Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 50 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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TE22.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Mel Watkins Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Huron Street, extending between Sussex Avenue and Glen Morris 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/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Mel Watkins Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Huron Street, extending between Sussex Avenue and Glen Morris Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the name "Mel Watkins Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Huron Street, extending between Sussex Avenue and Glen Morris Street.
TE22.2adopted
Renaming a section of Eastern Avenue extending westerly from Lawren Harris Square
This report recommends that the name "Old Foundry Road" be approved to rename a section of Eastern Avenue extending westerly from Lawren Harris Square. 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: 1. Approved the name "Old Foundry Road" for renaming a section of Eastern Avenue extending westerly from Lawren Harris Square.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the name "Old Foundry Road" for renaming a section of Eastern Avenue extending westerly from Lawren Harris Square.
TE22.3forwarded without recommendation
72 Perth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit an 18 storey residential building (plus an amenity and mechanical penthouse level) with 19,485 square metres of residential gross floor area ("GFA") and 262 residential units, including 13 affordable rental housing units at 72 Perth Avenue. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. Staff are on the opinion that the proposed development is an appropriate built form for the existing and planned context. It also supports the need for additional housing through the provision of both market and affordable housing units.
The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 72 Perth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Submit additional information requested by Engineering Review in their memo dated February 25, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council allow the owner of 72 Perth Avenue (the "site") to design, construct, finish, provide, and maintain on the site thirteen (13) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of three (3) studio units, five (5) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"); b. the average unit size of the affordable rental housing units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; c. the minimum unit size of the affordable rental housing units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the affordable rental housing units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure; e. the general configuration, location, and layout of the affordable rental housing units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the affordable rental housing units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all affordable rental housing units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the affordable rental housing units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the affordable rental housing units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 25 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental housing units shall be in accordance with the residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in (i) above for the duration of the Affordability Period. The affordable rental housing units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental housing unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the affordable rental housing units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any affordable rental housing unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the affordable rental housing units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the affordable rental housing units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the site as are available and ready for occupancy. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-Kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation. 7. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 134 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council accept the remaining deficiency of parkland dedication as cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, the value of which to be appraised by Corporate Real Estate Services upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 10. In the event the owner elects to design and construct Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit 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 and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, 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. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
TE22.4adopted
229 Richmond Street West - Temporary Use Zoning By-law - Decision Report - Approval
This report recommends the adoption of a City-initiated temporary use Zoning By-law to repeal and replace the existing temporary use Zoning By-law in effect for 229 Richmond Street West, extending the duration for the temporary use. The temporary use Zoning By-law will continue to permit an outdoor patio on the property at 229 Richmond Street West, in association with non-residential uses located within the block bounded by Richmond Street West, Duncan Street, Nelson Street, and John Street. This temporary use Zoning By-law is a 2-year extension of the existing temporary use permissions, and would enable the patio to continue until December 31, 2027. The proposed temporary use Zoning By-law conforms with the Official Plan, including the Downtown Secondary Plan, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024).
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 229 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (April 11, 2025) 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 229 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendments as may be required.
TE22.5deferred
1251-1311 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a mixed-use development consisting of a 43-storey and 47-storey building (142 and 151 metres respectively, excluding mechanical penthouse), connected by a 3-storey podium, and a new 366 square metre park. The proposal includes a total of 832 residential units and 1,283 square metres of non-residential floor space. The application to amend the Official Plan is required to allow the proposed height and to redesignate a portion of the property to Open Space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 1251-1311 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval, until June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1251-1311 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1251-1311 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 365.7 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit 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 and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, 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. 7. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1251-1311 Yonge Street from Permit Parking.
