Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 90 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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TE27.26adopted
38-50 Park Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal
This Report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 31-storey (107.9 metres, mechanical penthouse not included) mixed-use building containing 289 units (including 40 replacement rental dwelling units) and 700 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 38-50 Park Road. The existing buildings at 38 and 40 Park road, will be demolished, and a corresponding Rental Housing Demolition application has been submitted. The application includes the retention of the designated building at 50 Park Road. The proposed development does not fit the existing or planned context of the site and surrounding low-rise area. The proposed building massing, including setback to Neighbourhoods designated properties and parkland, lack of a base building, and height of 31-storeys, are not acceptable, and does not provide appropriate transition to the surrounding low-rise areas in the Rosedale Valley. An Official Plan Amendment is required to allow for the proposed height, to redesignate the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, to designate the lands as Mixed Use Area 2 - Intermediate in the Downtown Secondary Plan, and to reduce the right of way widening along Park Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application 25 209063 STE 11 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 38-50 Park Road for the reasons identified in the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of City Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application No. 25 209063 STE 11 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 38-50 Park Road for the reasons identified in this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
TE27.27adopted
1-13 St. Clair Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal
This report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 160.6-metre (49-storey), excluding mechanical penthouse, mixed-use building with 340 dwelling units. The proposal integrates the existing 12-storey office building designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. There is no Heritage application to alter the designated heritage building. The proposal has not demonstrated how a tall building can be accommodated on this site. The proposal has not adequately addressed issues including wind conditions, servicing capacity, vehicle access and loading, or an acceptable relationship with the designated heritage building. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal does not conform with the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (Application 21 249631 STE 12 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 1-13 St. Clair Avenue West for the reasons identified in the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of City Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (Application No. 21 249631 STE 12 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 1-13 St. Clair Avenue West for the reasons identified in this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
TE27.28adopted
59-81 Lawton Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report
On February 14, 2025, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 129.8 and 142.6-metre (38 and 43 storeys), excluding mechanical penthouse, residential building containing 706 dwelling units. The proposed development also includes a 353 square metre on-site Parkland Dedication. On July 14, 2025, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and 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 in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 59-81 Lawton Boulevard. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. City Council direct that, if approved, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 353 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor: a. the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication is subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 59-81 Lawton Boulevard. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. If approved, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 353 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor: a. the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication is subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE27.29adopted
Bloor West Village Avenue Study - Urban Design Guidelines - Final Report
This report recommends that City Council adopt the Bloor West Village Avenue Study Urban Design Guidelines (the "Guidelines"), endorse the High Park Neighbourhood Area Biodiverse Landscape Manual and identify the specified properties within the Study Area as having cultural heritage value or interest. On July 8, 2014, City Council adopted a motion which requested that the Chief Planner and Executive Director undertake a review of the current built form, density, height and heritage value of properties on Bloor Street West between Keele Street and the Humber River. The Bloor West Village Avenue Study Final Consultant Report (the "Consultant Report") was completed in 2018, which suggested a range of development policies and guidelines to allow for gentle, mid-rise intensification within the Bloor West Village Avenue Study Area. Bloor West Village has a unique and active retail character that serves the local community and also as a destination. It includes existing and potential heritage properties, as well as important linkages to natural and cultural heritage resources. The Guidelines focus on the pedestrian-oriented scale of Bloor West Village as draw for residents, employees, and visitors. They support the integration of new development into Bloor West Village in a manner that builds on this attractive, livable community with a mix of uses, walkable streets, distinctive neighbourhoods, and access to a variety of open spaces, including parks and publicly accessible spaces. The following document formalizes the previous work by providing direction and Urban Design Guidelines that have been developed to align with the current planning policy framework, which will inform new development in the Bloor West Village Urban Design Guidelines Area (the "Area"). Key objectives of the Guidelines are compatible intensification along a transit line, protection of sunlight in public spaces, celebrating natural and cultural heritage of the area, and enhancing the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Bloor West Village Urban Design Guidelines in Attachment 7 to the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and City Council direct staff to apply the Urban Design Guidelines during the review of current and future development applications. 2. City Council identify the properties listed in Attachment 3 to the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District as having cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Bloor West Village Heritage Conservation District Study and the Bloor West Village Avenue Study. 3. City Council adopt the High Park Neighbourhood Area Biodiverse Landscape Manual in Attachment 6 to the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and City Council direct staff to make it available to landscape professionals and members of the public in the vicinity of High Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Design, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the Bloor West Village Urban Design Guidelines and direct staff to apply the Urban Design Guidelines during the review of current and future development applications. 2. City Council identify the properties listed in Attachment 3 as having cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Bloor West Village Heritage Conservation District Study and the Bloor West Village Avenue Study. 3. City Council adopt the High Park Neighbourhood Area Biodiverse Landscape Manual in Attachment 6 of this report and direct staff to make it available to landscape professionals and members of the public in the vicinity of High Park.
