Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 29 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE22.1deferred
Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Western Terminus of Randolph Avenue
Transportation Services recommends that a portion of the western terminus of Randolph Avenue be permanently closed and sold to Metrolinx in conjunction with the Kitchener Corridor GO Transit expansion project, specifically the Bloor GO Station building pavilion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 24, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the western terminus of Randolph Avenue, designated as Part 20 on Plan 66R-31423 and containing a land area of 4.5 m2 (the "Highway"), in Attachment 2 attached to the report dated December 14, 2020, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached in Attachment 1 as Appendix "A" to the report dated December 14, 2020, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule "A+" activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notice page of the City's website for at least 5 working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.
TE22.2deferred
This report recommends that the name "Owen Weinstein Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Flanders Road and Westover Hill Road. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 24, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Owen Weinstein Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Flanders Road and Westover Hill Road.
TE22.3deferred
This report recommends that the name "Ratna Lane" be approved to identify a private lane in Regent Park located north of Dundas Street East, extending between Sumach Street and River Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its February 24, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Ratna Lane" to identify a private lane located north of Dundas Street East, extending between Sumach Street and River Street. 2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $1000.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of the report.
TE22.4adopted
The Plan of Subdivision proposes to create four blocks and two new public roads. Block 1 (the south-east block), Block 2 (the north-east block) and Block 4 (the north-west block) will be developed with five mixed-use buildings and one office/commercial building ranging in height from 25 storeys to 90 storeys. A total gross floor area (GFA) of 424,705 square metres is permitted of which approximately 80% is residential and 20% is non-residential. A child care and an elementary school are planned in the base of the building in Block 4. Block 3 (the south-west block) is anticipated to be a new public park. Respecting streets, the extension of Harbour Street from Yonge Street to Freeland Street as part of the 1 to 7 Yonge Street development to the west of the subject site is continued through the centre of the lands. There is also the creation of two blocks which represents half the width of a new north-south street between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, at the eastern edge of the property ("New Street"). The remainder of this New Street will be created when the property to the east is redeveloped. The proposed blocks, park, and new public streets are in keeping with the comprehensive planning advanced through the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan (LYPP). The Draft Plan of Subdivision application includes appropriate land dedications to the City to support the new development. New public streets are proposed, and an agreement between the City, the applicant and the adjacent landowner securing on-site parkland has been executed and registered on title. Affordable Rental Housing Units (10% of the total residential gross floor area) will be provided on site in accordance with the registered Section 37 agreement for this site. Heritage conservation matters are being reviewed in the context of the related Site Plan Control Application. Contributions to transportation infrastructure improvements identified as required to support development in the Lower Yonge Precinct Area were also secured in the Section 37 Agreement. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, the site's site and area specific official plan policies, The Lower Yonge Precinct Environmental Assessment Study and zoning settlement was approved via settlement by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in September 2019. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the planning Act with regard to the subdivision of lands. This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 13 in the report (December 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to: a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 12 to the report (December 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development. 2. City Council receive the supplementary report (January 8, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 13 subject to: a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 12 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
TE22.5adopted
1-7 Yonge Street - Draft Plan of Subdivision - Final Report
This application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes to create two development blocks and a new public street (referred to as the Harbour Street extension throughout this Report). The north block (Block 1) is 1.203 hectares and will be developed with three tall residential towers with commercial and community uses in the podium. The south block (Block 2) is 1.084 hectares and is planned for commercial uses. The proposed new street would have a right of way width of 27 metres and will facilitate the reconfiguration and extension of Harbour Street as anticipated by the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan. The Draft Plan of Subdivision application includes appropriate land dedications to the City to support the new development. A new public road is proposed, and an agreement between the City, the applicant and the adjacent landowner securing parkland off-site within the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan has been executed and registered on title. Affordable Rental Housing Units (10% of the total residential gross floor area) will be provided on the north block in accordance with the registered Section 37 agreement for this site. Contributions to transportation infrastructure improvements identified as required to support development in the Lower Yonge Precinct Area were also secured in the Section 37 Agreement. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, The Lower Yonge Precinct Environmental Assessment Study, the site's site and area specific official plan policies and the site-specific official plan and zoning settlement approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in March 2017. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the planning Act with regards to the subdivision of lands. This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 12 to the report (December 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to: a. The conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 11 to the report (December 14, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. Any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 12 subject to: a. The conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 11 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. Any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
