Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 77 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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TE25.51deferred
Traffic Management in Ward 14 related to the King Street East and Church Street intersection project
On April 23 and 24, 2025, City Council directed Transportation Services in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council with information on how the TTC tracks and watermain at King Street East and Church Street degraded to the point of requiring repair and associated diversion, and the ongoing active traffic management measures for the area bounded by the Don River, Eastern Avenue, Broadview Avenue, and Gerrard Street East, including a specific update on actions taken, and additional recommendations at Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East. The purpose of this report is to provide an explanation as to why the work at King Street East and Church Street was scheduled for 2025, and to provide a summary of the ongoing and planned traffic management measures for the area bounded by the Don River, Eastern Avenue, Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East, including additional recommendations for the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE25.52adopted
Turner Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Turner Road, between Davenport Road and Tyrrel Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Turner Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Turner Road, between Davenport Road and Tyrrel Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Turner Road, between Davenport Road and Tyrrel Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 9, 2025) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Turner Road, between Davenport Road and Tyrrel Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Turner Road, between Davenport Road and Tyrrel Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-572, dated August, 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Turner Road" from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.53adopted
Leroy Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Leroy Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Leroy Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Leroy Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Leroy Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Leroy Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Leroy Avenue, between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-527, dated May 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Leroy Avenue" from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.54adopted
Cedarcrest Boulevard - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Cedarcrest Boulevard, between Glencrest Boulevard and Glen Albert Drive. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Cedarcrest Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Cedarcrest Boulevard between Glencrest Boulevard and Glen Albert Drive. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of seven speed humps on Cedarcrest Boulevard, between Glencrest Boulevard and Glen Albert Drive, generally, as shown on Attachments 2 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Cedarcrest Boulevard between Glencrest Boulevard and Glen Albert Drive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of seven speed humps on Cedarcrest Boulevard, between Glencrest Boulevard and Glen Albert Drive, generally, as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawings TC-544, and TC-545, dated August 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Cedarcrest Boulevard" from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.55adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the McCormick Playground Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview, and recommend candidates to the Toronto and East York Community Council for appointment to the McCormick Playground Arena Board. This report recommends the appointment of one public member to the McCormick Playground Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed Philip Roe to the McCormick Playground Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 10, 2029 and until a successor is appointed. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidate to the McCormick Playground Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 10, 2029, and until a successor is appointed: - Philip Roe 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.
TE25.56adopted
Appointment of Community Members to the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. These appointments are a result of the following public member's terms coming to an end: - Jennifer King, term ending June 30, 2025 and until a successor is appointed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed Gillian Grant to the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2027 and until a successor is appointed. 2. Re-appointed the following members to the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for the term of office ending June 30, 2027 and until successors are appointed: - Rebecca Heersink - Abas Barra - Rob MacKinnon - Andrea Nameth - Courtney Fitton
Staff recommendation as filed
The Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following individual to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2027, and until a successor is appointed: - Gillian Grant 2. Toronto and East York Community Council reappoint the following members to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the term of office ending June 30, 2027, and until successors are appointed: - Rebecca Heersink - Abas Barra - Rob MacKinnon - Andrea Nameth - Courtney Fitton
TE25.57adopted
Appointment of New Board Members of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre
The Board confirms that the appointment of these individuals complies with the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the relevant provisions of the Relationship Framework for Board - Operated Community Centres, as well as, in accordance with our bylaws. The following individuals did not stand for re-election and are no longer on the RTCC Board of Management. - Maggi Redmonds - Hongmei Cai We look forward to the contributions of our new and returning Board members as we continue to serve our community. We also thank our departing Board members for their service to our organization.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individuals to Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2028 or until their successors are appointed: - Allison Macdonald-Buchanan - Amanda Munday - Brittany Rodrigues
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of Ralph Thornton Community Centre recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following individuals to Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2028 or until their successors are appointed: - Allison Macdonald-Buchanan - Amanda Munday - Brittany Rodrigues
TE25.58adopted
Re-Opening and Amending Item TE24.61, Brock Avenue - Parking Amendments
At our meeting on July 8, 2025, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted a motion removing switchover parking days on Brock Avenue following community support for this change. Transportation Services is requesting that this item be re-opened and amended as there was an error in the technical wording provided for this change to take effect.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE24.61 entitled "Brock Avenue - Parking Amendments". 2. Deleted Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE24.61 and adopted the following: Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the even (west) side of Brock Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Wallace Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE24.61 entitled "Brock Avenue - Parking Amendments". 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE24.61 and adopt the following: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the even (west) side of Brock Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Wallace Avenue.
