Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 89 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.
TE29.1adopted
As this report proposes permanently closing a portion of a public highway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that the public lane located to the west of 96 Spadina Avenue and to the east of 379 Adelaide Street West, labelled as Part 1 in Plan 66R-32043 in Appendix "A", be permanently closed. Once closed, the lane will be sold to the adjacent property owner, 379 Adelaide Street West Inc.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane to the west of 96 Spadina Avenue and to the east of 379 Adelaide Street West (the "Lane"), as shown as Part 1 on PLAN 66R-32043, attached as Appendix A to the report (November 3, 2021), from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix B to the report (November 3, 2021), from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public lane to the west of 96 Spadina Avenue and to the east of 379 Adelaide Street West (the "Lane"), as shown as Part 1 on PLAN 66R-32043, attached as Appendix "A" to the report dated November 3, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "B" to the report dated November 3, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE29.2amended
Permanent Closure of the East-West Portion of Guest Avenue
As this report proposes permanently closing a portion of a public highway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that the east-west portion of Guest Avenue be permanently closed and sold to Marlin Springs Limited Partnership and Dandaw Developments Limited (the "Applicant"). Part 1 on the Sketch will remain as public highway, Guest Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the east-west portion of Guest Avenue, designated as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2021-0023 and containing a land area of 344.3 m2 (the "Highway"), attached to the report (November 3, 2021), from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law, provided as Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2021), from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 3. City Council direct that the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto. 4. City Council receive the supplementary report (November 22, 2021) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the east-west portion of Guest Avenue, designated as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2021-0023 and containing a land area of 344.3 m2 (the "Highway"), attached to the report dated November 3, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law, provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated November 3, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE29.3forwarded without recommendation
700 University Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes a vertical 5-storey (25 metre) addition on the existing 19-storey office building known as the Ontario Hydro Building, and a 56-storey (196 metre) rental residential building on the south-west corner of the site. The proposal also includes changes to the existing sunken forecourt, which currently occupies a large area at the intersection of College Street and University Avenue. A total of 499 vehicle parking spaces, of which 488 would be located off-site at 40 Murray Street, are proposed as part of the application. A total of 664 bicycle parking spaces (111 short-term and 611 long-term spaces) are also proposed. Vehicular access to a 1-level underground garage would be provided from Orde Street at the south-west corner of the site. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Toronto Official Plan and the Downtown Secondary Plan. The proposal presents an appropriate built form and contribution to the public realm that is compatible with the surrounding context. It has been revised, since its initial submission, to reduce the impact on the public realm by reducing its proposed height and addressing separation distance concerns from the south and west lot lines. This report reviews and recommends approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 700 University Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the October 21, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $4,125,000 towards streetscape and/or public realm improvements in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $4,125,000 towards the provision of affordable housing in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; iii. All cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 3(a)i-ii shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made. iv. In the event the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 3(a)i-ii have not been used for the intended purposes within 3 years of the By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 11. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. Prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the Owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, the General Manager of Transportation Services, and the Chief Building Official, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in consultation with the local community, and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction. The Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 4. Prior to issuance of the Statement of Approval, the owner is required to introduce wind mitigation measures during the Site Plan Control application, as identified in the Pedestrian Wind Study, dated August 25, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, require the applicant to address comments identified in the Engineering & Construction Services memo to City Planning, dated September 3, 2021, and any subsequent memo prepared in response to applicant resubmission(s).