TE22.6amended
Request for Fence Exemption- 310 Dundas Street East
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 310 Dundas St. E for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2 B of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) are seeking Council's permission to exempt the proposed Galvanized steel post, picket and rail fence and gates running along the south and west side of the property line. The proposed fence and gates do not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart: The subject property 310 Dundas St E is located in Ward 13-Toronto-Centre, on a commercial residential zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* Front and Side Yards South side of property facing Dundas St E, along the southwest corner property line (angled) and along the west side lot line fronting Sherbourne St. All fences proposed are to be within the lot lines of 310 Dundas St E. Galvanized steel post, pickets and rail fence with a height of 2.40 metres (8 ft.) The length of fencing is in 3 sections: 51.97 m along Dundas St E 2.98 m at southwest corner and 19.51 m along Sherbourne St. Section 447-2(B)(1), Table 1 & 3 Maximum height of Fence in a Front Yard of: 1.2 metres and Fence not in a Front yard (side yard) of: 2.0 metres
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the proposed galvanized metal fence and gates, raising the fence height to 2.4 metres (8') that runs along the south, southwest corner and west side of the property at 310 Dundas Street East. In addition, direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 310 Dundas St E. for the proposed galvanized metal fence and gates in the front and side yard on the south and west side of the property, which increases the overall height of the fence to 2.4 metres, (8') in height and remaining in non compliance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, thereby requiring further enforcement action. OR 2. Grant the application for the proposed galvanized metal fence and gates, raising the fence height to 2.4 metres (8') that runs along the south, southwest corner and west side of the property. In addition, direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
TE22.7adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 84 Medland Crescent
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 84 Medland Crescent. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to the nuisance created from falling sap and damage to a neighbouring property caused by the tree's roots. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 53 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 84 Medland Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 84 Medland Crescent.
TE22.8amended
Non-Residential Demolition Application - 3434 Dundas Street West
This staff report is about a matter which must be referred to City Council for consideration and decision. This property is located in the former City of York and in accordance with By-law No 3102-95 of the former City of York, this demolition permit application is submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to grant or grant with conditions, approval of the demolition permit application, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council give consideration to the demolition application for 3434 Dundas Street West and decide to approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building 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; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. 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 d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
Toronto Building Division recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that: City Council give consideration to the demolition application for 3434 Dundas Street West and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building subject to the following conditions: a. The owner agree to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner, or their designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping; b. The owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; c. The owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor; d. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; e. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and, f. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building 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; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. 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 d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building without any conditions.
TE22.9amended
Non-Residential Demolition Application - 439 Vaughan Road
This staff report is about a matter which must be referred to City Council for consideration and decision. This property is located in the former City of York and in accordance with By-law No 3102-95 of the former City of York, this demolition permit application is submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to grant or grant with conditions, approval of the demolition permit application, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship for 439 Vaughan Road, subject to the with the following conditions: a. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and b. If a building permit is not obtained by February 2, 2022 the owner will be required to complete the following: i. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; and ii. 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Toronto Building Division recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that: City Council give consideration to the demolition application for 439 Vaughan Road and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship subject to the following conditions: a. The owner agree to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner, or their designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping; b. The owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; c. The owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor; d. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; e. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and, f. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship 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; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. 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 d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship without any conditions.