TE27.30adopted
Elm Street Streetscape Vision - Final Report
This report recommends that City Council adopt the Elm Street Streetscape Vision (the Vision) for Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street. The Vision aims to preserve, maintain, and enhance the existing character of Elm Street and will inform the review of development applications. The Vision illustrates pedestrian oriented design standards for the street, including improvements for pedestrians, public and café outdoor seating, planting areas, a potential mid-block crossing opportunity, and road safety enhancements. The Vision was developed with community input, including three public engagement sessions and additional correspondence with the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (DYBIA) and the public. Implementation of the Vision is proposed to occur incrementally over time with each phase contributing to the completion of the overall streetscape concept.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Elm Street Streetscape Vision, included as Attachment 2 to the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Urban Design. 2. City Council direct City staff to use the Elm Street Streetscape Vision in the review of all current and future development applications. 3. City Council direct City staff, including staff from Environment, Climate and Forestry, Community Planning, City Planning, Transportation Review, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation Services, among other relevant divisions, to review relevant capital and operational planning projects against the Elm Street Streetscape Vision document.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director, Urban Design recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the Elm Street Streetscape Vision, included as Attachment 2 to this report. 2. City Council direct City staff to use the Elm Street Streetscape Vision in the review of all current and future development applications. 3. City Council direct City staff, including staff from, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and Community Planning, City Planning, Transportation Review, Parks and Recreation and Transportation Services, among other relevant divisions, to review relevant capital and operational planning projects against the Elm Street Streetscape Vision document.
TE27.31adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an existing building on a non-contributing property located at 1266 Queen Street West within the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District (PHCD) and approve the erection of a replacement building in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A Zoning By-law Amendment to construct a 24-storey tower with a 5-storey podium at this property was approved in June 2024. A revision to this application to facilitate the construction of a new 27-storey tower mixed-use building with a 4-storey podium building is currently being considered by Community Planning staff. The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the Ontario Heritage Act. As the Parkdale Heritage Conservation District (PHCD) Plan is in force and effect the proposed demolition and new construction requires approval under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and needs to be assessed in relation to the policies and objectives of the PHCD Plan. Heritage Planning staff have reviewed the application and consider that it complies with the PHCD Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the 'non-contributing' building and the erection of a new 27-storey mixed-use building at 1266 Queen Street West, in the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 and 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; b. the replacement building for 1266 Queen Street West is constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by BDP Quadrangle dated August 1, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. if construction works with respect to the replacement building for 1266 Queen Street West have not commenced within one-year of the issuance of a demolition permit for the demolition of the existing non-contributing property the owner shall: 1. provide an Interim Landscape Plan for the treatment of the site to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. implement the approved Interim Landscape Plan within three-months of its approval and maintain it until the commencement of construction of the approved replacement building to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the 'non-contributing' building and the erection of a new 27-storey mixed-use building at 1266 Queen Street West, in the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District (PHCD) in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 and 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; b. that the replacement building for 1266 Queen Street West is constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by BDP Quadrangle dated August 1st, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. that, if construction works with respect to the replacement building for 1266 Queen Street West have not commenced within one-year of the issuance of a demolition permit for the demolition of the existing non-contributing property the owner shall: 1. provide an Interim Landscape Plan for the treatment of the site to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. implement the approved Interim Landscape Plan within three-months of its approval and maintain it until the commencement of construction of the approved replacement building to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE27.32deferred
