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.
TE26.1adopted
Permanent Closure of the Public Lane at the Rear of 2104-2110 Yonge Street
Transportation Services recommends that portions of the public lane at the rear of 2104-2110 Yonge Street (west of Yonge Street and north of Manor Road West), as shown in Appendix "A", be permanently closed. Once closed, a portion of the lane will be sold to the adjacent property owner at 2104-2110 Yonge Street, another portion will be retained by the City with operational management of the lands to be transferred to the Toronto Transit Commission.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane at the rear of 2104-2110 Yonge Street (the "Lane"), shown as Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Plan 66R-31950, attached as Appendix A to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director,Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix B to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane at the rear of 2104-2110 Yonge Street (the "Lane"), shown as Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Plan 66R-31950, attached as Appendix "A" to the report dated June 4, 2021, from the Director,Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "B" to the report dated June 4, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE26.2adopted
Naming of a Private Drive for a Development at 23 Spadina Avenue
This report recommends that the name "Concord CityPlace Way" be approved to identify a private drive located at 23 Spadina Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Concord CityPlace Way" to identify a private drive located at 23 Spadina Avenue. 2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $250.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Concord CityPlace Way" to identify a private drive located at 23 Spadina Avenue. 2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $250.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of the report.
TE26.3adopted
This report recommends that the name "Marchese Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Mansfield Avenue, extending between Manning Avenue and Claremont Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Marchese Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Mansfield Avenue, extending between Manning Avenue and Claremont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Marchese Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Mansfield Avenue, extending between Manning Avenue and Claremont Street.
TE26.4adopted
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
On June 12, 2018 the Ontario Lands Tribunal (OLT, formerly the LPAT) approved a 29-storey mixed-use building which included the conservation and rehabilitation of the heritage buildings at 33 Avenue Road. On March 16, 2020, a new Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted with an expanded site to include 136 Yorkville Avenue, and proposed the demolition of all heritage buildings on the site and alterations to the height, setbacks, and massing of the previous LPAT approved proposal. On November 25, 2020, City Council approved the request to demolish the designated heritage property at 33 Avenue Road, subject to conditions. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition must be enacted by City Council and come into full force and effect. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 29-storey (125.1 metres, including 7.6 metres mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (June 4, 2021) report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreement(s), satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, including: a. a financial contribution in the amount of $1,747,550.00 payable to the City prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement, or any other necessary agreement, to the date of payment. The funds shall be directed at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor for the following: i. $897,550.00 directed towards new and/or capital improvements to affordable housing; ii. $850,000.00 directed towards streetscape or local area park improvements, and/or capital improvements for new or existing community facilities. b. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 3.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in Toronto's Official Plan and will benefit the local community; c. The following matters of convenience are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement: i. A privately-owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS) of not less than 143 square metres fronting onto Yorkville Avenue; ii. A 3.5 metre wide publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway on the west side of the POPS connecting to Avenue Road; iii. A 5.5 metre wide publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway on the east side of the POPS connecting north to the Yorkville Village shopping centre; iv. The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development. v. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for the designated heritage property at 33 Avenue Road: a. the owner shall provide a comprehensive Interpretation Plan that addresses the significant themes and values contained in the City's designation By-law for the subject property, including but not limited to arranging for a heritage plaque on the subject property within the public view through the Heritage Toronto Plaques and Markers Program that commemorates the lost heritage resource and the commemoration of the 1968 York Square development by Diamond and Myers, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Interpretation Plan required in Recommendation1.a.i. above; and d. provide full documentation of the designated heritage property including comprehensive photo-documentation and measured drawings keyed to an existing site plan and elevations, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 3.c.v.c. above, the owner shall provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Interpretation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. Submit the following materials to the City for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services: i. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report; ii. Hydrological Report; iii. Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form; and iv. Hydrological Review Summary Form. b. Submit a Tree Planting Plan, including in particular the provision of street trees within the City right-of-way, and a Public Utilities Plan, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the June 4, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreement(s), satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, including: a. a financial contribution in the amount of $1,747,550.00 payable to the City prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement, or any other necessary agreement, to the date of payment. The funds shall be directed at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the Ward Councillor for the following: i. $897,550.00 directed towards new and/or capital improvements to affordable housing; ii. $850,000.00 directed towards streetscape or local area park improvements, and/or capital improvements for new or existing community facilities. b. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5 a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in Toronto's Official Plan and will benefit the local community; c. The following matters of convenience are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement: i. A privately-owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS) of not less than 143 square metres fronting onto Yorkville Avenue; ii. A 3.5 metre wide publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway on the west side of the POPS connecting to Avenue Road; iii. A 5.5 metre wide publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway on the east side of the POPS connecting north to the Yorkville Village shopping centre; iv. The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development. v. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for the designated heritage property at 33 Avenue Road: a. the owner shall provide a comprehensive Interpretation Plan that addresses the significant themes and values contained in the City's designation By-law for the subject property, including but not limited to arranging for a heritage plaque on the subject property within the public view through the Heritage Toronto Plaques and Markers Program that commemorates the lost heritage resource and the commemoration of the 1968 York Square development by Diamond and Myers, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Interpretation Plan required in Part 1.a.i. above; and d. provide full documentation of the designated heritage property including comprehensive photo-documentation and measured drawings keyed to an existing site plan and elevations, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part c. above, the owner shall provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Interpretation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. Submit the following materials to the City for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services: i. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report; ii. Hydrological Report; iii. Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form; and iv. Hydrological Review Summary Form. b. Submit a Tree Planting Plan, including in particular the provision of street trees within the City right-of-way, and a Public Utilities Plan, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Urban Forestry, Tree Protection & Plan Review.
TE26.5adopted
316-320 Dupont Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes a new 9-storey (48.6 metres including a mechanical penthouse) office building with retail uses on the ground floor at 316-320 Dupont Street. The proposed office building is to be integrated with the proposed mixed use building at 328-332 Dupont Street. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site within a built-up area that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, provide new commercial uses, and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding area. It would advance policy objectives to create complete communities, provide employment opportunities, and ensure a form of development that makes efficient use of land while limiting impacts on the character and function of the existing neighbourhood and enhancing the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 316-320 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 31, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the functional servicing report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 316-320 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report dated May 31, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the functional servicing report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE26.6adopted
73 Queen's Park Crescent East - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to permit a five-storey, 7,024 square metre institutional building at 73 Queen's Park Crescent East. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the intent of the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for further intensification, within a built-up area, that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, provide new institutional uses, allocate approximately 67 percent of the site as open space and contribute to the vitality of the campus and surrounding area. It would advance policy objectives to create complete communities, provide a range of institutional uses and employment opportunities, and ensure a form of development that makes efficient use of land while limiting impacts on the character and function of the surrounding area and enhancing the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 73 Queen's Park Crescent East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (June 2, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 73 Queen's Park Crescent East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (June 2, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. Enter into a financially secured agreement to secure the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 73 Queen's Park Crescent East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report (June 2, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 73 Queen's Park Crescent East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report (June 2, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. Enter into a financially secured agreement to secure the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.
TE26.7adopted
350 Vaughan Road - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Final Report
This report recommends amending the Site-Specific Zoning By-law at 350 Vaughan Road to permit construction of the approved 9-dwelling development in two phases. The first phase includes the western three detached houses, and the second phase includes the eastern six detached and semi-detached houses. The amendment to phase the development does not alter the approved built form and massing. See Attachment 1 of this report for a site plan outlining the development phases. The Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 108-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 109-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 3 and 4 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner be required to enter into an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with the Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 350 Vaughan Road in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, including: a. A temporary decorative fence along the Vaughan Road and Cherrywood Avenue frontages of the phase two lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor. b. The required lane widening be conveyed in two phases corresponding with the two development phases, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 108-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the March 30, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 109-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the March 30, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 3 and 4 to this report as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner be required to enter into an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with the Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 350 Vaughan Road in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, including: a. A temporary decorative fence along the Vaughan Road and Cherrywood Avenue frontages of the phase two lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor. b. The required lane widening be conveyed in two phases corresponding with the two development phases, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services.
TE26.8forwarded without recommendation
1075 Bay Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 59-storey mixed-use building (210.25 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) containing commercial space on the first and second floor, office space on the 3rd to 10th floor, and 541 residential units in the tower above. A privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS) is proposed on Inkerman Street as well as a mid-block connection between St. Mary Street and Inkerman Street. The existing 13-storey office building on the property would be demolished. A total of 170 parking spaces and 605 bicycle parking spaces are proposed to support the new development. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 1075 Bay Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1075 Bay Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10 to the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, water-tight certification letters, and architectural plans to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, water-tight certification letters, and architectural plans accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services . Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution having a value to be agreed to by the owner and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, prior to intoducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, such funds to be used for capital projects in the vicinity of the site in conformity with the City's Official Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; The cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5(a)(i) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, and calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5(a)(i) has not been used for the intended purpose within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be directed for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: The owner shall: Construct and maintain a minimum 265 square metre privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS) and a mid-block connection through the site in the location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment with specific configuration and design of the POPS and the mid-block connection to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and Prepare all documents and convey a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the POPS and the mid-block connection, including support rights, free and clear of encumbrances, and for nominal consideration, as a condition of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; The owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1 of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 of the Toronto Green Standard, where appropriate; City Council authorize appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are required to implement City Council decision, including the execution and implementation of the Section 37 Agreement.
TE26.9forwarded without recommendation
A Rental Housing Demolition application (17 160339 STE 28 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-410 Richmond Street East, 88-106 Ontario Street, and 8-12 Brigden Place. The application proposes to demolish 57 rental dwelling units in order to redevelop a portion of the subject lands with a mixed-use development comprised of two purpose-built rental apartment buildings that would be 33 (113.0 metres) and 24 (88.4 metres) storeys in height and together contain 824 rental dwelling units, including 70 replacement rental units. Commercial office and retail uses would be located between the first and fourth floors of the buildings. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the proposed development is approximately 76,300 square metres, of which approximately 60,700 square metres is residential GFA and approximately 15,600 square metres is non-residential GFA. The properties are also the subject of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (16 118638 STE 28 OZ), which were appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in November 2017 (LPAT Case No. PL171288). A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on July 23, 2018. Council deferred making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application and directed staff to request the LPAT to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals until such time as the Rental Housing Demolition application has been approved by Council and all appropriate conditions associated with the Rental Housing Demolition Permit have been satisfied, including the execution of any necessary agreements. On October 31, 2018, the LPAT issued a Decision approving the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in principle and witheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (17 160339 STE 28 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of fifty-seven (57) existing rental dwelling units at 263-265 Queen Street East and 90 Ontario Street, subject to the following conditions: The owner shall provide and maintain seventy (70) replacement rental dwelling units within Tower "B" on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The seventy (70) replacement rental units shall be comprised of twenty-seven (27) Live/Work rental units, all of which shall be one-bedroom units, and forty-three (43) residential rental units, including twenty-nine (29) one-bedroom units, twelve (12) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated May 18, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. The owner shall provide and maintain at least twenty-two (22) replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and twenty-four (24) replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The twenty-two (22) affordable replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 1,350 square metres and shall be comprised of twenty (20) one-bedroom units, one (1) two-bedroom unit, and one (1) Live/Work one-bedroom unit. The twenty-four (24) mid-range replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,240 square metres and shall be comprised of four (4) one-bedroom units, seven (7) two-bedroom units, two (2) three-bedroom units, and eleven (11) Live/Work one-bedroom units. The remaining twenty-four (24) replacement rental units - which include five (5) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and fifteen (15) Live/Work one-bedroom units - shall have unrestricted rents, except where an Eligible Tenant elects to return to an unrestricted rental unit, in which case the rent will be similar to their previous rent, as provided for under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 1.d. below. The owner shall construct all twenty-seven (27) Live/Work replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above with a minimum internal ceiling height of twelve feet (12'). Any changes to the minimum ceiling heights of the Live/Work replacement rental units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the fifty-seven (57) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 263-265 Queen Street East and 90 Ontario Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. The owner shall calculate both the existing rent paid by an Eligible Tenant for their existing rental dwelling unit and the initial rent of such Eligible Tenant upon returning to occupy a replacement rental dwelling unit on a square foot basis for the purposes of reserving the right of tenants to return to a replacement rental unit at similar rents, as provided under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 1.d above. Should the owner elect to provide financial compensation to Eligible Tenants above-and-beyond the compensation amounts provided under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assisstance Plan, as required in Part 1.d. above, for the purposes of mitigating hardship from the loss of residential space or any other matter dealing with the residential rental use of an existing dwelling unit, the owner shall offer such additional compensation on the same terms and conditions to all Eligible Tenants occupying a similar unit type. The owner shall provide tenants of all seventy (70) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least twelve (12) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units, and such vehicular parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development. The owner shall provide at least fourteen (14) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units, and such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants and secondly to new tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The owner may apply for below-grade and above-grade building permits encompassing both replacement and non-replacement rental dwelling units within the proposed development concurrently, but shall not receive the issuance of any above-grade building permit(s) for any tower without replacement rental dwelling units prior to the issuance of the above-grade building permit(s) for the tower containing the seventy (70) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above (Tower "B"). The owner shall notify Toronto Building in writing of the same at the time of application for any below-grade or above-grade building permit(s) encompassing non-replacement rental units. The seventy (70) replacement rental units required in Part 1.a) shall be constructed in the first phase of the proposed development and be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units located in Tower "B", exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-410 Richmond Street East, 88-106 Ontario Street, and 8-12 Brigden Place, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a through 1.n above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the fifty-seven (57) existing rental dwelling units at 263-265 Queen Street East and 90 Ontario Street after all the following have occurred: all conditions in recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate for Towers "B" and "C" pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and the execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing Parts 1.a. through 1.n. above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable). City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in recommendation 2 above. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 263-265 Queen Street East and 90 Ontario Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; the owner erects the proposed Tower "B" containing the seventy (70) replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and should the owner fail to complete the proposed Tower "B" containing the seventy (70) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Part 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and other related agreements.
