Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 63 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.
TE20.1amended
This Official Plan Amendment application proposes to add portions of City owned land at 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330X Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West to Official Plan Site and Area Specific Policy 265 so they are exempt from Official Plan Policy 4.3.8, which prohibits the disposal of City-owned land in areas designated as Parks and Open Spaces. The Enwave Energy Corporation is proposing an expansion of the existing Deep Lake Water Cooling supply, which provides an environmentally friendly air conditioning alternative to buildings in the downtown core. To facilitate the expansion, Enwave Energy Corporation is proposing to construct a new intake in Lake Ontario and a new raw water bypass pipe from the Island Water Treatment Plant to the John Street Pumping Station. All but a small portion of the raw water bypass pipe would be below grade.Enwave must enter into a permanent easement agreement with the City to permit it's expansion through City-owned lands. Thjs report reviews and recommends approval of the appication to amend the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add portions of 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330 Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West, to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request Enwave Energy Corporation continue to work with Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to implement the restoration work set out by City staff in relation to temporary construction and permanent infrastructure on parkland, including directly impacted areas, and consideration of enhancement of additional areas including nearby shoreline with input provided by Toronto Island Park stakeholders, nearby residents, and other stakeholders.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add portions of 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330X Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West, to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
TE20.2adopted
1-7 Yonge Street - Application to Lift Holding Provisions "(H)" on Phase 2 - Final Report
This application proposes to lift the holding provisions "(H)" for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development. The "(H)" for Phases 3-5 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development will continue to apply. The lifting of the "(H)" for Phase 2 will permit the development of a 95 storey (294.2 metre) mixed-use building with 79,728 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA), 16,795 square metres of hotel GFA, 763.33 square metres of retail GFA, and 534 square metres of non-residential GFA (including the PATH connection) as previously approved by way of Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Settlement. For Phase 2, the "(H)" requires the clearance of a number of conditions related to the planned transportation network, servicing, parkland and public realm infrastructure within the Lower Yonge Precinct, which have been further outlined below. These conditions have now been satisfied by the landowner. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020, for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development to remove the holding provisions "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020, for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development to remove the holding provisions "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required.
TE20.3amended
276 and 290 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 13-storey (47.5 metre, plus an additional 3.0-metre mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 71 dwelling units, with 93 parking spaces in a 3-level underground parking garage at 276 and 290 Merton Street. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Map 2 with the attached Revised Map 2. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Diagram 3 with the attached Revised Diagram 3 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore the possibility of creating a north-south mid-block connection from the subject site at 276 and 290 Merton Street to 265 Balliol Street, the design of which would be secured through the Site Plan Control application process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. City Council further direct Planning staff to make such necessary technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 5 and Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as necessary to accommodate such a north-south mid-block connection prior to final Bills, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council direct that Planning staff secure as a condition of any Site Plan Approval for the proposed development that the applicant shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter in support of the development will implement the Plan during the course of construction. The Construction management Plan will include, but not be limited to, details regarding the size and location of construction staging areas, dates of significant concrete pouring activities, measures to ensure that safety lighting does not negatively impact adjacent residences, construction vehicular parking locations, refused storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and any other matters deemed necessary. 6. City Council direct that as part of the review of any Site Plan Approval application for the proposed development that Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, review with the applicant measures to minimize and mitigate overlook, including through the use of decorative screening, from the proposed development onto adjacent properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council request the City Planning Division to explore the possibility of creating a north-south mid-block connection from the subject site at 276 and 290 Merton Street to 265 Balliol Street, the design of which would be secured through the Site Plan Control application process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
TE20.4adopted
77, 81, and 83 Mutual Street - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
This application proposes exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 77, 81, and 83 Mutual Street (the "Subject Lands") to facilitate the development of a 36-storey mixed use building on the Subject Lands. Five (5) conveyable lots will be created through this application. The Subject Lands are within a registered plan of subdivision and are therefore subject to Part Lot Control. The proposed development includes the following in their own separate and conveyable lot, stratified throughout the building: a commercial freehold parcel (partial 1st floor); a commercial parking garage (partial P1, P2 and P3, and 1st floors); a floor of rental replacement dwelling units (partial 3rd floor); shared areas for circulation, servicing, and amenities (parts of all floors); and a residential condominium (parts of all floors). The application has been requested by the owner to permit the division of the Subject Lands and the constructed 36-storey building into a number of stratified parcels, enabling the applicant to transfer title for the aforesaid stratified portions of the Subject Lands along with easements to facilitate the implementation of the development. This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption by-law to be enacted for a period of up to three (3) years on the Subject Lands. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the Subject Lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director or their designate.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 77, 81, and 83 Mutual St as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 3 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 19, 2020), from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands, excluding any unit forming part of a condominium and any charge on all of the lands, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or their designate. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the recommendations above. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 77, 81, and 83 Mutual St as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 3 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 4 to the report, from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands, excluding any unit forming part of a condominium and any charge on all of the lands, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or their designate. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above recommendations. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
TE20.5adopted
60 - 64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 57 storey mixed use development including commercial uses, an on-site community facility and 445 dwelling units with a total gross floor area of 29,788 square metres at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street. The proposed building would have a height of 185.9 metres including the mechanical penthouse. The proposal includes three levels of underground parking. The proposal would entail the demolition of the one-storey structure at 64 Queen Street East, and the partial retention of 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed development is in keeping with the intent of the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to intensification in the Downtown, which is a designated growth area, in the form of a mixed use development that conforms with the relevant Tall Building guidelines. Staff worked with the applicant and the community to address and resolve various massing issues including appropriate setbacks and heritage conservation matters. The provision of an on-site community service and facilities space through a Section 37 contribution and a range of dwelling unit types will help address housing and community issues. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the application.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner of the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street shall provide, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at no expense to the City, and secure such in the implementing Zoning By-law Amendments and enter into and register on title to the above noted lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor the following: Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $ 2,250,000 dollars to be allocated as follows: a. new and existing affordable housing, public realm, street and park improvements in the Ward; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the Owner shall design, construct, finish, and convey to the City, in an acceptable base condition, at no cost to the City, a minimum 4,712 square feet (437.74 square metres) Community Agency Space located on the mezzanine level and inclusive of the ground floor entrance and elevator and subject to the following: i. the Community Agency Space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, all satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; iii. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $353,000.00 towards the operating costs of the community agency space; iv. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $707,000.00 towards the initial finishing costs, less the cost of constructing the kitchen, washrooms and janitorial closet, to be paid prior to conveyance to the City with the remaining funds to be used for future capital improvements to the community agency space; v. the one time cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.d.iii. and 4.d.iv. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; vi. concurrent with or prior to, the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to, the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Community Agency Space. 5. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to as matters required to support development: a. prior to the issuance of the first building permit on the site, the owner shall provide confirmation from St. Michael's Hospital, or their representative, that any temporary (including construction cranes or related construction machinery) and permanent structures are below or outside the protected flight path to the satisfaction Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. the owner will pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development. c. Prior to any site plan approval for the site, the owner shall obtain from Metrolinx, or its successor, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor that the owner has satisfied any required technical or related review for any proposed below grade structural elements, including the manner of excavation and shoring for the development of the site as these matters relate to the Ontario Line tunnel. d. Prior to site plan approval for the site, should Metrolinx, or its successor, provide a recommendation related to any tiebacks, or similar mechanism, that may impact the City's right-of-way, the owner shall first obtain any required approvals from the City prior to agreeing to implement any recommendations from Metrolinx that may impact the City's right-of-way. e. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; and f. requirements for a construction management plan with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner of the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street shall provide, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at no expense to the City, and secure such in the implementing Zoning By-law Amendments and enter into and register on title to the above noted lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor the following: Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $ 2,250,000 dollars to be allocated as follows: a. new and existing affordable housing, public realm, street and park improvements in the Ward; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(a) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the Owner shall design, construct, finish, and convey to the City, in an acceptable base condition, at no cost to the City, a minimum 4,712 square feet (437.74 square metres) Community Agency Space located on the mezzanine level and inclusive of the ground floor entrance and elevator and subject to the following: i. the Community Agency Space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, all satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; iii. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $353,000.00 towards the operating costs of the community agency space; iv. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $707,000.00 towards the initial finishing costs, less the cost of constructing the kitchen, washrooms and janitorial closet, to be paid prior to conveyance to the City with the remaining funds to be used for future capital improvements to the community agency space; v. the one time cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(d)(iii) and 4(d)(iv) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; vi. concurrent with or prior to, the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to, the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Community Agency Space. 5. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to as matters required to support development: a. prior to the issuance of the first building permit on the site, the owner shall provide confirmation from St. Michael's Hospital, or their representative, that any temporary (including construction cranes or related construction machinery) and permanent structures are below or outside the protected flight path to the satisfaction Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. the owner will pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development. c. Prior to any site plan approval for the site, the owner shall obtain from Metrolinx, or its successor, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor that the owner has satisfied any required technical or related review for any proposed below grade structural elements, including the manner of excavation and shoring for the development of the site as these matters relate to the Ontario Line tunnel. d. Prior to site plan approval for the site, should Metrolinx, or its successor, provide a recommendation related to any tiebacks, or similar mechanism, that may impact the City's right-of-way, the owner shall first obtain any required approvals from the City prior to agreeing to implement any recommendations from Metrolinx that may impact the City's right-of-way. e. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; and f. requirements for a construction management plan with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