This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 and Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of a designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street (the Carlton Theatre), in connection with a Zoning By-law amendment application on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The subject property contains a one-storey brick masonry building constructed in 1929 as a movie theatre. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Toronto City Council adopted Designation By-law 103-2024 on February 7, 2024; however, the Designation By-law is currently under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal and is not in force and effect. On March 21, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law amendment application related to the proposed development of the subject property to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes the in-situ retention of the west (primary) elevation of the theatre along Parliament Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, was submitted to support the development application. Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until such time as the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District submits a report on the related development application.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the existing designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 509 Parliament Street, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by the City Council and has come into full force and effect; b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, 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 509 Parliament Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 509 Parliament Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 3. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 509 Parliament Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 509 Parliament 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 buildings, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 for the property at 509 Parliament Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment has come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.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; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their 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; 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; 7. 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 and Interpretation Plan; and 8. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 509 Parliament Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal; and d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.7 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; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the heritage property at 509 Parliament Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
TE27.33amended
9 Dora Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
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 city wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing detached house at 9 Dora Avenue (Application No. 25-239133 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or to grant the application, including any conditions, to be attached to the demolition permit application because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been applied for.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Dora Avenue with the following conditions: a. a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District, recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the application for demolition at 9 Dora Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Dora Avenue because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been issued; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Dora Avenue without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 9 Dora Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and, d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE27.34deferred
835 Queen Street West - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing mixed-use building, containing ground floor commercial and second floor residential, at 835 Queen Street West (Application No. 25 227295 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter from the applicant to demolish the building prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 13, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the application for demolition at 835 Queen Street West and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing mixed-use building at 835 Queen Street West because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing mixed-use building at 835 Queen Street West without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing mixed-use building at 835 Queen Street West with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE27.35deferred
5 Robinson Street - Residential Demolition Application
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 Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing single detached house containing one dwelling unit at 5 Robinson Street (Application No. 24-167388 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or to grant the application, including any conditions, to be attached to the demolition permit application because the building proposed to be demolished contains one residential dwelling unit and there are no replacement building permits to be issued at this time.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the January 13, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the application for demolition at 5 Robinson Street and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been issued; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE27.36amended
103 Hogarth Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
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 city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing detached house located at 103 Hogarth Avenue (application number: 25-203743 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received an objection letter.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing detached house at 103 Hogarth Avenue with the following conditions: a. construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 103 Hogarth Avenue, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 103 Hogarth Avenue without any conditions; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 103 Hogarth Avenue with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE27.37adopted
93 Silver Birch Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 93 and 95 Silver Birch Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is concern over the potential failure of the tree that is growing with a strong lean over the house. The white oak tree (Quercus alba) measures 74 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 93 Silver Birch Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 93 Silver Birch Avenue.