TE26.10adopted
685 Queen Street East - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
A Rental Housing Demolition application (20 232691 STE 14 RH) has been submitted by Riverdale Co-operative Houses to demolish the rear half of the existing residential building at 685 Queen Street East, which currently contains nine non-profit co-operative rental dwelling units, and construct a five-storey rear addition comprised of 26 new affordable rental dwelling units, for a net increase of 17 rental units. The façade and front portion of the building would be retained and incorporated into the redevelopment. The property is also the subject of a Minor Variance application (21 123288 STE 14 MV or A0276/21TEY), which was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on May 26, 2021 on condition that City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application submitted by Riverdale Co-operative Houses to demolish the existing nine rental dwelling units. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 232691 STE 14 RH) under Chapter 667 of Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow the demolition of nine (9) rental dwelling units at 685 Queen Street East, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain nine (9) replacement social housing units on the lands at 685 Queen Street East for a period of at least 99 years from the date each such unit is first occupied. During such 99-year period, no replacement social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any replacement unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The nine (9) replacement social housing units shall be comprised of two (2) bachelor units, five (5) one-bedroom units, and two (2) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated March 11, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. b. As part of the nine (9) replacement social housing units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, the owner shall provide at least six (6) replacement social housing units to households in receipt of rent-geared-to-income assistance for a period of at least 25 years from the date each such unit is first occupied, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; c. The owner shall provide and maintain an additional seventeen (17) new secured rental dwelling units on the lands at 685 Queen Street East for a period of at least 99 years beginning from the date that each unit is first occupied. During such 99-year period, no secured rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any secured rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The seventeen (17) new secured rental units shall be comprised of eight (8) one-bedroom units, seven (7) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated March 11, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. d. The owner shall provide an acceptable resident relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants of the nine (9) existing social housing units at 685 Queen Street East, addressing the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, the right to return to occupy one of the replacement social housing units, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. The owner shall enter into, and register on title at 685 Queen Street East, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 1.a) to 1.d) above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the nine (9) existing rental dwelling units at 685 Queen Street East after all of the following have occurred: a. The conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. The Minor Variance is final and binding; c. The issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the approved structure on site; e. The execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; and f. The City has received confirmation that all nine (9) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a residential demolition permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 685 Queen Street East after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; and c. The owner erects the proposed new building no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing building commences. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (20 232691 STE 14 RH) under Chapter 667 of Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow the demolition of nine (9) rental dwelling units at 685 Queen Street East, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain nine (9) replacement social housing units on the lands at 685 Queen Street East for a period of at least 99 years from the date each such unit is first occupied. During such 99-year period, no replacement social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any replacement unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The nine (9) replacement social housing units shall be comprised of two (2) bachelor units, five (5) one-bedroom units, and two (2) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated March 11, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. b. As part of the nine (9) replacement social housing units required in Part 1.a) above, the owner shall provide at least six (6) replacement social housing units to households in receipt of rent-geared-to-income assistance for a period of at least 25 years from the date each such unit is first occupied, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; c. The owner shall provide and maintain an additional seventeen (17) new secured rental dwelling units on the lands at 685 Queen Street East for a period of at least 99 years beginning from the date that each unit is first occupied. During such 99-year period, no secured rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any secured rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The seventeen (17) new secured rental units shall be comprised of eight (8) one-bedroom units, seven (7) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated March 11, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. d. The owner shall provide an acceptable resident relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants of the nine (9) existing social housing units at 685 Queen Street East, addressing the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, the right to return to occupy one of the replacement social housing units, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. The owner shall enter into, and register on title at 685 Queen Street East, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a) to 1.d) above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the nine (9) existing rental dwelling units at 685 Queen Street East after all of the following have occurred: a. The conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. The Minor Variance is final and binding; c. The issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the approved structure on site; e. The execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; and f. The City has received confirmation that all nine (9) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a residential demolition permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 685 Queen Street East after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed new building no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing building commences. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
TE26.11adopted
This application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act on the lands municipally known at 571 Dundas Street West to facilitate the development of Phase 2A (the "Subject Lands") of the Alexandra Park Revitalization. Three (3) conveyable lots will be created through this application. A draft plan of subdivision is presently under review for Phase 2 (including the Phase 2A lands) of the Alexandra Park Revitalization and it is anticipated the plan of subdivision will be registered in August 2021. The Subject Lands consist of an integrated 13-storey market condominium building (Site 1 of the Master Plan) and 14-storey affordable rental building (Site 2 of the Master Plan), as well as 5 affordable rental townhomes (Site 3 of the Master Plan). This application proposes to create three (3) ownership parcels: the first is a market condominium building that will be transferred to a joint venture development entity formed between Toronto Community Housing ("TCH") and Tridel; the second is an affordable rental building and five townhouses that will remain in TCH ownership; and the third is a freehold retail space within the ground floor of the market condominium building that will be transferred to a separate entity. The proposed exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act has been requested by the owner to permit the division of the lands into a number of parcels that will enable the applicant to transfer or mortgage title for portions of the lands along with easements to facilitate the implementation of the Master Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of Part Lot Control Exemption by-laws to be enacted for a period of up to 5 years on the Subject Lands. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the Subject Lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 571 Dundas Street West as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 1, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to expire five (5) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate; and c. to register the plan of subdivision for the Phase 2 lands of the Alexandra Park Revitalization. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, partially release, or provide consent to charge or convey under, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City Council authorizes and directs the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to: a. provide the City's consent to: i. the conveyance of the condominium lands (Site 1) to the declarant of the condominium being developed thereon; ii. the creation of a mortgage or charge against the condominium lands (Site 1) in favour of the lender providing the construction financing for the condominium being developed thereon; iii. the creation of a mortgage or charge against the condominium lands (Site 1) in favour of the surety providing a warranty bond and excess condominium deposit insurance for the condominium being developed on the condominium lands (Site 1); and b. release the Section 118 Restriction from title to the condominium lands (Site 1) immediately prior to the registration of said condominium. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 571 Dundas Street West as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to expire five (5) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or her designate. c. to register the plan of subdivision for the Phase 2 lands of the Alexandra Park Revitalization. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, partially release, or provide consent to charge or convey under, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City Council authorizes and directs the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to: a. provide the City's consent to: i. the conveyance of the condominium lands (Site 1) to the declarant of the condominium being developed thereon; ii. the creation of a mortgage or charge against the condominium lands (Site 1) in favour of the lender providing the construction financing for the condominium being developed thereon; iii. the creation of a mortgage or charge against the condominium lands (Site 1) in favour of the surety providing a warranty bond and excess condominium deposit insurance for the condominium being developed on the condominium lands (Site 1); and b. release the Section 118 Restriction from title to the condominium lands (Site 1) immediately prior to the registration of said condominium. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
TE26.12adopted
101, 111 and 129 St Clair Avenue West - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
A Part Lot Control Exemption application has been submitted for the properties at 101, 111 and 129 St. Clair Avenue West, to allow for any required minor alignments of property boundary lines to coincide with foundations which have already been poured, with various easements and rights-of-way for both vehicular and pedestrian access to be properly established together with the necessary servicing, maintenance and support easements, to facilitate financing of the developments, and to potentially allow for the strata conveyance of the proposed retail space within the restored Deer Park Church at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, proposed to be a 500 square metre café. This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, lifting Part Lot Control for a period of two years and requires the owner register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the subject lands without the prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The lifting of Part Lot Control for a period of two years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 101, 111 and 129 St Clair Avenue West as generally illustrated on Attachment 2: the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and substantially in accordance with Attachment: 3: Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council requires the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act, with priority, agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands subject to the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the owner, in a form and containing conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, whereby the Section 118 Restriction would be removed from title upon the request of the owner, on reasonable notice to the City permitting the City to repeal the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 5. City Council enact a By-law repealing the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption Repeal By-law attached as Attachment 5, in the event the owner of the lands at 101, 111 and 129 St. Clair Avenue West or any part thereof, requests the City to consent to the removal of the Section 118 Restriction from the lands or any part thereof while the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law is in effect. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law and the associated repealing By-law as may be required. 7. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, or its repeal, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 101, 111 and 129 St Clair Avenue West as generally illustrated on Attachment 2: the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and substantially in accordance with Attachment: 3: Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council requires the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act, with priority, agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands subject to the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the owner, in a form and containing conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, whereby the Section 118 Restriction would be removed from title upon the request of the owner, on reasonable notice to the City permitting the City to repeal the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 5. City Council enact a By-law repealing the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption Repeal By-law attached as Attachment No. 5, in the event the owner of the lands at 101, 111 and 129 St. Clair Avenue West or any part thereof, requests the City to consent to the removal of the Section 118 Restriction from the lands or any part thereof while the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law is in effect. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law and the associated repealing By-law as may be required. 7. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, or its repeal, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
TE26.13adopted
48-110 Eastdale Avenue - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
A Part-Lot Control Exemption application has been submitted to create three conveyable parcels on the lands municipally known as 48-110 Eastdale Avenue. The application is to facilitate the separate legal ownership of three parcels created through the development of new 35-storey and 7-storey residential apartment buildings and a 612 square metre privately-owned publicly accessible space, while maintaining an existing 24-storey apartment building. The three parcels will share a driveway, amenities, certain servicing areas, ramps, and an underground parking garage. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) ("PPS"), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) ("Growth Plan"), and conforms to the City of Toronto Official Plan ("the Official Plan"). This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law, lifting Part-Lot Control for a period of three years, subject to the recommendations set out below. Furthermore, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Lands Titles Act against the subject lands. This is to ensure the owner does not convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or their designate. The applicant has been advised that consent for parcel creation under the Section 118 Restriction will be only given following certification from certified professionals that each parcel is serviced and accessible.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 48-110 Eastdale Avenue, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 2 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: to provide a detailed schedule identifying all services and facilities to be shared amongst the proposed three parcels, and setting out all proposed transfers and easements, including easements for servicing and access, in favour of each of the proposed three parcels, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. City Council require that, prior to any release of the Section 118 restriction, the owner shall: submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services a fully executed copy of Certification from the owner's engineer, stating that each of the three proposed three lots has been separately serviced for water in compliance with Chapter 851 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and the Ontario Building Code, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; submit a Draft Reference Plan designating all proposed parcels and easements, substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and the schedule referenced in Recommendation 2.a. above, the Draft Reference Plan of Survey to be in metric units and referenced to the Ontario Co-ordinate System, delineating thereon by separate PARTS the proposed lots and any appurtenant rights-of-way or easements to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, for review and approval prior to being deposited in the Land Registry Office; submit to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, fully executed copies of the following certificates all substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and the schedule of easements referenced in Recommendation 2.a. above and the approved and deposited Reference Plan referenced in Recommendation 4.a. above, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: from the owner's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; from the owner's surveyor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; and from the owner's engineer with respect to the identification of the necessary easements; submit to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, a fully executed copy of certification from the owner's solicitor that: upon conveyance of the first of the three proposed parcels, the owners will enter into and register on title a Cost Sharing Agreement with respect to any shared services or facilities, including, but not limited to, stormwater services and sanitary discharge services; and the Cost Sharing Agreement shall designate an owner who will be the person responsible in the case of any issues regarding the shared stormwater and sanitary discharge services, including but not limited to issues arising with respect to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681 (the "Person of Responsibility"). The Certification shall further indicate: who the Person of Responsibility is; the contact information for the Person of Responsibility; and; that the Cost-Sharing Agreement shall contain a clause requiring the Person of Responsibility to maintain up-to-date contact information with the General Manager, Toronto Water. