Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 56 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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TE28.51adopted
Installation of Traffic Calming Measures on Kitchener Avenue
Residents on Kitchener Avenue have contacted my office to share concerns regarding speeding vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood. Kitchener Avenue sits at the heart of our Caledonia-Fairbank community and often attracts drivers seeking to bypass traffic on busy nearby roads. Kitchener Avenue is also a vital connection for Prospect Cemetery and its numerous visitors. The community has reported serious incidents, including accidents injuring pets, constant speeding, and near misses involving children playing outside. Many fear that without action, a serious accident is likely to occur. In a survey hand-delivered to homes by my office, residents on Kitchener Avenue voted in strong support for the installation of speed humps as a traffic calming measure. This proposed measure will help reduce speeding, combat cut-through traffic, and improve safety for all residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (seven speed humps) on Kitchener Avenue, between Gilbert Avenue and Harvie Avenue, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3 to the letter (January 9, 2026) from Councillor Councillor Alejandra Bravo. 2. Rescinded the existing compulsory stop control on Kitchener Avenue at Harlow Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo rcommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (seven speed humps) on Kitchener Avenue, between Gilbert Avenue and Harvie Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawings No's. TC-640 and TC-640-1, dated January 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control on Kitchener Avenue at Harlow Avenue.
TE28.52adopted
My office has worked closely with the Queen Street West BIA, local residents, Metrolinx, and City staff from the Transit Expansion team to open up Queen St West as a major artery of our downtown during Metrolinx's construction at Osgoode Station as part of the Ontario Line. The goal has been to move as much activity as possible off of Queen and make it accessible to all. Metrolinx has requested a temporary closure of Simcoe Street, between Queen Street West and the laneway south of Queen Street West. Simcoe Street is where equipment used will be located instead of Queen Street. This closure is required to support ongoing cavern excavation activities associated with the south shaft construction at Osgoode Station. Due to the temporary closure of Simcoe Street, the laneway entrance from Simcoe Street will be restricted, and residents will be required to access their garages via Duncan Street. My office has worked to advocate for inclusion of Metrolinx flag persons in the local laneway to ensure coordination between delivery vehicles and residents travelling to and from their homes. The Queen Street West BIA, local residents, and Metrolinx were engaged in these discussions. To allow for proper enforcement, a no-stopping by-law is recommended to be installed at specific points in the laneway. Within the general provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, parking is prohibited on a public laneway, with existing signage noting this throughout the laneway. Currently, due to the absence of stopping regulations along the laneway south of Queen Street West, delivery vehicles frequently block residents' access. To mitigate these impacts, Metrolinx has requested the implementation of No Stopping regulations within the laneway to ensure unobstructed access to residential properties for the duration of the construction period. This motion seeks to amend the Parking by-laws required for the construction of Osgoode Station of the Metrolinx Ontario Line South Segment Works. A review of the surrounding area confirms that sufficient curb space is available to accommodate loading and unloading needs, including several designated delivery-vehicle parking zones in proximity to the laneway. These include multiple 20-minute delivery zones on Duncan Street, as well as additional No Parking areas on Queen Street West and Richmond Street West where short-term deliveries are permitted under the by-law. Adequate alternative stopping locations therefore exist for delivery vehicles serving nearby businesses.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between Duncan Street and a point 43 metres east, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive. 2. Prohibited stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between a point 60 metres east of Duncan Street and a point 15 metres further east, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive. 3. Prohibited stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between a point 108 metres east of Duncan Street and Simcoe Street, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between Duncan Street and a point 43 metres east, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between a point 60 metres east of Duncan Street and a point 15 metres further east, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the public lane South Queen West Simcoe, between a point 108 metres east of Duncan Street and Simcoe Street, from January 15, 2026, to January 15, 2028, inclusive.
TE28.53adopted
In consultation with Transportation Services I am recommending a controlled pedestrian crossing be installed over Lake Shore Boulevard West at the signalized intersection with Fleet Street/Bastion Street/Remembrance Drive. This pedestrian crossing responds to safety concerns at this location, most recently after a pedestrian and their dog were struck by a driver in December 2025. The pedestrian crossing will be located on the west leg of Lake Shore Boulevard West, providing a safe and accessible north-south crossing opportunity for pedestrians. This location has been identified as a pedestrian desire line and would significantly enhance safety and connectivity between key destinations, including the Martin Goodman Trail, Coronation Park, TTC streetcar services (routes 509 and 511), and the Fort York neighbourhood. Implementing a protected pedestrian crossing at this location will support safer, more direct connections between pedestrian, cycling, and transit networks. As the existing signals at this intersection are already authorized, no further by-law amendments are required by Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide a protected pedestrian crossing over Lake Shore Boulevard West and that it be incorporated into the signalized intersection with Fleet Street and Bastion Street with delivery to be prioritized by the third quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide a protected pedestrian crossing over Lake Shore Boulevard West and it be incorporated into the signalized intersection with Fleet Street and Bastion Street with delivery to be prioritized by the third quarter of 2026.