TE27.38withdrawn
34 Tubman Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 34 Tubman Avenue (parent address), with convenience addresses of 225, 227, and 229 Sumach Street, 36, and 38 Tubman Avenue, has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) B. Fence height. (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 34 Tubman Avenue is requesting an exemption for their: - Existing fence, and gates, that encloses three ground-floor residential units of a condominium building. - Constructed with a uniformed lower masonry portion and an upper aluminum/composite horizontal board on board fencing portion. - Consistent height of 2.1 meters. - Maximum Height of Fence: 1.2 meters Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and noted the violations contrary to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1)
Item TE27.38 was withdrawn from the Agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 34 Tubman Avenue, for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE27.39deferred indefinitely
33 Morse Street - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 33 Morse Street has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): B. Fence height. (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 33 Morse Street is requesting an exemption for; - Proposed increase to existing fence. - Increased height of existing fence from 2m to proposed height of 2.8m. - Fence constructed with pressure treated wood, identical to existing fence. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1). The property complied with the violation notice and then applied for a fence exemption. The applicant has indicated that the proposed fence height is intended to create a visual barrier in response to a spotlight and surveillance camera installed on the neighbouring property. According to the applicant, these installations contribute to an ongoing interpersonal conflict, which they describe as "escalating" and "making life unbearable." The applicant is seeking to construct the taller fence in order to ensure privacy and peace for themselves and their household.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the Item indefinitely.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 33 Morse Street, for the proposed fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE27.40adopted
289 Barton Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 289 Barton Avenue has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) B. Fence height. 1. No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 289 Barton Avenue is requesting an exemption for their; -Existing fence constructed with pressure treated wood and mounted with an artificial boxwood privacy screen, polyethylene (or similar synthetic material) designed to mimic the appearance of boxwood foliage. -Average range of height of 2.75 to 3.0 metres. -Maximum height permitted is 2 metres. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 289 Barton Avenue, for the existing fence described in the Summary section of the report (October 28, 2025) from the South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 289 Barton Avenue, for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE27.41adopted
47 Lewis Street - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 47 Lewis Street has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): B. Fence height. 1. No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 47 Lewis Street is requesting an exemption for; -Existing wooden lattice fence -Measured to height: 2.48 metres surrounding the rear deck 2.26 metres through rear yard adjacent to the laneway suite 2.8 metres in the side yard. -The maximum height permitted is 2.0 meters. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 47 Lewis Street, for the existing fence described in the Summary section of the report (October 1, 2025) from the South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 47 Lewis Street, for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE27.42deferred indefinitely
Application for a Sidewalk Cafe Permit Located at 561 Danforth Avenue, Carlaw Avenue flankage
The purpose of this staff report is to address the application submitted to Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit at 561 Danforth Avenue, Carlaw Avenue flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the Item indefinitely.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 561 Danforth Avenue, Carlaw Avenue flankage. OR 2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 561 Danforth Avenue, Carlaw Avenue flankage.
TE27.43adopted
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 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Bloor-Yorkville, Broadview Danforth, CityPlace and Fort York, College West, Danforth Village, Greektown on the Danforth, Oakwood Village, Rosedale Main Street, The Beach, and Toronto Financial District BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below, at pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Bloor-Yorkville: Bernard, Kimberly Brownlie, Kathryn Chan, Kerry Watson, Sarah Broadview Danforth: O'Hara, Tracy Greektown on the Danforth: Papalambropoulos, Nickolaos Oakwood Village: Walter-Campbell, Mikael The Beach: Collins, Jonathan Macchione, Melissa MacIntosh Ritchie, Karen Stokes, Owen Toronto Financial District: Whitty, Matt 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Bloor-Yorkville: Campisi, Melissa Chruszez, Christena Rabideau, Joy Stuart, Alex CityPlace and Fort York: Medeiros, Sandy College West: Monahan, Paul Danforth Village: Shamsuddoha, Anwar Rosedale Main Street: Rajaratnam, James Toronto Financial District: Wong, Denise
Staff recommendation as filed
The 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: Bloor-Yorkville: Bernard, Kimberly Brownlie, Kathryn Chan, Kerry Watson, Sarah Broadview Danforth: O'Hara, Tracy Greektown on the Danforth: Papalambropoulos, Nickolaos Oakwood Village: Walter-Campbell, Mikael The Beach: Collins, Jonathan Macchione, Melissa MacIntosh Ritchie, Karen Stokes, Owen Toronto Financial District: Whitty, Matt 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Bloor-Yorkville: Campisi, Melissa Chruszez, Christena Rabideau, Joy Stuart, Alex CityPlace and Fort York: Medeiros, Sandy College West: Monahan, Paul Danforth Village: Shamsuddoha, Anwar Rosedale Main Street: Rajaratnam, James Toronto Financial District: Wong, Denise
TE27.44adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Team Canada FanFest - February 6-8, 2026
The City of Toronto provides opportunities to access Nathan Phillips Square for eligible events through a permitting process administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division. The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, "Public Squares", and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, "Nathan Phillips Square", for an event that is proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square on February 6-8, 2026.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions: a. approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health; c. compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy; and d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event, i.e., building permits, noise by-law extension permit. 2. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to solicit donations in support of their organization. 3. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to engage in sports demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to use open flame as part of their event production. All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit under Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4. from Toronto Fire Services. 5. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to place objects in the reflecting pool. 6. City Council require the various events to compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions: a. approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health; c. compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy; and d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event, i.e., building permits, noise by-law extension permit. 2. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to solicit donations in support of their organization. 3. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to engage in sports demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to use open flame as part of their event production. All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit under Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4. from Toronto Fire Services. 5. City Council grant permission to the Canadian Olympic Committee to place objects in the reflecting pool. 6. City Council requires that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