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in her sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including on clearance of matters identified in Recommendation 4 above. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations, including, without limitation, the steps in Recommendation 4 above. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 48-110 Eastdale Avenue, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 2 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: to provide a detailed schedule identifying all services and facilities to be shared amongst the proposed three parcels, and setting out all proposed transfers and easements, including easements for servicing and access, in favour of each of the proposed three parcels, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. City Council require that, prior to any release of the Section 118 restriction, the owner shall: submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services a fully executed copy of Certification from the owner's engineer, stating that each of the three proposed three lots has been separately serviced for water in compliance with Chapter 851 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and the Ontario Building Code, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; submit a Draft Reference Plan designating all proposed parcels and easements, substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and the schedule referenced in Recommendation 2.a. above, the Draft Reference Plan of Survey to be in metric units and referenced to the Ontario Co-ordinate System, delineating thereon by separate PARTS the proposed lots and any appurtenant rights-of-way or easements to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, for review and approval prior to being deposited in the Land Registry Office; submit to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, fully executed copies of the following certificates all substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan and the schedule of easements referenced in Recommendation 2.a. above and the approved and deposited Reference Plan referenced in Recommendation 4.a., all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: from the owner's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; from the owner's surveyor with respect to the creation of necessary easements; and from the owner's engineer with respect to the identification of the necessary easements; submit to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, a fully executed copy of certification from the owner's solicitor that: upon conveyance of the first of the three proposed parcels, the owners will enter into and register on title a Cost Sharing Agreement with respect to any shared services or facilities, including, but not limited to, stormwater services and sanitary discharge services; and the Cost Sharing Agreement shall designate an owner who will be the person responsible in the case of any issues regarding the shared stormwater and sanitary discharge services, including but not limited to issues arising with respect to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681 (the "Person of Responsibility"). The Certification shall further indicate: who the Person of Responsibility is; the contact information for the Person of Responsibility; and; that the Cost-Sharing Agreement shall contain a clause requiring the Person of Responsibility to maintain up-to-date contact information with the General Manager, Toronto Water. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in her sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including on clearance of matters identified in Recommendation 4. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations, including, without limitation, the steps in Recommendation 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
TE26.14amended
This application proposes to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan, Zoning By-law 438-86 and City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to allow for the construction of a residential development at 386-394 Symington Avenue, 405 Perth Avenue and 17 Kingsley Avenue. The application proposes a building with low-rise, mid-rise and tall building components, and consists of a 17-storey tower located at the south end of Perth Avenue, an 8-storey portion fronting onto Symington Avenue and a 4-storey portion along the east side of Perth Avenue and the south side of Kingsley Avenue. The development would have a maximum height of 60.3 metres, maximum gross floor area of 31,630 square metres, and a maximum density of 3.96 times the lot area. There are 375 proposed dwelling units, including 6 live-work units located at ground level facing Symington Avenue. This application was originally submitted in October 2015 and appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in May 2017. City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant in May 2018 (Item CC41.9). The settlement included community benefits under Section 37 of the Planning Act, which were further modified through a subsequent City Council decision in December 2018. The LPAT issued an interim order conditionally approving the settlement in December 2018. The applicant has since proposed a further revised design that has been refined through discussions with staff over the past year. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff, and other appropriate City staff, attend the LPAT in support of the current resubmission, subject to the revisions described in Recommendation 1 of this report. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and, with the recommended revisions, conforms with the Official Plan if the proposed Official Plan Amendment is approved.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing in support of the resubmitted and revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (15 238768 WET 17 OZ), subject to the following revision: a. an Increase in width of the inset in the streetwall of the 4-storey building facing Perth Avenue from 3.9 metres to approximately 6 metres and/or a significant decrease in the height of the building behind the inset, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until: a. draft Zoning By-law Amendments and a draft Official Plan Amendment are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into a Section 37 agreement with the City that has been executed, and registered on title to the property all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor securing the following community benefits that comprise those previously approved by City Council on December 4, 2018 (Item CC1.17), identified as Recommendation 2.i, ii. and iv. below, an additional community benefit identified as iii. below, and other matters including, but not limited to, v. and vi. below: i. a cash contribution of $500,000.00 to the City to be paid to the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (the French Language Public School Board) for capital improvements to the school's yard, soft landscaping, and repurposing existing paved areas to green space to be designed by the Conseil, and made accessible to the public, all in a manner that demonstrates community benefit with input from the Ward Councillor and the Perth Symington Kingsley Residents Association, with such payment to be made by the owner to the City prior to the earlier of: (a) the first above-grade building permit for the development; and, (b) one year from the date that the zoning by-law is in full force and effect, which funds shall be held by the City and, in turn, paid from the City to the Conseil subject to the Conseil entering into a community access agreement satisfactory to the Ward Councillor, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; ii. a cash contribution of $250,000.00 to the City for local capital facilities in the vicinity, with such payment to be made prior to the first above-grade building permit; iii. a cash contribution of $300,000.00 to the City for capital facilities and/or public realm improvements in the vicinity within Ward 9, with such payment to be made prior to the first above-grade building permit; iv. a new private laneway will be introduced along the rear portion of the neighbouring properties that front on Symington Avenue to the north of the mid-rise component of the development and to the south of Kingsley Avenue. The laneway will be subject to an easement for vehicular access in favour of these neighbouring Symington Properties; v. the payments required in Recommendations 2. ii. and iii. above will be increased by upwards index in accordance with the Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported by Statistics Canada or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made; and vi. In the event the cash contributions required in Recommendations 2.ii. and iii. above have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the date of the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the cash contribution may be directed to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject property; c. the conditions listed in Attachment 8 of the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District are addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. a peer review of the Rail Safety Assessment prepared by Hatch Engineering, dated March 24, 2021, has been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement the above recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in support of the resubmitted and revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (15 238768 WET 17 OZ), subject to the following revisions: a. an Increase in width of the inset in the streetwall of the 4-storey building facing Perth Avenue from 3.9 metres to approximately 6 metres and/or a significant decrease in the height of the building behind the inset, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and b. relocation of the loading area to be accessed from the south end of Perth Avenue using the same vehicular access as the proposed parking garage, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. In the event that the LPAT allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until: a. draft Zoning By-law Amendments and a draft Official Plan Amendment are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into a Section 37 agreement with the City that has been executed, and registered on title to the property all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor securing the following community benefits that comprise those previously approved by City Council on December 4, 2018 (Item CC1.17), identified as (i), (ii) and (iv) below, an additional community benefit identified as (iii) below, and other matters including, but not limited to, (v) and (vi) below: i. a cash contribution of $500,000.00 to the City to be paid to the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde (the French Language Public School Board) for capital improvements to the school's yard, soft landscaping, and repurposing existing paved areas to green space to be designed by the Conseil, and made accessible to the public, all in a manner that demonstrates community benefit with input from the Ward Councillor and the Perth Symington Kingsley Residents Association, with such payment to be made by the owner to the City prior to the earlier of: (a) the first above-grade building permit for the development; and, (b) one year from the date that the zoning by-law is in full force and effect, which funds shall be held by the City and, in turn, paid from the City to the Conseil subject to the Conseil entering into a community access agreement satisfactory to the Ward Councillor, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; ii. a cash contribution of $250,000.00 to the City for local capital facilities in the vicinity, with such payment to be made prior to the first above-grade building permit; iii. a cash contribution of $300,000.00 to the City for capital facilities and/or public realm improvements in the vicinity within Ward 9, with such payment to be made prior to the first above-grade building permit; iv. a new private laneway will be introduced along the rear portion of the neighbouring properties that front on Symington Avenue to the north of the mid-rise component of the development and to the south of Kingsley Avenue. The laneway will be subject to an easement for vehicular access in favour of these neighbouring Symington Properties; v. the payments required in items (ii) and (iii) above will be increased by upwards index in accordance with the Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported by Statistics Canada or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made; and vi. In the event the cash contributions required in items (ii) and (iii) above have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the date of the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the cash contribution may be directed to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject property; c. the conditions listed in Attachment 8 of this report are addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services; and d. a peer review of the Rail Safety Assessment prepared by Hatch Engineering, dated March 24, 2021, has been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE26.15adopted
On October 3, 2019, a complete application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to permit a 39-storey mixed-use building at 133-141 Queen Street East and 128 Richmond Street East. On December 31, 2020, the applicant appealed the application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. The proposed development is not consistent with or conform with a number of policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal does not conform to the City's Official Plan, in particular the Mixed Use Areas, Public Realm, and Built Form policies, as well as the Downtown Plan and OPA 352. Further, the proposed development does not adequately address the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines, or meet the intent of those guidelines. This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the LPAT hearing and oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 133-141 Queen Street East and 128 Richmond Street East. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memo dated December 11, 2019 or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the reports will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; d. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or other reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the parties have had an opportunity to negotiate community benefits and other matters in support of the development to be secured in an agreement pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, and such Agreement has been registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and f. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy, and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as relates to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 133-141 Queen Street East and 128 Richmond Street East. 2. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memo dated December 11, 2019 or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the reports will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; d. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or other reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the parties have had an opportunity to negotiate community benefits and other matters in support of the development to be secured in an agreement pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, and such Agreement has been registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and f. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy, and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as relates to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE26.16adopted
On September 29, 2020, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted for the properties at 1358-1360 and 1354-1356 Queen Street West and 8-10, 12 and 14 Brock Avenue ("1354 Queen Street West" or the "Site"), proposing to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 37.20 metres, including the mechanical penthouse and elevator overrun (the "Application"). The Application proposes 117 new residential units and approximately 447.6 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor and 91.2 square metres on the ground floor for a proposed community space. The total gross floor area of the proposed building is approximately 9,699.4 square metres representing a FSI of 5.2 times the area of the lot. The Application proposes to include 38 resident parking spaces and 0 visitor parking spaces for a total of 38 parking spaces. A total of 118 bicycle parking spaces are also proposed. A Type "G" loading space is also proposed adjacent to a public laneway located on the west side of the site. The Application was deemed complete on October 21, 2020. The application was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on March 5, 2021 due to the City's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff, and other appropriate City staff, attend the LPAT in opposition to the proposed development. As proposed, the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications are not consistent with parts of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), do not conform to parts of A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and do not conform to the City's Official Plan. The properties at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West are also included in an Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act Report being heard by the Toronto Preservation Board at the meeting on June 16, 2021 and by Toronto and East York Community Council during the June 24, 2021 meeting. This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1354 (including active entrances 2, 4 and 6 Brock Avenue and 1356 Queen Street West), 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value for their design and physical, historical and associative and contextual values.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1358-1360 and 1354-1356 Queen Street West and 8-10, 12 and 14 Brock Avenue (20 200379 STE 04 OZ) in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues set out in the report (May 20, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its final Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1358-1360 and 1354-1356 Queen Street West and 8-10, 12 and 14 Brock Avenue (20 200379 STE 04 OZ) in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues set out in the June 1, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.
