Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 92 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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TE26.76amended
Traffic Control Signals - Pape Avenue at Strathcona Avenue and Pape Avenue at Bain Avenue
This item was considered as Item TE6.50 at the May 22, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council where it was deferred indefinitely. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Pape Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services does not support the replacement of the existing pedestrian crossovers (PXO) with traffic control signals at the following intersections: Pape Avenue at Strathcona Avenue Pape Avenue at Bain Avenue The technical justification for these installations are not satisfied. Therefore, the installation of traffic control signals is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2021 with an approval report and a recommended location for a traffic signal on Pape Avenue between Riverdale Avenue and Harcourt Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Strathcona Avenue. 2. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Bain Avenue. 3. City Council not authorize the removal of the pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Strathcona Avenue. 4. City Council not authorize the removal of the pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Bain Avenue.
TE26.77adopted
Brunswick Avenue/ Dupont Street Neighbourhood Study
Residents in the Annex, including representatives of the Annex Residents' Association, have been contacting my office with concerns about the consistent increase in traffic volumes, on-street parking pressures, and traffic-related safety concerns in the Brunswick Avenue/Dupont Street area. Intensification of density along the Dupont corridor, through recent, ongoing and planned future development, has changed the dynamic of local traffic, with much of the traffic perceived to be cut-through drivers avoiding congestion and poor traffic conditions along the arterial streets such as Dupont, Bathurst, Spadina and Bloor. Accordingly, drivers and the apps they rely upon to route their drives increasingly use residential streets within the Annex, including Brunswick Avenue as a north-south street in and out of the area and often at high speeds. In an effort to curb this dangerous increase in traffic, on behalf of local residents, I am looking to have Transportation Services review current configuration of our traffic grid and make suggestions that will eliminate cut-through traffic and reduce congestion on our residential streets. It is integral that this is reviewed holistically and we are not creating issues on neighbouring streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a study of the feasibility and impact of converting Brunswick Avenue, from Wells Street to Dupont Street to one-way travel northbound, including a general review of current cut-through patterns and consideration of potential impacts to flow of traffic through other streets in the area bounded by Dupont Street, Spadina Road, Bloor Street and Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a study of the feasibility and impact of converting Brunswick Avenue, from Wells Street to Dupont Street to one-way travel northbound, including a general review of current cut-through patterns and consideration of potential impacts to flow of traffic through other streets in the area bounded by Dupont Street, Spadina Road, Bloor Street and Bathurst Street.
TE26.78adopted
Developing a Coherent Streetscape Design and Plan for the Yorkville Triangle Area
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA and the ABC Residents' Association (ABCRA) have been working tirelessly to advance streetscape projects in the Yorkville Triangle area that enrich the neighbourhood for residents, business owners, and visitors alike. These initiatives, some of which are major in scope, complement one another, and overlap in their goals and vision for Yorkville. For the last decade, the ABCRA has been advocating for the burial of overhead hydro equipment throughout the Yorkville Triangle. This has already been done to great success on Cumberland and Bellair, and the ABCRA would like to achieve consistency throughout their neighbourhood. The previous ward Councillor worked with the community to set aside Section 37 funds for this purpose, and the ABCRA would like to see this project move forward as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the BIA has a number of ongoing streetscape projects in their geographic area that both groups would like to see completed. This includes extending the flow-through, herring bone paving pattern from Yorkville Avenue throughout the BIA area, which is also supported by the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association. The BIA would also like to ensure that development-associated streetscaping in Yorkville follows the consistent plan previously developed by Planning and Urban Design staff, and is not executed in a piecemeal manner. The BIA's character lampposts are also nearing their end of life, and will soon need to be replaced, along with new underground hydro conduits and feeds. All of these projects are complex, and would involve underground work, numerous utility cuts, and/or resurfacing and possible full reconstruction of a number of streets. They need to be planned and executed in conjunction with one another, as well as with other City infrastructure initiatives already scheduled in the area, in order to deliver them efficiently, quickly, and in the least disruptive manner. The BIA and the ABCRA would like to help one another to bring these projects to fruition, however these organizations are limited in what they can achieve based on their geographic scopes, organizational and legal structures, and available resources. As a result, there is a need for a City Division to assist them in coordinating these projects, and to develop a coherent plan forward.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work together with the Bloor-Yorkville BIA, the ABC Residents' Association, the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association, the BIA Office, and Councillor Layton's Office, to develop a coherent streetscape plan for the Yorkville Triangle area in coordination with major capital projects and utilities that incorporates the ABCRA's hydro burial initiative, along with all ongoing BIA and GYRA streetscape projects, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work together with the Bloor-Yorkville BIA, the ABC Residents' Association, the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association, the BIA Office, and Councillor Layton's Office, to develop a coherent streetscape plan for the Yorkville Triangle area in coordination with major capital projects and utilities that incorporates the ABCRA's hydro burial initiative, along with all ongoing BIA and GYRA streetscape projects, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2022.