TE27.45adopted
140 Cumberland Street - Encroachment Appeal
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 for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 140 Cumberland Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of an existing enclosed patio structure within the Cumberland Street boulevard and sidewalk, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the ongoing maintenance of the enclosed patio structure within the public right-of-way at 140 Cumberland Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 140 Cumberland Street, to permit ongoing maintenance of the permanent all seasoned existing enclosed patio structure subject to the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the enclosed patio structure and other encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner shall pay an annual licence fee in the amount of $6,955.00 as estimated by Real Estate Services, and 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 five (5) years; f. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; and g. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all required Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Building permits and/or licences.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 140 Cumberland Street, to permit ongoing maintenance of the permanent all seasoned existing enclosed patio structure subject to the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the enclosed patio structure and other encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $6,955.00 as estimated by Real Estate Services, 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 five (5) years; f. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; and g. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all required Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Building permits and/or licences.
TE27.46adopted
1320 Queen Street East - Encroachment Appeal - Basement Entrance
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 for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 1320 Queen Street East regarding their encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of a basement entrance that extends 2.27m below grade with a 0.10m setback from the sidewalk, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to construct and maintain a basement entrance within the public right-of-way at 1320 Queen Street East, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 1320 Queen Street East, to permit the construction and maintenance of a basement entrance, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the basement entrance at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the Terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the retaining wall upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. the property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace them; g. no spikes or pointed tops permitted on the railings; h. obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or signoffs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; and i. the property owner shall obtain all necessary permits for the encroachment from Toronto Building, if required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 1320 Queen Street East, to permit the construction and maintenance of a basement entrance, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the basement entrance at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the retaining wall upon receiving written notice from the General Manager, Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. the property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation to replace them; g. no spikes or pointed tops permitted on the railings; h. obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or signoffs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; and i. the property owner shall obtain all necessary permits for the encroachment from Toronto Building, if required.
TE27.47adopted
316-336 Campbell Avenue - Construction Staging Area (Phase 2)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Marlin Spring Developments has undertaken the construction of a 26-storey residential building at 316-336 Campbell Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Campbell Avenue, north of Dupont Street. By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 14, 2025 adopted Item 2025.TE19.37 and in doing so, authorized a closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the north-south laneway, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from March 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, in order to facilitate excavation and shoring works (Phase 1) of the project. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the sidewalk on the west side of Campbell Avenue abutting the work area to facilitate Phase 2 of the development. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Campbell Avenue abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the sidewalk on the east side of Campbell Avenue. In addition, authorization is being requested to extend the time duration of the 1.5 metre occupation of the of the north/south laneway; and to close a 1 metre wide portion of the east-west laneway, abutting the site. The above requested closures are required for a period of 25 months, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations for the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk on Campbell Avenue, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Authorized the closure of a 1 metre wide portion of the northern public laneway (south side), between Campbell Avenue and a point 41 metres west, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 35 metres south of the north end of Campbell Avenue. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 100 metres north. 5. Continued to authorize the closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the western public laneway (east side), between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 6. Continued to designate the northern public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and the laneway west end, as one-way eastbound traffic only, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 7. Continued to rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space designation on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 29.5 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 5.5 metres further north. 