TE26.17adopted
Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 600 King Street West
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage property at 600 King Street West (Beatty Manufacturing Company Ltd.) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. The property at 600 King Street West is situated at the north-east corner of the intersection of King Street West and Portland Street. It contains a four-and-a-half-storey, brick-clad building constructed in 1901 to the designs of architects Chadwick & Beckett for the Beatty Manufacturing Company Ltd. Exhibiting the Edwardian Classical style, the building is a finely-designed representative of the late-19th and early-20th-century warehouses which provide the King-Spadina neighbourhood with its distinctive heritage character. It was identified as a contributing property in the proposed King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District, adopted by City Council in 2017. Listed on the City's inaugural heritage register by City Council on June 20, 1973, the property at 600 King Street West is amongst the earliest properties in Toronto to be recognized for its heritage value. The factory at 600 King Street West was adaptively re-used as a brewery/restaurant in 1988 by Roel Bramer of Bramfield Restaurants Ltd., to the designs of the architects Kearns Mancini. A change of use was permitted through the addition of an onsite, craft brewery and bakery, which continued the zoned, manufacturing use of the property. Heritage Planning staff have undertaken further research and evaluation and determined that the heritage property at 600 King Street West meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design, associative and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 600 King Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 600 King Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 600 King Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 600 King Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, May 25, 2021, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
TE26.18adopted
Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property - 160 Gerrard Street East (Allan Gardens)
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for Allan Gardens at 160 Gerrard Street East, a Part IV designated heritage property. The proposal is for the reinstatement of the central entrance to the Palm House, the alteration of the existing Palm House entrances in the north and south pavilions, the alteration of the existing north and south interior doorways, and the replacement of the wall and window glazing with a new aluminum or fibreglass glazing system.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 160 Gerrard Street East (Allan Gardens), in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the continued use of the greenhouses on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 160 Gerrard Street East with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 2, 2021, prepared by Zeidler Architecture, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by AREA, Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd., dated May 4, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 160 Gerrard Street East (Allan Gardens), including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 160 Gerrard Street East prepared by (AREA), Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd., dated May 4, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 160 Gerrard Street East (Allan Gardens), in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the continued use of the greenhouses on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 160 Gerrard Street East with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 2, 2021, prepared by Zeidler Architecture, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by AREA, Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd., dated May 4, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 160 Gerrard Street East (Allan Gardens), including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 160 Gerrard Street East prepared by AREA, Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd., dated May 4, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE26.19deferred
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage properties at 109 and 125 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations proposed for the heritage properties in connection with a proposed development of the subject property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties. Located on the east side of George Street between Richmond and Adelaide streets within the original ten-block plan of the Old Town of York, the properties at 109 and 125 George Street contain two early-20th century mixed-use, industrial and office buildings which are also representative examples of the warehouse / factory typology identified in the City's King-Parliament Historic Context Statement. Constructed in three stages between 1915 and 1950, the two-and-three-storey, brick-clad complex at 109 George Street (with entrance address at 117) was originally owned by German-Jewish philanthropist and entrepreneur, Leo Frankel, and his brothers, for nearly half a century. The 1926 Frankel building fronting directly onto George Street was designed by the prominent architectural firm, Chapman & Oxley, and more recently has been the home of the offices of world-renowned, Toronto-based architectural firm, Moriyama & Teshima Architects. The property anchoring the southeast corner of George and Richmond streets at 125 George Street contains another early-20th century industrial building. Designed by Toronto architects Molesworth, West & Secord in 1927, the four-storey structure is a rare surviving example in the city of the exposed, pre-cast concrete frame with brick infill panels. The two properties at 109 and 125 George Street contribute architecturally as well as typologically to the eclectic mix of late-19th and early-20th century industrial, commercial and residential properties which characterize the historic King-Parliament streetscape. The subject properties at 109 and 125 George Street were identified in the City's King-Parliament Secondary Plan Review approved by Council in 2019 and were listed on the City's Heritage Register as part of the council-adopted King-Parliament Heritage Properties multiple listing (December 2020). The development application proposes a 39-storey, 126 metre tall (not including mechanical penthouse), mixed-use building that incorporates a significant portion of the heritage building at 125 George Street as part of the base building. The new building will abut the side wall of the heritage building at 109 George Street with a slight cantilever over the building. The whole building at 109 George Street will be retained with modifications to support its continued use as an office. The impacts of the proposed development are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 109 George Street (with entrance address at 117) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 109 George Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 125 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 125 George Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the properties. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 109 and 125 George Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 39-storey, 126 metre tall (not including mechanical penthouse), mixed-use building incorporating the heritage buildings on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 109-117, 119 and 125 George Street, and 231 Richmond Street East with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 23, 2021, prepared by Sweeny & Co Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 28, 2020 and revised April 26, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the subject owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 109 and 125 George Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2021, prepared by Sweeny & Co Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects Inc., dated February 28, 2020 and revised April 26, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 109 and 125 George Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 28, 2020 and revised April 26, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Enter into and register on the properties at 109 and 125 George Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations and securing such matters generally as set forth in these Recommendations. c. That prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the properties located at 109 and 125 George Street, the subject owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the subject heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 109 and 125 George Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.3, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with each of the owners of 109 and 125 George Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for each of the properties at 109 and 125 George Street.
TE26.20adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1354 (including active entrances 2, 4 and 6 Brock Avenue and 1356 Queen Street West), 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value for their design and physical, historical and associative and contextual values. The properties were included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on December 16, 2020 and are located in the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District Plan study area. The properties at 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West are important in defining, maintaining, and supporting the character of the historic Village of Parkdale. Located at the corner of Queen Street West and Brock Avenue, 1354 Queen Street West is comprised of a three-storey brick and stone, rectangular-form building with two-bays fronting Queen Street West. It was constructed in c.1881 by J. C. Mussen as part of a business block that he erected west of the toll-gate at present-day Brock Avenue. To the west are 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West, which contain two, two-storey rectangular-form buildings, that were also likely constructed as part of the J. C. Mussen Block in c.1881. Together these buildings are valued as representative examples of the Italianate style and for their association with J. C. Mussen, a prominent businessman in Parkdale who was responsible for building several houses in the area. The J. C. Mussen Block comprising of the properties 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West, are physically, functionally, visually and historically linked to their surroundings, including the neighbouring properties on the north side of Queen Street West from O'Hara to Brock Avenues, the properties east of Brock Street on the north side of Queen Street West, and those on the south side of the street across from the subject properties between Dunn and Cowan Avenues. The properties at 1354, 1358, 1360 Queen Street West are also valued for their later association from the 1950s with two prominent members of the Parkdale community, Sheldon and Beverly Fainer, who owned and operated their fabric, trim, and hardware business, Designer Fabrics (originally Central Bargain House) at this location for 64-years until they retired in 2018. Following research and evaluation undertaken according to Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the properties at 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West merit designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their design and physical, historical and associative and contextual value. On September 29, 2020, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted for the properties at 1358-1360 and 1354-1356 Queen Street West and 8-10, 12 and 14 Brock Avenue ("1354 Queen Street West"), proposing to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building. The application was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on March 5, 2021. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1354 Queen Street West (including active entrances at 2, 4, and 6 Brock Avenue and 1356 Queen Street West), under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1358 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 5. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 6. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1354 Queen Street West (including active entrances at 2, 4, and 6 Brock Avenue and 1356 Queen Street West), under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1358 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 5. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 6. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
TE26.21amended
Residential Demolition Application - 1 and 3 Boland Lane
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of two existing 2-storey semi-detached residential buildings located at 1 and 3 Boland Lane (Application Nos. 19 203938 DEM 00 DM & 19 206467 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit applications because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: Approved the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey semi-detached residential buildings at 1 and 3 Boland Lane, without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: Refuse the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey semi-detached residential buildings because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site at this time; OR Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey semi-detached residential buildings without any conditions; OR Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey semi-detached residential buildings with the following conditions: That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE26.22amended
Residential Demolition Application - 22 Rose Park Drive
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 22 Rose Park Drive (Application No. 21 153663 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received an objection from the community with concerns of potential heritage value of the property and concerns of the potential loss or injury of a 100 year old oak tree.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling at 22 Rose Park Drive, without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 22 Rose Park Drive, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; OR 1. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit with any conditions identified by Community Council.
TE26.23deferred
Non-Residential/Residential Demolition Application - 72 Ashdale Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of a fire-damaged two 2 storey semi-detached dwelling located on the land municipally known 72 Ashdale Avenue (Application Nos. 21 135163 DEM 00) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because replacement building permits have not been applied for.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit because the building will no longer be used for the same use; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish these buildings without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish these buildings 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; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE26.24adopted
Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 1380 Queen Street West
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 1380 Queen Street West. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree's roots may damage water and sprinkler service lines in the future, potentially causing service or safety issues. The subject tree is a ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) measuring 12 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 1380 Queen Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 1380 Queen Street West.
TE26.25deferred
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 51 Walker Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned silver maple tree located at 51 Walker Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is to accommodate the proposed construction of a swimming pool. The subject tree is a silver maple (Acer saccharinum), measuring 61 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned silver maple tree located at 51 Walker Avenue.
TE26.26adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Church-Wellesley Village, Hillcrest Village, Leslieville, Mirvish Village, Pape Village, Parkdale Village, Riverside District, St. Clair Gardens, Waterfront, and Yonge and St. Clair BIA Boards of Management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Leslieville: Marawan El-Asfahani Mirvish Village: Dawn Michael St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee The Waterfront: Elsa Fancello Kristian Halkias Anson Kwok Tony Medeiros Gil Meslin Armen Nazarian Pirijangan Sritharan Yonge and St. Clair: Chris Dynes 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Church-Wellesley Village: Gary Taylor Hillcrest Village: Esperanza Hurtado Mirvish Village: John Lee Pape Village: Tracy Kish Parkdale Village: Nicole Crowe Riverside District: Derek Deutsch The Waterfront: Chris Hutchinson Craig Somers Philip Yan 3. Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: The Waterfront 17
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Leslieville: Marawan El-Asfahani Mirvish Village: Dawn Michael St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee The Waterfront: Elsa Fancello Kristian Halkias Anson Kwok Tony Medeiros Gil Meslin Armen Nazarian Pirijangan Sritharan Yonge and St. Clair: Chris Dynes 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Church-Wellesley Village: Gary Taylor Hillcrest Village: Esperanza Hurtado Mirvish Village: John Lee Pape Village: Tracy Kish Parkdale Village: Nicole Crowe Riverside District: Derek Deutsch The Waterfront: Chris Hutchinson Craig Somers Philip Yan 3. Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: The Waterfront 17
TE26.27adopted
Designation of Fire Route and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 369 Pape Avenue
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire in respect of the municipal address set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 369 Pape Avenue. 2. Authorized the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager in respect of the municipal address set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 369 Pape Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE26.28adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 425 Coxwell Avenue
To obtain Toronto & East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 425 Coxwell Avenue. 2. Authorized the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 425 Coxwell Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Acting Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE26.29amended
Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study - Update
This report provides an update on the Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study. It provides a status update on the study including a Terms of Reference, Community Engagement Strategy and estimated study timelines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council's January 2022 meeting with a status report detailing preliminary findings, short term implementation opportunities for public realm improvements, and community consultation feedback to date from the Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report dated June 3, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for information.
TE26.30adopted
King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy
This report recommends the adoption of the King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy (the "Strategy"). As the resident and worker populations in the King-Spadina area continue to increase there is a need to revitalize existing parks and open spaces, create new parks and open spaces and connect these spaces together through rejuvenated and enhanced streetscapes. Given the context and constraints within this historic, built-up area, a variety of approaches are required to secure a high quality of life for residents, workers and visitors alike. The purpose and intent of the Strategy is to provide the vision and framework to achieve an expanded, improved and connected parks and public realm network within the King-Spadina area to serve the growing population of the neighbourhood. Over time, through the implementation of the draft Strategy within the King-Spadina area, the City has secured on-site parkland dedications that combined are comparable to the size of Victoria Memorial Square. In addition, the City has secured Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces ("POPS") with a combined area comparable to David Pecaut Square. It is this incremental, comprehensive approach that adds not only new space, but also spaces that are strategically located to increase the connectivity of the public realm network. The Strategy will assist in the continued expansion of much needed improvements, help determine priorities and provide guidance on what should be secured through development review and capital planning. It is aligned with the King-Spadina Secondary Plan, the Downtown Plan and with the Downtown Parks and Public Realm Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy to evaluate current and future development applications within the Study Area as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the King-Spadina Public Realm Strategy to evaluate current and future development applications within the Study Area as shown in Attachment 1 of this report.
TE26.31amended
City- initiated Bloor Street: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue Planning Framework
This report recommends City Council endorse a Planning Framework for the Bloor Street Study: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue, to be used to inform a future Official Plan Amendment (OPA) or Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) and to evaluate current and future development applications. The Planning Framework includes a vision for a diverse, complete, and connected community that: integrates properties identified as having potential cultural heritage value into plans for its future; provides a co-ordinated public realm network for new and enhanced parks, open spaces and connections; outlines the urban structure and built form of the identified character areas; and identifies emerging needs related to community services and facilities (CS and F). The Planning Framework complements the policies of the Official Plan, will guide the creation of a future OPA or SASP, and is intended to provide clarity related to the appropriate locations for built form and public realm improvements. The Planning Framework also begins to identify the infrastructure and CS and F needs required to support growth as the area continues to intensify. A community consultation work program formed part of the Bloor Street Study: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue, that saw a variety of input and feedback from the local community, the local Councillor, stakeholders, and other City Divisions. The guiding principles that make up the Planning Framework are intended to direct growth to occur in a well-planned and coordinated manner.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the City- initiated Bloor Street West: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue Planning Framework in Attachments 1 through 7, in the report (May 31, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and further, City Council direct City staff to review all current and future development applications against the Planning Framework. 2. City Council direct Planning staff to work with the Ward Councillor, Economic Development staff, the local arts community, and the residential and commercial tenants at 221, 225, and 227 Sterling Road on means of retaining arts and culture and maker spaces throughout the Bloor Street: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue Study Area.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the City- initiated Bloor Street West: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue Planning Framework including Attachments 1 through 7, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated May 31, 2021 and direct City staff to review all current and future development applications against the Planning Framework.
TE26.32amended
1327-1331 Queen Street East - Update
On May 19, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC) directed that City Planning report to its June 24 meeting respecting revisions to the sidewalk and streetscape condition, and that City Planning consider as part of this design plantings including trees to support the urban tree canopy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested relevant city staff who specialize in accessibility and sidewalk to review the proposed landscape concept and details and to advise the Ward Councillor of the outcome; and that the implementation of the final streetscape plan proceed only after comments have been received in writing from Accessibility Unit, Equity and Human Rights staff. 2. Directed the landowner to immediately install these features in accordance with the attached plan to the report (June 7, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. Directed the owner of 1327-1331 Queen Street East to submit a plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that improves the sidewalk condition within the right-of-way to the immediate east of the site without negatively impacting the mature tree within that sidewalk.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. The attached landscape concept and details be implemented as the final condition for the streetscape in front of 1327-1331 Queen Street East 2. The landowner be directed to immediately install these features in accordance with the attached plan. 3. The owner of 1327-1331 Queen Street East be directed to submit a plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that improves the sidewalk condition within the right-of-way to the immediate east of the site without negatively impacting the mature tree within that sidewalk.