TE20.6adopted
On April 21, 2020 the applicant appealed its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), to permit a 15-storey mixed-use building, due to Council's failure to enact the requested amendments within the time allotted by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff, oppose the proposal at the LPAT. The proposal is not appropriately massed for a building within a Mixed Use Areas and Neighbourhoods designated area and does not provide acceptable transition in height and is partially located in the East Annex HCD. The application does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan (2020) and does not conform with the Official Plan, The Downtown Plan (OPA 406), and address the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines, or the intent of those guidelines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff and other appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment (File No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ) application as proposed. 2. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141-145 Bedford Road. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as: a. the City and the owner have presented the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in a form and substance satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including securing rental housing matters, such as a tenant relocation and assistance plan; b. the owner has provided an updated functional servicing and stormwater management report, satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including securing (and the provision of any financial securities) for any identified and/or required improvements and/or upgrades to municipal infrastructure; c. the owner has provided an updated Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents addressing any on-site groundwater to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as determined appropriate, including rental housing matters, are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, e. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division where authorized to do so, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road;
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff and other appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment (File No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ) application as proposed; 2. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141-145 Bedford Road. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as: a. the City and the owner have presented the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in a form and substance satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including securing rental housing matters, such as a tenant relocation and assistance plan; b. the owner has provided an updated functional servicing and stormwater management report, satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including securing (and the provision of any financial securities) for any identified and/or required improvements and/or upgrades to municipal infrastructure; c. the owner has provided an updated Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents addressing any on-site groundwater to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as determined appropriate, including rental housing matters, are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, e. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division where authorized to do so, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road;
TE20.7forwarded without recommendation
65-83 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On July 16, 2019, City Council refused the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 65-83 Raglan Avenue to permit a 33-storey residential building, and directed staff to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The applicant subsequently appealed the decision to the LPAT. A 9-day hearing is scheduled to commence on February 8, 2020. Staff and the application were scheduled to participate in an LPAT led mediation. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that was not possible at the time. Despite Staff's inability to participate in an LPAT led mediation, staff and the applicant had discussions to resolve the issues which led to the Refusal Report. As a result of those discussions the applicant revised their proposal. On October 7, 2020, a revised 28-storey residential building proposal was submitted ("Revised Proposal"), which includes a newly proposed off-site parkland dedication at 1528 and 1530 Bathurst Street, reduced height and massing and increased tower separation through a Limiting Distance Agreement at 85 Raglan Avenue. This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to support the Revised Proposal at the LPAT. The Revised Proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the City's Official Plan and adequately addresses the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines, or the intent of those guidelines. An application for Rental Housing Demolition under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code has not been submitted and is required to permit the demolition of 4 existing rental units at 65-83 Raglan Avenue. Should the LPAT approve the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, the Chief Planner would have the delegated authority under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to approve the Rental Housing Demolition permit application and impose conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the Revised Proposal (October 7, 2020) for the requested Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 65-83 Raglan Avenue, as described in this report. 2. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to prepare the form of Zoning By-law Amendments to Zoning By-law 1-83, as amended, and Zoning By-law 569-2013 that reflect and implement the Revised Proposal (October 7, 2020) and the requirements set out in City Council's decision, including the matters to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement with such modification as may be required to implement the revised proposal as described in this report. 3. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. That prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $1,200,000.00 to be allocated as follows: i. $800,000 cash contribution towards capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space within the vicinity of the application site, local area park improvement, and/or streetscape improvements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. a Letter of Credit shall be submitted, in the City's standard form, in the amount of $400,000 to secure for public art on the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the owner shall submit a Public Art Plan that is in accordance with the City's Percent for Public Art Program to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Ward Councillor, and that the proposed Public Art Plan is presented to representatives from the community for their review and comment, in a process led by the Ward Councillor; and the terms of the Percent for Public Art Program shall be set out in the Section 37 Agreement. b. The payment amounts identified in Recommendation 3 a) above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18­ 10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 agreement to the date of payment; and c. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 3 a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 4. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience as matters required to support development, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: a. Prepare all documents and convey to the City, at nominal cost, a 0.98 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the east limit of the north-south public lane, to a minimum depth of 1.2 metres from finished grade, together with right of support, such lands to be free and clear of all physical and title encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public lane widening purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; b. The owner will include in the future Site Plan application, implement and maintain, all of the recommended wind mitigation measures, as detailed in the Pedestrian Level Wind Study, by Theakson Environmental, dated August 26, 2020,to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval; c. The owner shall provide a Construction Management Plan and Neighbourhood Communication Strategy, prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor; d. The owner shall provide the privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS) of not be less than 215.9 square metres along the southern lot line, 5.5 metres in width, and 5.5 metres in height as generally shown on the architectural plans by IBI Group dated September 30, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the owner shall convey to the City, at its own expense, a stratified easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which will be provided and shall constitute the POPS and any required public access easements to connect the POPS to adjacent POPS and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary. The owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the POPS and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the POPS at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the POPS shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; e. The owner shall provide a brick or masonry finish to the podium to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. The owner shall locate a portion of the outdoor amenity space on the ground floor adjacent to the proposed privately-owned publically-accessible open space (POPS) as per the Site Plan and Ground Floor Plan dated September 30, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. The owner shall provide a 4.0-metre front yard setback area of predominately soft landscaping to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. City Council acknowledge that the off-site Parkland Dedication fully satisfies the parkland dedication requirement, and approve a development charge against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the costs to the owner of design and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; and i. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit on the 65-83 Raglan site, the entirety of the properties municipally known as 1528 and 1530 Bathurst Street of approximately 479 square metres in size will be conveyed to the City of Toronto for Parks purposes, free of encumbrances (other than municipal and Hydro encumbrances), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. At the time of conveyance, any buildings currently located on the Future Park Lands shall have been demolished and the land shall be in a graded and in standard base park condition. A Letter of Credit may be provided by the owner for the value of base park improvements prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the LPAT withhold issuance of its final Order regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including appropriate Section 37 provisions in Recommendations 3 and 4, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. A Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the Site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the benefits and matters of required to support the development outlined in the Recommendations; c. The owner has, at its sole expense: i. Submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and hydrant flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. Secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. Submitted a revised Pedestrian Wind Level Study acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, iv. Submitted revised studies and/or drawings to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services. d. The owner has, registered on title, a Limiting Distance Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction to the City Solicitor, to ensure that ensures that the proposed residential building at 65-83 Raglan Avenue is set back at least 12.5 metres from the north property line of 85 Raglan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; e. The Chief Planner, under delegated authority, has approved the required Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal code to demolish 4 existing rental dwelling units at 65-83 Raglan Avenue; and the owner ensure that the demolition of the additional existing buildings will be pursuant to Chapter 363-6.2 of the Municipal Code; and, f. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.