TE22.6adopted
On July 16, 2021, City Council enacted a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for a two-year period at 77, 81, and 83 Mutual Street to permit the division of the subject property into five stratified parcels within the 36-storey mixed-use building on the site. The exemption from Part Lot Control was extended for an additional two years on June 18, 2023. The transfers of the stratified parcels have now been completed except for one parcel containing the commercial parking garage. This report recommends that the exemption from Part Lot Control be extended for an additional two years to allow for the completion of the final transfer.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 591-2023 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 77, 81 and 83 Mutual Street for an additional two year period from the date of the enactment of the By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 2 to the revised report (April 30, 2025) from the Acting 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 Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands. 4. Prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 591-2023 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 77, 81 and 83 Mutual Street for an additional two year period from the date of the enactment of the by-law, substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 2 to the report. 2. 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. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands. 4. Prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
TE22.7adopted
11 Pleasant Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On February 18, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 53.40-metre (14 storeys including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 72 dwelling units and 65 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. On July 4, 2024, the applicant submitted a revised application to permit a 62.75-metre (17 storeys including the mechanical penthouse) residential building with 87 dwelling units. On October 30, 2024, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 11 Pleasant Boulevard. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner has at their sole cost and expense: 1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and 2. entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; c. the owner is required to work with Toronto Transit Commission staff to accommodate lands for transit infrastructure associated with a potential mid-tunnel fire ventilation fan room within the development at 11 Pleasant Boulevard, as part of the Toronto Transit Commission's Fire Ventilation Upgrade and Line 1 Capacity Review Project, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Head, Property, Planning and Development, Toronto Transit Commission; d. the owner shall prepare and submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, should it be determined that changes to height and massing are required; e. the owner shall prepare all required documents and convey to the City, for nominal consideration, a 1.17 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the east limit of the north-south lane (west site frontage), such lands to be free and clear of all obstructions and encumbrances and subject to a right-of-way for access purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated as a public laneway, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; and f. the owner shall prepare a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, should it be determined that changes to the development are required. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 11 Pleasant Boulevard. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner has at their sole cost and expense: 1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and 2. entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; c. the owner is required to work with TTC Staff to accommodate lands for transit infrastructure associated with a potential mid-tunnel fire ventilation fan room within the development at 11 Pleasant Boulevard, as part of the TTC's Fire Ventilation Upgrade and Line 1 Capacity Review Project, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Development Review, City of Toronto, and the Head, Property, Planning and Development, TTC; d. the owner shall prepare and submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, should it be determined that changes to height and massing are required; e. the owner shall prepare all required documents and convey to the City, for nominal consideration, a 1.17 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the east limit of the north-south lane (west site frontage), such lands to be free and clear of all obstructions and encumbrances and subject to a right-of-way for access purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated as a public laneway, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; and f. the owner shall prepare a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, should it be determined that changes to the development are required. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE22.8amended
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 Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the existing combination of semi-detached and detached houses at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan Avenue (Application Nos. 25 111634 DEM 00 DM, 25 111640 DEM 00 DM, 25 111650 DEM 00 DM, 25 111660 DEM 00 DM, 25 111691 DEM 00 DM, 25 111717 DEM 00 DM, and 25 111728 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter from the owner to demolish these buildings prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing combination of semi-detached and detached houses at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan 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; 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
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the applications for demolition at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing combination of semi-detached and detached houses at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan Avenue because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing combination of semi-detached and detached houses at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan Avenue without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing combination of semi-detached and detached houses at 19-21 Brownlow Avenue, 214-216 Soudan Avenue and 220-224 Soudan 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; 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.
TE22.9adopted
447 Pacific Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns around potential safety; property damage from falling branches or debris; and onerous maintenance. The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 59.5 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 447 Pacific Avenue.
TE22.10adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Hillcrest Village, Korea Town, Liberty Village and The Waterfront BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominee to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below, at 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 a successor is appointed: The Waterfront: - Meyer, Monika 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Hillcrest Village: - Chang, Jaclyn Korea Town: - Barbosa, Phil - Hunt, Jonathan Liberty Village: - Arbez, Charles - Vilvanathan, Praveen The Waterfront: - Schliemann, Udo
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 nominee to the Business Improvement Area 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 a successor is appointed: The Waterfront: - Meyer, Monika 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Hillcrest Village: - Chang, Jaclyn Korea Town: - Barbosa, Phil - Hunt, Jonathan Liberty Village: - Arbez, Charles - Vilvanathan, Praveen The Waterfront: - Schliemann, Udo
TE22.11deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 495-517 Wellington Street West - Proposed Ground Sign
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 495-517 Wellington Street West, a multi-tenant commercial building regarding their proposed encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of an illuminated electrified ground sign ("the sign") to identify multiple tenants in this commercial building. The proposed sign consists of aluminum and acrylic construction, measuring 4.05 metres high, 1.43 metres wide and 0.62 metres thick, with a foundation depth of 1.37 metres within the public right of way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit an electrified ground sign to be installed within the public right-of-way fronting 495-517 Wellington Street West and enter into an encroachment agreement with the City. The proposed ground sign encroachment does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the June 5, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 495-517 Wellington Street West permitting the construction and maintenance of the illuminated electrified ground sign as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE22.12adopted
3194-3206 Dundas Street West - Construction Staging Area
