Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 98 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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TE24.76adopted
Request to temporarily close a portion of Maitland Street east of Church Street for CafeTO
The past year, now leading into the second year of the pandemic, has hit small businesses hard, particularly for restaurants and bars along Church Street who have not had the typical tourism generated by events such as the Pride Festival or Halloween on Church. I have received requests from the Church Wellesley Village BIA, Church Street Garage and Churchmouse and Firkin to support their desire to have CafeTO patios on Maitland Street east of Church Street which would provide them with the adequate amount of space they need to survive and would also solve potential conflicts with the limited space available on Church Street. A temporary road closure would be required in order to accommodate the CafeTO permits for both Church Street Garage on the northeast side of Church Street and Maitland Street as well as Churchmouse and Firkin on the southeast side.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of Maitland Street from Church Street to a point about 25 meters east for the duration of the CafeTO program and to report back by the June 24, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of Maitland Street from Church Street to a point about 25 meters east for the duration of the CafeTO program and report back by the June meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE24.77adopted
New condominiums are approved under the assumption that sufficient parking will be available on-site. However, the city has on occasion received and granted parking permits to residents in newly constructed buildings within existing permit parking areas, such as the 6K area in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. The 6K area has 176 parking spots. A recent count had 114 of those spaces issued. While a healthy number, cycling improvements to The Esplande may shrink the overall availability of parking spots in the 6K area. Of particular concern, the development at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade will add 1531 new residential units, enough to easily overwhelm this existing permit parking area. The development at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade is currently under construction This motion seeks to remove the ability of future residents of those properties to obtain permit parking in the 6K area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6K" to exclude the development located at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam 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 "6K" to exclude the development located at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade.
TE24.78adopted
Request to Evaluate the Heritage Potential of Dovercourt House - 805 Dovercourt Road
It has been brought to my attention by the community and a local historian that this property may have architectural and cultural significance. This property has, for many years, been a gathering place for the local community and in particular a place for dancing to flourish. The organization that had been in the building for many years is now leaving and in order to preserve the existing property as a potential heritage resource, I am requesting that City staff urgently undertake an evaluation for inclusion to the City's Heritage Register.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to research and evaluate the property at 805 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt House) for 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request that the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, research and evaluate the property at 805 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt House) for 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.
TE24.79adopted
Re-open Item TE18.78 - Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue
The Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on September 20, 2020 adopted a City staff recommendation to introduce turn prohibitions on Bloor Street West at Perth Avenue. In early March 2021, it was brought to my attention that the turn prohibitions did not reflect what had been requested by residents of the Junction Triangle neighbourhood. By way of re-opening this item, I am requesting that Traffic Operations staff amend the following prohibition.
The Toronto East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council re-open Item TE18.78 headed "Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue", with respect to Part 2 of its decision. 2. City Council delete Part 2 and replace it with the following revised Part 2: "2. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that Toronto East York Community Council recommend: 1. City Council re-open Item TE18.78 entitled "Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue", with respect to Part 2 of the Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. City Council delete Part 2 with the following revised Part 2: "2. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue."
TE24.80adopted
Rescind Alternate Side Parking on Robina Avenue and Affix to East Side
Residents of the Oakwood Village neighbourhood contacted my office requesting that we rescind alternate side permit parking along Robina Avenue and affix it to the east side. My office then conducted a poll to ensure that there was community consensus for the proposed switch. With the majority of responses to the poll having returned positive; I am moving a recommendation to enact the following amendment.
The Toronto East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 79.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 4. Authorized a "No Parking" prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that Toronto East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, Apr. 1st to Nov. 30th, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, Apr. 1st to Nov. 30th, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 79.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 3. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except the 1st Wed and 3 Wed. of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 4. Authorize a "No Parking" prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue.