TE20.8adopted
This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the proposed alterations to the heritage properties located within the proposed development site at 60 -64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street, linked with the proposed redevelopment of the site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties. Together, the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street remain one of the last intact groups of contiguous 19th and early-20th century buildings along the east side of Church Street in the Garden District neighbourhood. These properties, located on what was once one of the city's most desirable streets, were originally occupied by professionals, including doctors, lawyers and Toronto's 21st Mayor, Angus Morrison. The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 57-storey tower for mixed-use development with residential space and commercial space, including both office and retail uses. The proposal entails demolition of 64 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street. The west elevations of the three buildings on Church Street and south elevation of the building on Queen Street East will be retained in situ with partially retained common walls and returns to retain the three dimensional character of the buildings.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Queen Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design/Heritage, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Queen Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
TE20.9deferred
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage properties that contains significant built heritage resources at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (including the entrance addresses at 39, 47A, 49, 49A, 53 and 53A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue), formerly known as E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Originally developed as a single property known as 41 Fraser Avenue, the properties occupy the north end of the block and are bound by Fraser Avenue, Liberty Street and Pardee Avenue on the west, north and east sides respectively. They contain a large complex of industrial buildings including the original, four-storey factory, two-storey office building and one-storey powerhouse, all constructed in 1911-12. The employee welfare building of 1922 and the single-storey, garage-storage building of 1941-2 were later additions. 41 Fraser Avenue was severed in 2004 and is now known as three properties identified as 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street. In 2005, the properties were listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register as 41 Fraser Avenue. The properties are located within historic Liberty Village which following the Great Fire of 1904 developed as a significant industrial and manufacturing hub in the City of Toronto. Following city staff's additional research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street merit designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. The additional research identified the powerhouse, which is not currently included in the listing as a heritage attribute on the property at 41 Fraser Avenue. The designation of the former E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex on the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street would identify all of the properties' cultural heritage values and heritage attributes which shall be conserved. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its December 2, 2020 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council amend the listing of the property at 41 Fraser Avenue to include the Powerhouse as a heritage attribute on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 41 Fraser Avenue including the entry addresses at 39, 49, 49A, 53, 53 A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Fraser Avenue, including the entry address 47A Fraser Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 135 Liberty Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 6. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 7. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the properties.
TE20.10adopted
Alterations to a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act - 1067 Yonge Street
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the heritage building at 1067 Yonge Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property contains a 2½-storey detached house-form brick masonry building that dates to 1913-14. It is located within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and is noted within this study as a Category "B" building. Category "B" buildings "are noteworthy for their overall quality and have citywide significance'. The proposal involves the demolition of an existing three-storey rear addition that was constructed in the early 1950s, a two-storey wing to the south-east of the house-form building (date of construction unknown) and a small part of the rear of the original house. A new four-storey rear addition is proposed which would be set behind the existing hipped roof of the heritage building. A new one-storey side addition is also proposed which would provide access to the below grade parking garage. The additions although large and contemporary in design are considered appropriate from a heritage point of view given the context of this property along Yonge Street. As part of the scheme a comprehensive conservation strategy for the heritage building is proposed. This would involve replacing the existing (altered) roof with one that matches the original and includes the use of slate, the reinstatement of the original flared edge to the roof and new chimneys to match the originals. In addition the modern windows and doors would be replaced by with new wood units that would be designed to match the originals. The existing office use of the property would continue. Heritage Planning has worked with the applicant to ensure that the proposed alterations meet the general intent of the South Rosedale HCD Study's guidelines and would not have a negative impact on the existing heritage building and existing context within the South Rosedale HCD. The applicant still needs approval under the Planning Act (minor variance and site plan approval) and therefore this application relates solely to the approval that is required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in Recommendation 1.a.3. above the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.3 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE20.11amended
This report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed demolition of all heritage structures on the property at 33 Avenue Road (the property includes municipal addresses 33-41 & 45-49 Avenue Road and 142-148 Yorkville Avenue), which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law No. 0052-2015, enacted by City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014. Under the Section 34 of the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt the application is deemed to be permitted. The Notice of receipt was issued on October 6, 2020 and therefore the City has until January 4, 2021 to notify the applicant of its decision regarding the proposed demolition of the designated cultural heritage resources at 33 Avenue Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the request to demolish the designated heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions: a. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit; i. The owner shall provide a comprehensive Interpretation Plan that addresses the significant themes and values contained in the City's designation by-law for the subject property, including but not limited to arranging for a heritage plaque on the subject property within the public view through the Heritage Toronto Plaques and Markers Program that commemorates the lost heritage resource to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. ii. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. iii. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Interpretation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.i. iv. Provide full documentation of the designated heritage property including comprehensive photo-documentation and measured drawings keyed to an existing site plan and elevations, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.iii, the owner shall: i. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Interpretation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 33 Avenue Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.
TE20.12amended
Residential Demolition Application - 349 Albany Avenue
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling located at 349 Albany Avenue (Application No. 20 165118 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 349 Albany Avenue with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE20.13amended
Residential Demolition Application - 258 Parliament Street
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling unit located at 258 Parliament Street (Application No. 20 122264 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling at 258 Parliament Street with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE20.14amended
Refusal of a boulevard café permit application located at 241 Wallace Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 241 Wallace Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café located at 241 Wallace Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. The application for the proposed Sidewalk Café located at 241 Wallace Avenue be denied.
TE20.15adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue; and 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue; and 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE20.16adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services and the road construction under the terms of the Section 37 Agreement (AT2483854 dated August 23, 2010) and the Core Servicing Agreement (dated August 29, 2008) for Plan 66R-24748 (dated March 9, 2010) between the West Queen West Triangle Landowners Group Limited and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council: a. assume the services installed within Sudbury Street (from Queen Street West to Abell Street) and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; b. authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the Letter of Credit associated with this work; c. direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; d. authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; e. authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendations above; and, f. authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan 66R-24748 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that City Council: 1. Assume the services installed within Sudbury Street (from Queen Street West to Abell Street) and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; 2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the Letter of Credit associated with this work; 3. Direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; 4. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and, 6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan 66R-24748 to Toronto Hydro.
TE20.17adopted
215 Lake Shore Boulevard East - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment one (1) of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art on a publicly-accessible area of the development site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction; project team; section 37 agreement reference; public art objectives; public art locations; phasing; budget; artist selection process; jury composition and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan as attached in Attachment 1 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Director, Urban Design.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated October 8, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE20.18adopted
290 Old Weston Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for 290 Old Weston Road. The application proposes to allow a 29-storey mixed-use building, including a 4 to 6-storey base building, with 277 dwelling units and 4,643 square metres of commercial office space. The site, currently vacant with no existing buildings, was formerly used for a dry cleaning facility (Cadet Cleaners). Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. The application review will also be informed by the Keele-St. Clair Local Area Study, which is currently underway as part of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Official Plan and Growth Plan conformity exercise. Staff will proceed to schedule a virtual community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 290 Old Weston Road 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 290 Old Weston Road 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.
TE20.19adopted
1134-1140 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street. The application proposes a 13-storey mixed-use building containing 66 dwelling units and 1,520.4 square metres of non-residential floor area. The proposal includes the alteration of the existing heritage building at 1140 Yonge Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. A community consultation meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2020.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street 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.
TE20.20amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road. The application proposes a 35-storey mixed-use building with a 3-level underground garage and an integrated entrance to Spadina subway station. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning 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. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road 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.
TE20.21adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 419-431 College Street. These applications propose to redevelop the site with a 13-storey mixed-use building. 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 to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 419-431 College 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 419-431 College 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.
TE20.22adopted
700 University Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 700 University Avenue. The application proposes a 5-storey addition on top of the existing 19-storey office tower, a 61-storey rental residential tower located on the south-west corner of the site, and a redesign of the existing sunken forecourt. 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 to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 700 University Avenue 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 700 University Avenue 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.
TE20.23adopted
185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding a proposed 35-storey mixed use tower development with 1,394 square metres of public open space along Pailton Crescent, of which 477 square metres is to be dedicated parkland at 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent 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.
TE20.24adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue. This Zoning By-law Amendment Application supersedes an earlier Zoning By-law Amendment Application that was withdrawn on September 23, 2019. However, the Official Plan Amendment which accompanied the initial Zoning By-law Amendment Application, was appealed by the applicant and is awaiting a hearing at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). City staff are reviewing the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for a 30 and 45-storey tower mixed use development with a shared 8-storey base building. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning 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. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue 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.
TE20.25amended
252 Parliament Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application at 252 Parliament Street for a mixed-use development comprising a 9-storey residential building with commercial/retail at-grade and demolition of the existing 1 storey commercial building. 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 252 Parliament Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation upon request 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. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 252 Parliament 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.
