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Toronto and East York Community Council

2021-09-09 · 0 stories from 102 items

The full agenda, as filed

All 102 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.

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TE27.76adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3903 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Harris Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Chisholm Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3903, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.77adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95% of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3859 (July 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lee Avenue from Kingston Road to Glen Ames, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3859, dated July 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.78adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found strong support for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3883 (June 2022), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3883, dated June 2022, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.79adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Norlong Boulevard from O’Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Norlong Boulevard from O'Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Norlong Boulevard from O'Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Norlong Boulevard from O'Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3917 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Norlong Boulevard from O'Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Norlong Boulevard from O'Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3917, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.80adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3894 (July 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Oak Park Avenue from Cosburn Avenue to Lumsden Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3894, dated July 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.81adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found the majority of residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3896 (July 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rainsford Road from Kingston Road to Queen Street East, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3896, dated July 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.82adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found strong support for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3925 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roseheath Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3925, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.83adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3916 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Scarboro Beach Boulevard from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3916, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.84adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3904 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Scarborough Road from Queen Street East to Pine Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3904, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.85adopted
Parking Amendments - Ordnance Street
In consultation with Transportation Services, I am requesting approval to amend the existing parking regulations on Ordnance Street, between Strachan Avenue and the south end of Ordnance Street. The proposed on-street parking regulations will help facilitate the implementation of future bike lanes, include a commercial loading zone that will provide for curb-side loading/unloading of merchandise, and help improve safe traffic operations on this street. With the recent completion of three new developments along Ordnance Street, the existing roadway has been narrowed considerably, and cannot safely accommodate two traffic lanes, parking and bike lanes. For the most part, the proposed cross-section on Ordnance Street will comprise of two traffic lanes (one lane per direction) and bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. To provide area residents with curb-side loading/ unloading opportunity, a commercial loading zone will be designated on the east side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg) that will operate at all times. To fulfill the long term vision of the City Council approved Cycling Network Plan, every street through development applications, area studies and capital projects are considered for bikeways. Ordnance Street was evaluated in the Cycling Network Plan Long Term Cycling Network Vision analysis and ranked in the second highest suitability category. While in the moment Ordnance Street between Strachan Avenue and 100 m to the east is a dead end, in the future the street could connect to the Ordnance Triangle Park and the new Garrison Crossing bicycle/pedestrian bridge. Bikeways may also be extended west of Strachan Avenue along East Liberty Street. When those future connections are developed, Ordnance Street would become a vital active transportation corridor. Before the new developments open on Ordnance Street between Strachan Avenue and 100 m east, it is recommended to install the bike lanes to inform mobility choices of new residents and the new operations. A subsequent report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee will be submitted to seek authority and approval for the Chapter 886: Bicycle Lanes by-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Ordnance Street, between a point 12.8 metres east of Strachan Avenue and a point 6.2 metres further east. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on both sides of Ordnance Street, between Strachan Avenue and the south end of Ordnance Street. 3. Amended the existing 30km/h speed limit on Ordnance Street, between Strachan Avenue and a point 179.50 metres east, to be in effect from Strachan Avenue and the south end of Ordnance Street. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Ordnance Street (east/west leg), between Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 5. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the east side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and a point 44 metres south. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between a point 44 metres south of Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and the south end of Ordnance Street. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Ordnance Street (east/west leg), between Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and the south end of Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 9. Prohibited stopping at all times within the cul-de-sac area, between the south end of Ordnance Street (west side) and the south end of Ordnance Street (east side).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Ordnance Street, between a point 12.8 metres east of Strachan Avenue and a point 6.2 metres further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours, at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on both sides of Ordnance Street, between Strachan Avenue and the south end of Ordnance Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing 30km/h speed limit on Ordnance Street, between Strachan Avenue and a point 179.50 metres east, to be in effect from Strachan Avenue and the south end of Ordnance Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Ordnance Street (east/west leg), between Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 5. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the east side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and a point 44 metres south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between a point 44 metres south of Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and the south end of Ordnance Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Ordnance Street (east/west leg), between Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Ordnance Street (north/south leg), between Ordnance Street (east/west leg) and the south end of Ordnance Street (north/south leg). 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times within the cul-de-sac area, between the south end of Ordnance Street (west side) and the south end of Ordnance Street (east side).