TE24.81amended
Residential Demolition Application - 292 Dundas Street West
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey mixed use building at 292 Dundas Street West (Application No. 21 108467 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building for 292 Dundas Street West, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building with the following conditions: That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; 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 That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE24.82adopted
Re-Open Item TE16.49: Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11
At the outset of the pandemic in 2020, my office received a series of requests from businesses and residents in Kensington Market to remove parking on Augusta in order to create more space for physical distancing. At the first opportunity my office moved to have this request studied, to ensure that we could support the new CafeTO programming that was forthcoming, as well as alleviate pressures on the street. Unfortunately, the request for study accidentally resulted in a change being made to the by-law before the study was completed which is the reason for the need to repeal this decision today. After the change to the conditions on the street, Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority advised that the removal of parking in this area would be problematic due to the high demand on parking for local residents and impacts on paid parking spaces. We have also since been advised the CafeTO and CurbTO programs do not require a change to parking regulations allowing us to continue to support local businesses without needing to permanently remove parking permissions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE16.49 entitled "Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11", only with respect to Part 3 of Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. Deleted Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE16.49 and adopted the following: "3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Augusta Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Nassau Street."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item TE16.49 entitled "Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11", only with respect to Part 3 of Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. Delete Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE16.49 and adopt the following: "3. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Augusta Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Nassau Street."
TE24.83adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - South Drive
This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended. South Drive, between Crescent Road and Elm is generally classified as a local roadway, however there are certain sections that have a collector road classification such as between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road, and Sherbourne Street North and Glen Road. The entire roadway of South Drive operates with two-way traffic. TTC service is provided on South Drive, between Crescent Road to Glen Road by the '82 Rosedale' bus route. After a further review by Transportation Services staff, it was noted that there are inconsistencies with the by-lawed and posted speed limits on specific sections of South Drive. These by-law inconsistencies will be resolved by the adoption of the following recommendations noted below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Glen Road and Elm Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Glen Road and Elm Avenue.
TE24.84adopted
Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street All-Way Stop
Muriel Avenue is a residential street with one-way southbound traffic. I have heard from residents of Muriel Avenue about serious traffic safety concerns that threaten pedestrian safety and they contacted me to request enhanced safety measures in their community. My office has polled the street and 96 percent of residents support this installation. In order to improve resident and pedestrian safety, the installation of an all-way stop at this intersection is being requested.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street.
TE24.85adopted
Permit Parking on Rosevear Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office to request the on street parking designation on Rosevear Avenue be amended so that parking is only available on the north side of the street. Rosevear Avenue is a local road with a speed limit of 30km/h. Currently on the north side there is no parking, except by permit, 12:01am - 7am daily in January, February, March, April, June, August, October, and December. On the south side there is no parking, except by permit, 11pm - 5am daily in May, July, September, and November. Three hour maximum parking is in effect at all other times. By amending the parking designation so that permit parking is permitted on the north side of the street only, Traffic Operations have found this would result in seven additional parking spaces being made available to residents throughout the year. There would be twenty street parking spaces available to residents in total. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 80 percent of the residents were in support of making this change.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the south side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be effective for the whole year. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in May, July, September and November, on the north side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 3. Rescinded the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in May, July, September and November, on the odd side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 4. Amended the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the even side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be in effect for the whole year.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the south side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be effective for the whole year. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in May, July, September and November, on the north side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in May, July, September and November, on the odd side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the even side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be in effect for the whole year.
TE24.86adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Balfour Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Balfour Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Balfour Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Balfour Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3837, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Balfour Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Balfour Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3837, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.87adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3852, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3852, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.88adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Lockwood Road
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Lockwood Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lockwood Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lockwood Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3840, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lockwood Road; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lockwood Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3840, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.89adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 80 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3851, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3851, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.90adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Woodington Avenue from Queensdale Avenue to Strathmore Boulevard
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 73 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Woodington Avenue from Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Woodington Avenue between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Woodington Avenue, between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3858, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Woodington Avenue between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Woodington Avenue, between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3858, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.91adopted
Ivy Avenue Slope Stabilization
In 2017 Transportation Services began a project to stabilize the slope behind the north side of Ivy Avenue, approximately around 42 Ivy Avenue. This is a long standing issue for these residents and I hope to be able to provide them a more fulsome update on this project.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, to report to the September 9, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the project to stabilize the slope behind Ivy Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the Director of Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, to report to the September 9th, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the project to stabilize the slope behind Ivy Avenue.