TE20.26adopted
New Pedestrian Bridge connection for Sick Kids Hospital - 175 Elizabeth Street
The purpose of this staff report is to seek Community Council approval about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed a request from The Hospital For Sick Children (the "Owner") to replace a recently demolished bridge that was connected to the recently demolished Elizabeth McMaster Building with a new, larger bridge to be situated over the City-owned public highway known as Elizabeth Street (the "Right of Way"). The new overhead pedestrian bridge will provide pedestrian access between Sick Kids Hospital, located at 555 University Avenue, and the new Patient Care Centre, located at 175 Elizabeth Street (collectively, the "Buildings"). Transportation Services has reviewed the application and determined that the overhead pedestrian bridge (the "Encroachment") does not impact the Right of Way in a negative manner and therefore recommend approval of the application.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with The Hospital For Sick Children (the "Owner"), authorizing the pedestrian bridge (the "Encroachment") over Elizabeth Street (the "Right of Way") on the terms and conditions set out below, and on any other or amended terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the Owner shall submit a report, stamped and signed by either the architect or professional engineer who designed the Encroachment , addressing how vehicles, pedestrians and City-owned infrastructure will be protected from any snow and/or ice or other materials that may fall from the bridge; b. the Owner shall design, construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment, at its own expense to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and 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; c. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of clearing or removing litter, graffiti, posters, snow or ice, or as a result of street repairs; d. the City shall maintain the right to place pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure over, under or affixed to the Encroachment; e. 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 such permission granted for the Encroachment in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; f. 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 from such permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; g. the Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services for the entire term of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City's Deputy City Manager ("DCM") and the City's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), 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 of at least $10 million or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require; h. the Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount satisfactory to the City to be retained by the City, for the duration of construction of the Encroachment to secure against any damage to the City or the Right of Way and to guarantee that the work within the Right of Way is completed to the City's satisfaction. 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 bridge which states that the bridge is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings in the manner detailed in condition m. of this report; i. the Owner shall pay to the City (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $8,600.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes. The licence fees will be recalculated every ten (10) years, and shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto); j. the design and construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code ("CAN/CSA") as amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; k. 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; l. the Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the construction of the Encroachment from the Toronto Building, if required; m. 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; n. subject to earlier termination, the term of the Agreement shall be limited to the earlier of: i. the removal of the Encroachment or ii. the date of the demolition of either of the Buildings; o. if deemed necessary for municipal purposes, the term of the Agreement shall terminate on not less than 90 days notice in writing from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Owner shall, at its own cost, charge and expense and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services , alter or remove the Encroachment; p. 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; q. the Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's properties 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; s. the Owner agrees that the City shall have the right to enter the Buildings and 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; t. 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; u. 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; v. the Owner shall submit a Traffic Management Plan and Construction Schedule letter outlining the proposed installation of the Encroachment and advising on impacts within the public right of way in the area of the proposal which content shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services prior to the issuance of a construction permit; and w. the Owner will be responsible for restoration to the road pavement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services , if necessary, upon completion of the installation of the Encroachment; x. the Encroachment shall not be used for the purpose of habitation; y. the provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix A to the report (October 15, 2020) from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcementshall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services . 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an assignment and assumption agreement in a form satisfactory to the City with any new owner, in the event of sale or transfer of the properties abutting or encumbered by the encroachments. 3. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to administer and manage the Agreement including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices provided that the General Manager, Transportation Services may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to the Toronto and East York Community Council for its determination and direction. 4. Authorized the City Solicitor to prepare and arrange execution of the Agreement as required by the report (October 15, 2020) from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with The Hospital For Sick Children (the "Owner"), authorizing the pedestrian bridge (the "Encroachment") over Elizabeth Street (the "Right of Way") on the terms and conditions set out below, and on any other or amended terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. The Owner shall submit a report, stamped and signed by either the architect or professional engineer who designed the Encroachment , addressing how vehicles, pedestrians and City-owned infrastructure will be protected from any snow and/or ice or other materials that may fall from the bridge; b. The Owner shall design, construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment, at its own expense to the satisfaction of the GM and 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; c. The City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of clearing or removing litter, graffiti, posters, snow or ice, or as a result of street repairs; d. The City shall maintain the right to place pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure over, under or affixed to Encroachment; e. 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 such permission granted for the Encroachment in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor., f. 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 from such permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; g. The Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the GM for the entire term of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City's Deputy City Manager ("DCM") and the City's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), 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 of at least $10 million or such greater amount as the DCM and CFO may require; h. The Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount satisfactory to the City to be retained by the City, for the duration of construction of the Encroachment to secure against any damage to the City or the Right of Way and to guarantee that the work within the Right of Way is completed to the City's satisfaction. 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 bridge which states that the bridge is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings in the manner detailed in condition m. of this report; i. The Owner shall pay to the City (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $8,600.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes. The licence fees will be recalculated every ten (10) years, and shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto). j. The design and construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code ("CAN/CSA") as amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; k. 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; l. The Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the construction of the Encroachment from the Toronto Building Division, if required; m. 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; n. Subject to earlier termination, the term of the Agreement shall be limited to the earlier of: i. the removal of the Encroachment or ii. the date of the demolition of either of the Buildings; o. If deemed necessary for municipal purposes the term of the Agreement shall terminate on not less than 90 days' notice in writing from the GM and the Owner shall, at its own cost, charge and expense and to the satisfaction of the GM, alter or remove the Encroachment; p. 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; q. The Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's properties 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; r. The Owner agrees that the City shall have the right to enter the Buildings and 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; s. 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; t. 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; u. The Owner shall submit a Traffic Management Plan and Construction Schedule letter outlining the proposed installation of the Encroachment and advising on impacts within the public right of way in the area of the proposal which content shall be to the satisfaction of the GM prior to the issuance of a construction permit; and v. The Owner will be responsible for restoration to the road pavement, to the satisfaction of the GM, if necessary, upon completion of the installation of the Encroachment. w. The Encroachment shall not be used for the purpose of habitation. x. The provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix "A" to this report shall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the GM. 2. Authorize the GM to enter into an assignment and assumption agreement in a form satisfactory to the City with any new owner, in the event of sale or transfer of the properties abutting or encumbered by the encroachments. 3. Authorize the GM to administer and manage the Agreement including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices provided that the GM may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to the Toronto and East York Community Council for its determination and direction. 4. Authorize the City Solicitor to prepare and arrange execution of the Agreement as required by this report.
TE20.27adopted
Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council 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 authorization to introduce car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPAs) at various locations in the Toronto and East York Community Council area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the amendments to parking regulations set out in Attachment 2 attached to the report (October 19, 2020) from Acting Director, Traffic Management.
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 set out in "Attachment 2" attached to the report dated October 19, 2020 from Acting Director, Traffic Management.
TE20.28adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - October 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 removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (October 19, 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 removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated October 19, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE20.29adopted
Construction Staging Area - 1 Bloor Street West (Balmuto Street)
Since this report contains recommendations that do not comply with City policy or by-laws, City Council approval of this report is required. Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. (the "developer") is constructing a mixed-use development at 1 Bloor Street West (Mizrahi Project). 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 are currently taking 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 now complete. The current construction staging areas on Bloor Street West and Yonge Street are unable to accommodate the requirements for the delivery of concrete to the site. Therefore, Transportation Services, in consultation with the area Councillor and the developer have reviewed numerous options for the supply of concrete to the site. After reviewing the benefits and impacts of each of the options, Transportation Services is proposing a construction staging area on the east side of Balmuto Street south of Bloor Street West. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the northbound curb lane and east 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 November 30, 2020 to November 30, 2022), in order to facilitate the construction of the eight-storey high podium (Phase 2A) and 86 storey high residential tower (Phase 2B). Transportation Services is also requesting the authority for the General Manger of Transportation Services to issue a Temporary Street Occupation permit for Balmuto Street to the developer, notwithstanding that not all the criteria within the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for so doing would be met.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and east sidewalk on Balmuto Street, between a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, from November 30, 2020 to November 30, 2022. 2. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City Council prohibit stopping, at all times, on both sides of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 8. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City Council direct that Balmuto Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed. 18. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to issue a Temporary Street Occupation permit to Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. for the period of November 30, 2020 to November 30, 2022 for a portion of Balmuto Street, from a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, without Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. having to comply with certain requirements of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as more generally described in the report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services (dated October 19, 2020) and, where the approval conflicts with Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, the approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services shall prevail to the extent of the conflict. 19. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute and indemnity agreement with Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. to address the City's interests with respect to any and all temporary street occupations and closures on Balmuto Street on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 20. City Council direct that Recommendation 1 to 18, inclusive, above, be subject to Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. entering into the indemnity agreement in Recommendation 19 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and east sidewalk on Balmuto Street, between a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, from November 30, 2020 to November 30, 2022. 2. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City Council prohibit stopping, at all times, on both sides of Balmuto Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 57 metres south. 8. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City 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. City Council direct that Balmuto Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed. 18. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to issue a Temporary Street Occupation permit to Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. for the period of November 30, 2020 to November 30, 2022 for a portion of Balmuto Street, from a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 12 metres further south, without Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. having to comply with certain requirements of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, as more generally described in the report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services (dated October 19, 2020) and, where the approval conflicts with Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, the approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services shall prevail to the extent of the conflict. 19. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an indemnity agreement with Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. to address the City's interests with respect to any and all temporary street occupations and closures on Balmuto Street on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 20. City Council direct that parts 1 to 18, inclusive, above, be subject to Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. entering into the indemnity agreement in part 19 above.