TE26.33adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2-6 Howard Park Avenue. The application proposes a 10-storey (39.95 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse) mixed use building, including 377 square metres of retail GFA and 128 residential units. The application in its current form is not supportable. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. If adopted, staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2-6 Howard Park Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2-6 Howard Park Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.34amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications for an 18-storey mixed use building proposed to be located at 1423-1437 Bloor Street West and 278 Sterling Road. Staff are currently reviewing the applications which have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City Divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting on the applications with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting on the applications for 1423-1437 Bloor Street West and 278 Sterling Road, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting on the applications for 1423-1437 Bloor Street West and 278 Sterling Road, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.35amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 316-336 Campbell Avenue for a 28-storey residential building, containing a total of 310 dwelling units and 109 parking spaces in two-levels of underground parking garage. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff have scheduled a Community Consultation Meeting, together with the local Councillor. The meeting will be held virtually on June 15, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application located at 316-336 Campbell Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application located at 316-336 Campbell Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.36adopted
8 and 10 Talbot Street - Official Plan Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 8 and 10 Talbot Street. The purpose of this proposed city-initated Official Plan amendment is to create a site-specific exemption to allow for the expansion of the existing parking lot at 1623 and 1625 St. Clair Avenue West onto adjacent lands at 8 and 10 Talbot Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 8 and 10 Talbot Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 8 and 10 Talbot Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.37amended
53-55 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 53 and 55 Yonge Street. The application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 67-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes ground floor retail space, office space on floors 2 to 14, and 482 residential dwelling units. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 53-55 Yonge Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application located at 53-55 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.38amended
741 Broadview Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 741 Broadview Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 741 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Request City Planning to schedule a community consultation for the application located at 741 Broadview Avenue in the upcoming months, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; to ensure notice for the meeting is circulated widely in the neighbourhood, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and that accessibility resources be provided if requested and the applicant to cover the associated costs. 3. Request Planning Staff to circulate the application to the Housing Secretariat for their assessment of what opportunity exists for the inclusion of affordable units in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the proponent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 741 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.39amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 12-storey mixed-use building to be located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Request City Planning to schedule a community consultation for the application located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue in the upcoming months, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; to ensure notice for the meeting is circulated widely in the neighbourhood, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and that accessibility resources be provided if requested and the applicant to cover the associated costs. 3. City Planning staff to circulate the application to the Housing Secretariat for their assessment of what opportunity exists for the inclusion of affordable units in consultation with the ward Councillor and the proponent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.40adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications for 558-564 Kingston Road. The applications are for a 7-storey residential building containing 33 dwelling units, with a total gross floor area of 4,513 square metres, 3.53 floor space index and 35 parking spaces. The rental housing demolition and conversion application proposes to demolish the existing 8 rental dwelling units located on the subject site. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 558-564 Kingston Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 558-564 Kingston Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE26.41adopted
Construction Staging Area - 160 Front Street West (Simcoe Street) Underground Tunnel
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. PCL Constructors Canada Incorporated, is constructing an underground pedestrian tunnel under Simcoe Street that will connect 160 Front Street West to 200 Front Street West as part of the new building being constructed at 160 Front Street West (also known as 156-174 Front Street West and 43-51 Simcoe Street). In order to facilitate the construction of the underground tunnel, Simcoe Street between Front Street West and Wellington Street West will be closed to vehicular traffic. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the entire roadway of Simcoe Street including the east side and west side sidewalks, between Front Street West and a point 70 metres north, for a period of 17 months (i.e., August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023) to accommodate the construction of the underground tunnel. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Simcoe Street will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to a pedestrian walkway, located on private property, on the west side of Simcoe Street. Traffic lanes on Simcoe Street, abutting the site, will be restricted. However, bike lanes for both northbound and southbound cyclists will be maintained at all times throughout the project. In addition, it is recommended that the eastbound curb lane on Wellington Street West, between Simcoe Street and John Street be closed for a period of 17 months (i.e., August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023). This closure was deemed the most appropriate way to ensure eastbound vehicles do not become trapped at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Wellington Street West due to the closure, the existing one-way southbound operation of Simcoe Street north of Wellington Street West, and the one-way westbound operation of Wellington Street West east of Simcoe Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk, west sidewalk and all of Simcoe Street, between Front Street West and a point 70 metres north, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023. 2. Authorized the closure of the eastbound curb lane on Wellington Street West between Simcoe Street and John Street, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023. 3. Designated Wellington Street West, between Simcoe Street and John Street as one-way for westbound traffic only at all times. 4. Prohibited southbound left turns and northbound right turns at all times, at the intersection of John Street and Wellington Street West. 5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed that Simcoe Street, Wellington Street West and John Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk, west sidewalk and all of Simcoe Street, between Front Street West and a point 70 metres north, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the eastbound curb lane on Wellington Street West between Simcoe Street and John Street, from, August 20, 2021 to January 30, 2023. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Wellington Street West, between Simcoe Street and John Street as one-way for westbound traffic only at all times. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit southbound left turns and northbound right turns at all times, at the intersection of John Street and Wellington Street West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Simcoe Street, Wellington Street West and John Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.42adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Plazacorp Investments Limited is constructing a 27-storey building and a 34-storey building at 25 Holly Street and 50 Dunfield Avenue, respectively. The development site has frontage on both Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue. The site is bounded by existing residential apartment buildings to the north, Dunfield Avenue to the east, Soudan Avenue to the south and Holly Street to the west. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on July 16, 2020, authorized the subject construction staging areas from July 16, 2020 to July 16, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging areas on Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue, accounting for the additional time necessary to complete the construction of the buildings and delays related to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the closure of the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on Holly Street for an additional period of 23 months. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the closure of the west sidewalk and a portion of the most westerly northbound lane on Dunfield Avenue for a period of 26 months, in order to complete the construction of the development. Pedestrian movements will continue to be accommodated within covered and protected walkways within the closed curb lanes on both streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Holly Street, between a point 48.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 34.5 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from July 17, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 2. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the most westerly northbound curb lane on Dunfield Avenue, between a point 81 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 46 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from July 17, 2021 to September 30, 2023. 3. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Directed the applicant to install wash stations at all vehicle exits within the construction site to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 5. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with the local ward Councillor, local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Directed the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Directed the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Directed that Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Holly Street, between a point 48.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 34.5 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from July 17, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the most westerly northbound curb lane on Dunfield Avenue, between a point 81 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 46 metres further north and provision of a 2.1m wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from July 17, 2021 to September 30, 2023. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install wash stations at all vehicle exits within the construction site to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with the local ward Councillor, local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.43deferred
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 39-41 Roehampton Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. TMG Builders is constructing a 46-storey residential condominium building at 39-41 Roehampton Avenue. The south sidewalk and a 1.5-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roehampton Avenue, between a point 86.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further east is currently closed for construction staging operations. A temporary pedestrian walkway is provided within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on October 11, 2019, approved the subject staging area from October 11, 2019 to July 31, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Roehampton Avenue, in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Roehampton Avenue for an additional seven months (August 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022) in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 1.5-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roehampton Avenue, between a point 86.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from August 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Roehampton Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.44adopted
Construction Staging Area - 2161 Yonge Street (Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Tribute Communities is constructing a 35-storey mixed use building at 2161 Yonge Street. The site is located on northeast corner of Yonge Street and Soudan Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Soudan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east, for a period of 36 months (i.e., July 16, 2021 to June 30, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a 2.7-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north, for a period of 32 months (i.e., November 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Soudan Avenue and east side of Yonge Street will be maintained in 2.1-metre-wide covered and protected walkways within the closed portion of the existing lanes. The construction staging area on Yonge Street will result in the traffic lanes being realigned to the west and the elimination of the exclusive southbound left turn lane at Soudan Avenue. Traffic on Yonge Street will be maintained with two lanes for each northbound and southbound traffic. Two way traffic will be maintained in two 3.3-metre-wide lanes on Soudan Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Soudan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east, from July 16, 2021 to June 30, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.7-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north, from, November 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Yonge Street between Belsize Drive and a point 168 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 4. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Yonge Street, between Balliol Street and a point 30.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue to be in effect from Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 30.5 metres further north. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to install a wash stations at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Soudan Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east, from July 16, 2021 to June 30, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.7-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north, from, November 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Yonge Street between Belsize Drive and a point 168 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 4. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Yonge Street, between Balliol Street and a point 30.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue to be in effect from Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Soudan Avenue and a point 30.5 metres further north. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to install a wash stations at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
TE26.45amended
Construction Staging Area - 89, 97 and 99 Church Street (Church Street and Lombard Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Minto Communities is constructing a 48-storey mixed use building at 89, 97 and 99, Church Street. The site is located on northeast corner of Church Street and Lombard Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 36 metres east, for a period of 35 months (i.e., July 16, 2021 to May 31, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a 2.8-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north, for a period of 35 months (i.e., July 16, 2021 to May 31, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Lombard Street will be maintained in 1.7-metre-wide covered and protected walkway and the pedestrian operations on the east side of Church Street will be maintained in 2.1-metre-wide covered and protected walkway. Both are located within the closed portion of the existing lanes. The construction staging area on Church Street will result in the loss of one northbound traffic lane abutting the site. Two-way traffic will be maintained in two 3.5-metre-wide lanes on Lombard Street. In addition, a total of three pay and parking spaces will be lost as a result of the construction staging area on Lombard Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 36 metres east, from July 16, 2021 to July 30, 2022. 2. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.8-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north, from, July 16, 2021 to July 30, 2022. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 33 metres east. 4. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 40 metres east. 5. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Lombard Street, between a point 33 metres east of Church Street and a point 41 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 45 metres east of Church Street and a point 34 metres further east. 6. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Lombard Street, between a point 40 metres east of Church Street and a point 41 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 45 metres east of Church Street and a point 29 metres further east. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 45 metres east. 8. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect between 7:30 am. and 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Carlton Street, to be in effect from Front Street East to Lombard Street and from a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street to Carlton Street. 9. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Carlton Street, to be in effect from King Street East to Lombard Street and from a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street to Carlton Street. 10. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East. 11. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street, and from Lombard Street to Adelaide Street East. 12. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East. 13. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north. 14. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 15. Directed the applicant to install a wash stations at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 16. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 17. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 18. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 19. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 20. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 21. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 22. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 23. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 24. Directed that Church Street and Lombard Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 25. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 26. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 27. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 28. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 29. In areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 30. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 31. Directed the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of north sidewalk and a four-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 36 metres east, from July 16, 2021 to May 31, 2024. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.8-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north, from, July 16, 2021 to May 31, 2024. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 33 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 40 metres east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Lombard Street, between a point 33 metres east of Church Street and a point 41 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 45 metres east of Church Street and a point 34 metres further east. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Lombard Street, between a point 40 metres east of Church Street and a point 41 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 45 metres east of Church Street and a point 29 metres further east. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 45 metres east. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect between 7:30 am. and 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between Front Street East and Carlton Street, to be in effect from Front Street East to Lombard Street and from a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street to Carlton Street. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Church Street, between King Street East and Carlton Street, to be in effect from King Street East to Lombard Street and from a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street to Carlton Street. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and a point 41 metres north of Lombard Street, and from Lombard Street to Adelaide Street East. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Church Street, between Queen Street East and Adelaide Street East. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Church Street, between Lombard Street and a point 41 metres north. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install a wash stations at all exits within the staging area to clean truck tires in order to eliminate dirt and mud from entering the municipal road network. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 22. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 23. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 24. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Church Street and Lombard Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.46amended
Construction Staging Area - 28 Eastern Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Alterra-Finer (Corktown) Limited, is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 28 Eastern Avenue (Formerly known as 18-32 Eastern Avenue, 1 Gilead Place, and 2 Sackville Street). The site is located on the north side of Eastern Avenue between Sackville Street and Gilead Place. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and a three-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Street and Gilead Place, for a period of 27 months (i.e., October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Eastern Avenue will be maintained in a 1.7-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The construction staging area on Eastern Avenue will result in the loss of one westbound traffic lane in which stopping is prohibited during the morning and afternoon peaks. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Sackville Street abutting the site will be maintained in a 1.7-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a three-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Street and Gilead Place, from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 2. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Avenue and Trinity Street to be in effect from Gilead Place to Trinity Street. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Street and Gilead Place. 4. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Sackville Street, between Eastern Avenue and King Street East, to be in effect from a point 61 metres north of Eastern Avenue to King Street East. 5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Sackville Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 61 metres north. 6. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Directed that Eastern Avenue and Sackville Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 15. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 16. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 17. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 18. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 19. In areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 20. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 21. Directed the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a three-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Street and Gilead Place, from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Avenue and Trinity Street to be in effect from Gilead Place to Trinity Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Sackville Street and Gilead Place. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Sackville Street, between Eastern Avenue and King Street East, to be in effect from a point 61 metres north of Eastern Avenue to King Street East. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Sackville Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 61 metres north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Eastern Avenue and Sackville Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.47amended