8. Continued to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 9. Continued to rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (west) side of Campbell Avenue, from a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street to a point 66 metres further north. 10. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 11. Directed the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 12. Directed that Campbell Avenue, as well as the public laneways adjacent to the work area be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk on Campbell Avenue, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 1 metre wide portion of the northern public laneway (south side), between Campbell Avenue and a point 41 metres west, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 35 metres south of the north end of Campbell Avenue. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 100 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to authorize the closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the western public laneway (east side), between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to designate the northern public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and the laneway west end, as one-way eastbound traffic only, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space designation on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 29.5 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 5.5 metres further north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (west) side of Campbell Avenue, from a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street to a point 66 metres further north. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between a point 28 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 66 metres further north. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Campbell Avenue, as well as the public laneways adjacent to the work area be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE27.48adopted
As Bloor Street West is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Bloor Dufferin Holdings LP and Ontario Holdings Ltd is constructing an underground pedestrian tunnel connecting the existing Dufferin Street TTC station to the proposed 33-storey building. The tunnel will run north to south and will be situated on Bloor Street West, just west of the Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West intersection. By way of background, City Council, at its meeting on February 6, 2024, authorized a construction staging area on Bloor Street West, to facilitate construction staging operations for Stage1 of the project, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024, inclusive. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street West, as the site has encountered unforeseen delays obtaining approvals, coordinating final permits, legal agreements, and stakeholder signoffs required to begin the work. Consequently, the delays impacted the original construction schedule and start of the work has been deferred to February 2025. At its meeting on February 5, 2025, City Council approved a time extension of the construction staging area on 980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West, from February 28, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Presently, the developer is seeking an additional extension for the duration of the construction staging on 980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West as the project continues to experience delays. While the list of delays has been significantly reduced since the previous extension, the final legal agreements remain outstanding. Resolution of the final legal agreements are anticipated shortly, and the developer expects to commence early tunnel construction activities in December 2025 with major construction beginning in early 2026. Furthermore, since the time of the original approval, the developer has modified the traffic management plan by reducing the width of the construction staging area, in order to maintain a 1.2 metre wide bicycle lane on the north side of the roadway. In addition, closure of the southbound right-tun lane will be required to support the enforcement of the right-turn prohibition at the intersection. It should be noted that this report is for Stage 1 of the TTC tunnel construction project only. The remaining construction stages will be discussed in future staff reports. In view of the above, Transportations Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area, with minor revisions to the traffic management plan on Dufferin Street and on Bloor Street West, for an additional 12 months, from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027, in order to accommodate construction operations in Stage 1 of the project.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound right-turn lane on Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street west and a point 30 metres north, from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north side westbound bicycle lane, the north side westbound traffic lane, 1.5-metre-wide portion of the eastbound left-turn lane, and the south side eastbound bicycle lane on Bloor Street West, between a point 4.8 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 58 metres further west, from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027 inclusive. 3. City Council continue to prohibit eastbound left-turns (buses excepted) at all times on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 4. City Council continue to rescind the southbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 5. City Council continue to prohibit southbound left-turns from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 6. City Council continue to rescind the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays (TTC vehicles excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 7. City Council continue to prohibit northbound left-turns at all times (buses excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 8. City Council continue to prohibit westbound left-turns (buses excepted) at all times on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 9. City Council continue to rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 10. City Council continue to prohibit eastbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 11. City Council continue to prohibit southbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 12. City Council continue to rescind the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 12. City Council continue to prohibit westbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 14. City Council continue to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 15. City Council continue to rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 16. City Council continue to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 17. City Council continue to prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 145 metres further north. 18. City Council continue to rescind the existing accessible loading zone regulation in effect at all times, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 5 metres east of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further east. 19. City Council continue to designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 9 metres west of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further west. 20. City Council continue rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Russett Avenue and a point 23 metres further west. 21. City Council to direct the applicant to continue sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 22. City Council to direct the applicant to continue construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 23. City Council to 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. 