TE22.10adopted
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Bloor West Village, Leslieville, Riverside District, Roncesvalles Village and Wychwood Heights BIA boards of management and remove directors from the Chinatown, Leslieville, and Riverside District BIA boards of management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Bloor West Village: MacKenzie, Renee Leslieville: Meighen, Max Sinopoli, John Riverside District: Deutsch, Derek Griffin, Allison Sideris, Diana Wadhawan, Rohit Roncesvalles Village: Berry, Ian Buzio, Guillermina Wychwood Heights Saenz, Maria 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below: Chinatown: Huong, Sonny Rong, Jieneng Leslieville: Kelly, Tracy Marvin, Conner Mamourian, Ara Riverside District: Kennedy, Dianna 3. Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Leslieville 13 Riverside District 15
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Bloor West Village: MacKenzie, Renee Leslieville: Meighen, Max Sinopoli, John Riverside District: Deutsch, Derek Griffin, Allison Sideris, Diana Wadhawan, Rohit Roncesvalles Village: Berry, Ian Buzio, Guillermina Wychwood Heights Saenz, Maria 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below: Chinatown: Huong, Sonny Rong, Jieneng Leslieville: Kelly, Tracy Marvin, Conner Mamourian, Ara Riverside District: Kennedy, Dianna 3. Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Leslieville 13 Riverside District 15
TE22.11adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1405, 1407, 1409 and 1409A Bloor Street West and 229, 231 and 231A Sterling Road. The application proposes an 18-storey mixed-use building which steps down to 12, and 4-storeys to the south (67.5m inc. mechanical penthouse), 326 residential units, a total of 21,384m2, FSI of 5.35, 101 vehicular parking spaces on three levels underground, 330 bicycle parking spaces and a public park. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. The application, as currently proposed is not supported by staff based on the issues outlined in this report. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to address these issues. 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 1405, 1407, 1409 and 1409A Bloor Street West and 229, 231 and 231A Sterling 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 1405, 1407, 1409 and 1409A Bloor Street West and 229, 231 and 231A Sterling 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.
TE22.12adopted
11 Bay Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 11 Bay Street. The lands at 11 Bay Street are a City-owned asset under lease to a private entity. The site is presently occupied by a two (2) storey conference centre linked to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. The proponents are currently in lease negotiations with CreateTO, and have proposed a fifty-four (54) storey office tower atop conference centre and retail uses within the base 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 11 Bay 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. 3. The review of this proposal include consideration of the following public realm projects and that the final report on the applicatiion include recommendations on how they will be integrated into the design of and advanced by the proposed development: a. a fully integrated connection, in conjunction with the current 30 percent Preliminary Design and Engineering project for the Queens Quay and Bay LRT station, to be evaluated in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Waterfront Toronto; and b. enhancements to the local and regional parks system, including the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. The evaluation of the proposal be consistent with the Mayor and Council's Urban Design Initiative for City-owned land aimed at achieving design excellence.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 11 Bay 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. 3. The review of this proposal include consideration of the following public realm projects and that the final report on the applicatiion include recommendations on how they will be integrated into the design of and advanced by the proposed development: a. a fully integrated connection, in conjunction with the current 30% Preliminary Design and Engineering project for the Queens Quay and Bay LRT station, to be evaluated in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Waterfront Toronto; b. enhancements to the local and regional parks system, including the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. The evaluation of the proposal be consistent with the Mayor and Council's Urban Design Initiative for City-owned land aimed at achieving design excellence.