TE20.30amended
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. Davpart Incorporated is constructing a 54-storey condominium building at 481 University Avenue, formally known as 481 University Avenue, 210 Dundas Street West, 70 Centre Avenue and 137 Edward Street. The site encompasses the entire block bounded by University Avenue, Dundas Street West, Centre Avenue and Edward Street. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south sidewalk and a 5.2-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Edward Street and the west sidewalk and a 3.3-metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Centre Avenue, for a period of 71 months (i.e. November 12, 2020 to September 30, 2026) to accommodate construction staging areas. Pedestrian movements on the south side of Edward Street and west side of Centre Avenue, abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the north-side sidewalk on Edward Street and east-side sidewalk on Centre Avenue. Temporary pedestrian walkways are not proposed on the south side of Edward Street or west side of Centre Avenue as the development encompasses the entire block of both streets. However, all-way stop control is being proposed at the intersection of Edward Street and Centre Avenue to provide a crossing location for pedestrians to access the adjacent sidewalks. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Dundas Street West and University Avenue, abutting the site, will be maintained on the existing sidewalk, in a covered and protected walkways.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 5.2-metre-wide portion of the eastbound parking lane and adjacent eastbound lane on Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue, from November 12, 2020 to September 30, 2026. 2. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.3-metre-wide portion of the southbound parking lane and adjacent southbound lane on Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street, from November 12, 2020 to September 30, 2026. 3. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Edward Street and Centre Avenue. 4. 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, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue. 5. Rescinded the existing designated commercial loading zone in effect 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, the south side of Edward Street, between a point 35 metres east of University Avenue and a point 8.5 metres further east. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue. 7. 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, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 8. Rescinded the existing designated commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the west side of Centre Avenue, between a point 32.7 metres north of Dundas Street West and a point 9.2 metres further north. 9. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 18 metres north. 10. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 11. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 12. 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. 13. Directed 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. 14. 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. 15. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Directed that Centre Avenue and Edward Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street.
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 south sidewalk and a 5.2-metre-wide portion of the eastbound parking lane and adjacent eastbound lane on Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue, from November 12, 2020 to September 30, 2026. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.3-metre-wide portion of the southbound parking lane and adjacent southbound lane on Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street, from November 12, 2020 to September 30, 2026. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Edward Street and Centre Avenue. 4. 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, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated commercial loading zone in effect 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, the south side of Edward Street, between a point 35 metres east of University Avenue and a point 8.5 metres further east. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between University Avenue and Centre Avenue. 7. 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, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing designated commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the west side of Centre Avenue, between a point 32.7 metres north of Dundas Street West and a point 9.2 metres further north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 18 metres north. 10 Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Centre Avenue and Edward Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete, except for the maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on both sides of Centre Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Edward Street.
TE20.31amended
Construction Staging Area - 79-85 Shuter 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. Hyde Park Homes Limited Partnership is constructing a 32-storey residential development building at 79-85 Shuter Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Shuter Street and Mutual Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a 2.1-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and an eight-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and the adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres south, for a period of 18 months (i.e., November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. The construction staging area on Shuter Street will result in the loss of one eastbound traffic lane that is currently designated for on-street parking. The adjacent bike lane will be maintained at 1.6 metres in width. The remaining eastbound and westbound traffic lanes and westbound bike lane will remain in their current configuration. Pedestrian operations on the south side of Shuter Street will be maintained in a 1.5-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The construction staging area on Mutual Street will require the northbound and southbound traffic lanes, abutting the site, to be realigned to maintain two three-metre-wide lanes, one lane each for northbound and southbound traffic, within the existing southbound lanes. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Mutual Street will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing northbound lane. The installation of the construction staging area will result in the loss of approximately four parking machine spaces on the south side of Shuter Street. In addition, three parking machine spaces on the east side of Mutual Street and seven parking machine spaces on the west side of Mutual Street, abutting/opposite the site will also be lost.
The Toronto and East York and Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk on Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 2. Authorized the closure of a 2.1-metre-wide portion of the most southerly eastbound curb lane on Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 3. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk on Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres south, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 4. Authorized the closure of an 8-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres south, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 5. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east. 6. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 42 metres south. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 42 metres south. 8. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 48 metres south. 9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 48 metres south. 10. 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. 11. Directed 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. 12. 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. 13. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Directed that Shuter Street and Mutual Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 20. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 21. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 22. Directed the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local businesses.
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 south sidewalk on Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 2.1-metre-wide portion of the most southerly eastbound curb lane on Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres south, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of an 8-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres south, from November 12, 2020 to April 30, 2022. 5. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Shuter Street, between Mutual Street and a point 35 metres east. 6. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 42 metres south. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 42 metres south. 8. 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, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 48 metres south. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 48 metres south. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 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 install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Shuter Street and Mutual Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE20.32deferred
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 January 2021 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.
TE20.33adopted
Parking Amendments - Main Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Main Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending an amendment to the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday on the east side of Main Street, between Danforth Avenue and Doncaster Avenue, to be in effect for a maximum period of two-hours, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday,. This provision will not affect traffic operations in this area and will facilitate parking for local residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, on the east side of Main Street, from a point 111 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue. 2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of two-hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, on the east side of Main Street, from a point 111 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, on the east side of Main Street, from a point 111 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue. 2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of two-hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, on the east side of Main Street, from a point 111 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue.
TE20.34adopted
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 College Street and Dewson 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 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, 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 College Street and Dewson 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 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
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 College Street and Dewson 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 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
TE20.35deferred
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Victor Avenue
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 Victor Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue, 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. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, 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 deferred consideration of the item until its December 2, 2020 meeting.
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 Victor Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Carlaw Avenue 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.
TE20.36adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Norwood Terrace
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 Norwood Terrace, between Norwood Road and Enderby 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. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, 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 Norwood Terrace, between Norwood Road and Enderby 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.
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 Norwood Terrace, between Norwood Road and Enderby 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.
TE20.37deferred
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Bain Avenue, between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Bain Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its December 2, 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 Bain Avenue, between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue.
TE20.38deferred
Traffic Calming - First Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on First Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Boulton Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on First Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its December 2, 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 First Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Boulton Avenue.
TE20.39deferred
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 December 2, 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.
TE20.40amended
Traffic Calming - Glen Stewart Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Glen Stewart Avenue, between Southwood Drive and Winthorpe Road. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Glen Stewart Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Glen Stewart Avenue, between Southwood Drive and Winthorpe Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Glen Stewart Avenue, between Southwood Drive and Winthorpe Road, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on Attachment 2: Drawing No. 421G-3793, dated October 2020, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Glen Stewart Avenue" 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 Glen Stewart Avenue, between Southwood Drive and Winthorpe Road.
TE20.41adopted
I am writing to request your support in reopening Item TE12.47, adopted by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 8, 2020, and to rescind the authority for the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon Avenue (north intersection). The South Hill Residents Association, who reached out to my office requesting the all-way stop control, have subsequently explained that the request was misunderstood, and the intention was not to have two all-way stop controls only 35 meters apart from each other-as there is an existing all-way control stop at the south intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon. The Association's request was to have the all-way stop control at the south intersection moved further north. Having both controls creates redundancy and will negatively impact a number of neighbours as traffic flow will be impeded, and driveways blocked. There has been a huge uproar from residents after hearing about the proposed installation of the all-way stop control at the north intersection, and the Association has conceded that there wasn't enough community consultation. The Association and residents are thus calling for this to be rescinded to allow for further consultations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE12.47, entitled "All-Way Stop Control - Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon Avenue - North Intersection". 2. Rescinded its previous decision on Item TE12.47 and adopted the following: "1. Not authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon Avenue (north intersection)."