TE27.86adopted
Speed Limit Reductions on MacLennan Avenue, between Summerhill Avenue and Edgar Avenue
Residents in North Rosedale have frequently reached out to my office with concerns over speeding on the streets within their residential area. Transportation Services has applied a number safety measures to mitigate road incidents including new signage, pavement markings and even a road reconfiguration and today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous interactions on MacLennan Ave between Summerhill Ave and Edgar Ave. 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 MacLennan Ave, serves to increase safety for all road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on MacLennan Avenue, between Summerhill Avenue and Edgar Avenue. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 abo ve.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on MacLennan Avenue, between Summerhill Avenue and Edgar Avenue 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1.
TE27.87adopted
Authorize the Installation of Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) at Davenport Road and Rains Avenue/Turner Road
I am writing to request your support in authorizing the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at Davenport Road and Rains Avenue/Turner Road. Several families in this area (on Rains Avenue and Melita Avenue, south of Davenport) with very young children, and with many being dog-walkers, frequently cross to the north side of Davenport Road, a busy major arterial, in a very unsafe manner to have access to the Hillcrest Park via the south west entrance. Their only option of crossing safely to access the Park is to walk further east on Davenport, about 3 blocks to Christie Street, which takes several minutes, even though there's an entrance directly across from them. Transportation staff have indicated that there has been no collision history here which may not warrant a PXO. However, the community has called for this for several years running, and it's an attempt to get ahead of any potential incidents in the future to ensure safety, particularly for young children.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at Davenport Road and Rains Avenue/Turner Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at Davenport Road and Rains Avenue/Turner Road.
TE27.88adopted
Designate a School Crossing Guard and Parking Amendments at Millwood Road
I am writing to request your support in designating a school crossing guard at Millwood Road, adjacent to the Davisville Junior Public School and Spectrum Alternative School. My office has consulted widely with school officials, the TDSB, and the Davisville community, who all support this initiative to improve safety for kids. There is a pedestrian walkway between Nos. 116 and 122 Millwood that links Millwood Road to Belsize Drive, which is heavily utilized by kids on their way to and from school. Traffic Operations staff are currently assessing the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at the location. Without a PXO in place yet, my motion is calling for immediate measures (a painted pedestrian crossing, school crossing signs, and pedestrian ramps) to facilitate the designation of a crossing guard for the start of school in the fall as studies continue towards the installation of a PXO.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 264.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 291.5 metres east of Yonge Street and on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 270.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 297.5 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. Directed Transportation Services to install a painted pedestrian crossing, School Crossing signs, pedestrian ramps and remove the existing steel guardrail on the north side of the street on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street, effective immediately. 3. Directed Transportation Services to install a temporary school crossing guard while warrant analysis is being completed on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street, effective after completion of Recommendation 1 and 2 and start of school days. If warrant fails, the school crossing guard shall be removed once the installation of a pedestrian crossover (Recommendation 4) is completed. 4. Authorized the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Millwood Road, between a point 264.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 291.5 metres east of Yonge Street and on the north side of Millwood Road, between a point 270.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 297.5 metres east of Yonge Street. 2. Direct Transportation Services to install a painted pedestrian crossing, School Crossing signs, pedestrian ramps and remove the existing steel guardrail on the north side of the street on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street, effective immediately. 3. Direct Transportation Services to install a temporary school crossing guard while warrant analysis is being completed on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street, effective after completion of Recommendation 1 and 2 and start of school days. If warrant fails, the school crossing guard shall be removed once the installation of a pedestrian crossover (Recommendation 4) is completed. 4. Authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Millwood Road, at a point approximately 281 metres east of Yonge Street.
TE27.89adopted
Designate Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as One-Way for Westbound Traffic
I am writing to request your support in designating Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as one-way only for westbound traffic. Residents of Westover Hill Road, who have been severely impacted by traffic congestion on their street as a result of the ongoing LRT construction, are requesting this to improve traffic flow. Commuters travelling northbound on Flanders Road use the Owen Weinstein Lane as a cut through (eastbound) to Westover Hill Road in order to access the Allen. This creates huge congestion at the intersection of Westover Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West, causing significant backups (stagnant traffic) on Westover Hill Road, impacting the quality of life of residents. Traffic flow would be significantly improved if commuters joined Westover Hill Road from Dewbourne Avenue. My office has also consulted with the local BIA, the Upper Village BIA, who are in support of this initiative.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as one-way for westbound traffic only.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as one-way for westbound traffic only.
