Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 91 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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TE23.76adopted
Parking Amendments - Armstrong Avenue
Area residents contacted my office because of the difficulty they are experiencing exiting the public lane that runs parallel to Dufferin Street and is bounded by Wallace Avenue and Armstrong Avenue. These residents reported that their line of sight is being blocked by vehicles parking near the entrance of the public lane. Moreover, large vehicles and service trucks occasionally use the spot closest to the public lane to park, compounding the challenges. This creates a potentially unsafe condition and makes ingress/egress difficult for residents. Traffic Operations staff have been contacted for recommendations and as a result of their investigation, and after having consulted with area residents, I am recommending the removal of 1 parking space along Armstrong Avenue, as outlined below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Armstrong Avenue, between a point 41.5 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Armstrong Avenue, between a point 41.5 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE23.77adopted
Parking Amendments - No Parking Signs in the Public Laneway Adjacent to 299 Campbell Avenue
In 2017, Transportation Services recommended that the public lane abutting the north limit of 299 Campbell Avenue be permanently closed. The lane that was closed would be replaced with a new public lane at the south end of the development. Because of the laneway swap, our office requested that No Parking signage be installed in the new public laneway once the land transfer was complete after residents and businesses voiced their concerns that vehicles were parking illegally in the laneway. The land exchange was completed on December 4, 2020, so the new laneway is now under City ownership. However, the laneway is more than 6.0m wide and so a by-law must be passed to complete the installation of signage as it is not covered under the general provisions of Chapter 950 prohibiting parking in laneways when authorized signs are in effect. In order to help regulate parking in the laneway to the benefit of residents and local businesses, I am moving this motion to amend the by-law to have No Parking signs installed in the public laneway adjacent to 299 Campbell Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of the public lane first south of Dupont Street, between Campbell Avenue and the east end of the lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of the public lane first south of Dupont Street, between Campbell Avenue and the east end of the lane .
TE23.78adopted
The exclusion of the development located at 908 St. Clair Avenue West and 166 Alberta Avenue from the 13G permit parking area is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents of these developments would negatively impact on the already limited supply of parking spaces. I am requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have reported that it is difficult to find a parking space close to home. The area cannot absorb the potential influx from another development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "13G" to exclude the development located at 908 St. Clair Avenue West and 166 Alberta Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "13G" to exclude the development located at 908 St. Clair Avenue West and 166 Alberta Avenue.
TE23.79adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 2- to Exclude 150 Sterling Road
The exclusion of the development located at 150 Sterling Road from the 2- permit parking area is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of on-street parking permits to tenants of these new office developments would negatively impact on the already limited supply of parking spaces for nearby residents. I am therefore requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have reported that it is difficult to find a parking space close to home. The request is to ensure the balance of parking within area 2- from the potential influx from another development in the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "2-" to exclude the development located at 150 Sterling Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "2-" to exclude the development located at 150 Sterling Road.
TE23.80adopted
Post-Implementation Transportation Report - Oakwood Avenue and Rosemount Avenue
Residents in the Regal Heights neighbourhood raised concerns about the potential efficacy of new Traffic Control Signals recently installed at Oakwood Avenue and Rosemount Avenue. Citing studies from other jurisdictions, the residents argued there can be a higher occurrence of crashes injuring pedestrians at signalized intersections compared to non-signalized intersections. In order to allay community concerns and provide a more definitive understanding of local impacts, I am requesting Community Council to approve this motion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to Community Council in the fourth quarter of 2021 on post-implementation impacts and any further suggested measures to optimize traffic control measures recently put in place along Oakwood Avenue and Rosemount Avenue. Transportation Services Staff are to work with the Ward Councillor's office and community members, and with the best available data explore whether traffic control signals are improving public safety, traffic flows and the experience of residents in the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to Community Council in Q4, 2021 on post-implementation impacts and any further suggested measures to optimize traffic control measures recently put in place along Oakwood Avenue and Rosemount Avenue. Transportation Services Staff are to work with the local Councillor's office and community members, and with the best available data explore whether traffic control signals are improving public safety, traffic flows and the experience of residents in the community.