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 319-323 Jarvis Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jarvis Street, City Council approval of this report is required. CentreCourt is constructing a 45-storey residential condominium building at 319-323 Jarvis Street. The east sidewalk and a 4.3-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between a point 54 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 30.5 metres further south is currently closed for construction staging operations. A temporary pedestrian walkway is provided within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane. City Council, at its meeting on June 18 and 19, 2019, approved the subject staging area from June 25, 2019 to August 31, 2021. The developer had initially anticipated receiving the required approvals to begin construction in early 2019 and commencing construction activities shortly afterwards. However, the final decision from the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal was only received on March 19, 2021. Therefore, the developer has only recently been able to start construction activities on the subject site. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Jarvis Street for an additional 40 months (September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024) in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 4.3-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between a point 54 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 30.5 metres further south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 10. City Council, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain and install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 11. City Council direct the applicant to continue a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local Business Improvement Areas. 12. City Council direct the applicant to continue a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. City Council direct that Jarvis Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 14. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 15. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 4.3-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between a point 54 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 30.5 metres further south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 10. City Council, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain and install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 11. City Council direct the applicant to continue a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local Business Improvement Areas. 12. City Council direct the applicant to continue a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site. 13. City Council direct that Jarvis Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.48adopted
Construction Staging Area - Time Extension - 485 Logan Avenue
Logan Avenue between Gerrard Street East and First Street has bike lanes on both sides of the street. Since the developer requires an extension of the construction staging area, including an extension of the closure of the bike lanes abutting the site, this matter requires final approval by City Council. DC&F Corporation is constructing a four-storey residential building at 485 Logan Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Logan Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue. City Council, at its meeting on July 28 and 29, 2020, approved the subject construction staging area on Logan Avenue, from July 17, 2020 to April 30, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Logan Avenue, in order to complete the portion of the construction that cannot be accommodated on site. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the closure of the east sidewalk and a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane until August 31, 2021. As a result, the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes will continue to be closed, requiring cyclists to merge into one shared lane with vehicular traffic It is anticipated by August 31, 2021 that construction activities required to complete the development can be accommodated on site.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of closure of the east sidewalk, a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Logan Avenue, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from May 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of closure of the east sidewalk, a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Logan Avenue, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from May 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE26.49adopted
Encroachment Agreement - 160 Front Street West (Pedestrian Tunnel)
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited ("CF") has submitted an application on behalf of the registered owner of 160 Front Street West to construct a subsurface pedestrian tunnel across Simcoe Street between the owner's new development at 160 Front Street West ("160 Front") and the existing property at 200 Front Street West ("Simcoe Place"). The proposed pedestrian tunnel will connect the owner's 160 Front development to the PATH pedestrian network and will expand the City's pedestrian PATH network. The purpose of this report is to seek Community Council authorization to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner to permit the construction of the tunnel under the Simcoe Street public right-of-way.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owners of 160 Front Street West (the "Owner") to permit the Owner to construct, maintain, repair and operate a publicly accessible underground pedestrian PATH tunnel, as shown in Appendix "A" and "B", to be located north of Front Street West across Simcoe Street, connecting 160 Front Street West and 200 Front Street West (the "Encroachment" or "Tunnel"), substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the Owner shall, at its own expense, design, construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment in a state of good repair, to the satisfaction of the , and shall assume full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and management of the Encroachment, at no expense to the City; b. the design and construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA), including without limitation for highway loading purposes, including allowance for impact factors, as same may be amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; c. the Owner shall obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or sign-offs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; d. the Owner shall ensure any design of the Tunnel that impacts Toronto Water's infrastructure shall meet Toronto Water's standards and approval conditions, as determined by Toronto Water at their sole discretion; e. where the Municipal Consent Requirements' preferred depth of cover cannot be met, the Owner shall secure a consent/exemption from the General Manager, Transportation Services prior to submission of a permit application; f. the Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the construction of the Encroachment from Toronto Building, if required; g. prior to commencement of construction, a street work permit shall be obtained by the Owner in accordance with Article III of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; h. the Owner shall submit and adhere to an accepted Traffic Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Construction Schedule letter and Traffic Assessment Study outlining the proposed Tunnel construction/installation and advise on the impacts within the public right-of-way in the area of the proposed Encroachment, which content shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, prior to the issuance of a Construction Permit; i. the Owner shall secure the consent of the owner of 200 Front Street West for the physical linkage of the Tunnel to 200 Front Street West, prior to commencing the Tunnel, which consent shall be in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services; j. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $89,441.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible. The licence fee shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto), and shall further be recalculated every ten (10) years based on the applicable fee of the City for private tunnel encroachments, as prescribed under Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, of the City's Municipal Code, as amended or replaced; k. the Owner agrees that the pedestrian Tunnel shall remain publicly accessible throughout the term of the Agreement; l. the City shall maintain the right to place or affix pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure within/to, over or under the Encroachment; m. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of street repairs, construction or other municipal activities on the public right-of-way; n. the City shall be released from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from the permission granted, which release shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; o. the Owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result or arise from the permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, which indemnity shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; p. the Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, including a cross-liability /severability of interest clause, a provision that the insurance is primary before the insurance of the City, and a 30 day prior notice of cancelation/renewal clause, and in the amount not less than $10 million or such greater amount as the Chief Financial Officer may require; q. the Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, to be retained by the City, for the duration of construction of the pedestrian Tunnel within the Simcoe Street right-of-way, to secure against any damage to the City right-of-way and to guarantee construction of the Tunnel and that the work within the public right-of-way is completed to the City's satisfaction, including the restoration of the public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; failing which the City may in its sole discretion draw down upon the letter of credit in such amount(s) as required to complete the Owner's obligations under the Agreement. Prior to the release of the letter of credit the Owner will be required to provide a construction sign-off letter stamped and signed by the structural engineering firm that designed the Tunnel which states that the Tunnel is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings; r. the Owner shall pay the City all costs related to the engineering review and inspection fees; s. the Owner shall provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the Encroachment to Survey and Mapping at engsvy@toronto.ca, as well as to Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Construction Activities, 55 John Street, 17th Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6; t. the Owner shall submit a reference plan for the Tunnel which includes the area of the Tunnel in m2, upon completion of the Tunnel; u. the Owner will be responsible for the restoration of the road pavement, including adjacent sidewalks and boulevards, if necessary, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, upon completion of the installation of the Tunnel; v. the Owner shall not make or permit any additions or modifications to the Encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the Agreement without the City's consent, which may be unduly delayed or arbitrarily withheld; w. the term of the Agreement shall expire on the earlier of: (i) the removal or abandonment of the Tunnel, if permitted under the Agreement (ii) the date of demolition of either of the buildings located at 160 Front Street West and 200 Front Street West (the "Buildings"), where such Building(s) is or are not being re-constructed; (iii) if deemed necessary for municipal purposes as determined by the General Manager, Transportation Services, acting reasonably, upon receiving not less than 180 days' notice in writing from the General Manager, Transportation Services, or (iv) in the event that the General Manager, Transportation Services determines there is an emergency that presents a danger to the public health or safety, upon such notice as the General Manager, Transportation Services determinates appropriate in the circumstances, if any; x. at the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement, at the City's sole discretion, the City may require the Owner to alter, demolish and/or remove the Encroachment at the Owner's sole cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and after the removal of the Encroachment, the Owner shall restore the street pursuant to Article VIII of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; y. the Owner agrees that the City shall have the right of entry onto the lands and building located 160 Front Street West and on the Encroachment, to acquire access to the Encroachment for the purposes of inspection, repair, or removal of the Encroachment or performing any other activity permitted by the City under the Agreement, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; z. the Agreement shall include rights and remedies acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, including the right, but not the obligation, of the City to remedy any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the Agreement shall be payable by the Owner; aa. shall require the Owner to adhere to applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, by-laws, policies including the City of Toronto Municipal Code and Transportation Services' standard process for acquisition of encroachment agreements; bb. the provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix "C" to this report, shall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; cc. the Owner shall, at its own cost, charge and expense, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, alter or remove the Encroachment if deemed necessary for municipal purposes by the General Manager, Transportation Services, upon receiving not less than 90 days' notice in writing from the General Manager, Transportation Services, or such other time as deemed reasonable by the General Manager, Transportation Services; dd. the Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's property and other affected properties deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, at the expense of the Owner, with appropriate title opinions provided to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as may be required by the City Solicitor; ee. the Owner shall pay all cost associated with the preparation of the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; and ff. the Owner shall accept such additional terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the Agreement to the new owner of 160 Front Street West, in the event of sale or transfer of the property at 160 Front Street West, subject to the prior approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and provided in all cases the transferee or assignee enters into an assumption agreement with the City to assume the obligations under the Agreement, in form satisfactory to the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owners of 160 Front Street West (the "Owner") to permit the Owner to construct, maintain, repair and operate a publicly accessible underground pedestrian PATH tunnel, as shown in Appendix "A" and "B", to be located north of Front Street West across Simcoe Street, connecting 160 Front Street West and 200 Front Street West (the "Encroachment" or "Tunnel"), substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager of Transportation Services (the "GM"), and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the Owner shall, at its own expense, design, construct, repair and maintain the Encroachment in a state of good repair, to the satisfaction of the GM, and shall assume full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and management of the Encroachment, at no expense to the City; b. the design and construction of the Encroachment shall comply with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA), including without limitation for highway loading purposes, including allowance for impact factors, as same may be amended, superseded or replaced from time to time; c. the Owner shall obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or sign-offs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; d. the Owner shall ensure any design of the Tunnel that impacts Toronto Water's infrastructure shall meet Toronto Water's standards and approval conditions, as determined by Toronto Water at their sole discretion; e. where the Municipal Consent Requirements' preferred depth of cover cannot be met, the Owner shall secure a consent/exemption from the GM prior to submission of a permit application; f. the Owner shall obtain approval and all necessary permits for the construction of the Encroachment from the Toronto Building Division, if required; g. prior to commencement of construction, a street work permit shall be obtained by the Owner in accordance with Article III of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; h. the Owner shall submit and adhere to an accepted Traffic Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Construction Schedule letter and Traffic Assessment Study outlining the proposed Tunnel construction/installation and advise on the impacts within the public right-of-way in the area of the proposed Encroachment, which content shall be to the satisfaction of the GM, prior to the issuance of a Construction Permit; i. the Owner shall secure the consent of the owner of 200 Front Street West for the physical linkage of the Tunnel to 200 Front Street West, prior to commencing the Tunnel, which consent shall be in a form satisfactory to the GM; j. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $89,441.00 plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible. The licence fee shall increase annually by an amount equivalent to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (all items - Toronto), and shall further be recalculated every ten (10) years based on the applicable fee of the City for private tunnel encroachments, as prescribed under Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, of the City's Municipal Code, as amended or replaced; k. the Owner agrees that the pedestrian Tunnel shall remain publicly accessible throughout the term of the Agreement; l. the City shall maintain the right to place or affix pipes, cables, wires, poles and other infrastructure within/to, over or under the Encroachment; m. the City shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing the Encroachment damaged as a result of street repairs, construction or other municipal activities on the public right-of-way; n. the City shall be released from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from the permission granted, which release shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; o. the Owner shall indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result or arise from the permission granted, any matter related to the Encroachment, and any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, which indemnity shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor; p. the Owner shall provide and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with an insurer satisfactory to the GM for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, including a cross-liability /severability of interest clause, a provision that the insurance is primary before the insurance of the City, and a 30 day prior notice of cancelation/renewal clause, and in the amount not less than $10 million or such greater amount as the Chief Financial Officer may require; q. the Owner shall provide and maintain an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount satisfactory to the GM, to be retained by the City, for the duration of construction of the pedestrian Tunnel within the Simcoe Street right-of-way, to secure against any damage to the City right-of-way and to guarantee construction of the Tunnel and that the work within the public right-of-way is completed to the City's satisfaction, including the restoration of the public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the GM; failing which the City may in its sole discretion draw down upon the letter of credit in such amount(s) as required to complete the Owner's obligations under the Agreement. Prior to the release of the letter of credit the Owner will be required to provide a construction sign-off letter stamped and signed by the structural engineering firm that designed the Tunnel which states that the Tunnel is safe and ready to be opened to pedestrian traffic, along with two sets of as-built drawings; r. the Owner shall pay the City all costs related to the engineering review and inspection fees; s. the Owner shall provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the Encroachment to Survey and Mapping at engsvy@toronto.ca, as well as to Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Construction Activities, 55 John Street, 17th Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6; t. the Owner shall submit a reference plan for the Tunnel which includes the area of the Tunnel in m2, upon completion of the Tunnel; u. the Owner will be responsible for the restoration of the road pavement, including adjacent sidewalks and boulevards, if necessary, to the satisfaction of the GM, upon completion of the installation of the Tunnel; v. the Owner shall not make or permit any additions or modifications to the Encroachment beyond what is permitted under the terms of the Agreement without the City's consent, which may be unduly delayed or arbitrarily withheld; w. the term of the Agreement shall expire on the earlier of: (i) the removal or abandonment of the Tunnel, if permitted under the Agreement (ii) the date of demolition of either of the buildings located at 160 Front Street West and 200 Front Street West (the "Buildings"), where such Building(s) is or are not being re-constructed; (iii) if deemed necessary for municipal purposes as determined by the GM, acting reasonably, upon receiving not less than 180 days' notice in writing from the GM, or (iv) in the event that the GM determines there is an emergency that presents a danger to the public health or safety, upon such notice as the GM determinates appropriate in the circumstances, if any; x. at the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement, at the City's sole discretion, the City may require the Owner to alter, demolish and/or remove the Encroachment at the Owner's sole cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the GM, and after the removal of the Encroachment, the Owner shall restore the street pursuant to Article VIII of Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, City of Toronto Municipal Code; y. the Owner agrees that the City shall have the right of entry onto the lands and building located 160 Front Street West and on the Encroachment, to acquire access to the Encroachment for the purposes of inspection, repair, or removal of the Encroachment or performing any other activity permitted by the City under the Agreement, on terms acceptable to the GM; z. the Agreement shall include rights and remedies acceptable to the GM, including the right, but not the obligation, of the City to remedy any failure of the Owner to comply with the Agreement, and the costs incurred by the City in enforcing the Agreement shall be payable by the Owner; aa. shall require the Owner to adhere to applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, by-laws, policies including the City of Toronto Municipal Code and Transportation Services' standard process for acquisition of encroachment agreements; bb. the provisions of Appendix A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, attached as Appendix "C" to this report, shall be substantially incorporated into the Agreement to the satisfaction of the GM; cc. the Owner shall, at its own cost, charge and expense, and to the satisfaction of the GM, alter or remove the Encroachment if deemed necessary for municipal purposes by the GM, upon receiving not less than 90 days' notice in writing from the GM, or such other time as deemed reasonable by the GM; dd. the Agreement shall be registered on title to the Owner's property and other affected properties deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, at the expense of the Owner, with appropriate title opinions provided to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as may be required by the City Solicitor; ee. the Owner shall pay all cost associated with the preparation of the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; and ff. the Owner shall accept such additional terms and conditions as the GM or the City Solicitor may deem necessary in the interest of the City. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the GM to extend the Agreement to the new owner of 160 Front Street West, in the event of sale or transfer of the property at 160 Front Street West, subject to the prior approval of the GM, and provided in all cases the transferee or assignee enters into an assumption agreement with the City to assume the obligations under the Agreement, in form satisfactory to the City.
