding this topic last term. I am keen to ensure that we move forward with this report in a timely fashion as many residents are awaiting the final recommendations from Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to bring forward recommendations and implementation timelines for the "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program" report to the March 19, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services to bring forward recommendations and implementation timelines for the "Expansion of the Residential On-Street Permit Parking Program" report to the March 19th Meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE2.77adopted
Heritage Evaluations in the Dundas and Carlaw District: Status Update
The Dundas and Carlaw area is in the midst of a significant transformation. Community members and stakeholders have been working with me on an initiative to improve the public spaces in an innovative way that highlights the uniqueness of this area, celebrates its rich industrial heritage and enhances the public realm. This summer Heritage Toronto launched the City's first Heritage Plaque District in the area recognizing 10 properties and their unique industrial heritage. Landmarks like the Wrigley Building at 235 Carlaw was one of them and they carry on the history of the area both through their current employment uses and the heritage characteristics of the building itself. Adding to its heritage value is the fact that the Wrigley Headquarters in Chicago was demolished, making 235 Carlaw an even greater heritage asset. The Wrigley Building and many of the other buildings in the Carlaw - Dundas area were identified in 2014 as potentially having significant heritage value. I am asking you to support a request for an update on the heritage preservation of the Carlaw - Dundas area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Heritage Preservation Services staff report to the March 19, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the status of heritage reports for the buildings in the 'Carlaw - Dundas' Study Area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct Heritage Preservation Services report to the March 19th Meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the status of heritage reports for the buildings in the 'Carlaw - Dundas' Study Area.
TE2.78adopted
23 Ravina Encroachment Agreement
Over the summer my office was involved in trying to remedy a situation that had arisen at a property on Ravina Crescent. The previous owners had constructed a raised flower bed, not obstructing the sidewalk or driveway, yet the flower bed technically covered a small part of the City's Right of Way. After reviewing the matter I believe that conducting enforcement in this instance would be a disproportionate response and ignores that thousands of residents have raised flower beds or other front garden elements that could be subject to enforcement.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to waive the 0.5m setback requirement at 23 Ravina Crescent and enter into any agreement with the homeowner as required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council, direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to waive the 0.5m setback requirement at 23 Ravina Crescent and enter into any agreement with the homeowner as required.
TE2.79adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events in February 2019
The purpose of this report is to request various exemptions from the Municipal Code Chapter 237 "Nathan Phillips Square" for the following events to be held on Nathan Phillips Square, in February, 2019
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 2. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool. 3. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to engage in sport demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to use open flame as part of their event production. 5. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 2. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool. 3. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation and Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to engage in sport demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to Tkaronto O'de Min Kwe Lodge to use open flame as part of their event production. 5. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing compliment.
TE2.80adopted
41 and 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments)
An example of early 20th century Edwardian-style apartment buildings, Spadina Gardens Apartments at 41 and 45 Spadina Road contribute significantly to the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to research and evaluate the properties at 41 and 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments) according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of Spadina Gardens Apartments' cultural heritage value as a rare early and intact example of a Toronto apartment building. The Spadina Gardens Apartments were completed in 1906 and listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1979.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, research and evaluate the properties at 41 & 45 Spadina Road (Spadina Gardens Apartments) according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of Spadina Gardens Apartments' cultural heritage value as a rare early and intact example of a Toronto apartment building. The Spadina Gardens Apartments were completed in 1906 and listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1979.
TE2.81adopted
Parking Amendments - Russell Street
With the introduction of pay-and-display parking on the south side of Russell Street, the University of Toronto has been experiencing difficulties entering and exiting their loading docks located on the north side of the street as well as conducting other delivery/shipping activities. As a result, two-way traffic on this section of Russell Street is being impacted.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch, operating from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 4. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - west branch. 5. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street - east branch.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch), operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch), operating from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (west branch). 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Russell Street, between Spadina Crescent and Huron Street (east branch).
TE2.82adopted
Striking a Subcommittee on Ontario Place
Ontario Place is a critical part of our City and our Province. These treasured lands represent a crucial public asset that has served the public for decades, and an asset that must be respected. In our rapidly growing City, access to public land for the public good must continue to be a critical priority. Recently, the Provincial Government announced the dissolution of the governing body of Ontario Place and indicated their intention to move forward with a future redevelopment of the Ontario Place lands. Any potential changes to Ontario Place must be made in the public interest and must include a rigorous public consultation process. Ontario place is for all Ontarians and its future must be discussed and decided in public. Given the importance of such a critical public asset, it is incumbent on us to provide an opportunity for residents of Toronto to share their thoughts on the future of Ontario Place, and be part of the discussion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Established a Subcommittee on Ontario Place, composed of the Wards 4, 10, 11, and 14 Councillors, to hear from the public regarding the Province of Ontario's intention to redevelop Ontario Place. 2. Directed the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to report to the first meeting of the Subcommittee on Ontario Place in February 2019 on the history, ownership and current status of Ontario Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends: 1. That Toronto East York Community Council establish a sub-committee, comprised of the Councillors from Wards 4, 10, 11, and 14, to hear from the public regarding the Province of Ontario's intention to redevelop Ontario Place, and that the Director, Community Planning, in consultation with other relevant City staff, report to the first meeting of this sub-committee in February 2019 on the history, ownership and current status of Ontario Place.
TE2.83adopted
Boulevard Café Licence - 1312 St. Clair Avenue West
In July 2018, the Etobicoke York Community Council, including the Councillor for the area at the time, Cesar Palacio, approved a boulevard café licence at 1312 St. Clair Avenue West (Belvedere Bar and Grill). The boulevard café licence was approved despite Municipal Licensing and Standards recommending refusal in a staff report dated June 14, 2018 and a petition from area residents also requesting that the licence not be granted. In his communications to City staff, the former Councillor highlighted that he erroneously supported the issuance of the boulevard café licence at this location because there was an oversight on the part of his office, whereby the petition did not get to him on time. As a result, he was unable to submit it on time to the City Clerk. The former Councillor further highlighted that had the resident petition been forwarded to him on time, he would have voted against the boulevard café licence in question. Area residents continue to contact my office with concerns over this boulevard café licence. Given these concerns, I am asking that Municipal Licensing and Standards staff report back in June 2019 on the overall use of this licence.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Municipal Licensing and Standards staff to report back to the June 25, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the use of the boulevard café licence for 1312 St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. The Municipal Licensing and Standards staff report back in June 2019 on the use of this boulevard café licence.
TE2.84adopted
Parking Amendments Earlsdale Avenue
On the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, west of Oakwood Avenue, there is 'no parking' regulation in place. This regulation ends just before the curb becomes a ramp, which provides access to several commercial boulevard parking spaces. Oftentimes there is legal parking from where the 'no parking' regulation ends, however, it continues in front of the existing ramp. As a result, access to and from the boulevard parking is blocked. The purpose of this motion is to extend the 'no parking' regulation west in order to prevent parking in front to the existing ramp.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, between a point 28 metres west of Oakwood Avenue and 15 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibits at all times on the north side of Earlsdale Avenue, between a point 28 metres west of Oakwood Avenue and 15 metres further west.
TE2.85adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 146-2019 to 211- 2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 212-2019.