TE25.59adopted
Cross Street - Parking Amendments
Current parking regulations on Cross Street, a small residential street located near Dundas Street West and Gladstone Avenue, are creating significant challenges for residents and visitors to the area. While most neighbouring streets limit parking to one side of the street, residents on Cross Street are required to move their vehicles each Thursday to the side of the street with fewer parking spaces. Visitors are often parked in the few spaces available, resulting in frustration and conflicts among residents. Through a neighbourhood survey, residents confirmed support and provided feedback on improvements to parking regulations on Cross Street. The proposed amendments include the removal of switchover parking days, fixed parking on the north section of the street where there are more spaces, and expanded permit parking times. These changes create a balance by helping to resolve the parking situation for Cross Street residents while ensuring spaces remain available for family members and other visitors.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times, except each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Cross Street, between Beaconsfield Avenue and a point 46.5 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times, except each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and a point 57.2 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue. 4. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 25 metres east of Gladstone Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further east on the even (north) side of Cross Street from Beaconsfield Avenue to Gladstone Avenue. 5. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 7. Authorized parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Cross Street from Beaconsfield Avenue to Gladstone Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times, except each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Cross Street, between Beaconsfield Avenue and a point 46.5 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition regulation in effect at all times, except each Thursday from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and a point 57.2 metres west of Beaconsfield Avenue. 4. 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, except no parking anytime from a point 25 metres east of Gladstone Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further east on the even (north) side of Cross Street from Beaconsfield Avenue to Gladstone Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Cross Street, between Gladstone Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Cross Street from Beaconsfield Avenue to Gladstone Avenue.
TE25.60adopted
Installation of Speed Bumps in the Public Laneway South of Corby Avenue and West of Caledonia Road
The public laneway south of Corby Avenue and west of Caledonia Road is frequently used by parents and their children attending F.H. Miller Junior Public School. A school exit and the playground entrance both open on to this laneway, making this area heavily used by residents. Residents and school staff have raised concerns over speeding vehicles using this laneway as a cut-through between Gilbert Avenue and Caledonia Avenue. Previous near misses involving speeding vehicles and students at the school highlight the urgent need for traffic safety improvements. The installation of speed bumps in this laneway will help to reduce speeding and improve safety for all residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in the public lane south of Corby Avenue, west of Caledonia Road, between Gilbert Avenue and Caledonia Road, as shown on Attachment 2 to the letter (August 29, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the public lane south of Corby Avenue, west of Caledonia Road, between Gilbert Avenue and Caledonia Road, as shown on Drawing No. TC-553, dated August 2025, from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.61adopted
Fairview Nursing Home provides housing to over 100 long-term care residents and is located in the public laneway east of Gladstone Avenue and south of Collahie Street. Many of the Fairview residents can be found outside the building on walks, meetings with neighbours, or out grabbing fresh air with their families. This public laneway is an important connection for residents and the dedicated staff members working at the nursing home. Over the past few years, Fairview Nursing Home staff and their residents have experienced an increase in the number of speeding vehicles travelling near their building. Many residents feel unsafe walking down the laneway, which has impacted Fairview's mission of creating a happy and vibrant community. The installation of speed bumps in this laneway will help to reduce speeding and further improve the quality of life for the many residents who call this neighbourhood their home.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in the public lane east of Gladstone Avenue, south of Collahie Street, between Cross Street and Collahie Street, as shown on Attachment 2 to the letter (September 2, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the public lane east of Gladstone Avenue, south of Collahie Street, between Cross Street and Collahie Street, as shown on Drawing No. TC-552, dated August 2025, from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.62adopted
Bloem Avenue - Turn Prohibition
Residents on Bloem Avenue have shared concerns regarding the number of vehicles regularly using their street as a cut-through to avoid travelling along Dufferin Street. This volume has resulted in dangerous speeding, backed up vehicle traffic on the street, and near accidents on this small residential road. A previous study identified significant daily vehicle travel on Bloem Avenue, which continues to impact safety for all road users. Through a neighbourhood survey conducted by my office, residents confirmed their support for a southbound right-turn prohibition from Dufferin Street to Bloem Avenue during weekday afternoon peak periods. This turn restriction, alongside planned traffic calming measures, will help to reduce vehicle volume and dangerous speeding on Bloem Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloem Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloem Avenue.