TE26.79adopted
Exclusion of 203 College Street from 6D Permit Parking
At the request of local residents, my office is looking to exclude the development located at 203 College Street from the 6D permit parking area is a means to ensure that parking zone is not at risk of becoming further over-subscribed due to the density of this development. The issuance of parking permits to residents of these developments would negatively impact on the already limited supply of parking spaces. I am requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have reported that it is already difficult to find a parking space close to home. The request is to ensure the balance of parking within area 6D from the potential influx from another development in the neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6D" to exclude the development located at 203 College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 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 "6D" to exclude the development located at 203 College Street.
TE26.80adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between New and Berryman Streets
In 2020, my office received a request from the ABC Residents' Association to add permit parking, within area 5E to the existing metered spots on the west side of Davenport Road, between New and Berryman Streets. This area is seeing unprecedented pressure on the neighbourhood's existing permit parking, particularly on streets such as Bishop, Berryman, and Hazelton, whose built form means that limited spots are available to residents. Although the City conducted a permit parking poll regarding the proposed change, only three ballots were received by City Clerks (two against and one in favour). The ABCRA does not believe this to be representative of the position of a majority of neighbours, and my office has also received additional communication from nearby residents in favour of this change. . I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, as the response rate was so low; residents on surrounding streets who would be directly and positively impacted by this change were not polled; and I have heard from a number of residents who are in favour of implementing the permit parking program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between New Street and Berryman Street from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between New Street and Berryman Street from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
TE26.81adopted
Parking Amendments - Sherbourne Street (405 Sherbourne Street - Housing Now Development)
The following on-street parking amendments on this section of Sherbourne Street are associated with staff recommendations to remove an existing taxi-stand lay-by in front of 405 Sherbourne Street as detailed in the staff report: Housing Now - 405 Sherbourne Street - Zoning Amendment - Final Report, dated June 14, 2021, that is being considered by Planning and Housing Committee on June 28, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 134.9 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 130 metres north of Carlton Street. 2. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 141 metres north of Carlton Street and a point 24.5 metres north of Isabella Street. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 134.9 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 24.5 metres north of Isabella Street. 4. City Council rescind the designated taxi stand for two taxis in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 130 metres north of Carlton Street and a point 141 metres north of Carlton Street. 5. Staff postpone introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for the enactment of recommendations 1-4 above until the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for 405 Sherbourne Street is in force and effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 134.9 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 130 metres north of Carlton Street. 2. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 141 metres north of Carlton Street and a point 24.5 metres north of Isabella Street. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 134.9 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 24.5 metres north of Isabella Street. 4. City Council rescind the designated taxi stand for two taxis in effect at all times on the east side of Sherbourne Street, between a point 130 metres north of Carlton Street and a point 141 metres north of Carlton Street. 5. Staff postpone introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for the enactment of recommendations 1-4 above until the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for 405 Sherbourne Street is in force and effect.
TE26.82adopted
Speed Hump Requests in Ward 11
As traffic has been starting to increase with businesses reopening, residents are noting a huge increase in traffic and speed of that traffic through their neighbourhoods. Where possible, Community Council must be taking steps to reduce the speed of vehicles through the provision of speed humps where residents would like to see them. Speed humps have proven successful at often keeping cars below the speed limit while increasing the safety of the street and raising the awareness of the driver to their surroundings. My office has received a series of petitions I will be submitting to staff to support these requests to see their installation studied and eventual installation, on as quick a timeline as possible.