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item TE12.47, entitled "All-Way Stop Control - Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon Avenue - North Intersection". 2. Rescind its previous decision on Item TE12.47 and adopt instead, the following: "1. Not authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Clarendon Avenue (north intersection)."
TE20.42adopted
Appointments to the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre Board of Management
At the Swansea Town Hall Board Meeting on October 22, 2020, the Board nominated the individuals listed above for appointment by Toronto and East York Community Council to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre. Appointments to the Swansea Town Hall 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. The date of original appointment and years of service that the Board Members who are recommended for reappointment, are as follows: Jamie Anderson (March 2014, 6.75 years of service as of November 2020) Kosta Roumanis ( March 2015, 5.75 years of service as of November 2020)
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, at pleasure of Council, the individuals listed below for a 2 year term ending on November 30, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Jamie Anderson Kosta Roumanis Sarah Doucette Rob Hamilton
Staff recommendation as filed
The Swansea Town Hall Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at pleasure of Council, the individuals listed below for a 2 year term ending on November 30, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Jamie Anderson Kosta Roumanis Sarah Doucette Rob Hamilton
TE20.43adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. The Board also wishes to confirm that the following member, previously appointed by Community Council, continue to serve on the Board for the term of office noted below and until a successor is appointed: Ralph Daley, for a term of office ending June 24, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 23, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Lynn Daly Richard Kang Choo Laura Mandelbaum Serena Purdy
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 23, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Lynn Daly Richard Kang Choo Laura Mandelbaum Serena Purdy
TE20.44adopted
Appointments to the Applegrove Community Complex Board
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council : 1. Appointed the individuals listed below for appointment to the Board, at-pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Eadit Rokach Jim Valentine Tim McNab Vai Teng Law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the individuals listed below for appointment to the Board, at-pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Eadit Rokach Jim Valentine Tim McNab Vai Teng Law.
TE20.45adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. The Board also wishes to confirm that the following members, previously appointed by Community Council, continue to serve on the Board for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed:  Razia Dawood for a term of office ending June 30 2021  Akemi DeCastro for a term of office ending June 30 2021  Jennifer King for a term of office ending June 30 2021  David Sobel for a term of office ending June 30 2021  Winston Yu for a term of office ending June 30 2021  Paula Fletcher for a term ending when no longer serving as Councillor
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 20, 2021, and until successors are appointed:  Susan McMurray  Steve Dewar  Anita Roy Lauretsen  Moneca Delain  Joan Howard  Meg Mathur
Staff recommendation as filed
The Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 20, 2021, and until successors are appointed:  Susan McMurray  Steve Dewar  Anita Roy Lauretsen  Moneca Delain  Joan Howard  Meg Mathur
TE20.46adopted
Appointments to The Community Centre 55 Board
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: Term of office ending June 30, 2021: Leanne Rapley Term of office ending June 30, 2022: Fiona Duckett Term of office ending June 30, 2023 Hillary Adams Carole Stimmell Term of office ending June 30, 2024 Carol Wilson Cori Endrody
Staff recommendation as filed
The Community Centre 55 Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community ?Council appoint the individuals listed below to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: Term of office ending June 30, 2021: Leanne Rapley Term of office ending June 30, 2022: Fiona Duckett Term of office ending June 30, 2023 Hillary Adams Carole Stimmell Term of office ending June 30, 2024 Carol Wilson Cori Endrody
TE20.47adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Glenlake Avenue
This item 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. Glenlake Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Glendonwynne Avenue, is generally a two lane roadway, with one lane in each direction and parking on one side of the roadway. This entire section of Glenlake Avenue is very similar in terms of roadway and sidewalks characteristics between Dundas Street West and Glendonwynne Avenue. The speed limit on Glenlake Avenue, between Glendonwynne Avenue and Keele Street, is 30 km/h, while between Keele Street and Dundas 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 Glenlake Avenue, between Keele Street and Dundas 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 Glenlake Avenue, between Keele Street and Dundas 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 30 km/h on Glenlake Avenue, between Keele Street and Dundas Street West.
TE20.48adopted
Comprehensive Neighbourhood Streets Plan - Wallace Emerson Area
I am writing to seek your support on this request for a comprehensive plan for neighbourhood streets in the Wallace Emerson Area - bounded by Dufferin Avenue, Dupont Street, Lansdowne Avenue and Croatia Street. Last year a group of residents formed the Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committee, and along with my office and the support of the City's Traffic Operations staff, the Committee prepared and presented a traffic plan for their neighbourhood including the introduction of traffic calming measures. Following a review of a variety of proposals, they presented changes they would like to see such as staggered parking, installation of planters, speed bumps, speed humps, painted stop bars, pedestrian crossing lines, and changes in road direction. The resulting Traffic Management Plan for the Wallace-Emerson Area was endorsed in principle by Toronto and East York Community Council on March 12, 2020 (2020.TE14.46) Since that Community Council decision, several factors have added new complexity to the area: With the implementation of the Bloor Bike Lanes, further restrictions were imposed on Bloor Street West, prohibiting motorists from making turns, causing traffic to re-direct to residential streets. The Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committee has indicated they would like to implement a No Left Turn prohibition on Dufferin Street at Wallace Avenue, and a No-Through Traffic Sign on Wallace Avenue at Lansdowne Avenue, both to be in effect during peak hours. These changes have encountered some concerns, especially from residents on Lappin Avenue, which would likely assume traffic volumes if these restrictions are implemented. Adding to the situations described above, there are two schools at Wallace Avenue - St. Sebastian Elementary School and Pauline Jr Public School, which brings children, school buses and families to an already highly congested area. It has been brought to my attention that motorists take a long time to access Dufferin Street from Wallace Avenue travelling northbound, creating a long traffic line on a residential street and making this intersection more unsafe. Finally, the work currently under way to study the priority bus-only lanes on Dufferin St. and the two new major developments in the area (Bloor-Dufferin/Galleria Mall) must be considered. My office has also been receiving a myriad of requests to add contra flow bike lanes in the Wallace Emerson area Each of these factors contributes to the need for a comprehensive plan for the streets in the Wallace-Emerson neighbourhood to be led by the City's Transportation Services division.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager of Transportation Services to establish a comprehensive neighbourhood streets plan for the Wallace-Emerson neighbourhood, bounded by Dufferin Avenue, Dupont Avenue, Lansdowne Avenue and Croatia Street, including a review and analysis of the recommendations made by the local Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committee and consideration of any other appropriate measures to address the issues raised by the community or identified by City staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailao recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to establish a comprehensive neighbourhood streets plan for the Wallace-Emerson neighbourhood, bounded by Dufferin Avenue, Dupont Avenue, Lansdowne Avenue and Croatia Street, including a review and analysis of the recommendations made by the local Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committee and consideration of any other appropriate measures to address the issues raised by the community or identified by City staff.
TE20.49adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue
At its meeting of September 30, 2020, City Council approved an exemption for the implementation of permit parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. City Council Decision http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.TE18.91 Subsection 925-4B, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue is presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding this block of Sousa Mendes Street to the permit parking program would allow residents to obtain a residential on-street parking permit and provide them with the ability to legally park overnight. For these reasons, I am recommending as follows.
The Toronto and East York Community Counci: 1. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue, as part of area 1A, under the operating hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue, as part of area 1A, under the operating hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
TE20.50adopted
Dupont and Bathurst Intersection Improvements
The intersection of Dupont Street and Bathurst Street is one that has historically been a source of concern for local residents with the number of vehicles passing through the intersection at high speeds and minimal distance from the sidewalk to the speeding cars. In late October, in an intersection similar to this one on Dupont a resident in Ward 11 lost their life due to dangerous conditions for pedestrians. This death is entirely preventable and future, similar ones could be avoided if the City of Toronto allocates substantially more funding toward Vision Zero and accelerated safe intersection design. Moving forward, we mustn't wait for a tragedy to occur before we take action. We must ensure that our Transportation Services budget is allocated to improving conditions for ALL road users and ensure safety is the driver of our design. Dupont Street will be the focus of future redesign as we create complete streets that account for the safety of our most vulnerable road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing bollards on all four corners at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street. 2. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing automated speed enforcement at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street. 3. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a safety review of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street, looking at any mitigating measures that would improve safety, both short term and long term.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing bollards on all four corners at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street. 2. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing automated speed enforcement at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street. 3. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a safety review of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street, looking at any mitigating measures that would improve safety, both short term and long term.