TE25.63adopted
Castle Frank and South Drive Pedestrian Safety
Castle Frank Road and South Drive are curving residential streets which used to carry primarily local traffic. Since the pandemic, and with the introduction of navigation apps such as Waze, they have increasingly suffered from high-speed cut-through traffic by reckless and impatient drivers. Speed humps have not materially slowed dangerous speeding. As a result, seniors, families, and children are increasingly at risk when they cross the street, especially where visibility is limited by trees and curving streets. Because these used to be quiet roads, there are no traffic lights or marked crosswalks in several areas heavily used by pedestrians. This includes: - the entrance to Craigleigh Gardens, a popular park with constant foot traffic; - the Milkman's Lane access point, frequently used by walkers and by school and nature groups; - the intersection of Elm Avenue and Castle Frank Road; and - 36 Castle Frank Road, a multi-unit residential building on the east side of Castle Frank, where the only sidewalk is on the west side.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 with recommendations on how to provide safe pedestrian access: a. to Craigleigh Gardens; b. to the Milkman's Lane access point; c. across the intersection of Elm Avenue and Castle Frank Road; and d. to the sidewalk from 36 Castle Frank Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 with recommendations on how to provide safe pedestrian access: a. to Craigleigh Gardens; b. to the Milkman's Lane access point; c. across the intersection of Elm Avenue and Castle Frank Road; and d. to the sidewalk from 36 Castle Frank Road.
TE25.64adopted
Charles Street West is a busy street close to Yonge Street and Bloor Street, which is currently restricted to one-way westbound for one short block between Yonge and Balmuto. For more than four years, the Bloor Yorkville BIA and the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association have requested that this portion of Charles Street West be reopened to two-way traffic, to help manage congestion at the Bloor/ Yonge intersection, including severe, prolonged impacts from long-term TTC and private sector construction. In 2021, by TE26.83 - Two-way Operation of Charles Street West between Balmuto and Yonge Street , Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of permitting two-way traffic flow on Charles Street West, between Yonge and Balmuto Streets. The General Manager did not do so. Repeated followup requests to Transportation Services have gone unanswered.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to evaluate re-opening Charles Street West to two-way traffic between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street, and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with all necessary details for implementation in the first quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to evaluate re-opening Charles Street West to two-way traffic between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with all necessary details for implementation in the first quarter of 2026.
TE25.65adopted
Dovercourt Road, between College Street and Dundas Street West, links many residents and their families to several nearby schools, the West End Parents Daycare, a local YMCA, and several popular neighbourhood parks. It is also a popular route for drivers travelling between two very busy major arterials. I have heard many concerns from residents about dangerous driving behaviour, including excessive speeding, drivers running through the crosswalk, and near misses with pedestrians and cyclists. These concerns reflect an urgent need for improved safety measures to prevent a serious collision. Transportation Services conducted a review and determined that designating this section of Dovercourt Road as a community safety zone is warranted. The proximity to several schools and a daycare, the significant pedestrian volume, and limitations to traffic calming options all justified the need for this designation. The establishment of a community safety zone will increase penalties for drivers violating traffic rules and will support any future installations of an automated speed enforcement system. These improvements will help to improve safety for all vulnerable road users travelling around this growing neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on both sides of Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on both sides of Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street.