TE28.54adopted
Queen and Broadview Parking Concerns
TTC and Toronto Water construction is scheduled to resume on Queen Street East between Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue. This area has been experiencing the traffic and parking impacts since October due to a separate watermain emergency. I have received many concerns from residents and the BIA regarding the 25 parking spots that have been occupied on Queen Street East and construction coordination issues. I am disappointed that replacement parking was not proactively considered before this construction project was awarded. The project has been delayed since early November and is now rescheduled for January 2026. However, parking on Queen Street East continues to be occupied despite no active work taking place, which does not reflect the needs of the community.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services to investigate and install feasible parking: a. on Queen Street East between Broadview and East Don Roadway; b. on the north side of Thompson Street, west of Joel Weeks Park; c. on Hamilton Street, north of Queen Street East; d. on East Don Roadway; e. on Davies Avenue; and f. any feasible replacement parking near the construction zone. 2. Directed the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate replacement parking for the spots which are to be occupied on Munro Street during watermain work. 3. Directed the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to require their contractor to ensure debris, dust cleaning, and washing for affected businesses and residential homes and reported out in weekly meetings with the local residents and Riverside Business Improvement Area. 4. Directed the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to have weekly meetings with the Riverside Business Improvement Area and local residents to determine mitigation plans, minimize construction impacts to the community, review construction schedule and cleaning plan. 5. Directed Engineering and Construction Services to prohibit contractor parking on the residential streets within this construction zone to minimize impacts on residents and businesses parking supply. 6. Directed the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to implement an extensive traffic management and control plan outside of the construction zone to alert residents about the upcoming lane closures and construction impacts and share this with the local Councillor's office.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council to direct that Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services investigate and install feasible parking: a. on Queen Street East between Broadview and East Don Roadway; b. on the north side of Thompson Street, west of Joel Weeks Park; c. on Hamilton Street, north of Queen Street East; d. on East Don Roadway; e. on Davies Avenue; and f. any feasible replacement parking near the construction zone. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate replacement parking for the spots which are to be occupied on Munro Street during watermain work. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council to direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to require their contractor to ensure debris, dust cleaning, and washing for affected businesses and residential homes and reported out in weekly meetings with the local residents and Riverside BIA. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to have weekly meetings with the Riverside BIA and local residents to determine mitigation plans, minimize construction impacts to the community, review construction schedule and cleaning plan. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council to direct Engineering and Construction Services to prohibit contractor parking on the residential streets within this construction zone to minimize impacts on residents and businesses parking supply. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to implement an extensive traffic management and control plan outside of the construction zone to alert residents about the upcoming lane closures and construction impacts and share this with the local Councillor's office.
TE28.55adopted
Construction Staging Area - TTC Summerhill Station Second Exit/Entrance Project
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Summerhill Station, located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Scrivener Square, is constructing a new exit/entrance extending from the south ends of the existing platforms. A staircase from the northbound platform will connect to an underpass tunnel below the existing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway. A staircase on the west side of the TTC subway will connect the underpass tunnel to the corridor from the southbound platform, from there, a common corridor will connect into the construction development at 10 Price Street. Construction will be undertaken in nine stages, with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place on Scrivener Square. An alternative pedestrian pathway will always be maintained during construction.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the north and south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between a point 38 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 60 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway, from February 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028 inclusive. 2. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition at all times on the north side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg). 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north and south side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg). 4. Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Directed the applicant to 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. 6. 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. 7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to provide 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. 10. 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. 11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. Directed the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 16. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 17. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration. 18. Directed that Scrivener Square be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the north and south sidewalk on Scrivener Square, between a point 38 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 60 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway, from February 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028 inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition at all times on the north side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg). 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north and south side of Scrivener Square (east-west leg), between Yonge Street and Scrivener Square (north-south leg). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to 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). 6. 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. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists' safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide 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. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards within proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, and the applicant to continue to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Scrivener Square be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE28.56adopted
Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 23-2026 to 53-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 54-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.