TE22.13adopted
58 Linnsmore Crescent - Update on Tree By-law Compliance Efforts
This report provides an update on the efforts that were made by Toronto Buildings and Urban Forestry to ensure compliance for the protection of trees at 58 Linnsmore Crescent.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (December 11, 2020) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE22.14adopted
Assumption of Services, West Don Lands - Phase 2 Subdivision, Registered Plan No. 66M-2488
This report requests Council's authority for the City to provide assumption of the municipal roads and services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Lands Corporation and the City of Toronto, relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2488, together with widenings of Cherry Street described on Reference Plans 66R-24360, 66R-24361 and 66R-24546.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council: a. assume the services installed and formally assume within the Pan-An Village under the terms of the associated Subdivision Agreement: - the new roads constructed within Blocks 21-25, 27, 30, and 31, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; - Cherry Street / Sumach Street, from King Street East to the north side of the Metrolinx underpass, as widened by Blocks 6, 18, 19, 28, and 29 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, together with widenings described as PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24360, PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24361, and PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24546; - Front Street East, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Front Street East to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Blocks 5, 7, 33, and 34 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; - Mill Street, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Mill Street to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Block 35, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; and, - Eastern Avenue, from Eastern Avenue to Lawren Harris Square. b. authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; c. direct that an assumption By-Law be prepared to assume the municipal roads/ public highways and the municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, as described above; 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 necessary action and to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto; and, f. authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that: City Council: 1. Assume the services installed and formally assume within the Pan-An Village under the terms of the associated Subdivision Agreement: - The new roads constructed within Blocks 21-25, 27, 30, and 31, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; - Cherry Street / Sumach Street, from King Street East to the north side of the Metrolinx underpass, as widened by Blocks 6, 18, 19, 28, and 29 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, together with widenings described as PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24360, PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24361, and PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24546; - Front Street East, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Front Street East to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Blocks 5, 7, 33, and 34 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; - Mill Street, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Mill Street to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Block 35, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; and, - Eastern Avenue, from Eastern Avenue to Lawren Harris Square. 2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; 3. Direct that an assumption By-Law be prepared to assume the municipal roads/ public highways and the municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, as described above; 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 necessary action and to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto; and, 6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488 to Toronto Hydro.
TE22.15amended
Clearing the Path towards a Safe and Accessible Winter
The purpose of this report is to provide information requested by City Council regarding the streets that will receive sidewalk snow clearing during the 2020-2021 winter season and a path forward for a full harmonization of the 2021-2022 winter season. Transportation Services mechanically clears snow from sidewalks in most areas of the City, with the exception of areas where a snow plow is unable to navigate the space to physically clear the snow. The City has about 7,029 km of sidewalks and the City mechanically clears approximately 5,785 km (about 82%) of these sidewalks. In February 2020, Transportation Services began testing eight new pieces of equipment in selected areas across the city where existing contractor's sidewalk plows cannot operate. The trial will continue throughout this upcoming winter season with an additional machine (bringing the total to nine sidewalk plows) that will operate along 230 km of sidewalks that have not previously had mechanical sidewalk snow clearing services. The sidewalks included in the trial were selected by prioritizing locations that serve the seniors and residents with disabilities program. Staff will use information from the trial and report back in spring 2021 on the operational and financial considerations that would be required to expand mechanical sidewalk plowing on a permanent basis in the future. Other winter maintenance enhancements this winter season will include expanded multi-purpose trail snow and ice clearance in collaboration with Parks, Forestry and Recreation; enhanced inspections, on a complaint basis, to address locations where sidewalks are not cleared by the adjacent property owner within the time specified in the bylaw; and, continuance of the education campaign launched in 2019.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to prepare a budget briefing note to the Budget Committee assessing the cost of providing harmonized snow clearing for the entire City of Toronto for the 2021/2022 winter season for consideration during the 2021 budget process, including an equity lens. 2. Directed the Director, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation Services to re-consider the pilot project and trial area of snow clearing for 2021 to include Ward 13, Ward 10 and any other downtown neighbourhoods not included, and to report back in spring 2021 on the operational and financial considerations that would be required to expand mechanical and manual plowing on sidewalks, multi-use trails and park pathways to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act on a permanent basis in the future. 3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Purchasing Officer, to report back to its meeting on February 24, 2021, on approaches to accelerate the procurement process for mechanical snow clearing equipment, sufficient to clear snow on residential streets to the same standards across the city, to be procured in time for the 2021/2022 winter season.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Operations and Maintenance recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE22.16adopted
Installation of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - December 2020 (Delegated)
This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain authorization for the installation of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (December 14, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated December 14, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE22.17deferred
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 April 21, 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.
TE22.18adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Shaw Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking hours be extended on Shaw Street, between Dewson Street and Harbord Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 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. Residents requested the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, to improve parking flexibility and to allow the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, to effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Dewson Street and Harbord Street from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 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 Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Dewson Street and Harbord Street from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 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.