TE25.66adopted
Extending Traffic Calming Measures on Public Laneways near Bloor Street West and Gladstone Avenue
Earlier this summer, I met with local residents for a neighbourhood walk in the Bloor Street West and Gladstone Avenue area. I heard many concerns regarding speeding and dangerous driving behind a laneway that runs behind several homes and the damage caused by this driver behaviour. Residents described the importance of this laneway for residents, families, and cyclists travelling towards Dufferin station and nearby spots in Bloorcourt Village. During our walk with residents, City staff observed that large sections of these laneways lacked the necessary number of traffic calming measures. I am recommending the installation of additional speed bumps at these locations to help reduce speeding, discourage cut-through traffic, and improve safety for residents moving through the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of a speed bump in the public lane north of Bloor Street West, east of Dufferin Street, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, as shown on Attachment 3 to the letter (September 15, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo. 2. Authorized the installation of an additional speed bump in the public lane first north of Bloor Street West, west of Bartlett Avenue, between Gladstone Avenue and Bartlett Avenue, as shown on Attachment 4 to the letter (September 15, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of a speed bump in the public lane north of Bloor Street West, east of Dufferin Street, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. TC-561, dated August 2025, from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of an additional speed bump in the public lane first north of Bloor Street West, west of Bartlett Avenue, between Gladstone Avenue and Bartlett Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. TC-562, dated August 2025, from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.67adopted
Improving Parking Availability on Concord Avenue
Residents on Concord Avenue, between Dupont Street and Hallam Street, have shared their frustration regarding the lack of available parking spaces on their street. This section of Concord Avenue is located near numerous busy businesses, resulting in visitors often leaving their vehicles parked for many hours of the day. The lack of available parking spaces has created challenges for visitors to the area and for residents hoping to find a parking spot on their trip back home at the end of the day. Through a neighbourhood-led petition, residents on this part of Concord Avenue confirmed their support for reducing the maximum parking time from 3 hours to 1 hour during non-permit parking times. This parking amendment will not only support turnover for visitors parking in the area but also preserve parking spaces for residents trying to locate a spot.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Concord Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 61 metres south. 2. Authorized maximum one-hour parking to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and from December 1 of one year to March 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Concord Avenue, between the first lane south of Dupont Street and Hallam Street. 3. Authorized maximum one-hour parking to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Concord Avenue, between Dupont Street and Hallam Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Concord Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 61 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize maximum one-hour parking to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and from December 1 of one year to March 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Concord Avenue, between the first lane south of Dupont Street and Hallam Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize maximum one-hour parking to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Concord Avenue, between Dupont Street and Hallam Street.
TE25.68adopted
A large private school, Branksome Hall, is located at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Elm Avenue. There is heavy traffic in the area, especially at student drop off and pick up times. This traffic has been exacerbated by three construction projects in the vicinity, as well as by a sharp increase in cut through traffic since the pandemic. This heavy traffic causes conflict with the school's neighbours and reduces the willingness of parents to let their children walk to school, which in turn worsens vehicle traffic. The school retained a traffic consultant which made multiple recommendations, including for traffic calming measures on Elm Avenue and for a traffic light at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Sherbourne Street North. This report was followed by extensive consultations between school, parents, and neighbors, with the assistance of the South Rosedale residence Association. These consultations will continue through an informal neighbourhood liaison committee. At the request of the Ward Councillor, Traffic Operations did a detailed study and concluded that neighbourhood safety would be improved by installing traffic lights at the intersection of Elm and Sherbourne, which entails making Maple one-way eastbound. Most neighbours are strongly opposed to this to this recommendation. They have asked instead, that speed humps be installed on Elm Avenue, and that no-stopping restrictions be expanded. Once these are installed and the construction projects in the immediate vicinity are complete, the liaison committee will revisit their opposition to the recommended traffic light.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 3 speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (September 17, 2025) from Councillor Dianne Saxe. 3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to evaluate expanding no standing/no parking times on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by November 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 3 speed humps on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, generally as shown on Attachment, Drawing TC-549 dated August 2025, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to evaluate expanding no standing/no parking times on Elm Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North, to 7:00-9:00 am and 3:00-5:00 pm., and to report back to TEYCC by November 2025.