TE23.81adopted
Traffic Regulations - Housey Street
CityPlace is a neighbourhood that continues to see growth in its community and with new developments. Part of that growth must include the necessary road safety measures. Over the past number of years, I have worked closely with CityPlace residents to identify street safety concerns and have worked to implement the necessary improvements. Housey Street is an east/west street located between Bathurst Street and Dan Leckie Way in the CityPlace neighbourhood. Currently, there is no westbound traffic control at the intersection of Bauthurst Street and Housey Street and no all-way stop at the intersection of Housey Street and Queens Wharf Road. Additionally, there are no parking regulations on Housey Street. Transportation Services staff have advised on the installation of the necessary traffic control and parking regulations to Housey Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized an all-way stop control at the intersection of Queens Wharf Road and Housey Street. 2. Authorized a stop control for westbound traffic on Housey Street at Bathurst Street. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Housey Street, between Bathurst Street and Dan Leckie Way. 4. Authorized the installation of "Pay-and-Display" parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Housey Street between Bathurst Street and Dan Leckie Way.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council authorize an all-way stop control at the intersection of Queens Wharf Road and Housey Street. 2. The Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a stop control for westbound traffic on Housey Street at Bathurst Street. 3. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Housey Street, between Bathurst Street and Dan Leckie Way. 4. The Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of "Pay-and-Display" parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Housey Street between Bathurst Street and Dan Leckie Way.
TE23.82adopted
Moore Park is surrounded by the Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the north, to the south are the railway tracks, to the east is the Moore Park Ravine, and to the west is the Vale of Avoca Ravine. The historic context of Moore Park is defined by a diversity of detached, semi-detached and multi-family dwellings, situated within a garden suburb context primarily developed between 1900 and the 1930s houses of Dutch Colonial Revival style, English Cottage, Georgian, and Tudor styles with lots that often back onto one of the ravines. These styles are representative of the strict design guidelines put in place by the original developer, John Thomas Moore, prior to construction of the neighbourhood. The history of Moore Park originates as a portion of a 200 acre rectangular lot laid out by the British military engineers and surveyors for the Town of York in 1793. In 1884, a plan of subdivision portioned the land into 24 sections. The owner and developer of the property, from whom the area takes its name, was John Thomas Moore. Moore envisioned an elegant suburb nestled in a park-like setting removed from the pollution of the city. An arrangement was struck between Moore and the Township for the construction of an iron bridge, built in 1888, over the Vale of Avoca ravine that separated Moore Park from the Deer Park neighbourhood to the west. Moore needed to make the area more accessible and he was instrumental in building the Belt Line Railway (1892-1894) and oversaw the construction of the Moore Park station (1892). The Beltline only operated for 18 months before declaring bankruptcy delaying the development of Moore Park another twenty years. Moore Park was annexed to the City in 1913; and shortly after that Mount Pleasant road was extended south to Moore Park and Rosedale (1919-1924), and was substantially built out by the 1930s. The Moore Park Residence Association (MPRA) recently restated its interest to protect the historic character of Moore Park and expressed concern about the loss of the earliest historic houses in the neighbourhood. MPRA submitted a nomination for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study and is awaiting City Planning's review. Today there remain a few rare surviving century homes within the Moore Park neighbourhood, representing the earliest period in the historical land development of the area prior to 1920s, that have yet to be evaluated for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and should be prioritized for research and evaluation as soon as possible. Identifying properties of cultural heritage value or interest is an essential part of a municipality's role in heritage conservation. Including "listed" non-designated properties in the municipal register is a means to identify properties that have cultural heritage value or interest to the community. A "listed" property has no legal protection under the Ontario Heritage Act; the only change for a property owner is that they will need to provide 60 days' notice when applying for a demolition permit, or prepare a Heritage Impact Assessment when submitting a planning application. When a property is listed it does not necessarily mean that it will be subsequently "designated" under the Ontario Heritage Act. Listed means further evaluation of the property will take place. "Listing" a property does not change the existing building permit process - it does not restrict an owner's ability to make exterior and interior alterations, when demolition is not involved. It does not trigger maintenance requirements over and above existing property standards.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to research and evaluate properties located within the Moore Park neighbourhood associated with the earliest period of land development that were constructed prior to 1921 to identify properties of cultural heritage value that merit inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation while City Planning completes the review of a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study nomination from Moore Park Residence Association.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request that the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, research and evaluate properties located within the Moore Park neighbourhood associated with the earliest period of land development that were constructed prior to 1921 to identify properties of cultural heritage value that merit inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation while City Planning completes the review of a HCD Study nomination from Moore Park Residence Association.
