Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 64 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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TE23.51adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. Rob Hamilton, Andrea Hazard and Michael Peddle are recommend for re-appointment. Melissa Lee, Walter Melnyk, Kyle Smith and Elizabeth Elder are new appointment. These seven candidates will fill the seven vacant positions. Rajesh Gokhale, Manfred Netzel, Nicolas Setacci and Elaine Stanley will not be returning to the Board. Their terms will end on May 15, 2025. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint the nominated candidates as listed above.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individuals to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Melissa Lee, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026 - Walter Melnyk, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026 - Rob Hamilton, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Andrea Hazard, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Michael Peddle, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Kyle Smith, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Elizabeth Elder, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 2. Appointed the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2029 and until successors are appointed: - Madhu Bhargava (Nominated by Swansea Horticultural Society) - Susan Zalepa (Nominated by James T. Bonham Residences) - Meg Meng (Nominated by Swansea Historical Society) - Ann Morton (Nominated by Swansea Area Seniors' Association) - William Roberts (Nominated by Swansea Area Ratepayers Association) - Jack Slaughter (Nominated by Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Committee)
Staff recommendation as filed
The Swansea Town Hall Board of Management recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council: a. appoint the following individuals to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Melissa Lee, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026 - Walter Melnyk, for a term of office ending May 31, 2026 - Rob Hamilton, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Andrea Hazard, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Michael Peddle, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Kyle Smith, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 - Elizabeth Elder, for a term of office ending May 31, 2027 b. appoint the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2029 and until successors are appointed: - Madhu Bhargava (Nominated by Swansea Horticultural Society) - Susan Zalepa (Nominated by James T. Bonham Residences) - Meg Meng (Nominated by Swansea Historical Society) - Ann Morton (Nominated by Swansea Area Seniors' Association) - William Roberts (Nominated by Swansea Area Ratepayers Association) - Jack Slaughter (Nominated by Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Committee)
TE23.52adopted
Lippincott Street between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West - Traffic Calming
Reckless speeding by cut through traffic is a problem throughout Ward 11. Community members have requested speed humps on Lippincott Street between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West to help moderate the speeds of reckless drivers.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Lippincott Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of two speed humps on Lippincott Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (May 20, 2025) from Councillor Dianne Saxe.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Lippincott Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 2 speed humps on Lippincott Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West, generally as shown on Attachment, Drawing TC-499 dated April 2025, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE23.53adopted
Renaming of the Community Garden in Joel Weeks Park
Carol Sutton was a beloved community leader and exceptional artist whose dedication, artistic talent, and community service left a lasting impact on Joel Weeks Park and the surrounding community. A highly accomplished abstract artist, Carol's work is featured in major public collections across North America, including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Canada Council Art Bank in Ottawa, and the Edmonton Art Gallery, among others. As a woman exhibiting in major galleries around North America during a time when the field was still heavily male-dominated, Sutton's presence helped pave the way for other female abstract artists. Carol's home and studio overlook Joel Weeks Park in East York. Beginning in the early 1980s, she took it upon herself to care for the then-named Joel Weeks Parkette. Her volunteer stewardship included planting trees and shrubs, maintaining gardens, cleaning the grounds, and even replacing basketball nets. When the neighbourhood underwent redevelopment and Joel Weeks Parkette was expanded and renamed Joel Weeks Park, Carol was an active participant in community consultation meetings. In recognition of her longstanding contributions, a special garden bed was included in the park design, located beside the basketball courts and near the water fountain, just for Carol's gardening. Carol and her husband, sculptor André Fauteux, lovingly created and maintained a vibrant perennial flower bed there. When Carol could no longer tend to it due to Alzheimer's, André continued to care for the garden in her honour. Naming this garden after Carol would be a meaningful tribute to her devotion and lasting impact on the community. A formal naming application was submitted to Strategic Partnerships by the local BIA, with strong support from both residents and Carol's family.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of the community garden in Joel Weeks Park to Carol Sutton Garden.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of the community garden in Joel Weeks Park to Carol Sutton Garden.