As Dundas Street West is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Bluescape Construction Management is constructing a 9-storey residential building at 3194-3206 Dundas Street West. The site is located on the north side of Dundas Street West, west from St. Johns Place. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and the westbound curb lane on Dundas Street West for a period of 24 months, from April 30, 2025 to April 30, 2027, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Dundas Street West, abutting the site, will be redirected into a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane on Dundas Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and the westbound curb lane on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from April 30, 2025 to April 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing maximum 1-hour parking regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 3. City Council rescind the existing no stopping anytime regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of three hours, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 6. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City 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. 15. City 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 17. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 18. City Council direct that Dundas Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and the westbound curb lane on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from April 30, 2025 to April 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing maximum 1-hour parking regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 3. City Council rescind the existing no stopping anytime regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dundas Street West, between a point 38 metres west of St Johns Place and a point 38 metres further west. 6. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City 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. 15. City 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 17. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 18. City Council direct that Dundas Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE22.13adopted
980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West (Croatia Street) - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Bloor Dufferin Construction Management Inc. is constructing three residential towers ranging from 19 to 33 storeys at 980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West. The site is bounded by Bloor Street West to the north, Croatia Street to the south, Dufferin Street to the east, and a public park to the west. It should be noted that that the construction of the development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. The north sidewalk on Croatia Street is currently closed for construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Croatia Street, abutting the site are restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to formalize the above noted closure. The developer has requested the subject construction staging areas for a period of eight months, from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the north sidewalk on Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 90 metres west, from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 64 metres west. 3. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between a point 64 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 26 metres further west. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 90 metres west. 5. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. 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. 8. Directed the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 11. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 14. Directed that Croatia Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the north sidewalk on Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 90 metres west, from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 64 metres west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between a point 64 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 26 metres further west. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Croatia Street, between Dufferin Street and a point 90 metres west. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. 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. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 10. 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 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. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Croatia Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE22.14adopted
Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm Project - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Queens Quay East, City Council approval of this report is required. Waterfront Toronto is delivering development enabling infrastructure and public space in the Quayside precinct bounded by Lake Shore Boulevard to the north, Bonnycastle Street to the west, Lake Ontario to the south and the Victory Soya Mills Silos to the east under the Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm (QIPR) project. The QIPR project will realign Parliament Street, extend Queens Quay east to the Silos, normalize the Parliament Street and Queens Quay East intersection, deliver necessary servicing connections, and improve Bonnycastle Street and Small Street. The QIPR implementation will unlock development parcels that include commitments for affordable housing and deliver much needed public realm improvements to the area. As a result, there will be a realignment and lane reconfiguration of Queens Quay East from Lower Sherbourne Street to Parliament Street. Capital coordination and traffic mitigation measures for the broader area around the Quayside precinct has been and continues to be led by Transportation Services. Recognizing the cumulative effects of multiple construction project area, Transportation services is regularly coordinating with City Divisions and third parties to provide input on the sequencing of projects and traffic mitigation measures. An integral part of the coordination work also includes planning for continuous public communication on potential disruptions and how they are being managed. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the following: - Temporary closure of the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Small Street and Bonnycastle Street; and - Temporary closure of Small Street to all road users, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Queens Quay East. for a period of 16 months, from June 2, 2025, to October 4, 2026. With the construction staging area in place, pedestrians will be redirected from the north side to the south side of Queens Quay East between Lower Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street. The existing Martin Goodman Trail and sidewalk on the south side of Queens Quay will not be impacted throughout the construction.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and an 8 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Bonnycastle Street and Small Street, from June 2, 2025 to October 4, 2026, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the temporary full closure of Small Street to all road users, where access and egress to existing local properties shall be maintained, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from June 2, 2025 to October 4, 2026, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on both sides of Small Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Queens Quay East, 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 $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 8. City 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. 9. City 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 11. City Council direct that Queens Quay East, Parliament Street and Small Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 12. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 14. City Council direct the applicant to suspend truck movements including deliveries to the site between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. weekdays.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and an 8 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Bonnycastle Street and Small Street, from June 2, 2025 to October 4, 2026, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the temporary full closure of Small Street to all road users, where access and egress to existing local properties shall be maintained, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from June 2, 2025 to October 4, 2026, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on both sides of Small Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Queens Quay East, 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 $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours. 4. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 7. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 8. City 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. 9. City 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 11. City Council direct that Queens Quay East, Parliament Street, and Small Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 12. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 14. City Council direct the applicant to suspend truck movements including deliveries to the site between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. weekdays.