TE23.83adopted
Palmerston Area Resident Association (PARA) Green Plan
As development in the downtown core continues to intensify, the City of Toronto must ensure that we are creating liveable neighbourhoods, and finding opportunities to enhance and create green spaces is an important part of that liveability. Over the last three years, I have been working with the Palmerston Area Resident Association (PARA) to develop the PARA Green Plan which aims to enhance existing green spaces in the neighbourhood and identify ways that we can create new ones. In light of the ongoing success of the Harbord Village Green Plan, which was adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council in 2016 and the Grange Green Plan which was adopted in 2018, this plan sets out a similar vision for using flankage spaces, existing parks, and innovative ideas to focus on sustainability and greening as we continue to improve our community. Earlier this month, PARA and I partnered to launch this plan to the wider Palmerston community, to discuss the principles and proposals, and to finalize our vision for greening in the neighbourhood to great reception. Through a similar model to the Harbord Village and Grange Green Plan, I am requesting that Transportation Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation work in consultation with my office and the Palmerston Area Resident Association to implement the PARA Green Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the Palmerston Area Resident Association, community partners, and the Ward Councillor to prepare a plan to implement, in principle, the Palmerston Area Resident Association (PARA) Green Plan and related improvements to public green space and amenities within the Palmerston neighbourhood, in a manner that reinforces the sense of place, addresses environmental and climate concerns, and green space deficiency in the neighbourhood, and would contribute to creating a model for greening neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the Palmerston Area Resident Association, community partners, and the Ward Councillor to prepare a plan to implement, in principle, the PARA Green Plan and related improvements to public green space and amenities within the Palmerston neighbourhood, in a manner that reinforces the sense of place, addresses environmental and climate concerns, and green space deficiency in the neighbourhood, and would contribute to creating a model for greening neighbourhoods throughout the city.
TE23.84adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area "5A" to exclude the development at 500 Dupont Street
The exclusion of the development located at 500 Dupont Street from the 5A permit parking area is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents of this development would negatively impact on the already limited supply of on-street parking spaces in the area. Councillor Layton is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have reported that it is difficult to find a parking space close to home. The request is to ensure the balance of parking within area 5A from the potential influx from another development in the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "5A" to exclude the development located at 500 Dupont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "5A" to exclude the development located at 500 Dupont Street.
TE23.85adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Clinton Street, between College Street and Harbord Street
This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended. Clinton Street, between College Street and Harbord Street is classified as a collector roadway, and generally operates one-way northbound, except for a small section between College Street and a point 107 metres north which operates two-way. This section of Harbord Street has traffic calming and has a posted speed limit of 30 km/h. After a further review by Transportation Services staff, it was noted that there is an inconsistency with the by-lawed, and posted speed limit, on this section of Clinton Street given the existing traffic calming measures. This by-law inconsistency will be resolved by the adoption of the recommendation noted below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Clinton Street, between College Street and Harbord Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Clinton Street, between College Street and Harbord Street.
TE23.86adopted
Parking Amendments - Poplar Plains Road
I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff in a timely fashion due to the impacts of the pandemic on staffing levels. Parents of students attending Brown Junior Public School at 454 Avenue Road had reached out to my office requesting a review of the school's pick-up/drop-off area for located on Poplar Plains Road. Due to changes of the school's own pick-up/drop-off times, inconsistencies developed with the parking provisions given by the old by-law. After consulting with the School Principal and a completed study by Transportation Services, I am bringing forward the recommendation that would help better reflect the needs of the community and school regarding parking and provide more safety for students getting dropped-off and picked-up. Traffic Operations staff have also been consulted on this and have provided assistance with the wording of the motion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum 15-minute parking limit in effect from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and a point 36.5 metres north, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Amended the existing maximum 15-minute parking limit in effect from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between a point 113.5 metres north of Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and Lynwood Avenue, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and a point 36.5 metres north, to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday. 4. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect from12:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between a point 113.5 metres north of Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and Lynwood Avenue, to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking limit in effect from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and a point 36.5 metres north, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking limit in effect from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between a point 113.5 metres north of Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and Lynwood Avenue, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing standing prohibition in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and a point 36.5 metres north, to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing standing prohibition in effect from12:01 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Poplar Plains Road, between a point 113.5 metres north of Balmoral Avenue (south intersection) and Lynwood Avenue, to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday and Sunday.