TE23.54adopted
Speed Humps on Stanhope Avenue between O’Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue
Residents on Stanhope Avenue, between O'Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue, have expressed repeated concerns about speeding vehicles and occasional truck traffic on their local street. While Stanhope Avenue is not a designated haul route for the Metrolinx's Ontario Line construction, it is located in close proximity to Metrolinx's Minton Portal construction site, where major works are underway and are expected to continue until 2028. Residents have reported that construction-related activity in the surrounding area has led to increased traffic volumes and speeding, impacting their safety and livability. In response to these concerns, my office conducted a ballot which the temporary installation of four speed humps on Stanhope Avenue is supported by local residents to deter non-local traffic, reduce vehicle speeds, and enhance pedestrian and community safety while significant transit infrastructure work is ongoing nearby.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stanhope Avenue between O'Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway to temporarily install four speed humps on Stanhope Avenue between O'Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the letter (May 20, 2025) from Councillor Paula Fletcher.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stanhope Avenue between O'Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to temporarily install four speed humps on Stanhope Avenue between O'Connor Drive and Hopedale Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-169, dated September 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE23.55adopted
224 Hallam Street - Lemonade Stand
The lemonade stand located at the corner of Hallam Street and Bartlett Avenue has become a popular and beloved feature in Dovercourt Village. For over a decade, this stand has contirbuted to the vibrancy of the area and encouraged community connection among neighbours. At the start of the year, concerns were raised that the lemonade stand created a sightline obstruction for pedestrians and drivers. The property owner worked with Transportation Services staff to ensure the structure does not interfere with pedestrian visibility or safety at the nearby intersection. A recent site visit confirmed improvements were completed by the property owner. The proposed recommendations will enable the City of Toronto to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner at 224 Hallam Street to keep the lemonade stand in place while ensuring it is safe for residents who are walking by.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of the premises municipally known as 224 Hallam Street, which would allow for the use of a portion of the public right of way located within the boulevard adjacent to 224 Hallam Street, at the north east corner of Hallam Street and Bartlett Avenue, for one lemonade stand measuring 1.97 metres high, 2.48 metres long and 1.25 metres wide, as further shown in the photo attached hereto as Attachment 1 to the revised letter (June 4, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo, the encroachment agreement to contain all of the following conditions, and such other terms and conditions which the General Manager, Transportation Services, or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City: a. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; and from the use of the public right of way for the erection or display of the lemonade stand; b. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street must maintain the lemonade stand at their own expense in a good state of repair and in a condition deemed satisfactory by the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the encroachment agreement; c. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street must remove the lemonade stand upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; d. the encroachment must be maintained in such a manner so as to ensure that it does not interfere with the City's ability to maintain the street in a state of good repair or to keep it free of litter, snow and ice and/or interfere with traffic control devices or the existing and future location and maintenance of sidewalks, bicycle trails or utilities; e. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace them; f. the property owner pay to the City such fee or fees for the privilege hereby granted to install and maintain the Encroachment as may from time to time be prescribed by the Council of the City to be paid by all owners of encroachments which project in whole or in part over any public highway, street or lane in the City of Toronto, including without limitation, the fees specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, "Fees and Charges", as amended from time to time, without any deduction or set-off whatsoever, plus Harmonized Sales Tax ("HST") and any other applicable taxes; g. the property owner obtain any and all other required licenses, permits, approvals, etc. for the use and/or operation of the lemonade stand; h. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street shall ensure that the encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto is registered on-title at the sole expense of the property owner of 224 Hallam Street; and i. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street pays all applicable fees related to the permitting and preparation of the encroachment agreement for the lemonade stand.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of the premises municipally known as 224 Hallam Street, which would allow for the use of a portion of the public right of way located within the boulevard adjacent to 224 Hallam Street, at the north east corner of Hallam Street and Bartlett Avenue, for one lemonade stand measuring 1.97m high, 2.48m long and 1.25m wide, as further shown in the photo attached hereto as Attachment 1, the encroachment agreement to contain all of the following conditions, and such other terms and conditions which the General Manager, Transportation Services, or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City: a. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; and from the use of the public right of way for the erection or display of the lemonade stand; b. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street must maintain the lemonade stand at their own expense in a good state of repair and in a condition deemed satisfactory by the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the encroachment agreement; c. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street must remove the lemonade stand upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; d. the encroachment must be maintained in such a manner so as to ensure that it does not interfere with the City's ability to maintain the street in a state of good repair or to keep it free of litter, snow and ice and/or interfere with traffic control devices or the existing and future location and maintenance of sidewalks, bicycle trails or utilities; e. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace them; f. the property owner pay to the City such fee or fees for the privilege hereby granted to install and maintain the Encroachment as may from time to time be prescribed by the Council of the City to be paid by all owners of encroachments which project in whole or in part over any public highway, street or lane in the City of Toronto, including without limitation, the fees specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, "Fees and Charges", as amended from time to time, without any deduction or set-off whatsoever, plus Harmonized Sales Tax ("HST") and any other applicable taxes; g. the property owner obtain any and all other required licenses, permits, approvals, etc. for the use and/or operation of the lemonade stand; h. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street shall ensure that the encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto is registered on-title at the sole expense of the property owner of 224 Hallam Street; and i. the property owner of 224 Hallam Street pays all applicable fees related to the permitting and preparation of the encroachment agreement for the lemonade stand.