TE29.4amended
212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street - Zoning Amendment Applications - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-laws to permit a 41 storey mixed use development including ground floor commercial uses and 490 dwelling units with a total gross floor area of 32,023 square metres at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street. The proposed building would have a height of 133.2 metres including the mechanical penthouse. The proposal would entail the retention, in-situ, of the 10 rental dwelling units contained within the existing 3-storey rental apartment building at 279 1/2 George Street. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law, both by-laws 438-86 and 569-13. The proposal is in keeping with the intent of the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to intensification in the Downtown, which is a designated growth area, in the form of a tall building which conforms to the site specific provisions of Official Plan Amendment 82, the Downtown Plan and generally conforms with the guidelines. Staff worked with the applicant and the community to address and resolve various massing issues including appropriate tower and podium heights and heritage impacts. The provision of a range of dwelling unit types will help address housing issues. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the zoning by-law amendment application
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District . 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor securing the matters identified in Recommendations 5 to 6 at the owner's expense, with such Agreement(s) to be registered on title to the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, revised Servicing Groundwater Summary, a revised Hydrological Review Summary, and revised Architectural plans to show that the required Jelly Fish filter can be accommodated within the site, for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. Pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; d. Withdraw its appeals to Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as they relate to the subject lands; and e. Withdraw its appeal of Garden District Heritage Conservation District and Garden District Heritage Conservation District Plan; f. Withdraw its appeal of the Priority Retail Streets City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendments 1681-2019 and 1682-2019. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, as follows: a. the owner shall provide community benefits having a value to be determined and be allocated at the discretion, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councilor; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendations 5.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands 6. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to secure matters required to support the development: a. The owner shall continue to provide and maintain the ten (10) existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 279 1/2 George Street as rental housing, together with the associated facilities and amenities of the existing rental apartment building, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. b. The owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate, including, but not limited to, the following: Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development: i. Improvements to the existing waste management facilities including storage of garbage, recycling and composting; ii. Accessibility improvements within the existing rental apartment building, including push button automatic door openers for all common doors, where possible, and an accessible clothes folding table within the laundry room; iii. Improvements to the laundry room within the existing residential rental building; iv. Short-term bicycle parking near the front entrance of the existing residential rental building; v. Improvements and repairs to the existing ten (10) rental units,with repairs and improvements to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vi. Improvements to the existing outdoor or new outdoor amenity ares, to be shared amongst residents of the existing rental apartment building, with programming of a similar nature to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement c. The costs of all improvements to the existing rental apartment building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, as described above, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; d. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development the owner agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;, e. The owner shall provide a minimum of 10-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 3-bedroom units; f. The owner shall provide a minimum of 15-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 2-bedroom units; g. The owner shall provide a minimum of 15-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 2 and/or 3 bedroom units or units that can be converted to 2 and 3 bedroom units through the use of accessible or adaptable design measures; h. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit detailed landscape plans, sections, and details with sufficient information to assure Urban Forestry that the required City tree plantings and associated soil volumes and soil infrastructure is feasible; i. wind mitigation and privacy measures, such as a 1.8 m high perimeter wind screen and/or raised planters, shall be provided along the perimeter of the outdoor amenity area where necessary to protect adjacent properties and residents; j. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the owner shall submit a construction management plan for the development with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; k. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in recommendations 1 and 2 to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor securing the matters identified in Recommendations 5 to 6 at the owner's expense, with such Agreement(s) to be registered on title to the lands at 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, revised Servicing Groundwater Summary, a revised Hydrological Review Summary, and revised Architectural plans to show that the required Jelly Fish filter can be accommodated within the site, for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. Pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development. d. Withdraw its appeals to Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as they relate to the subject lands. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, as follows: a. the owner shall provide community benefits having a value to be determined and be allocated at the discretion, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councilor; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5(a) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendations 5(a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands 6. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to secure matters required to support the development: a. The owner shall continue to provide and maintain the ten (10) existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 279 1/2 George Street as rental housing, together with the associated facilities and amenities of the existing rental apartment building, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-laws come into force and effect, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20 year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. b. The owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental apartment building, taking into account tenant responses to the required Tenant Survey related to programming of amenity space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, including, but not limited to, the following: Prior to the first above-grade building permit for any part of the development: i. Improvements to the existing waste management facilities including storage of garbage, recycling and composting; ii. Accessibility improvements within the existing rental apartment building, including push button automatic door openers for all common doors, where possible, and an accessible clothes folding table within the laundry room; iii. Improvements to the laundry room within the existing residential rental building; iv. Short-term bicycle parking near the front entrance of the existing residential rental building; v. Improvements and repairs to the existing ten (10) rental units,with repairs and improvements to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement; vi. Improvements to the existing outdoor or new outdoor amenity ares, to be shared amongst residents of the existing rental apartment building, with programming of a similar nature to be determined through the site plan application review process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement c. The costs of all improvements to the existing rental apartment building and associated spaces, both within and outside the building, as described above, shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing building in any form, including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; d. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development the owner agrees to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on existing tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;, e. The owner shall provide a minimum of 10-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 3-bedroom units; f. The owner shall provide a minimum of 15-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 2-bedroom units; g. The owner shall provide a minimum of 15-percent of all new units in the proposed 41-storey building as 2 and/or 3 bedroom units or units that can be converted to 2 and 3 bedroom units through the use of accessible or adaptable design measures; h. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit detailed landscape plans, sections, and details with sufficient information to assure Urban Forestry that the required City tree plantings and associated soil volumes and soil infrastructure is feasible; i. wind mitigation and privacy measures, such as a 1.8 m high perimeter wind screen and/or raised planters, shall be provided along the perimeter of the outdoor amenity area where necessary to protect adjacent properties and residents; j. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the owner shall submit a construction management plan for the development with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; k. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