TE24.92adopted
Request to Assist the Bentley at 55 Lombard Street with Private Garbage Pick-up
The condominium at 55 Lombard Street, also known as The Bentley, was originally built in 1925 as the St. James Parking Garage, one of Toronto's first purpose-built parking garages before it was converted into private residences. Due to its unique history and land use conversation, private garbage pick-up occurs on Lombard Street in front of The Bentley rather than internally serviced like all new condominium residences. Across the street at 89-99 Church Street at the intersection of Lombard, a 45-storey mixed-use building being developed by Minto, has been under excavation for months without a final construction staging area permit. However, due to existing traffic concerns related to the construction site, Transportation Services has provided a temporary staging area for 89-99 Church Street while they work with Minto to bring a report forward to a future Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. This temporary staging area has allocated a portion of the road to provide a safe passage area for pedestrians, and it is expected that the future and final construction staging area report will recommend continuing this temporary encroachment onto Lombard Street to ensure public health and safety. This temporary staging area has unfortunately created a pinch point for garbage pick-up at 55 Lombard Street, as the wide garbage vehicles are having difficulty navigating the "narrowed" Lombard Street. Minto has worked to provide a short-term solution with 55 Lombard Street to allow for site supervisors at 89-99 Church Street to assist with traffic, but a long-term solution is needed while 89-99 Church remains under construction and requires a staging area. Residents of 55 Lombard Street have suggested that removing one paid-parking spot on the south side of Lombard Street, east of Church Street closest to the intersection would provide enough room to place their garbage and recycling for pick-up without requiring cooperation from 89-99 Church Street. This motion requests that Transportation Services consult with Minto and the board of directors and property manager of 55 Lombard Street to bring forward a solution, including parking amendments as required, to assist the residents of 55 Lombard Street and to ensure safe pedestrian passage on the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Manager, Construction Coordination and Traffic Mitigation, Transportation Services, to consult with the developer of 89-99 Church Street and the board of directors and property manager at 55 Lombard Street, and to report back to the May 19, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on temporary parking changes needed to ensure safe pedestrian passage and to accommodate private garage pick-up from 55 Lombard Street while the site at 89-99 Church Street await their construction staging area permit from the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Manager, Construction Coordination and Traffic Mitigation, Transportation Services, to consult with the developer of 89-99 Church Street and the board of directors and property manager at 55 Lombard Street, and to report back to the May 19, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on temporary parking changes needed to ensure safe pedestrian passage and to accommodate private garage pick-up from 55 Lombard Street while the site at 89-99 Church Street await their construction staging area permit from the City.
TE24.93adopted
As we all know, the pandemic has hit our small, independent storefront businesses disproportionally hard. Many have already closed and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that one in seven small businesses are at risk of going under as a result of COVID-19. The owners of Bar Volo, a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 17 St. Nicholas Street, reached out to my office in desperation. After a year of pandemic lockdown that prohibits indoor dining, like many restaurants in Toronto, Bar Volo, is on the verge of closing. They are in rare placement as a restaurant that directly fronts onto a laneway with no sidewalks and no conventional outdoor patio space. The survival of Bar Volo is now contingent on having an outdoor patio space to operate safely. I have worked with Transportation Staff to explore all possible options and believe that a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street may be possible to safely accommodate the CafeTO permit for Bar Volo.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to further investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street to vehicular traffic for the duration of the 2021 CaféTO program and to report back on the outcome of this review to the May 19, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to further investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street to vehicular traffic for the duration of the 2021 CaféTO program and report back on the outcome of this review to the May 19, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE24.94adopted
Hogarth Avenue and Ingham Avenue: Traffic Safety and Infiltration
In 2015 residents around the Hogarth Avenue and Ingham Avenue intersection requested a report on measures that would reduce traffic infiltration, speed, and other measures to improve pedestrian safety in this neighbourhood. In a review of past TEYCC motions my office determined that this request had never been completed. I am asking for your support to have Transportation report back on this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the October 14, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on Item TE4.72 (adopted at the February 18, 2015 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request Transportation Services to report back on Item TE4.72 (2015) to the October 14, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.