TE25.69adopted
Exclusion of Mirvish Village Development from On-street Residential Permit Parking
The Westbank Mirvish Development at the corner of Bathurst and Bloor contains approximately 890 residential units in addition to multiple non-residential premises. Part of the community negotiations prior to zoning approval of this project were that the developer would build sufficient underground parking to accommodate all tenants, as this very high density development would completely overwhelm neighbourhood on-street parking if Mirvish Village tenants were eligible for on-street parking permits. However, no permit parking exclusion was included in the original zoning approval. Mirvish Village tenants have now begun to move in. Although there is ample space in the underground parking lot, tenants have begun to apply for on-street residential parking permits, since the city charges very little for on-street parking. The neighbourhood cannot accommodate unlimited on-street parking for Mirvish Village tenants.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the feasibility of excluding the following properties from the Permit Parking program: - 569 Bloor Street West - 625 Markham Street - 762 Bathurst Street - 571 Bloor Street West - 760 Bathurst Street - 748 Bathurst Street - 601 Markham Street
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the feasibility of excluding the following properties from the Permit Parking program: - 569 Bloor Street West - 625 Markham Street - 762 Bathurst Street - 571 Bloor Street West - 760 Bathurst Street - 748 Bathurst Street - 601 Markham Street
TE25.70adopted
Lennox Street is currently restricted to one-way eastbound for one short block between Markham Road and Palmerston Boulevard. Markham Street at Lennox is one way northbound, although Markham Street north of Lennox is still closed for construction. Residents in the area have requested that this portion of Lennox Street be reopened to two-way traffic, to help manage congestion at the Lennox/ Markham intersection and to avoid funnelling unnecessary vehicle traffic through the pedestrian-priority Mirvish Village retail/commercial area intended to occupy both sides of Markham Street between Bloor and Lennox.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to evaluate re-opening Lennox Street to two-way traffic between Markham Street and Palmerston Boulevard, and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to evaluate reopening Lennox Street to two-way traffic between Markham Street and Palmerston Boulevard, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in Q1 2026.
TE25.71adopted
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in East York
Residents have contacted my office requesting the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers near their homes. Many homes in East York currently lack accessible EV charging options, which presents a barrier as more residents transition to energy-efficient vehicles. As the demand for sustainable transportation continues to grow across the city, it is important that we provide the necessary infrastructure to support this shift. In particular, the area near Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue is a high-traffic zone, surrounded by schools, a community centre, and a hospital-making it a strategic location for EV chargers to serve both residents and visitors.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to work with the Toronto Parking Authority and report back with recommended locations for Electric Vehicle chargers in East York, with a focus on the area near Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to work with the Toronto Parking Authority and report back with recommended locations for Electric Vehicle chargers in East York, with a focus on the area near Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
TE25.72adopted
Speed Humps on Pape Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue
Residents on Pape Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue, have raised concerns about speeding vehicles on their local street. This area falls within Metrolinx's Ontario Line work zone, where major construction is underway and traffic volumes are expected to increase. Residents have reported that construction-related activity in the surrounding area has contributed to higher traffic volumes and speeding, impacting both safety and quality of life. In response to these concerns, my office conducted a community ballot to assess support for traffic calming measures. The results confirmed strong support from local residents for the installation of speed humps on Pape Avenue. These measures aim to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian and community safety while significant transit infrastructure work continues nearby.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pape Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Pape Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue, generally as shown on the Attachment 2 to the letter (September 11, 2025) from Councillor Paula Fletcher.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pape Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Pape Avenue between Gerrard Street East and Austin Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-548, dated August 2025 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
TE25.73amended
61-75 Brownlow Avenue - Residential Demolition Applications
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the existing block of (8) townhouses at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue (Application Nos. 24 230678 DEM 00 DM, 24 230690 DEM 00 DM, 24 230708 DEM 00 DM, 24 230661 DEM 00 DM, 24 230735 DEM 00 DM, 24 230742 DEM 00 DM, 24 230699 DEM 00 DM, and 24 230721 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request from the owner to demolish these buildings prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing townhouses at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the applications for demolition at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing townhouses at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing townhouses at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing townhouses at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE25.74adopted
Speed Humps and Safety Improvements - Benlamond Avenue (Between Main Street and Norwood Road)
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about pedestrian safety on Benlamond Avenue and on surrounding neighbourhood streets. Our office has received a petition from residents in support of the installation of speed humps on Benlamond Avenue (between Main Street and Norwood Road) in January 2025. My office directed staff to prepare a report to Toronto and East York Community Council to authorize the installation. Unfortunately, this action was not completed. Therefore, I am requesting staff to report back to our next Community Council meeting with the required details to authorize the installation of speed humps on Benlamond Avenue and to report back the feasibility of accelerating additional road safety improvements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, to come forward with Recommendations and drawings for traffic calming measures (speed humps) on Benlamond Avenue, between Main Street and Norwood Road, for submission at the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting taking place on October 22, 2025. 2. Directed the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services to investigate feasibility of interim geometric safety improvements at the intersection of Benlamond Avenue and Norwood Road / Glen Oak Drive for implementation in 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, to come forward with Recommendations and drawings for traffic calming measures (speed humps) on Benlamond Avenue, between Main Street and Norwood Road, for submission at the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting taking place on October 22, 2025. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services to investigate feasibility of interim geometric safety improvements at the intersection of Benlamond Avenue and Norwood Road / Glen Oak Drive for implementation in 2026.