TE20.51amended
Dupont and Christie Intersection Improvements
The intersection of Dupont Street and Christie Street is one that has historically been a source of concern for local residents with the number of vehicles passing through the intersection at high speeds and minimal distance from the sidewalk to the speeding cars. In late October, a resident in Ward 11, Jill LeClair, lost her life due to these circumstances. This death is entirely preventable and future, similar ones could be avoided if the City of Toronto allocates substantially more funding toward Vision Zero and accelerated safe intersection design. I have personally received concerns for years dating back to 2012, but the almost yearly requests for intervention often did not meet the warrants. This is an unacceptable approach to road safety. Moving forward, we mustn't wait for a tragedy to occur before we take action. We must ensure that our Transportation Services budget is allocated to improving conditions for ALL road users and ensure safety is the driver of our design. In addition to the recommendations below, I have also formally re-requested the installation a red light camera at this intersection, as well as a review of bollards to protect vulnerable road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a traffic control signal review at the intersection of Yarmouth Road and Christie Street, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council 2. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to implement a westbound left-turn phase that will operate during the morning and afternoon rush period at the intersection of Dupont Street and Christie Street. 3. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing automated speed enforcement and automated red light camera at the intersection of Christie Street and Dupont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a traffic control signal review at the intersection of Yarmouth Road and Christie Street, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing bollards on all four corners at the intersection of Christie Street and Dupont Street. 3. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of installing automated speed enforcement at the intersection of Christie Street and Dupont Street. 4. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a safety review of the intersection of Christie Street and Dupont Street, looking at any mitigating measures that would improve safety, both short term and long term.
TE20.52adopted
Parking Amendments - Huron Street
Residents have been contacting my office with concerns about the lack of available on-street parking spaces around the Huron Street and Dupont Street area. Residents without driveway or laneway access are reliant upon public on-street parking, and often circulate the area unsuccessfully in search of available spaces. While this is the reason we have parking zones, and it is understood we will never have enough street parking for all our residents as density increase, but we should still be looking to create safe options for parking where available. A section on the east side of Huron Street, north of Bernard Street, was identified to have the potential for increasing on-street parking capacity. A review by Transportation Services Staff confirmed that additional on-street parking spaces could be accommodated.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Bernard Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south of Bernard Avenue, to be in effect from Bernard Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south. 2. Amended the existing two hour maximum parking period in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Bernard Avenue and Dupont Street, to be in effect from Bernard Avenue and Dupont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Bernard Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south of Bernard Avenue, to be in effect from Bernard Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing two hour maximum parking period in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Bernard Avenue and Dupont Street, to be in effect from Bernard Avenue and Dupont Street.
TE20.53adopted
Foxbar Road - Traffic Management and Turning Prohibitions
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that would allow for traffic flow improvements on Foxbar Road requested by the community. The reason this is a member's motion rather than a staff report is the time-sensitive nature of the requested changes, as they are connected to the completion of a condominium development. The changes that we are requesting were agreed upon by the local residents on Foxbar and the developer during the development review process. As the new condominium development at 129 St. Clair Avenue West is nearing completion and its streetscape work is imminent, I am moving this motion to instate the already agreed upon left-turn prohibitions from both of the development's driveways. These changes are reflected in recommendations #1 and #2. Additionally, back in 2015 and 2016, by-law changes were passed to address traffic problems on the street, but were never implemented. In the meantime, the community has expressed interest in other traffic management options, which I am working closely with Transportation Services to bring forward next year. Staff have asked that we rescind these previous by-law changes that had not been implemented but are still on record. These changes are reflected in recommendations #3, #4, and #5.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited westbound left turns at Foxbar Road and the driveway/vehicular access located on the east side of Foxbar Road at a point approximately 32 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 2. Prohibited westbound left turns at Foxbar Road and the driveway/vehicular access located on the east side of Foxbar Road at a point approximately 52 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 3. Rescinded the entry prohibition in effect at all times for northbound through traffic (emergency vehicles and bicycles excepted), on Foxbar Road, at a point 85 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 4. Rescinded the entry prohibition in effect at all times for southbound through traffic (emergency vehicles and bicycles excepted), on Foxbar Road, at a point 85 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 5. Designated Foxbar Road, between Avenue Road and a point 69 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West, for one-way southbound and westbound traffic only.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound left turns at Foxbar Road and the driveway/vehicular access located on the east side of Foxbar Road at a point approximately 32 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound left turns at Foxbar Road and the driveway/vehicular access located on the east side of Foxbar Road at a point approximately 52 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the entry prohibition in effect at all times for northbound through traffic (emergency vehicles and bicycles excepted), on Foxbar Road, at a point 85 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the entry prohibition in effect at all times for southbound through traffic (emergency vehicles and bicycles excepted), on Foxbar Road, at a point 85 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Foxbar Road, between Avenue Road and a point 69 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West, for one-way southbound and westbound traffic only.
TE20.54adopted
Realignment of Permit Area 8D to exclude 1285 Queen Street East
I am writing to you today about a new 6 storey concrete condo with 69 residential units and below grade parking at 1285 Queen St. E. The local permit parking area is at 86 percent capacity. Considering the provision of off-street parking at this development and the current permit parking pressures on local streets, I am asking for your support for this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation staff to report on excluding the development at 1285 Queen Street East from the on-street permit parking program including requiring the applicant to state in all marketing materials, condominium disclosure documents, and sales agreements that the future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant or any other additional occupant or guest will be prohibited from applying for an on-street parking permit and the building will be excluded from any on-street permit specified area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation to report back on excluding the development at 1285 Queen Street East from the on-street permit parking program including requiring the applicant to state in all marketing materials, condominium disclosure documents, and sales agreements that the future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant or any other additional occupant or guest will be prohibited from applying for an on-street parking permit and the building will be excluded from any on-street permit specified area.
TE20.55amended
Request to demolish the Residential Dwelling Unit - 995 Kingston Road
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the interior alteration resulting in incidental demolition of an existing residential unit in a mixed used building at 995 Kingston Road (Application No. 20 195745 BLD 00 BA) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because demolition incidental to the interior alterations is being proposed where, after alteration, the property will not be used for the same use because the residential use will be removed from the building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit at 995 Kingston Road without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the building permit application, which includes incidental demolition of the residential use in the building, for 995 Kingston Road, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit because the building will no longer be used for the same use; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit with any conditions identified by Community Council.
TE20.56adopted
At its meeting of October 27, 2020, City Council approved an exemption for 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, through Item TE19.57. Subsection 925-4B, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years. Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Road and Dundas Street East is presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding this block of Coxwell Avenue to the permit parking program would allow residents to obtain a residential on-street parking permit and provide them with the ability to legally park 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.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the east side of Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Drive and Dundas Street East, as part of area 9C, under the operating hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the east side of Coxwell Avenue, between Eastwood Road and Dundas Street East, as part of area 9C, under the operating hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
TE20.57adopted
1327-1333 Queen Street East Permit Parking Realignment
I am writing to ask that you support a request for Transportation Services to report on realigning the permit parking area to exclude the development at 1327-1333 Queen from the on-street permit parking program. The local permit parking area is at 86% capacity. Considering the provision of off-street parking at this development and the current permit parking pressures on local streets, I am asking for your support for this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation staff to report on excluding the development at 1327-1333 Queen Street East from the on-street permit parking program including requiring the applicant to state in all marketing materials, condominium disclosure documents, and sales agreements that the future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant or any other additional occupant or guest will be prohibited from applying for an on-street parking permit and the building will be excluded from any on-street permit specified area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation to report back on excluding the development at 1327-1333 Queen Street East from the on-street permit parking program including requiring the applicant to state in all marketing materials, condominium disclosure documents, and sales agreements that the future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant or any other additional occupant or guest will be prohibited from applying for an on-street parking permit and the building will be excluded from any on-street permit specified area.