TE27.90adopted
Advancing Victoria Street Construction
Located in the heart of downtown, Victoria Street has numerous notable attractions (e.g. Ed Mirvish Theatre, Fran's Restaurant, Rogers/City TV, Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, Jazz Bistro, The Senator, Pantages Hotel, Fran's Restaurant, and Massey Hall) nearby which draw a plethora of residents and tourists. In addition, Victoria Street is the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Areas (BIA)'s Entertainment Precinct, which has significant economic impact for the neighbourhood as well as surrounding businesses. This is especially important in the current COVID-19 landscape that has severely impacted local businesses financially. The re-opening of the province and restrictions being lifted means that we can return to normal activities albeit within appropriate COVID-19 safety guidelines and standards. As a result, both residents and tourists are frequenting the attractions in downtown Yonge. Massey Hall, known internationally as Canada's most important venue for concerts and lectures, attracting many of the world's leading celebrities is set to re-open on November 25th, 2021 after a 3 year hiatus due to 3 years of extensive renovations. The local- area theatres are also set to re-open during or after this timeframe. While we look forward to these entertainment venues re-opening that will attract tourists and residents to the area, infrastructural concerns on Victoria Street that must be addressed immediately by the City. The ongoing deterioration of infrastructure in the public realm has resulted in significant issues with sidewalks, TTC streetcar tracks, roadways, and Hydro Vaults. A large number of safety and tripping hazards exist especially for individuals using assistive devices due to constant sidewalk damage on both sides of Victoria Street. The significant damage to the adjacent existing TTC Street tracks, which run North-South along Victoria Street have rendered these tracks unusable. Metal plates have been placed over top existing TTC streetcar tracks due to the underlying and surrounding roadway collapsing. Due to a high number of potholes and cracks in the roadway, water often pools along Victoria Street following rainfall - this negatively impacts the pedestrian experience, as water is splashed onto the sidewalk (and onto pedestrians) by moving vehicles. Victoria Street is a main entertainment precinct and a destination for Torontonians and tourists. The economic and recovery of the neighbourhood depends on this Entertainment Precinct being, which means that Victoria Street must be repaired urgently.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to work collaboratively with all stakeholders (Toronto Transit Committee, Toronto Hydro and appropriate City divisions and Downtown Yonge BIA) to devise a detailed plan and construction schedule that will immediately address and correct the deterioration of Victoria Street and to provide quarterly updates to Toronto East York Community Council starting on November 24, 2021 and subsequently on how this planning and reconstruction work is progressing.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to work collaboratively with all stakeholders (Toronto Transit Committee, Toronto Hydro and appropriate City divisions and Downtown Yonge BIA) to devise a detailed plan and construction schedule that will immediately address and correct the deterioration of Victoria Street and to provide quarterly updates to Toronto East York Community Council starting on November 24, 2021 and subsequently on how this planning and reconstruction work is progressing.
TE27.91adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3932, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road; and Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3932, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.92adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3924, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Drayton Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Terminus, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3924, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.93adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3935, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Kingsmount Park Road from Gerrard Street East to Wildwood Crescent, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3935, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE27.94adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End
requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3933, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Nursewood Road from Queen Street East to South End, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3933, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District
TE27.95adopted
Speed Hump Installation on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue; and 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3948, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on West Lynn Avenue from Danforth Avenue to the end of West Lynn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3948, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District
TE27.96adopted
Zoning By-law Amendment Study - Jenet Road, Paton Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Wade Avenue
Residents, property owners and businesses in the community have been in contact with my office requesting that we study the area to ensure zoning by-law compliance with the present and future uses in this mixed part of Davenport. The area is bordered by residential on one side and then further surrounded by development applications and requests to convert employment lands. There are a mixture of employment, commercial and residential uses already happening within the area and while the residential uses are permitted by the Official Plan, the Zoning By-law does not presently allow them. In order to provide a greater degree of oversight and certainty to the community going forward I am making the following recommendations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning undertake a study of the lands subject to Site and Area Specific Policy 154, which front onto Jenet Road and Paton Street between Lansdowne Avenue and Wade Avenue and the lands that front onto Wade Avenue between Jenet Road and Paton Street to determine the appropriateness of amending Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit residential uses within the study area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, undertake a study of the lands subject to Site and Area Specific Policy 154, which front onto Jenet Road and Paton Street between Lansdowne Avenue and Wade Avenue and the lands that front onto Wade Avenue between Jenet Road and Paton Street to determine the appropriateness of amending Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit residential uses within the study area.