24. City Council to direct the applicant to continue 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. 25. City Council to direct the applicant to continue install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 26. City Council to direct the applicant to continue provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 27. City Council to direct the applicant to continue provide a sufficient number of pay duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 28. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting 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. 29. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing 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. 30. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 31. City Council direct that Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound right-turn lane on Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street west and a point 30 metres north, from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027 inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north side westbound bicycle lane, the north side westbound traffic lane, 1.5-metre-wide portion of the eastbound left-turn lane, and the south side eastbound bicycle lane on Bloor Street West, between a point 4.8 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 58 metres further west, from February 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027 inclusive. 3. City Council continue to prohibit eastbound left-turns (buses excepted) at all times on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 4. City Council continue to rescind the southbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 5. City Council continue to prohibit southbound left-turns from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 6. City Council continue to rescind the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays (TTC vehicles excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 7. City Council continue to prohibit northbound left-turns at all times (buses excepted) at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 8. City Council continue to prohibit westbound left-turns (buses excepted) at all times on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 9. City Council continue to rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 10. City Council continue to prohibit eastbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 11. City Council continue to prohibit southbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. 12. City Council continue to rescind the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 12. City Council continue to prohibit westbound right-turns at all times (TTC vehicles excepted) on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. 14. City Council continue to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 15. City Council continue to rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 16. City Council continue to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 17. City Council continue to prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 145 metres further north. 18. City Council continue to rescind the existing accessible loading zone regulation in effect at all times, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 5 metres east of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further east. 19. City Council continue to designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 9 metres west of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further west. 20. City Council continue rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Russett Avenue and a point 23 metres further west. 21. City Council to direct the applicant to continue sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 22. City Council to direct the applicant to continue construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 23. City Council to 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. 24. City Council to direct the applicant to continue 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. 25. City Council to direct the applicant to continue install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 26. City Council to direct the applicant to continue provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 27. City Council to direct the applicant to continue provide a sufficient number of pay duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 28. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting 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. 29. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing 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. 30. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 31. City Council direct that Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE27.49amended
Harbour Street (200 Queens Quay West) - Construction Staging Area
As Harbour Street is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Rockwell Toronto Construction Inc is constructing a 59-storey condominium building at 200 Queens Quay West. The site is located on the southeast corner of Harbour Street and Lower Simcoe Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the Waterfront Trail and the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Harbour Street, for a period of 55 months, from December 31, 2025 to July 30, 2030, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Trail users on the south side of Harbour Street will be restricted. Pedestrians will be directed to the north sidewalk and people cycling will be detoured onto the existing (and continuous) cycle tracks/bike lanes around the closure. The proposed construction staging area will be in place during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The operations at this site will be affected during the tournament especially on match days and will include a restriction on deliveries to the site and the staging of construction vehicles. The applicant will be expected to modify their operations in accordance with conditions established with the work zone coordinator in advance of the tournament.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the multi-use-trail on the south side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 140 metres east, from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the eastbound curbside traffic lane on the south side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 90 metres east, from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028, inclusive. 3. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. City Council direct the applicant 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. 5. 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 12. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. City Council direct that Queens Quay be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the multi-use-trail on the south side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 140 metres east, from December 31, 2025 to July 30, 2030, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the eastbound curbside traffic lane on the south side of Harbour Street, between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 90 metres east, from December 31, 2025 to July 30, 2030, inclusive. 3. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 4. City Council direct the applicant 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. 5. 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 12. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. City Council direct that Queens Quay be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE27.50amended