TE20.58adopted
Request to Re-open Item TE19.52: Parking Amendments - Market Street
Last month, Toronto and East York Community Council passed parking amendments on the west side of Market Street, between Front Street East and The Esplanade, to allow existing patios to remain until November 15. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area (BIA) has requested extending these amendments on behalf of these patios this year in response to continued struggles created by COVID-19. Following the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting in October that permitted the Market Street patios to remain until November 15, restrictions on indoor dining were reinstated by the Province in response to COVID-19. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA has requested that the City permit these patios to remain over the winter, to allow the adjacent restaurants their best opportunity to remain in business. 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. Transportation Services staff have raised safety concerns with allowing the bollards to remain without further intervention, such as additional barriers to protect pedestrians. Market Street slopes downward from Front Street East, and staff are concerned the existing bollards that are installed during the summer will not properly protect pedestrians should a vehicle slip on snow or ice. The BIA has proposed exploring solutions to properly protect pedestrians during the winter months on Market Street, but require more time to work with Transportation Services to come to a mutually acceptable solution. If the City does nothing, the existing Market Street patios will need to be removed on November 16 along with the temporary bollards, with pay-and-display parking then being reintroduced. This motion is intended to allow the patios to remain until December 15 this year, to allow the BIA time to work with Transportation Services on a solution that can be potentially brought to the December 2, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE19.52 entitled "Parking Amendments - Market Street" only with respect to Parts 1 and 2 of its decision. 2. Replaced Parts 1 and 2 with the following new parts: "1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times from April 1 to December 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 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, from October 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, for a maximum period of 3 hours and at a rate of $4.00 per hour on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East, to be in effect from December 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive."
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE19.52 entitled "Parking Amendments - Market Street" only with respect to Parts 1 and 2 of its decision. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council replace Parts 1 and 2 of its decision with respect to Item TE19.52 with the following new Parts 1 and 2: "1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times from April 1 to December 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 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, from October 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, for a maximum period of 3 hours and at a rate of $4.00 per hour on the west side of Market Street, between The Esplanade and Front Street East, to be in effect from December 16 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive."
TE20.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Dovercourt Road
Area residents contacted my office because of the difficulty they are experiencing exiting the public lane bounded by Dovercourt Road, Delaware Avenue, Hallam Street and Shanly Street. These residents reported that their line of sight is being blocked by vehicles parking near the entrance of the public lane. Customers from the car rental company would occasionally use the entrance of the public lane to park, compounding the challenges. This creates a potentially unsafe condition and makes ingress/egress difficult for residents. I reached out to Traffic Operations and asked them to review these issues and make recommendations to address them. As a result of the investigation, and after having consulted with area residents about the proposal, I am recommending the removal of 1.5 parking spaces along Dovercourt Road, as outlined below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 118 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 29 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 118 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 29 metres further south.
TE20.60adopted
Parking Amendments - Afton Avenue
Residents contacted my office requesting that we rescind alternate side parking along Afton Avenue. My office then conducted a poll to ensure that there was community consensus for the proposed switch. With the majority of responses to the poll having returned positive; I am moving recommendations to enact these amendments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Afton Avenue, between Northcote Avenue and Lisgar Street (east intersection). 2. Amended the parking prohibition in effect 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, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Afton Avenue, between Northcote Avenue and Lisgar Street (east intersection), to be in effect at all times. 3. Amended the permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. 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 even (north) side of Afton Avenue, from Northcote Avenue to the south branch of Lisgar Street, to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. 4. Rescinded the permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Afton Avenue, from Northcote Avenue to the south branch of Lisgar Street. 5. Amended the accessible parking space regulation in effect 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 north side of Afton Avenue, between a point 15.5 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue (east leg) and a point 5.5 metres further west, to be in effect at all times. 6. Rescinded the accessible parking regulation in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Afton Avenue, between a point 12 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue (east leg) and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailao recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Afton Avenue, between Northcote Avenue and Lisgar Street (east intersection). 2. Amend the parking prohibition in effect 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, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Afton Avenue, between Northcote Avenue and Lisgar Street (east intersection), to be in effect at all times. 3. Amend the permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. 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 even (north) side of Afton Avenue, from Northcote Avenue to the south branch of Lisgar Street, to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. 4. Rescind the permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Afton Avenue, from Northcote Avenue to the south branch of Lisgar Street. 5. Amend the accessible parking space regulation in effect 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 north side of Afton Avenue, between a point 15.5 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue (east leg) and a point 5.5 metres further west, to be in effect at all times. 6. Rescind the accessible parking regulation in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Afton Avenue, between a point 12 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue (east leg) and a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE20.61adopted
Applications for an Encroachment Permit and Partial Patio Enclosure at 585 Church Street
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck many small businesses hard as owners adapt their services, and provide an enjoyable customer experience under strict health guidelines. We have seen many small businesses in the Downtown close due to small square footage and restrictions on indoor dining. While emergency programs like CafeTO have provided some relief, businesses cannot afford the steep Downtown rent. Like many other special character neighbourhoods, Church Wellesley Village has been hit particularly hard. Many long-standing businesses have been forced to shutter their doors completely. Church Espresso, located at 585 Church Street is a small cafe with very limited seating indoors with an existing outdoor patio on city-owned land. In order to make this outdoor option more hospitable into the cooler season, they have applied for a partial enclosure permit as well as an encroachment permit on the public right-of-way. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the pandemic, and continual loss of revenue, it is critical that this report is brought to Toronto and East York Community Council immediately.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the City Solicitor, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and any other relevant city divisions to report their recommendations directly to the December 2, 2020 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council on the applications for encroachment permits and partial patio enclosures from the owner of 585 Church Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards and Chief Building Official in consultation with the City Solicitor, General Manager of Transportation Services, and any other relevant city divisions to report their recommendations directly to the December 2, 2020 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council on the applications for encroachment permits and partial patio enclosures from the owner of 585 Church Street.
TE20.62adopted
Vision Zero: Improving Pedestrian Safety at Mill Street and Cherry Street
On November 4, 2020 a pedestrian was struck and killed at the corner of Mill Street and Cherry Street as she was crossing this intersection. Following protocol, Transportation Services staff will conduct a Vulnerable Road User review to assess and identify potential safety measures at this intersection. While we can not undo this tragic loss, the City of Toronto can review pedestrian safety improvements to support the vulnerable road users of this community. This tragic incident and ones like it, are too often. Vehicles, including construction vehicles, speed down local roads without due caution. When there are many construction sites, and many construction-related vehicles, this becomes a greater issue. While the City of Toronto endeavours towards Vision Zero, there are clear gaps that need to be addressed to ensure the road safety of our neighbourhoods. With several developments scheduled in the coming years, along Mill Street and nearby, each developer has the responsibility to ensure safety on their site, and adequate precautions for drivers as they maneuver local, unfamiliar roads. This can be facilitated by employing additional flagmen and using traffic wardens at key intersections. Mill Street and Cherry Street is a complicated intersection with separated streetcar tracks, medians and four lanes of traffic. This is a transit priority signalized intersection. Due to the complexity of this intersection, it is critical that the design supports pedestrian safety while clearly indicating that this is a residential area and drivers need to proceed with care. By reviewing this intersection and the subsequent corridors of Mill Street and Cherry Street, the City of Toronto can prioritize and support Vision Zero through a holistic look at this neighbourhood in transition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager,Transportation Services review the intersection of Mill Street and Cherry Street to explore potential safety measures for pedestrians and report back in the first quarter of 2021. These safety measures can include but are not limited to: a. Zebra striping b. Additional traffic signs c. Review of the signalized intersection d. Traffic wardens e. Extending the 'Senior Zone' from The Esplanade f. Consider restricting right turns g. Automated Speed Cameras 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with contractors and developers in the area to provide additional flagmen at each construction site in the West Don Lands. 3. Directed the General Manager,Transportation Services in partnership with Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any relevant city divisions to provide a corridor safety study of Mill Street, by way of Parliament Street to Bayview Avenue as well as Cherry Street by way of Eastern Avenue to Mill Street and report back to the Toronto East York Community Council by the third quarter of 2021. 4. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services present on the findings from the Vulnerable Road User Review at the Toronto and East York Community Council December 2, 2020 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council 1. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services review the intersection of Mill Street and Cherry Street to explore potential safety measures for pedestrians and report back in Q1 of 2021. These safety measures can include but are not limited to: a. Zebra striping b. Additional traffic signs c. Review of the signalized intersection d. Traffic wardens e. Extending the 'Senior Zone' from The Esplanade f. Consider restricting right turns g. Automated Speed Cameras 2. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to work with contractors and developers in the area to provide additional flagmen at each construction site in the West Don Lands. 3. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services in partnership with Chief City Planner and any relevant city divisions to provide a corridor safety study of Mill Street, by way of Parliament Street to Bayview Avenue as well as Cherry Street by way of Eastern Avenue to Mill Street and report back to the Toronto East York Community Council by Q3 2021. 4. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services present on the findings from the Vulnerable Road User Review at the Toronto and East York Community Council December 2, 2020 meeting.
TE20.63adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 985-2020 to 1005-2020. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1006-2020