TE25.75adopted
Ontario Place Event Traffic Management Strategy
Ontario Place is the site of the Budweiser Stage concert venue and hosts dozens of events every year, with over 70 scheduled in 2025. Budweiser Stage also has plans to expand its capacity in the coming years. The venue generates peak traffic activity on Lake Shore Boulevard West. before and after concerts. In particular, pick-up and drop-off including rideshare is happening on curb lanes, creating congestion and unsafe movements for passengers and pedestrians. As a busy transportation corridor, Lake Shore Boulevard West. experiences large amounts of traffic in general. The site is also close to Exhibition Place which in addition to its trade shows and conventions hosts sporting events and signature events such as the Canadian National Exhibition and Toronto Caribbean Festival that generate significant levels of traffic. These factors exacerbate the issues faced with concert event pick-up and drop off. A staff assessment of strategies to manage pick-up and drop-off for events at this site is needed to address these concerns. These should be informed through testing of mitigation measures during the remainder of the 2025 season, and a report back in advance of the 2026 season.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Live Nation, Ontario Place, Exhibition Place, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Toronto Police Service and other relevant partners to develop a strategy for event-related pickup and drop-off in the area surrounding Ontario Place, consider any planned operational and capital projects in the area, conduct trial mitigation measures for the remainder of 2025, and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in first quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request that the General Manager of Transportation Services work with Live Nation, Ontario Place, Exhibition Place, the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Police Services, and other relevant partners to develop a strategy for event-related pickup and drop-off in the area surrounding Ontario Place, consider any planned operational and capital projects in the area, conduct trial mitigation measures for the remainder of 2025, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in first quarter of 2026.
TE25.76amended
Wellington Street Loading Zone
In April 2022, Council approved bylaw 294-2023 : Item - 2022.IE28.7 to adjust traffic and parking regulations to accommodate the Douro Street and Wellington Street Road Safety and Bikeway Improvements project as part of the Council approved Cycling Network Plan. The loading zone in question was adjusted as part of a Cycling Network Plan project on Wellington Street which required the relocation of the loading zone used predominantly by 1Hotel, previously located on Wellington Street West just East of Bathurst Street, to Bathurst Street between Wellington Street West and Stewart Street. This relocation had become problematic with challenges with snow clearing, peak hour traffic and also with the forthcoming Bathurst RapidTO project. As such Transportation Services has worked with 1Hotel to design and reconstruct the sidewalk on Wellington Street to safely accommodate a loading bay at the original location on Wellington Street at the hotel's expense. As such, this motion is to revert the by-laws to reflect the original loading zone condition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes regulation in effect at all times, except 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 15 metres north of Wellington Street West and Stewart Street. 2. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West at Bathurst Street and a point 110 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West at Bathurst Street and a point 115 metres further east. 4. City Council designate a passenger loading zone in effect at on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 18 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 24 metres further east. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street and a point 18 metres east. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 42 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 73 metres further east 7. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 18 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 24 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Malik recommends that: 1. City Council rescind: 1. From Schedule XV (Parking for Restricted Periods) in § 950-1314 the parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes to be in effect at all times, except 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 15 metres north of Wellington Street West and Stewart Street. 2. From Schedule XIV (No Stopping) in § 950-1313 in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West North Bathurst Street and a point 110 metres further east 2. City Council enact: 1. From Schedule VII (Passenger Loading Zones) in § 950-1306 a Passenger Loading Zone in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street between a point 18m metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 24 metres further east. 2. From Schedule XIV (No Stopping) in § 950-1313 in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West North Bathurst Street and a point 18 metres further east
TE25.77adopted
Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 978-2025 to 1057-2025, 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 1058-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.