1 Roxborough Street West (Phase 2) - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. North Drive has undertaken construction of a 12-storey residential condominium building at 1 Roxborough Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Roxborough Street West. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on April 3, 2025 adopted Item - 2025.TE21.26, and in doing so, authorized the full closure of Paul Hahn Lane, between Roxborough Street West and a point 49 metres south, from April 30, 2025 to November 30, 2025, in order to facilitate excavation and shoring works (Phase 1). Occupation of the public right-of-way on Roxborough Street West was not required during this phase. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the full closure of Paul Hahn Lane, between Roxborough Street West and a point 49 metres south. In addition, authorization is a being requested to temporarily close the south sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 35 metres west, in order to facilitate construction activities in Phase 2 (below and above grade formwork). Pedestrian movements on the south side of Roxborough Street West abutting the site will be restricted. Pedestrians will be redirected to the north sidewalk. The requested closures are required for a period of 25 months, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. The proposed construction staging area will require a temporary removal of total six parking machine spaces on the north and south side of Roxborough Street West. The applicant will be responsible for paying the lost revenue for the six parking spaces. To minimize construction vehicles infiltration on local roads the approval of the construction staging permit is conditional that all construction vehicles must enter and exit the construction gates on Roxborough Street West using the shortest path from Yonge Street. Construction vehicles are prohibited from travelling westbound on Roxborough Street West to Avenue Road. Furthermore, it is the obligation of the developer to ensure that access into the site or egress movements are conducted in a manner that upholds public safety.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 35 metres west, from December 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, inclusive. 2. Continued to authorize a full closure of Paul Hahn Lane, between Roxborough Street West and a point 49 metres south, from December 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, inclusive. 3. Continued to rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour for maximum period of 3 hours, on both sides of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 4. Continued to rescind the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 5. Rescinded the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 65 metres west. 6. Continued to rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (north) side of Roxborough Street West, from Yonge Street to a point 33 metres west. 7. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the odd (south) side of Roxborough Street West, from Yonge Street to a point 65 metres west. 8. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 65 metres west. 10. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Directed the applicant to maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 12. Directed the applicant 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. 13. 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. 14. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 15. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 16. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 17. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Directed the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work; more specifically, remove any staging to accommodate the planned sanitary sewer replacement work on Sam Tile Lane. 21. Directed that Roxborough Street West and Paul Hahn Lane be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 22. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 23. Directed that as a condition of the Temporary Street Occupation Permit for North Drive related to the Construction Staging Area at 1 Roxborough Street West, the developer, North Lane, be required to install a temporary pedestrian crossing (operating at pedestrian request) within 100 metres west of Paul Hahn lane to ensure that pedestrians can safely cross Roxborough Street West in order to walk to Yonge Street on the sole remaining (north side) sidewalk. 24. Directed that as a condition of the Temporary Street Occupation Permit for North Drive related to the Construction Staging Area at 1 Roxborough Street West, the developer, North Lane, be required to: a. remove snow and ice accumulation from Paul Hahn Lane, between the site and Ramsden Park Lane, within 12 hours after the fall of snow, rain or ice has ceased, so as to ensure that Paul Hahn Lane is safe and walkable for members of the public and safe and passable for light duty vehicles; and b. ensure that any snow or ice removed from Paul Hahn Lane is not deposited, stored, placed or otherwise disposed of on any City lands, including highways, sidewalks, boulevards or laneways, nor in a manner that interferes with or obstructs the use of such City lands, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and c. in addition to any other indemnities provided in the permit or under Chapter 743, the developer shall fully indemnify and save harmless the City from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses whatsoever, including without limitation those related to personal injury, death or property damage, arising out of or resulting from the developer's winter maintenance obligations or winter maintenance operations carried out pursuant to this permit; and d. cooperate with the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure timely and effective winter maintenance of Paul Hahn Lane between the site and Ramsden Park Lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 35 metres west, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to authorize a full closure of Paul Hahn Lane, between Roxborough Street West and a point 49 metres south, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour for maximum period of 3 hours, on both sides of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 65 metres west. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (north) side of Roxborough Street West, from Yonge Street to a point 33 metres west. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the odd (south) side of Roxborough Street West, from Yonge Street to a point 65 metres west. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 33 metres west. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Roxborough Street West, between Yonge Street and a point 65 metres west. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant 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. 13. 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. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone 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. 16. 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 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. More specifically, remove any staging to accommodate the planned sanitary sewer replacement work on Sam Tile Lane. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Roxborough Street West and Paul Hahn Lane be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 22. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.