TE24.95adopted
Undertaking Public Consultation for the Hotel X Phase 2 Proposal
Exhibition Place is a unique and important public resource for Toronto as a large publicly-owned property close to the downtown core, Lake Ontario, and major transportation links. It is of immense value to Torontonians today, and we must also be wise stewards of Exhibition Place for the continued benefit of future generations. In support of making the most of the present and future of Exhibition Place, on May 19, 2019, City Council adopted the recommendations of the Exhibition Place Cultural Heritage Landscape Assessment (CHLA) and directed staff to utilize these recommendations in the development of a Master Plan for Exhibition Place. On September 30, 2020, Council approved the Exhibition Place Master Plan - Phase 1 Proposals Report. The emerging Master Plan and the CHLA affirm a vision to maintain Exhibition Place as a unique and valuable City asset, with diverse roles as Toronto's preeminent gathering place, a place with a unique and valuable heritage and landscape and a place of innovation and economic activity. Hotel X Phase 2 proposal A presentation was made at the October 26, 2020 meeting of the Exhibition Place Board of Governors proposing a second phase expansion of the Hotel X facility at Exhibition Place. The proposal includes a 400-room hotel in a tower and a 6,000 to 7,000 seat auditorium-style entertainment venue. The proposed hotel would be located to the west of Stanley Barracks on the south side of Princes' Boulevard. The first phase was approved by City Council in December 2009. (EX36.3) Uses at Exhibition Place are not subject to a zoning By-law but are governed by s. 406 of the City of Toronto Act and s. 43 of the Municipal Code. The Act and the Code, which have identical provisions, permit a variety of uses, generally recognizing and supporting the role of Exhibition Place as the City's downtown fairgrounds and the trade and convention facilities on the site, as well as permitting "any other purposes that the City may approve." Although there is no zoning approval required for changes at Exhibition Place such as the proposed hotel, the hotel complex is subject to planning review through a site plan control application. Site plan control is delegated to the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning. There is typically no public consultation process as part of site plan control approval. Due to the lack of an automatic public consultation process, it is necessary for Toronto and East York Community Council to initiate this work. There was considerable public interest expressed in the future of Exhibition Place throughout the development of the Master Plan Proposals Report and the public consultation program conducted by City Planning staff as part of the development of the emerging Master Plan. There is likewise a strong desire - and need - to engage with and consult with the public from the outset of reviewing the Hotel X Phase 2 proposal.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and the Ward Councillor to undertake public consultation for the proposed Phase 2 Hotel X development at Exhibition Place and report back at an early stage of the Site Plan review process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, work with the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and the Ward Councillor to undertake public consultation for the proposed Phase 2 Hotel X development at Exhibition Place and report back at an early stage of the Site Plan review process.
TE24.96forwarded without recommendation
Supporting Canada Square Working Group Process with Additional Information
Last month, Council supported my motion to establish a Community Working Group to inform a Canada Square Special Study Area report. Planning Staff are concurrently evaluating Oxford Development's rezoning application for the Canada Square site at the south west corner of Yonge and Eglinton. The Working Group will be composed of local School Trustees, Residents' Associations, Tenants' Associations, Business Improvement Areas, neighbouring Councillors, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Some of the stakeholders participating in the Working Group have requested information regarding the subject site be made available to them prior to the commencement of the process to inform their participation. This motion requests City Staff provide a report with the requested information at the next meeting of Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, to consult with the CEOs of CreateTO and the TTC, and to report to the May 5, 2021 meeting of City Council with: a. A summary timeline of the Canada Square leaseholder history, from initial development to present day; b. Public release of all relevant information contained in the attachments to 2018.EX 33.7 - Update on the Ground Lease Amendment for the Toronto Transit Commission Lands at Yonge-Eglinton (Canada Square) considered by City Council at its meeting of April 24-27, 2018. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the May 5, 2021 meeting of City Council with a brief summary detailing how the Yonge-Eglinton Centre Focused Review, approved by Council at its meeting of February 23, 2009 through PG 23.1, informs City Planning's assessment of the current proposal by Oxford Developments on the Canada Square site.
TE24.97adopted
17 Boothroyd Avenue Permit Parking
I am writing today regarding a redevelopment at 17 Boothroyd Avenue. The applicant is proposing to convert an existing triplex into a six-unit apartment building. They are proposing to provide five parking spaces on site. They required a variance as the by-law requires six parking spaces for residents and three for visitors. At the Committee of Adjustment the applicant argued that the proximity to transit was among key factors as to why they did not need to provide the full parking requirement. The principle that I am following is that that applicants who argue for a lesser parking ratio than required by the bylaw that should not be able to supplement their parking supply by using the on-street permit spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "8B" to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "8B" to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue.
TE24.98adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 288-2021 to 325-2021. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 326-2021.