TE22.15adopted
5 Scrivener Square - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Tricon Residential has undertaken the construction of a 23-storey mixed use building. The site is located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Scrivener Square. The original height of the building was 21-storeys, however a minor variance application was approved in July 2024 to increase the final height of the building to 23-storeys. At its meeting of February 24, 2021, Toronto and East York Community Council authorized the temporary closure of the south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between Yonge Street and the east limit of the roadway, from March 21, 2021 to March 31, 2025. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Scrivener Square, as a result of delays to the construction schedule. The developer expects all construction activities to be completed October 2026, however, the subject construction staging area is only required until December 2025. Subsequently, the construction staging area on Scrivener Square will be removed and the remaining activities will occur within the site. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging area on Scrivener Square for an additional eight months, from May 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between Yonge Street and a point 81 metres east, from May 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025, inclusive. 2. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Directed the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 4. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Directed the applicant to continue 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. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Directed the applicant to continue 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. 11. Directed the applicant to continue 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. 12. Directed the applicant to continue 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. 13. Directed the applicant to continue to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 14. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 15. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration. 16. Directed that Scrivener Square be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between Yonge Street and a point 81 metres east, from May 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the city engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Scrivener Square be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE22.16adopted
125 George Street - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Alterra Group of Companies has undertaken the construction of a 39-storey residential condominium building at 125 George Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of George Street and Richmond Street East. At its meeting of November 15, 2023, Toronto and East York Community Council authorized the temporary closure of the northbound lane on George Street and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Richmond Street East from November 16, 2023, to December 31, 2024. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 38 months, from November 16, 2023, to December 31, 2026, however, the occupation was only approved for a 14-month period. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging area on George Street for an additional 17 months, from May 2, 2025, to September 30, 2026, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on George Street, between Richmond Street East and a point 45.5 metres south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of George Street, from May 2, 2025 to September 30, 2026. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.7-metre-wide portion of the south side westbound curb lane on Richmond Street East, between George Street and a point 103 metres east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of Richmond Street East, from May 2, 2025 to September 30, 2026. 3. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Directed the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 5. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Directed the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bike lanes and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 14. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on George Street and on Richmond Street East continue to be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction. 15. Directed the applicant to continue 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. 16. Directed the applicant to continue to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 17. In areas where no cycling lanes exist, directed the applicant to continue to consult with Transportation Services to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclists to safely share the road. 18. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration. 19. Directed the applicant to continue to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, residents' association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management. 20. Directed that George Street and Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on George Street, between Richmond Street East and a point 45.5 metres south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of George Street, from May 2, 2025, to September 30, 2026. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.7-metre-wide portion of the south side westbound curb lane on Richmond Street East, between George Street and a point 103 metres east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of Richmond Street East, from May 2, 2025, to September 30, 2026. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on George Street and on Richmond Street East continue to be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant to continue to consult with Transportation Services to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclists to safely share the road. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas, and local school administration. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that George Street and Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE22.17adopted
Temporary Street Closure - Market 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 to be inconsistent with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 11, 2025 to January 10, 2026.
TE22.18adopted
This report recommends assumption of certain of the roads and services contemplated by the Fort York Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. Construction of the roads and services that are the subject of this report and illustrated on Attachment 1 (Bastion Street, part of Grand Magazine Street and Sloping Sky Mews) was secured through site specific zoning and undertaken pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (Block 3A, 3B and 5), dated February 16, 2007, as amended, and the Section 37 Agreement (Block 3), dated July 24, 2007. Conveyances to the City of land comprising the subject roads was co-ordinated through these agreements as well as through site specific zoning and Section 37 Agreements with owners of other Blocks in the Fort York Neighbourhood, as applicable. Performance guarantee periods have expired, and the subject roads and services are now in the required condition to be assumed by the City.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the municipal infrastructure comprising roads and services within Bastion Street (Parts 92, 103, 104, 106, 107 and 130, Plan 66R-21894), part of Grand Magazine Street (Part 114, Plan 66R-21894) and Sloping Sky Mews (Parts 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 19, 105, 110, 115, 118 and 131, Plan 66R-21894). 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to release associated financial securities held with respect to the subject municipal infrastructure referred to in Recommendation 1 above, and being assumed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (Block 3A, 3B and 5), dated February 16, 2007, as amended, and the Section 37 Agreement (Block 3), dated July 24, 2007. 3. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Recommendations 1 and 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with the subject public roads to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the municipal infrastructure comprising roads and services within Bastion Street (Parts 92, 103, 104, 106, 107, and 130, Plan 66R-21894), part of Grand Magazine Street (Part 114, Plan 66R-21894) and Sloping Sky Mews (Parts 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 19, 105, 110, 115, 118, and 131, Plan 66R-21894). 2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to release associated financial securities held with respect to the subject municipal infrastructure referred to in Recommendation 1 and being assumed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Section 37 Agreement (Block 3A, 3B and 5), dated February 16, 2007, as amended, and the Section 37 Agreement (Block 3), dated July 24, 2007. 3. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Recommendations 1 and 2. 4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with the subject public roads to Toronto Hydro.