TE27.97adopted
Ontario Line Traffic Impacts - North Section
Traffic Management around large infrastructure projects is always a challenge. The earlier the planning begins the better the outcomes for the residents. Additionally, many in the community have asked for the City to take an active role in the traffic management to ensure that the interests of the local community are preserved. While Metrolinx will be responsible for developing the plan, the City should take an active role in proscribing what the community expects and how Metrolinx needs to be handling the project. While traffic is a primary concern there are additional concerns around trees and other construction impacts. Some of this work is underway for the south section, but I am asking for your support to extend this kind of pre-emptive work to the North Section as well.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to develop requirements for the Ontario Line North Traffic Management and Construction Staging plans including but not limited to: community consultation on the Traffic Management Plan well ahead of approval; addition of traffic calming on neighbouring streets if requested; detailed parking impacts communicated to the residents in advance; and establishment of a mobile community office/trailer that can resolve issues. 2. Requested Transportation Services staff to attend a Community Meeting hosted by the Ward Councillor to review their requirements and expectations with the impacted residents.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to develop requirements for the Ontario Line North Traffic Management and Construction Staging plans including but not limited to: Community consultation on the Traffic Management Plan well ahead of approval; Addition of traffic calming on neighbouring streets if requested; Detailed parking impacts communicated to the residents in advance; and Establishment of a mobile community office/trailer that can resolve issues. 2. Request Transportation Services to attend a Community Meeting hosted by the Ward Councillor to review their requirements and expectations with the impacted residents.
TE27.98adopted
Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue: Creating a Safer Intersection
Over the summer there was a scary incident at Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue where a young child was hit by a car at the crosswalk. There have been thirteen collisions over the past ten years at this crosswalk, many caused by cars travelling at a high rate of speed hitting cars that are stopped at the crosswalk. That is what happened this summer. Thankfully the child, visiting Toronto - Danforth from Beaches - East York, was not seriously injured. Councillor Bradford and I have already asked the General Manager of Transportation to conduct a safety review of this intersection with a view to potentially upgrading it to a stoplight or making other safety improvements. Considering the near-tragedy that we experienced I am asking for your support as a Community Council to endorse a safety review.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a safety review of the Pedestrian Crossover at Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue and to report back in the first quarter of 2022 with a report on safety upgrades, including the possibility of upgrading to a stop light.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to conduct a safety review of the Pedestrian Crossover at Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue and to report back in the first quarter of 2022 with a report on safety upgrades, including the possibility of upgrading to a stop light.
TE27.99adopted
Options for the Truncated Section of Gerrard Street East of Carlaw Avenue
For many decades Gerrard East ran along the south side of the tracks. It did not run straight through to Carlaw. When Gerrard Street was extended easterly an intersection was created at Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue, in essence creating two Gerrard Streets. In 2002 Transportation Services closed off the entrance from the original Gerrard Street onto the new Gerrard Street. Nonetheless because the original street is still signed as Gerrard Street many drivers try to cut through to avoid the intersection and many large vehicles - TTC buses and Semis included also see the sign and enter there only to find themselves completely stuck which creates a dangerous situation for residents. For many years I have been working with local residents to try to fix this, but the problems continue. A review of all options is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the situation and all options for the truncated portion of Gerrard Street and, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to present options to the local residents and to report to the November 24, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the situation and all options for the truncated portion of Gerrard Street and, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, present options to the local residents and to report to the November 24, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE27.100adopted
Queen Street East and Carroll Street - Pedestrian Safety
I am writing to you today regarding the crosswalk at Queen Street East and Carroll Street. The proximity of this crosswalk to the DVP and the current influx of new residents due to the completion of Riverside Square is the perfect opportunity to create a safer condition along this stretch. Over the past seven years there have been four major accidents at this crosswalk, three of which were pedestrians who were hit at the crosswalk. In 2015, with the approval of the Riverside Square Development (2015.TE12.7), this Community Council already contemplated potentially installing a light in this area and required the developer to set aside money against this possibility. I am asking for your support to formally begin looking at making this intersection safer.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the Crosswalk at Queen Street East and Carroll Street along with the intersections of Queen Street East and East Don Roadway, Davies Avenue, and Munro Street, and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2022 with recommendations on how best to protect pedestrians and support safe traffic movement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the Crosswalk at Queen Street East and Carroll Street along with the intersections of Queen Street East and East Don Roadway, Davies Avenue, and Munro Street, and report back with recommendations on how best to protect pedestrians and support safe traffic movement in the first quarter of 2022.