TE23.56adopted
There is a proposal by Hoverlink Ontario, a private entity, to operate a rapid hovercraft transit service between Toronto and St. Catharines in the Niagara region. The proposed 30-minute service is to start in Spring 2027, at the earliest. The proposed Toronto landing pad and passenger waiting area would be located in Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York on the south side of the western channel at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Hoverlink has entered into an agreement with PortsToronto. Passengers would use the Billy Bishop Airport tunnel or ferry to access the mainland and local transportation options in Bathurst Quay. There has not been a formal submission of information and technical reports to the City, however, City staff have been advised by Hoverlink Ontario that: - Storage and servicing of the hovercraft vessels would take place at the business's St. Catharines location; - Each hovercraft vessel can accommodate up to 180 passengers; - The vessels do not carry vehicles but would accommodate bicycles and luggage; - Hovercrafts operate at 1m above the water's surface; - The fan technology on the proposed vessels has noise levels that vary with speed but are 67 decibels at 8 knots at 50m offshore; and - Additional public and stakeholder consultation will occur as a part of next steps. I am recommending City staff undertake, with internal resources, due diligence on the local impacts that will be outlined in the information and technical reports that the proponents will eventually be providing to the City.
The Toronto East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 on the results of project related technical studies, to be provided by Hoverlink Ontario and/or PortsToronto, including but not limited to the following local impacts: a. a transportation plan, that includes information on impact to the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood, traffic safety, transit connectivity and access to active transportation infrastructure; b. independent noise and air quality studies, and proposed mitigation measures; c. marine studies, including impacts on water-based recreation, water quality, wave action erosion and the natural environment in the Western Channel and Inner Harbour; d. details of the proposed landing pad and associated structures at the docking location and their impacts on the Western Channel and the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood; e. economic impact studies, including the potential contribution of this proposal to the waterfront's visitor economy; and f. compatibility with relevant waterfront revitalization plans and strategies, including the 2020 Marine Use Strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto East York Community Council direct the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto, report back to the Toronto East York Community Council in Q1 2026 on the results of project related technical studies, to be provided by Hoverlink Ontario and/or PortsToronto, including but not limited to the following local impacts: a. a transportation plan, that includes information on impact to the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood, traffic safety, transit connectivity and access to active transportation infrastructure; b. independent noise and air quality studies, and proposed mitigation measures; c. marine studies, including impacts on water-based recreation, water quality, wave action erosion and the natural environment in the Western Channel and Inner Harbour; d. details of the proposed landing pad and associated structures at the docking location and their impacts on the Western Channel and the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood; e. economic impact studies, including the potential contribution of this proposal to the waterfront's visitor economy; and f. compatibility with relevant waterfront revitalization plans and strategies, including the 2020 Marine Use Strategy.
TE23.57adopted
Re-Opening and Amending TE18.66 - Addressing Traffic Concerns on Austin Terrace
I am kindly asking for your support of my letter that will re-install on-street parking options to residents on Austin Terrace. In December 2024, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted TE18.66 addressing traffic concerns that resulted from an installation of a new sidewalk on Austin Terrace. This motion is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending making amendments to TE18.66 to reinstate parking on the south side of Austin Terrace between Lyndhurst Court and a point 20 metres west, where there is space available to reinstate parking on a portion of the south side of Austin Terrace.
Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE18.66, titled "Addressing Traffic Concerns on Austin Terrace." 2. Deleted Parts 9 and 10 of its decision with respect to Item TE18.66 and adopted the following new additional recommendations: 1. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Austin Terrace, between a point 20 metres west of Lyndhurst Court and a point 33 metres further west. 2. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Lyndhurst Court and a point 74 metres east. 3. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Lyndhurst Court and a point 20 metres west. 4. Prohibit parking at all times, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Austin Crescent and a point 53-meter west of Lyndhurst Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reopen Item TE18.66, titled "Addressing Traffic Concerns on Austin Terrace." 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Parts 9 and 10 of its decision with respect to Item TE18.66 and adopt the following new additional recommendations: 1. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Austin Terrace, between a point 20 metres west of Lyndhurst Court and a point 33 metres further west. 2. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Lyndhurst Court and a point 74 metres east. 3. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Lyndhurst Court and a point 20 metres west. 4. Prohibit parking at all times, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Austin Terrace, between Austin Crescent and a point 53-meter west of Lyndhurst Avenue.
TE23.58adopted
At the request of the Eglinton Way BIA and local businesses, I am introducing a minor adjustment to the parking and loading arrangement on Eglinton Avenue West and Tarlton Road to increase the number of paid parking spots on Eglinton Avenue and provide more direct access for Wheel-Trans customers to a highly frequented medical facility. As such, the current accessible loading area in front of 453 Eglinton Avenue West will be relocated around the corner to Tarlton Rd just south of Eglinton making it closer to the entrance of the Forest Hill Medical and Professional Building at 491 Eglinton Avenue West, and providing 3 additional paid parking spaces on Eglinton Avenue West. The required bylaw changes on Eglinton Avenue West to this effect were updated as part of the EglintonTOday bylaw submission 2024.IE13.2 - 76-2025 in February 2025. This letter adds the necessary changes to Tarlton Rd which were beyond the delegated authority of the EglintonTOday Complete Street project. This change has been developed in coordination with Wheel-Trans, Toronto Parking Authority, The Eglinton Way BIA and the EglintonTOday Complete Street project team.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the west side of Tarlton Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and the lane first south. 2. Rescinded the maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday on the west side of Tarlton Road between Eglinton Avenue West and the lane first south.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the west side of Tarlton Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and the lane first south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday on the west side of Tarlton Road between Eglinton Avenue West and the lane first south.
TE23.59adopted
Re-Opening and Amending Item TE22.23, Charles Street West - Commercial Loading Zone
At its May 1st, 2025 meeting, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE22.23 Charles Street West - Commercial Loading Zone and designated a commercial loading zone and a 40 km/h speed limit on Charles Street West. At its January 8, 2020 meeting, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE12.37 - Toronto and East York Collector Road Speed Limit Reductions as Part of Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy and reduced the speed limit to 30 km/h on this section of Charles Street West. This motion seeks to replace the 40 km/h speed limit designation on Charles Street West, between Queen's Park and Yonge Street that was previously approved at the May 1st 2025 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting and maintaining the 30 km/h speed limit currently by-lawed. I am also formally requesting to waive the Commercial Loading Zone installation and annual fee.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE22.23, titled "Charles Street West - Commercial Loading Zone" 2. Deleted Part 4 of its decision on Item TE22.23. Part deleted 4. Designated a 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Charles Street West, between Queen's Park and Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE22.23, titled: "Charles Street West - Commercial Loading Zone", from the director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Part 4 of its decision on Item TE22.23. Part to be deleted 4. Designated a 40 kilometers per hour speed limit on Charles Street West, between Queen's Park and Yonge Street.