TE22.19amended
2024 Distillery Winter Village: Post-Event Review
City Council directed Transportation Services, in collaboration with Economic Development and Culture and Municipal Licensing and Standards divisions, to review the Distillery Winter Village immediately following the event and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on a variety of issues including traffic and parking impacts, noise, and calls to 311. This report responds to this directive and provides a summary of the assessment undertaken by Transportation Services and partner Divisions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to develop a set of criteria for managing festivals and events on private property as part of their Festival Strategy reporting back in the fourth quarter of 2025 that includes: a. appropriate durations of City-provided exemptions and permissions, based on size of event, hours of operation, alignment with holidays, locations and community impacts; and b. requirements for community consultation, engagement and issue-solving. 2. City Council direct General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with the Distillery District on a year-round activation strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services and the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE22.20adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - May 2025 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (April 11, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - May 2025 (Delegated)", dated April 11, 2025, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE22.21amended
Bellevue Avenue and Denison Square - Accessible Parking Spaces
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The Ward Councillor, in consultation with The Kiever Synagogue, is requesting approval for two on-street accessible parking spaces in the vicinity of the synagogue. These installations are intended to replace off-street spaces lost through the redevelopment of the adjacent Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) lot on Bellevue Avenue, they are not intended to serve a specific applicant. Accordingly, they are not supported under Transportation Services' guidelines for the installation of accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Bellevue Avenue, from a point 21 metres north of Denison Square to a point 5.5 metres further south. 2. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Denison Square, from a point 20 metres east of Bellevue Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Bellevue Avenue, from a point 21 metres north of Denison Square to a point 5.5 metres further south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council not designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Denison Square, from a point 20 metres east of Bellevue Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE22.22adopted
Riverdale Avenue (Non-Delegated) - Accessible Parking Space
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service Riverdale Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the south side of Riverdale Avenue, between a point 43 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the south side of Riverdale Avenue, between a point 43 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east.
TE22.23adopted
Charles Street West - Commercial Loading Zone
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 the designation of a Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ) to operate at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Bay Street and Balmuto Street. The proposed commercial loading zone will help facilitate loading and unloading operations for businesses on this section of Charles Street West. During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered a discrepancy with the speed limit on Charles Street West. As it is classified as a collector road, the speed limit should be 40 km/h. Recommendation 4 will address this inconsistency.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 49 metres east of Bay Street and a point 66.5 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street. 3. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 49 metres east of Bay Street and Balmuto Street. 4. Designated a 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Charles Street West, between Queen's Park and Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 49 metres east of Bay Street and a point 66.5 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 49 metres east of Bay Street and Balmuto Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Charles Street West, between Queen's Park and Yonge Street.
TE22.24deferred
Draper Street - Streetscape Improvements and Parking By-law Amendments
Draper Street between Front Street West and Wellington Street West is scheduled for watermain replacement, road reconstruction, and streetscape improvements in 2025. Transportation Services is recommending shifting on-street parking from the east side of Draper Street to the west side in order to accommodate various streetscape improvements planned along the length of Draper Street. The proposed amendment would not result in the loss of any on-street parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the June 5, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-laws for Draper Street between Wellington Street West and Front Street West as described in Attachment 2 to the report (April 10, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.
TE22.25adopted
Breadalbane Street - Streetscape Improvements and Parking Bylaw Amendments
Breadalbane Street, extending between Yonge Street and Bay Street, is scheduled for road resurfacing and streetscape improvements in 2025. The project includes curb extensions with integrated green infrastructure and seating features associated with a midblock pedestrian connection, between the Opera Place Park and Dr. Lilian McGregor Park. Community Council approval of on-street parking by-law amendments along the south side of Breadalbane Street is required to facilitate proposed streetscape improvements, which will be delivered in conjunction with the road resurfacing work in 2025. The proposed amendments would reduce the existing 19 paid on-street parking spaces in this section of Breadalbane Street to 15 spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-laws for Breadalbane Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street as described in Attachment 2 to the report (April 10, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-laws for Breadalbane Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street as described in Attachment 2 to the report (April 10, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.