TE26.50adopted
Feasibility of a Temporary Closure on St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street
The purpose of this report is to investigate the feasibility of temporarily closing a portion of St. Nicholas Street to allow for an expanded outdoor dining opportunity under the CaféTO Program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. This report be received for information.
TE26.51amended
Accessible Loading Zone - Rushbrooke Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending the approval of a designated on-street accessible loading zone located on the west side of Rushbrooke Avenue, between Queen Street East and Eastern Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated an accessible loading zone to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all days of week, on the west side of Rushbrooke Avenue, between a point 64 metres north of Eastern Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., all days of week, on the west side of Rushbrooke Avenue, between a point 64 metres north of Eastern Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.
TE26.52amended
Accessible Parking Spaces - June 2021 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with Attachment 1 amended to include the following: "Authorize the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on Mountjoy Avenue, north side, between a point 20 metres west of Parkmount Road and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE26.53adopted
Parking Amendments - Joe Shuster Way
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 that the existing parking prohibition on the west and south side of Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street, be changed to a stopping prohibition. The proposed amendment will discourage illegal parking and improve unobstructed two-way traffic flow and sightlines for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on Joe Shuster Way.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west and south side of Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west and south side of Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west and south side of Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west and south side of Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street.
TE26.54adopted
Parking Amendments - Millwood Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the parking regulations on Millwood Road, adjacent to Davisville Jr. Public School and Spectrum Alternative School (50 Davisville Avenue). This is in response to a number of safety improvements identified by the Davisville/Spectrum school community, as part of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Traffic Safety Program. The proposed parking amendments will simplify the existing parking by-laws on the south side of Millwood Road and will provide about four additional parking spaces for pick-up and drop-off activity for Davisville Jr. Public School. A companion report, "Parking Amendments - Davisville Avenue (Non-delegated)" outlines the required non-delegated parking amendments for locations with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing ten-minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. Rescinded existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street. 3. Rescinded existing permit parking regulation in affect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road. 4. Rescinded existing parking prohibition in affect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street. 5. Rescinded existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 6. Authorized parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east. 7. Authorized parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between at point 221.5 metres east of Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 8. Authorized stopping prohibition to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 55 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 166.5 metres further east. 9. Authorized parking prohibition to be in effect from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of next following day, Monday to Friday; and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 55 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 166.5 metres further east. 10. Authorized ten-minute maximum parking limit to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 149 metres further east. 11. Authorized permit parking regulation to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road. 12. Amended existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street, to be in effect between a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 50 metres further east. 13. Amended existing one hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road (south intersection), to be in effect between a point 259 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road (south intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing ten-minute maximum parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind existing permit parking regulation in affect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind existing parking prohibition in affect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 80.5 metres east of Yonge Street. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between Yonge Street and a point 55 metres east. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Millwood Road, between at point 221.5 metres east of Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize stopping prohibition to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 55 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 166.5 metres further east. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of next following day, Monday to Friday; and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 55 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 166.5 metres further east. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize ten-minute maximum parking limit to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 149 metres further east. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking regulation to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 60 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 199 metres further east. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking regulation to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 259 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council amend existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street, to be in effect between a point 209 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 50 metres further east. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council amend existing one hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 240 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road (south intersection), to be in effect between a point 259 metres east of Yonge Street and Acacia Road (south intersection).
TE26.55adopted
Parking Amendments - Davisville Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davisville Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit stopping on both sides of Davisville Avenue, adjacent to Davisville Jr. Public School and Spectrum Alternative School (No. 50 Millwood Road). This is in response to a number of safety improvements identified by the Davisville/Spectrum school community, as part of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Traffic Safety Program. This proposal will discourage pick-up and drop-off activity during school hours on Davisville Avenue and will enhance safety for pedestrians and other road users. This will not result in the loss of any parking spaces on Davisville Avenue. A companion report, "Parking Amendments - Millwood Road (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 214 metres east. 3. City Council authorize stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 231 metres east. 4. City Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between a point 231.5 metres east of Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 5. City Council authorize stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 214 metres east of Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 214 metres east. 3. City Council authorize stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 231 metres east. 4. City Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Davisville Avenue, between a point 231.5 metres east of Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 5. City Council authorize stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Davisville Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 214 metres east of Yonge Street.
TE26.56adopted
Parking Amendments - Cedarvale Avenue and Ventnor Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending amending the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between Trenton Avenue and Savoy Avenue, to approve maximum three-hour parking during the evening, overnight and weekend time periods. Transportation Services is also recommending amending the parking prohibitions on the north and south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Rumney Avenue. The proposed amendments will provide additional on-street parking spaces for the community.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times anytime on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point opposite the northerly limit of Bracebridge Avenue and Trenton Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between Trenton Avenue and a point 20 metres south. 3. Amended the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Cedarvale Avenue, between the westerly projection of the southerly limit of Parkside Public School and Trenton Avenue, to be in effect between Trenton Avenue and a point 9 metres south. 4. Amended the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 4:00 p.m. one day to 8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; anytime, Saturday and Sunday and public holidays on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 126 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 60 metres further north, to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, between a point 12 metres north of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue. 5. Amended the existing maximum ten-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 126 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 46 metres further north, to be in effect, between a point 12 metres north of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue. 6. Prohibited standing at all times on the east of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 17 metres further south. 7. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 9 metres south of Trenton Avenue and a point 11 metres further south. 8. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 30 metres west of Rumney Road. 9. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west. 10. Rescinded the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Rumney Road. 11. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Rumney Road. 12. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 9 metres west of Rumney Road. 13. Authorized parking for a maximum period of two-hours, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 40.5 metres east, and 68 metres east of Woodbine Avenue and a point 11 metres further east. 14. Authorized permit parking in effect at all times, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except no stopping anytime between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 30 metre west of Rumney Road. 15. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between a point 49.5 metres east of Woodbine Avenue and a point 18.5 metres further east, and Rumney Road and a point 10 metres east. 16. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 9 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times anytime on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point opposite the northerly limit of Bracebridge Avenue and Trenton Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between Trenton Avenue and a point 20 metres south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Cedarvale Avenue, between the westerly projection of the southerly limit of Parkside Public School and Trenton Avenue, to be in effect between Trenton Avenue and a point 9 metres south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 4:00 p.m. one day to 8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; anytime, Saturday and Sunday and public holidays on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 126 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 60 metres further north, to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, between a point 12 metres north of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum ten-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 126 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 46 metres further north, to be in effect, between a point 12 metres north of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 9 metres south of Bracebridge Avenue and a point 17 metres further south. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Cedarvale Avenue, between a point 9 metres south of Trenton Avenue and a point 11 metres further south. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 30 metres west of Rumney Road. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Rumney Road. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Rumney Road. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 9 metres west of Rumney Road. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of two-hours, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 40.5 metres east, and 68 metres east of Woodbine Avenue and a point 11 metres further east. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking in effect at all times, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except no stopping anytime between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and a point 30 metre west of Rumney Road. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between a point 49.5 metres east of Woodbine Avenue and a point 18.5 metres further east, and Rumney Road and a point 10 metres east. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 9 metres west.
TE26.57adopted
Road Alteration and Parking Amendments - Huron Street
The Dupont by the Castle BIA is currently implementing the first phase of its Streetscape Master Plan to provide a vibrant and welcoming streetscape for visitors and for people living and working in the area. Phase one is the creation of new landscaped seating area 'Dupont Wendat Square' on Huron Street from Dupont Street to the CPR right-of-way. There is a proposed electrical connection and the BIA intends to periodically apply to Transportation Services for temporary road closures of Huron Street to use the new space for seasonal festivals. Three existing parking spaces are proposed to be permanently removed to facilitate the new installation. There are two adjacent surface parking lots on either side of the seating area. The large LCBO parking lot to the west of the site can accommodate temporary parking. All work will comply with the City of Toronto's guidelines and is to be constructed as a stand-alone project administered by Economic Development and Culture's BIA Office. Toronto and East York Community Council approval of this report is required to remove the parking spaces and make associated traffic regulation amendments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour on the east side of Huron Street, between Dupont Street and the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Right-of-way. 2. Authorized a stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times on both sides of Huron Street, between Dupont Street and the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Right-of-way. 3. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and a point 38 metres north of Dupont Street (Canadian Pacific Railway right-of-way), to be in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and Dupont Street. 4. Authorized the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to ament the necessary By-laws to give effect to the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour on the east side of Huron Street, between Dupont Street and the CPR Right-of-way. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times on both sides of Huron Street, between Dupont Street and the CPR Right-of-way. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and a point 38 metres north of Dupont Street (Canadian Pacific Railway right-of-way), to be in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and Dupont Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to amend the necessary by-laws to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 3 above.
TE26.58adopted
Traffic Control Signals and Turn Prohibitions - Dufferin Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dufferin Street, City Council approval of this report is required. At its meeting on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, City Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for cyclists and pedestrians on Dufferin Street (Ward 9 - Davenport). A report to address the majority of these concerns was adopted at the May 19, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. However, that report did not include the requested evaluation of traffic control signals on Dufferin Street, as further reviews were required by Transportation Services. Based on the further review, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lindsey Avenue. There will be some negative impacts, including increased congestion and queuing on Dufferin Street, the loss of on-street parking and additional poles in the right-of-way. However, Transportation Services is recommending this installation as it will provide a protected connection to the cycling facilities on both sides of Dufferin Street, helping create a robust network of bikeways in the area. Traffic control signals will encourage people of different ages and abilities to cycle in the area and will also benefit pedestrians crossing in this section of Dufferin Street. Transportation Services has confirmed that the installation of a Red Light Camera (RLC) is not feasible at the intersection of Dufferin Street and College Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lindsey Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound right turns on red at all times at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lindsey Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lindsey Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound right turns on red at all times at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Lindsey Avenue.
TE26.59adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dufferin Street, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 2 to exclude the development located at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane. The exclusion of the development located at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents, guests, tradespeople and caregivers of this development would negatively impact on the already limited parking supply in the neighbourhood. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 2 is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE26.60adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 2 to exclude the development located at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West. The exclusion of the development located at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents, guests, tradespeople, and caregivers of this development would negatively impact on the already limited parking supply in the neighbourhood. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 2 is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE26.61adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 4I to exclude the development located at 938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue. The exclusion of the development located at 938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents, guests, tradespeople, and caregivers of this development would negatively impact on the already limited parking supply in the neighbourhood. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 4I is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "4I", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (May 17, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "4I", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated May 17, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE26.62adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Front Street East, Lower Sherbourne Street, and The Esplanade, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 6K to exclude the development located at 177, 183 and 197 Front Street East, and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street, and 200 The Esplanade. The exclusion of the development located at 177, 183 and 197 Front Street East, and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street, and 200 The Esplanade is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents, guests, tradespeople, and caregivers of this development would negatively impact on the already limited parking supply in the neighbourhood. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 6K is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 177, 183 and 197 Front Street East, and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street, and 200 The Esplanade.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "6K", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (June 4, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "6K", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation.