TE23.60adopted
Borden Street, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street - Traffic Calming
Residents on Borden Street are frustrated by frequent speeding on their street endangering pedestrians and cyclists. They have requested the installation of speed humps, which Transportation Services agree would be feasible. Speed humps have made surrounding streets safer and residents are eager to see them installed on Borden Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Borden Street, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Borden Street, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (June 4, 2025) from Councillor Dianne Saxe.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Borden Street, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 6 speed humps on Borden Street, between Bloor Street West and Harbord Street, generally as shown on Attachment, Drawing TC-497 dated April 2025, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE23.61adopted
Strengthening Traffic Action for Liberty Village
In Summer 2024, at the height of untenable traffic congestion in Liberty Village, my office moved forward a Traffic Action Plan for the neighbourhood. This focused around the need for tangible immediate, short, medium and longer-term improvements to ease congestion, as well as a focus on regular touchpoints with community stakeholders and local residents. As we plan and coordinate around special events in the community this summer, and as residents continue to report serious traffic concerns in navigating in and out of the neighbourhood, this strategy requires further iteration and commitment. This needs to include proactive and coordinated engagement and communication with my office, neighbourhood stakeholders, and residents on the progress of implementation. I am looking to see the response to amendments made by my office at the October 2024 meeting of TEYCC.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the status of short and medium-term traffic mitigating actions identified and implemented from the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan to the July 8, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council, including: a. engagement with the Liberty Village Residents' Association and local residents, including a public information session to communicate updates, and dedicated ongoing meetings; b. ensuring traffic agents or paid duty officers are on the ground regularly in the community at priority intersections, including at Strachan/East Liberty/Ordnance and Dufferin/Liberty; c. coordination with Exhibition Place on major and special events management in the neighbourhood; and d. monitoring and measures on travel times.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the status of short and medium-term traffic mitigating actions identified and implemented from the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan to the July 8, 2025 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council, including: a. engagement with the Liberty Village Residents' Association and local residents, including a public information session to communicate updates, and dedicated ongoing meetings; b. ensuring traffic agents or paid duty officers are on the ground regularly in the community at priority intersections, including at Strachan/East Liberty/Ordnance and Dufferin/Liberty; c. coordination with Exhibition Place on major and special events management in the neighbourhood; and d. monitoring and measures on travel times.
TE23.62adopted
Last Spring, my office moved forward an amendment to the Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy to improve local sidewalk infrastructure, pedestrian experience, and road safety in Liberty Village in advance of the FIFA World Cup. As we welcome the world to Toronto and to Liberty Village in particular, we need to be ready. There are some significant upgrades that require a progress update.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, Toronto Hydro and any other relevant divisions and agencies, to report back to the July 8, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the status of local infrastructure improvements identified as priorities for action in the Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy, including: a. sidewalk installations on the west side of the neighbourhood; b. geometric safety improvements at key neighbourhood intersections; c. options to expedite boulevard upgrades at 65-85 East Liberty Street; d. options to improve the pedestrian experience by re-assessing boulevard parking on East Liberty Street; e. lighting upgrades; and f. an improved maintenance plan for the King/Liberty pedestrian bridge and elevators; and provide an update on the status and sources of funding for such improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, Toronto Hydro and any other relevant divisions and agencies, to report back to the July 8, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the status of local infrastructure improvements identified as priorities for action in the Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy, including: a. sidewalk installations on the west side of the neighbourhood; b. geometric safety improvements at key neighbourhood intersections; c. options to expedite boulevard upgrades at 65-85 East Liberty Street; d. options to improve the pedestrian experience by re-assessing boulevard parking on East Liberty Street; e. lighting upgrades; and f. an improved maintenance plan for the King/Liberty pedestrian bridge and elevators; and provide an update on the status and sources of funding for such improvements.
TE23.63adopted
Parking Amendments on Browning Avenue between Pape Avenue and Carlaw Avenue
Residents of Browning Ave between Pape Ave and Carlaw Ave have requested an amendment to the existing parking restriction on the north side of their street due to limited parking availability. There is a small stretch of Browning that falls under a legacy East York bylaw enacted in 1979 for which there is no recorded rationale. The residents in this section, covered by the East York bylaw, currently have access to permit parking in the areas of Browning not covered by this bylaw. I have received a petition from the majority of residents living on Browning between Pape and Carlaw supporting such a change. City staff have indicated their support. I would like to amend this parking restriction and allow residents to have access to additional on-street parking.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Browning Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 141.3 metres west of Pape Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on both sides of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue and a point 54.1 metres east of Carlaw Avenue. 3. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (south) side of Browning Avenue, from Pape Avenue to the south former Borough of East York limit. 4. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (north) side of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue to Pape Avenue. 5. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from a point 30 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 9 metres further west, on the odd (south) side of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue to Pape Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Browning Avenue between Pape Avenue and a point 141.3 metres west of Pape Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on both sides of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue and a point 54.1 metres east of Carlaw Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (south) side of Browning Avenue, from Pape Avenue to the south former Borough of East York limit. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (north) side of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue to Pape Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from a point 30 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 9 metres further west, on the odd (south) side of Browning Avenue, from Logan Avenue to Pape Avenue.
TE23.64adopted
Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 517-2025 to 551-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 552-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.