TE22.19adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 8D to exclude the development located at 1285 Queen Street East
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 1285 Queen Street East from residential on-street permit parking.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (November 16, 2020) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1of the report dated November 16, 2020 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE22.20amended
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 1327-1339 Queen Street East from residential on-street permit parking. The Ward councillor on behalf of the local residents requested Permit Parking Area 8D be realigned to exclude the development located at 1327-1339 Queen Street East as a means of ensuring that this new development does not negatively impact the permit parking supply to the existing neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1of the report (December 7, 2020) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to require as a condition of condominium approval that the owner provide an undertaking that upon occupancy all condominium owners will be notified that any Owner, future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant, or any other additional occupant or guest, that the building has been excluded from any on-street permit specified area, and notice of same will be included in the condominium declaration for the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1of the report dated December 7, 2020 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE22.21adopted
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board Appointments
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 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: Brenda McCabe for a term of office ending January 11, 2020 Linda Ballentyne for a term of office ending January 11, 2020 Cliff Ojala for a term of office ending January 11, 2020 Virginia Martin for a term of office ending January 11, 2020 Saida Said for a term of office ending January 11, 2020
The Waterfront Neighbourhood Center Board of Management: 1. Appointed the individuals below to the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending January 12, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Lianne Jeffs Yvette Hudson Karen Sinotte Ruby Suyck
Staff recommendation as filed
The Waterfront Neighbourhood Center Board of Management: 1. Recommends that the individuals listed below be appointed to the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending January 12, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Lianne Jeffs Yvette Hudson Karen Sinotte Ruby Suyck
TE22.22adopted
Traffic Management Plan - Glen Road
City Council at its meeting of July 23, 2018 adopted item TE34.148 entitled, "Traffic Management Plan - Glen Road" with amendments. City Council ruled that only Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 of this report was in order, as the balance of the recommendations on compulsory all way stop regulations, and speed limits, should be resubmitted to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration under its delegated authority. The following recommendations are resubmitted to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration under its delegated authority.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing all-way stop control at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive, to be in effect at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive (south intersection). 2. Rescinded the compulsory stop controls for southbound and northbound traffic on Glen Road at Bin-Scarth Road. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h on Glen Road, between Elm Avenue and Summerhill Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing all-way stop control at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive, to be in effect at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive (south intersection). 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the compulsory stop controls for southbound and northbound traffic on Glen Road at Bin-Scarth Road. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h on Glen Road, between Elm Avenue and Summerhill Avenue.
TE22.23adopted
Traffic Calming - Rains Avenue
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff in a timely fashion due to the impacts of the pandemic on staffing levels. The residents of Rains Avenue approached my office with a petition requesting a number of traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements in the neighbourhood. One of those requests was for speed humps on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue. We have received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the minimum warrants in order to be approved for speed humps. As staff have not provided any other options that could address the community's concern over speeding at this location, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. Speed humps tend to be one of the more effective and meaningful ways that we can help address these concerns over speeding, so I hope you will support my request in order to help my constituents. Traffic Operations staff have also been consulted on this and have provided assistance with the wording of the motion and needed designs.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3820, dated January 2021 attached to the Letter (January 12, 2021) from Councillor Matlow.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3820, dated January 2021.
TE22.24adopted
Gough Avenue is a one-way northbound residential street near Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue. Residents of Gough Avenue contacted my office expressing serious concern for safety on their street having witnessed having witnessed many collisions and vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Local residents are interested in having speed humps installed on Gough Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Canning Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services staff to investigate traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, for Gough Avenue and to report back by the June 24, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services investigate traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, for Gough Avenue and report back by the June 24, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting.
TE22.25adopted
Extending Permit Parking Hours on Springdale Boulevard
I have heard from constituents of Springdale Boulevard about the need to extend the hours of overnight permit parking between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Currently, this section of the street allows overnight permit parking between 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 7 days a week. In 2019, the western stretch of Springdale Boulevard was amended to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week, under Item TE3.41: Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Springdale Boulevard. I am requesting to extend the overnight permit parking hours for the section of the street between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue to also be 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. This will harmonize parking rules along the entire residential street while updating the permitted parking hours to meet the needs of residents along Springdale Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Springdale Boulevard, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 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
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Springdale Boulevard, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week.