TE26.63deferred
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 8B to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 8B to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue. The exclusion of the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents, guests, tradespeople, and caregivers of this development would negatively impact on the already limited parking supply in the neighbourhood. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 8B is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 17 Boothroyd Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "8B", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated June 4, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE26.64amended
Traffic Calming Poll Results - Rains Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue. Polling ballots were mailed to the affected residents to determine the level of support in the community for the proposed installation of speed humps. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the Traffic Calming Policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on Rains Avenue. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Rains Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, despite poll results that did not satisfy the polling criteria for the installation of speed humps pursuant to the City's Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1, Drawing No 421G - 3820, dated January 2021, attached to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue.
TE26.65amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board. This report recommends four candidates for appointment to the board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council waive the two-term provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following candidate to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 25, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Ron Wilford.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 25, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Michael Appt Joanne Davidson Iain McLeod 2. Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that City Council waive the two-term provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following candidate to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 25, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Ron Wilford
TE26.66adopted
It was brought to my attention during a Community Construction Liaison Committee meeting for the Peveril Hill North area that an error in the recommendation to item TE25.26 had occurred at last month's Community Council meeting. Subsequent to the meeting, my office reviewed the error with Transportation Services staff and they advised of the need to re-open the previous item and adjust the recommendations. Staff have been consulted and have provided the corrected wording.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened item TE25.26: Construction Staging Area - 1998-2000 Bathurst Street. 2. Amended item TE25.26 by replacing the roadway "Peverill Hill North" in Part 2 with the roadway "the lane first west of Bathurst Street", so that limits of the two-way operations on Dewbourne Avenue now reads as follows: "Approve implementation of two-way traffic operations on Dewbourne Avenue, between Bathurst Street and the lane first west of Bathurst Street."
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open item TE25.26: Construction Staging Area - 1998-2000 Bathurst Street. 2. Amend item TE25.26 by deleting "Peverill Hill North" in Recommendation 2 with the roadway "the lane first west of Bathurst Street", so that limits of the two-way operations on Dewbourne Avenue shall now read as follows: "2. Approve implementation of two-way traffic operations on Dewbourne Avenue, between Bathurst Street and the lane first west of Bathurst Street."
TE26.67adopted
23 Fielding Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the minor variance application at 23 Fielding Avenue and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application. The Application seeks to alter the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling by proposing a rear two storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear one storey detached garage. The Application required the COA's approval of four (4) proposed variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013. Planning staff did not file a report to the COA with respect to the Application, however the committee carefully considered the evidence of numerous neighbours who would be directly impacted and found that, while the variances appear minor on paper the impact on the neighbourhood was not minor. The COA refused the Application in its decision issued on June 2, 2021. Subsequently, the owner of 23 Fielding Avenue appealed the Decision to the TLAB. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the TLAB in order to oppose the Appeal. No hearing date has been scheduled yet.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variance Application No. A1183/20TEY regarding 23 Fielding Avenue (the "Appeal"), and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variance Application No. A1183/20TEY regarding 23 Fielding Avenue (the "Appeal"), and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
TE26.68adopted
Greenwood Avenue and Memorial Park Avenue All-Way Stop
Greenwood Avenue between Danforth Avenue and O'Connor Drive is a primarily residential street that experiences high volumes of traffic, particularly cut-through traffic coming from the DVP. The intersection of Greenwood and Memorial Park is located on a bend in the road and is a popular crossing location for residents and families using Dieppe Park. I have heard from residents of the community about serious traffic safety concerns at this intersection that threaten pedestrian safety and they contacted me to request enhanced safety measures in their community. My office has polled the community street and 81 percent of residents support this installation. In order to improve resident and pedestrian safety, the installation of an all-way stop at this intersection is being requested.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Memorial Park Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Memorial Park Avenue.
TE26.69adopted
I am writing to request your support in directing Vision Zero staff to reconfigure the corner radii and curb extensions, and implement any necessary changes to address safety and visibility issues at the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive and Dewbourne Ave, popularly referred to as the "5-way intersection." In 2017/2018, former Councillor Mihevc identified the 5-way intersection as a problematic location, as it had large corner radii that made motorists turn at greater speeds-often at the risk of the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. To address these concerns, a plan was developed to modify the corner radii and the centre of this intersection. About a month ago, as these modifications were underway, my office heard concerns from residents indicating that the intersection has become more unsafe than it was previously. Many residents told me that they were unaware of any previous consultation and had not been able to provide feedback prior to construction. Following this, I have engaged staff and personally visited the location on several occasions to observe traffic movements at the intersection. The main concern of the residents is that the reduced corner radii and extended curbs do not provide the necessary room for safe navigation. I can corroborate this-as on one of my visits, I observed that vehicles travelling eastbound on Dewbourne Ave could not make a safe right turn southbound on Vesta Drive without encroaching on the oncoming lane. Thus, same was the case for people travelling westbound on Old Forest Hill Road tuning right northbound onto Vesta Drive.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to reconfigure the corner radii and curb extensions, and implement any necessary changes to address safety and visibility issues at the 5-way intersection of Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive and Dewbourne Avenue between now and the Fall in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to reconfigure the corner radii and curb extensions, and implement any necessary changes to address safety and visibility issues at the 5-way intersection of Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive and Dewbourne Avenue between now and the fall in consultation with the local Councillor.
TE26.70adopted
Prohibit Parking on the North Side of Montclair Avenue, in the vicinity of No. 194 Montclair Avenue
I am writing to request your support in amending the existing parking prohibitions on the north side of Montclair Ave in order to resolve an ongoing parking issue at 194 Montclair Ave. The residents at 194 Montclair Ave reached out to my office on several occasions to complain about their driveway being blocked by vehicles parking in the space between the west boundary of No. 194 and the driveway at No. 196. This space is less than four metres street and clearly does not meet the City standard of 5.5 metres. My office has consulted very extensively with Traffic Operations staff, and the most effective way of addressing this ongoing problem is to rescind the existing parking prohibitions, and authorize parking prohibitions on the north side of Montclair Ave, between Bathurst Street and a point 17.8 metres east of Bathurst Street. There will be no loss of parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive. 3. Authorized parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 17.8 metres east of Bathurst Street. 4. Authorized parking prohibition in be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 17.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive. 3. Authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 17.8 metres east of Bathurst Street. 4. Authorize parking prohibition in be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 17.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive.
TE26.71adopted
The Clover School - Designated Drop-off Zone
The Clover School at 411 Clendenan Avenue is asking for the pick-up / drop-off zone to be re-instated on Clendenan Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Clendenan Avenue, between a point 34.5 metres north of Annette Street and a point 18 metres further north. 2. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Clendenan Avenue, between a point 34.5 metres north of Annette Street and a point 18 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Clendenan Avenue, between a point 34.5 metres north of Annette Street and a point 18 metres further north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Clendenan Avenue, between a point 34.5 metres north of Annette Street and a point 18 metres further north.
TE26.72adopted
Parking Amendments - Wyndham Street
In April of this year, residents on Wyndham Street contacted my office following a collision that occurred at the intersection of the laneway located just east of St. Clarens Avenue and that runs north-south between Shirley and Wyndham Street. Wyndham Street is a local roadway with a regulatory speed limit of 30 km/h. It operates one-way westbound. The collision involved a young pedestrian who was exiting the laneway on a scooter and was hit by a vehicle travelling westbound. Following the collision, residents submitted a petition requesting that the City's Transportation Services Department consider installing No Parking Anytime Signs on either side of the entrance to the laneway. The signs and parking amendments will significantly improve sightlines for westbound traffic, vehicles and pedestrians entering/exiting the laneway, in addition to discouraging vehicles from encroaching upon the laneway when parked. Overall, the proposed change would be beneficial for the safety of the entire community. Traffic Operations staff have been contacted for recommendations and as a result of their investigation, and after having consulted with area residents, I am recommending the removal of 1 parking space on Wyndham Street and the amendment, as outlined below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Wyndham Street, between a point 36.2 metres east of St Clarens Avenue and a point 11.0 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Wyndham Street, between a point 36.2 metres east of St Clarens Avenue and a point 11.0 metres further east.
TE26.73adopted
Parking Regulations and Speed Limit Reduction- Merchants' Wharf
Merchants' Wharf, within the East Bayfront Precinct, requires updated parking regulations to reflect the new development and street use achieved through ongoing revitalization of this waterfront area. The recommended parking regulations have been provided by City staff in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and area stakeholders. Traffic Operations staff also recommend a reduction in the speed limit on the street to 30km/hr.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between Queens Quay East and a point 71 metres south. 2. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 71 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 31 metres further south. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 102 metres south of Queens Quay East and the south end of Merchants' Wharf (west leg). 4. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between Queens Quay East and a point 71 metres south. 5. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 71 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 58 metres further south. 6. Designated a taxi stand to operate at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 129 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 7 metres further south. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 136 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 9 metres further south. 8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 20 metres east. 9. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 20 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 67 metres further east. 10. Designated a taxi stand to operate at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 87 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 7 metres further east. 11. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 94 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 75 metres west of Merchants' Wharf (east leg). 12. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 32 metres west of Merchants' Wharf (east leg) and a point 43 metres further west. 13. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (east leg) and a point 32 metres west. 14. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and Merchants' Wharf (east leg). 15. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 18.5 metres north. 16. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 18.5 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 37.5 metres further north. 17. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 56 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and Queens Quay East. 18. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 9 metres north. 19. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 9 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 18 metres further north. 20. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 27 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 26 metres further north. 21. Authorized the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 53 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 20 metres further north. 22. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 73 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and Queens Quay East. 23. Designated a 30 km/h speed limit on the entire length of Merchants' Wharf.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between Queens Quay East and a point 71 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 71 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 31 metres further south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 102 metres south of Queens Quay East and the south end of Merchants' Wharf (west leg). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between Queens Quay East and a point 71 metres south. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 71 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 58 metres further south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a taxi stand to operate at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 129 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 7 metres further south. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (west leg), between a point 136 metres south of Queens Quay East and a point 9 metres further south. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 20 metres east. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 20 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 67 metres further east. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a taxi stand to operate at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 87 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 7 metres further east. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 94 metres east of Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and a point 75 metres west of Merchants' Wharf (east leg). 12. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between a point 32 metres west of Merchants' Wharf (east leg) and a point 43 metres further west. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (east leg) and a point 32 metres west. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Merchants' Wharf (south leg), between Merchants' Wharf (west leg) and Merchants' Wharf (east leg). 15. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 18.5 metres north. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 18.5 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 37.5 metres further north. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 56 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and Queens Quay East. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 9 metres north. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 9 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 18 metres further north. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 27 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 26 metres further north. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 53 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and a point 20 metres further north. 22. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Merchants' Wharf (east leg), between a point 73 metres north of Merchants' Wharf (south leg) and Queens Quay East. 23. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on the entire length of Merchants' Wharf.
TE26.74adopted
Parking Regulations- Bonnycastle Street
Bonnycastle Street, within the East Bayfront Precinct, requires updated parking regulations to reflect the new development and street use achieved through ongoing revitalization of this waterfront area. The recommended parking regulations have been provided by City staff in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and area stakeholders. A Commercial Loading Zone is to be implemented and through application by the condominium at 12 Bonnycastle Street. The applicant is responsible for the estimated one-time installation fee of $221, plus the annual fee of $414.42 associated with the commercial loading zone.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East. 2. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 48 metres north. 4. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between a point 48 metres north of Queens Quay East and a point 30 metres further north. 5. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between a point 78 metres north of Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 48 metres north. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between a point 48 metres north of Queens Quay East and a point 30 metres further north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Bonnycastle Street, between a point 78 metres north of Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
TE26.75adopted
Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 183 Avenue Road
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed property at 183 Avenue Road (Edward G. Woodley House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. The subject property at 183 Avenue Road is situated on the east side of the street, between Pears Avenue and Davenport Road. It contains a three storey, late Victorian-era, red brick house-form building constructed in 1901. The building is amongst the earliest surviving house-form buildings constructed together with the adjacent heritage properties at 177-181 Avenue Road on this portion of the east side of Avenue Road at the turn of the 20th-century, and representing the earliest period in the historical evolution of Avenue Road. Heritage Planning staff have undertaken further research and evaluation and determined that the heritage property at 183 Avenue Road meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design, associative and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 183 Avenue Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 183 Avenue Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, June 14, 2021, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 183 Avenue Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 183 Avenue Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, June 14, 2021, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.
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.