TE23.87amended
Traffic and Parking Regulations - Various Streets in the Regent Park Area
Over the last several months, our office has received a series of correspondence from constituents and Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement about ongoing parking concerns along several streets south of Dundas Street East in Regent Park. Most pressing, are complaints from Toronto Fire Services about fire trucks being unable to access the roads as vehicles are parked on both sides. For the last number of years, as part of the ongoing development several streets in Regent Park have been under the jurisdiction of the developer. A number of these streets have now been dedicated to the City of Toronto allowing for a review of traffic and parking regulations. Transportation Services have reviewed the following streets: Nicholas Avenue, Wyatt Avenue, Tubman Avenue, Dreamers Way, and Oak Street. Traffic and parking regulations have been determined that support improved access for emergency personnel vehicles (see Attachment 1). These regulations are an interim solution. Once the roads are fully assumed by the City, there will be a larger community conversation to determine the long-term responses to parking and traffic regulation in the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the traffic and parking regulations on Nicholas Avenue, Wyatt Avenue, Tubman Avenue, Dreamers Way and Oak Street, as described in Attachment 1: Traffic and Parking Regulations-Nicholas Avenue, Wyatt Avenue, Tubman Avenue, Dreamers Way and Oak Street to the Letter (February 22, 2021) from Councillor Wong-Tam. 2. Directed Transportation Services, in consultation with Toronto Community Housing, Regent Park Neighbourhood Association and the Ward Councillor, to engage in a community wide communication campaign in multiple languages to notify Regent Park residents and business owners to the upcoming traffic and parking regulation changes in the immediate area.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the traffic and parking regulations on Nicholas Avenue, Wyatt Avenue, Tubman Avenue, Dreamers Way and Oak Street, as described in "Attachment 1: Traffic and Parking Regulations-Nicholas Avenue, Wyatt Avenue, Tubman Avenue, Dreamers Way and Oak Street".
TE23.88amended
Demolish Residential Dwelling Unit - 1419 Gerrard Street East
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the interior alteration resulting in incidental demolition of an existing residential unit in a mixed used building at 1419 Gerrard Street East (Application No. 21 101792 BLD 00 BA) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because demolition incidental to the interior alterations is being proposed where, after alteration, the property will not be used for the same use due to the residential use being removed from the building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit at 1419 Gerrard Street East without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the building permit application, which includes incidental demolition of the residential use in the building, for 1419 Gerrard Street East, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit because the building will no longer be used for the same use; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit with any conditions identified by Community Council.
TE23.89adopted
Permit Parking on Queensdale Avenue from Glebemount Avenue to Woodbine Avenue
Currently Queensdale Avenue from Glebemount to Woodbine is not zoned for permit parking and cars parked for longer than 3 hours may be ticketed. I have heard concerns from residents on the street about a shortage of available parking spaces and growing frustration about receiving tickets. Adding permit parking on this block of Queensdale Avenue would allow residents to apply for a residential on-street parking permit and provide them with the ability to legally park on the street during the day and overnight. Due to ongoing COVID-19 response, the City's Polling Unit continues to experience delays and a significant backlog. This motion exempts the implementation from the polling requirement based on outreach that has been conducted with residents on the street and provides direction to proceed with enacting permit parking for the above noted areas. Subsection 925-4B, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as the residents that did vote, were in favour of implementing the permit parking program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Exempted the implementation of Permit Parking on Queensdale Avenue, between Glebemount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Queensdale Avenue, between Glebemount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
TE23.90adopted
All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Holmstead Avenue and Glenburn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety at the intersection of Holmstead Avenue and Glenburn Avenue. They have reported drivers speeding as they turn north off St Clair to avoid congestion on Victoria Park. My office polled the homes near this intersection, and over 80 percent of residents supported changing the existing 2-way stop into an all-way stop as a method of traffic calming for the neighbourhood. To keep making our community safer for all, I recommend installing an all-way stop at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop controls at the intersection of Holmstead Avenue and Glenburn Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford recommends that: 1.Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop controls at the intersection of Holmstead Avenue and Glenburn Avenue.
TE23.91adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 81-2021 to 125-2021. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 126-2021.