Toronto and East York Community Council direct: 1. Transportation staff to investigate and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the potential to install speed humps on: a. Summerhill Ave - From Yonge Street to Summerhill Gardens b. Castle Frank Rd - From the Don Valley exit to Dale Avenue - 2 speed humps c. Rosedale Heights Dr - From Maclennan Avene and Errington Avene d. Brunswick Avenue - From College Street to Ulster Street
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council investigate and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the potential to install speed humps on: a. Summerhill Ave - From Yonge St to Summerhill Gardens b. Castle Frank Rd - From the Don Valley exit to Dale Ave - 2 speed humps c. Rosedale Heights Dr - From Maclennan Ave and Errington Ave d. Brunswick Avenue - From College Street to Ulster Street
TE26.83amended
Two-way Operation of Charles Street West between Balmuto and Yonge Streets
Yonge and Bloor is one of the busiest intersections in the country and this area is seeing additional traffic due to construction from nearby developments. This pressure will only increase in the coming years, especially as the TTC conducts extensive improvements to the Bloor-Yonge subway station. Due to the speed and volume of cars coming through the area and construction, many residents feel unsafe being on bike, or walking through the intersection being placed too close to traffic. Charles Street West, west of Balmuto to Bay operates in both directions. Converting the section from Balmuto to Yonge to two-way operation would help to improve connectivity for residents of Balmuto Street by car or bicycle without having to travel the wrong way down the street, or having to engage with the busier intersection at Bloor and Yonge. Taking steps to alleviate pressure on this intersection would also improve safety with less cars having to make right turns through the cycling infrastructure on Bloor. Vision Zero attempts to reduce dangerous interactions, and this improvement would help accomplish this in a multitude of ways. At the meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on November 14, 2017, Transportation Services submitted a report on their review of permitting two-way traffic flow on Charles Street West, and determined that this conversion was feasible. It was stated that because this section of the street has a pavement width of 9.8 meters, it could accommodate two-way traffic, and the parking lane could be maintained. It was determined that alternatively, if parking was removed from both sides of the street, then the westbound left-turn lane at St. Nicholas Street and eastbound left-turn lane at Yonge could be maintained. At the time, the General Manager, Transportation Services, was directed to conduct further study on Charles Street traffic operation; to conduct community consultation; to factor in the increased density from new developments; and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2019. As new buildings nearby reach occupancy, and the TTC's work commences, implementing two-way operation on this stretch is becoming more urgent. I have consulted with the BIA, the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association, the Manulife Centre, and residents of Balmuto Street, and they are in favour of this change.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the third quarter of 2021 on the feasibility of permitting two-way traffic flow on Charles Street West, between Yonge and Balmuto Streets.
TE26.84adopted
Improving Public Safety Along Trolley Crescent
There have been continual reports of illegal boulevard parking as well as vehicles entering, and driving through Underpass Park, located at Lower River Street and Trolley Crescent. Since then City staff was asked by my office to determine the feasibility of long term design solutions including full fencing around the perimeter of Underpass Park, installing cattle and P gates at entrances and the addition of new amenities such as picnic tables or other recreational facilities to better program the park and foster greater safety. In addition, Waterfront Toronto, the developer and owner of the unassumed Trolley Crescent, was tasked to review options for placing new street furniture or other public realm improvements to address the above safety concerns. The recommendations below are a result of the community and City dialogue are carefully crafted to directly respond to residents' safety concerns. These proposed changes are supported by Transportation Services and Waterfront Toronto, in anticipation that they will deter the current illegal parking and vehicular activity. Ultimately, we anticipate the changes in traffic operation will facilitate greater safety, more inclusive and long-term community programming in Underpass Park. I want to thank the City of Toronto Transportation Services for their focused and timely work on this project. I would also like to thank the residents of Corktown who have provided continued input and valuable insights.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 30 minutes at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street and a point 11 metres further east. 2. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg). 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg). 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street. 5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 23.2 metres east of Lower River Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 30 minutes at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street and a point 11 metres further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg). 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 23.2 metres east of Lower River Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg).
TE26.85adopted
Traffic Safety and Noise Pollution Measures in Yorkville
Toronto is seeing an unprecedented number of high performance vehicles and motorcycles speeding and drag racing throughout the city, often with modified mufflers that emit extremely disruptive levels of noise. Yorkville feels this pressure more than most areas. It has become a destination for people with loud vehicles making their presence known, while driving recklessly and dangerously. I have received reports of up to 40 motorcycles loudly gathering on Yorkville Avenue at a time; drivers of cars parking in the middle of the street, blocking traffic and revving their engines to antagonize passerbys; and drag racing on Avenue Road and nearby streets on a daily basis, often until 2 or 3 in the morning. These motorists are putting residents' safety at risk, keeping them up at night, and significantly impacting their quality of life. The City's noise bylaw falls short when it comes to the prohibition of amplified vehicular noise. Furthermore, there are significant service gaps with respect to enforcement action against stunt drivers and street racers. A number of my colleagues on City Council have recently put forward motions directing Transportation, MLS, and Toronto Police to report back to Council and various Committees in the coming months on how the City can make greater investment into technology and resources to fight this noise and dangerous driving. However, in order to ensure that Yorkville is a safe and liveable environment, additional action is necessary. Where possible, Community Council must take steps to reduce the speed and danger posed by these vehicles, through provision of the following measures as quickly as possible.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on: a. The potential to install traffic calming measures on Yorkville Avenue, such as speed humps, between Bay Street and Avenue Road. b. The potential to install a Red Light Camera at the intersection of Yorkville Avenue and Avenue Road. c. The potential to designate the area around Yorkville and Avenue Road a Community Safety Zone, due to its proximity to local schools and seniors facilities. If the area is already a designated Community Safety Zone, to add additional signage to that effect. d. The potential to install Automated Speed Enforcement on Avenue Road, immediately north of the Yorkville Avenue intersection. e. The potential to install "Quiet: Residential Area" signs on Yorkville's residential streets.
Staff recommendation as filed
That the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council: a. The potential to install traffic calming measures on Yorkville Avenue, such as speed humps, between Bay Street and Avenue Road. b. The potential to install a Red Light Camera at the intersection of Yorkville Avenue and Avenue Road. c. The potential to designate the area around Yorkville and Avenue Road a Community Safety Zone, due to its proximity to local schools and seniors facilities. If the area is already a designated Community Safety Zone, to add additional signage to that effect. d. The potential to install Automated Speed Enforcement on Avenue Road, immediately north of the Yorkville Avenue intersection. e. The potential to install "Quiet: Residential Area" signs on Yorkville's residential streets.
TE26.86adopted
Shuter Street Bike Lane Upgrade - Bollard and Curb Placement Re-evaluation
The Shuter Street Bike Lanes project upgraded the existing bike lanes to separated bike (cycle tracks) in order to increase safety and comfort for people cycling and to reduce conflicts between people driving, cycling and walking. While this project has been well-received by area residents, there have been issues and concerns with the installation of the bollards and curbs in the stretch between Sherbourne and George Street on Shuter Street. The primary concern of area-residents living within this stretch involves the curbs and bollards being placed in very close proximity to already narrow existing parking spots in this specific location. As a result, the local Garden District Residents Association (GDRA) has confirmed the following challenges due to this placement: - Since bike lanes are wider than the parking spots, parked cars are directly up against oncoming traffic- a situation that makes it impossible to exit from vehicles during rush hour - People are parking at the concrete curb separation meant for trash and recycling bin access and collection, which makes it difficult for the sanitation workers and forces award spacing between parked vehicles Given that the placement of this specific cycle track is highly concerning because the conditions are extremely tight that people cannot safely exist their vehicles, my office has extensively engaged with Transportation Staff about investigating this matter and consider the feasibility of removing and replacing the bollards and curbs to an area that would allow drivers and passengers to get in and out their vehicles safely without stopping traffic. On May 3, 2021, my office was provided with the following response by the Community Council and Issues Management department at Transportation Services: Cycling staff and they confirmed that the placement of the curbs and bollards on Shuter between Sherbourne and George were installed correctly and are within City Standards. They do not support moving the curbs so that vehicles can park further into the buffer area as this would defeat the purpose of the buffer, which is to create space for passenger loading and the "door swing" into the bike lane. You noted that the set-up of the bike lanes/buffer looks different in the section of Shuter east of Sherbourne (between Seaton and Ontario) and staff advised that unfortunately that was an error and it was not intended to be installed that way. Regarding the gaps in the curbs that are meant to facilitate waste pick-ups, Solid Waste staff have indicated that they are able to work around parked vehicles if the gaps are blocked during pick-up times. I also checked with Senior Project Manager Transportation about the observational study, and he clarified this was completed over the winter months for a proposed option to have only one bollard on the leading edge of the curbstone versus two per section of curbstones. It was determined in consultation with Road Operations staff that bollards should continue to be placed on either side of gaps in the curbstones so we can locate gaps in the curbs for plowing during snowfalls.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to immediately re-evaluate the response provided by Transportation staff and directly engage with the Garden District Residents' Association to fully understand their concerns. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Garden District Residents' Association to identify specific adjustments that can be made to overcome the challenges of the current bollards and curbs placement and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations by November 24, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to immediately re-evaluate the response provided by Staff and directly engage with the Garden District Residents' Association to fully understand their concerns. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Garden District Residents' Association to identify specific adjustments that can be made to overcome the challenges of the current bollards and curbs placement and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations by November 24, 2021.
TE26.87adopted
1467 Bathurst Street-Related Contamination Reporting Request
It has been exactly a year since City Council approved the zoning amendment for 1467 Bathurst Street (By-law 648-2020). As part of that approval, I requested an implementation and status review of the 2001 Council-approved remediation that was to happen on the site. I did that because many in my community had shared concerns in regards to historic contamination on this site, which was the home to a gas station, auto repair, and carwash. There was concern over potential impacts if dug up for construction that this may have on the Wells Hill Park and Nordheimer Ravine to the south, as well as the future on-site parkland that we had secured as part of the zoning approval. Given that City staff have advised that the environmental assessment is within provincial jurisdiction, it has been difficult for the community to get answers to their concerns via the municipally-run development review process. I have been working closely with City Legal, Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) and City Planning to provide as much information and support as possible to the community with getting answers. With many questions still unanswered, I'm submitting this motion to ask for all relevant information relating to the contamination and remediation efforts to be made public. I am also asking for the Chief Building Officer not to issue any building-related permits until the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the safety on-site via the Record of Site Condition. City Legal, ECS and City Planning have been consulted and have helped with the wording of the motion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request relevant City staff to obtain from the current property owner of 1467 Bathurst Street (the site), the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and all relevant third parties (including without limitation past site owners and operators) all information in support of the Record of Site Condition filing for the site that Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is reviewing and that such information be publicly disclosed where permitted. 2. City Council request that relevant City staff make available for public disclosure any report prepared following a peer review undertaken for the City in relation to the parkland dedication required for 1467 Bathurst Street. 3. City Council request that the Chief Building Official, Toronto Buildings not issue any conditional building permits that authorize construction, other than works required for environmental site remediation, at 1467 Bathurst Street (the site) prior to a Record of Site Condition for the site is acknowledged by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council request that relevant City staff obtain from the current property owner of 1467 Bathurst Street (the site), the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and all relevant third parties (including without limitation past site owners and operators) all information in support of the Record of Site Condition filing for the site that MECP is reviewing and that such information be publicly disclosed where permitted. 2. City Council request that relevant City staff make available for public disclosure any report prepared following a peer review undertaken for the City in relation to the parkland dedication required for 1467 Bathurst Street. 3. City Council request that the Chief Building Official not issue any conditional building permits that authorize construction, other than works required for environmental site remediation, at 1467 Bathurst Street (the site) prior to a Record of Site Condition for the site is acknowledged by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
TE26.88adopted
Removal of the Rush Hour Parking Prohibition on the East Side of Parkside Drive
Residents of Parkside Drive and the Sunnyside Community Association are concerned about motorists exceeding the speed limit on Parkside Drive. Parkside Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Bloor Street West, is a four-lane major arterial roadway with a regulatory speed limit of 50 km/h. A sidewalk exists along the east side of Parkside Drive. There is no sidewalk on the west side of Parkside Drive with the exception of the northwest and southwest corners at High Park Boulevard and the TTC stop just north of the underpass at Spring Road. There is currently "No Parking, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Mon -Fri", on the east side between The Queensway and a point 54 metres south of Bloor Street West. Residents have expressed safety concerns as there is no buffer between pedestrians and motorists during the rush hour period. The removal of the evening rush hour parking restriction will create a buffer between motorists and pedestrians. Transportation advised that they anticipate an increase to queuing and delays for northbound motorists, including TTC service. Transit service on Parkside Drive is provided by the 80 Queensway bus. This bus operates in mixed traffic, and as such, would also be affected by any changes that are made to general traffic.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parkside Drive, between The Queensway and a point 54 metres south of Bloor Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parkside Drive, between The Queensway and a point 54 metres south of Bloor Street West.
TE26.89adopted
In 2019, I was contacted by local residents who provided a petition requesting that the City's Transportation Services Division designate Rusholme Road, from Heydon Park Road to College Street, a one-way street northbound, instead of the existing two-way operation. Rusholme Road is a local roadway with a speed limit of 30 km/h. With many families and young children residing in the area, residents believe this change would benefit the community and make it safer for everyone. The suggested change, also supported by Toronto Police Services (Division 14), was requested due to safety concerns arising from multiple occurrences in which motorists disobey the existing No Entry regulations on Rusholme Road, at Heydon Park Road. Upon receipt of the petition, I reached out to Traffic Operations staff requesting guidance on these issues and to make recommendations to address them, including a review of existing conditions and potential impacts to the neighbourhood. As a result, and after having consulted with area residents and staff regarding the feasibility of the proposal, the following traffic and parking regulations are being proposed in conjunction with the conversion from a two-way to one-way operation along Rusholme Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south. 2. Rescinded existing standing prohibition in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily, on both sides of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south. 3. Rescinded existing westbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of College Street and Rusholme Road in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. 4. Amended existing one-way northbound operation in effect on Rusholme Road, between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and College Street. 5. Amended existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Rusholme Road from Heydon Park Road to a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect from Heydon Park Road to College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south. 2. Rescind existing standing prohibition in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily, on both sides of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south. 3. Rescind existing westbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of College Street and Rusholme Road in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. 4. Amend existing one-way northbound operation in effect on Rusholme Road, between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and College Street. 5. Amend existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Rusholme Road from Heydon Park Road to a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect from Heydon Park Road to College Street.
TE26.90adopted
Speed Limit Reductions for St Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road
Residents in Moore Park have frequently reached out to my office with concerns over speeding on St Clair Avenue East from Yonge St to Mt Pleasant Rd. There have been many near misses, accidents and just recently on June 15, 2021 a serious motorcycle accident. Over the last 2 years, Transportation Services have applied a number safety measures to mitigate road incidents and today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous interactions on our roads. As outlined in the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy, higher speeds can contribute to higher risk of serious injury and fatalities. Setting a lower speed limit in this segment of roadway on St Clair Ave E, serves to increase safety for all road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: St. Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: St. Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mt. Pleasant Road. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
TE26.91adopted
Protecting Pedestrians at Riverdale Park East
With Watermain and imminent TTC Track Work on Broadview Avenue between Gerrard and Danforth residents in the area are concerned about pedestrian safety in the vicinity of Riverdale Park East, which is one of the busiest parks in the East End. However above and beyond the temporary concerns is the long standing community request for a traffic light to improve pedestrian safety around Riverdale Park East. In a letter on April 30th 2021 the General Manager of Transportation confirmed that staff should be working on determining an optimal location for a traffic signal on Broadview. However staff have now indicated that they are not planning on installing a traffic signal, and instead wish to wait for additional traffic counts. This is not the first request. The latest request was in 2016 after overwhelming feedback during the consultations on upgrades to Riverdale Park East, and other similar requests stretch back to 2005. This needs to be addressed, and I am asking for your support to remedy this issue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager of Transportation to report to the September 9, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the preferred location for the long discussed traffic signal on Broadview Avenue that would provide safest access to Riverdale Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager of Transportation to report to the September 9th Meeting of Community Council with on the preferred location for the long discussed traffic signal on Broadview that would provide safest access to Riverdale Park .
TE26.92adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 544-2021 to 580-2021. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 581-2021.