TE29.5adopted
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is proposing to amend the Official Plan and requesting approval under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to permit the severance of the existing social housing property at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue into three separate properties that would be conveyed to qualified non-profit housing agencies as part of the Tenants First initiative. All eight existing rental dwelling units and all 16 existing dwelling rooms would continue to be provided and maintained by future owners as social housing with rents-geared-to-income. There will be no changes to the existing tenancies, and tenants will continue to reserve their existing rights under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and the Rental Housing Conversion application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code in order to implement the City's Tenants First Initiative.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report (November 3, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion application (20 233836 STE 13 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to sever the residential rental property containing eight (8) rental dwelling units at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue into three separate properties, each containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall apply for, and obtain approval for a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue into three separate properties for the purposes of conveying each of the properties to qualified non-profit housing providers as part of the Tenants First Initiative. b. The owner of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to provide and maintain two (2) rental dwelling units, including one (1) studio rental unit and one (1) one-bedroom rental unit, as social housing units and sixteen (16) dwelling rooms as social housing dwelling rooms for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit or dwelling room shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit or dwelling room, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit or dwelling room to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same. The two (2) social housing units and sixteen (16) social housing dwelling rooms at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. The owner of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to provide the two (2) social housing units and sixteen (16) social housing dwelling rooms required in Recommendation 3.a above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; d. The owner of the lands at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain two (2) rental dwelling units, including one (1) one-bedroom rental unit and one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same. The two (2) social housing units at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. The owner of the lands at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide the two (2) social housing units required in Recommendation 3.c above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; f. The owner of the lands at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain four (4) rental dwelling units, including two (2) one-bedroom rental units and two (2) two-bedroom rental units, as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same. The four (4) social housing units at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. The owner of the lands at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide the four (4) social housing units required in Recommendation 3.e above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date that the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at each of 230-232 Carlton Street, 33 Aberdeen Avenue, and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, agreements pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.a. to 3.f. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 230-232 Carlton Street, 33 Aberdeen Avenue, and 39 Aberdeen Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report (November 3, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion application (20 233836 STE 13 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to sever the residential rental property containing eight (8) rental dwelling units at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue into three separate properties, each containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall apply for, and obtain approval for a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue into three separate properties for the purposes of conveying each of the properties to qualified non-profit housing providers as part of the Tenants First Initiative. b. The owner of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to provide and maintain two (2) rental dwelling units, including one (1) studio rental unit and one (1) one-bedroom rental unit, as social housing units and sixteen (16) dwelling rooms as social housing dwelling rooms for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit or dwelling room shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit or dwelling room, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit or dwelling room to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same. The two (2) social housing units and sixteen (16) social housing dwelling rooms at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. The owner of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street shall continue to provide the two (2) social housing units and sixteen (16) social housing dwelling rooms required in Recommendation 3.a above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; d. The owner of the lands at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain two (2) rental dwelling units, including one (1) one-bedroom rental unit and one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same. The two (2) social housing units at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. The owner of the lands at 33 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide the two (2) social housing units required in Recommendation 3.c above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; f. The owner of the lands at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain four (4) rental dwelling units, including two (2) one-bedroom rental units and two (2) two-bedroom rental units, as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same. The four (4) social housing units at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to be provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. The owner of the lands at 39 Aberdeen Avenue shall continue to provide the four (4) social housing units required in Recommendation 3.e above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date that the severance of the lands at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at each of 230-232 Carlton Street, 33 Aberdeen Avenue, and 39 Aberdeen Avenue, agreements pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.a. to 3.f. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 230-232 Carlton Street and 33 and 39 Aberdeen Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 230-232 Carlton Street, 33 Aberdeen Avenue, and 39 Aberdeen Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
TE29.6adopted
1375 Queen Street West - Zoning Amendment - Request for Direction Report
On March 11, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for the property at 1375 Queen Street West (the "Site"), proposing to amend Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 438-86 to permit the construction of a new eight-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 31.65 metres, including the mechanical penthouse (the "Original Proposal"). The Original Proposal included 46 new residential units and approximately 448 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. The total gross floor area of the proposed building was approximately 3,546 square metres representing a FSI of 5.97 times the area of the lot. The Original Proposal was deemed complete on July 8, 2020. The application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") on November 19, 2020 due to the City's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act. The OLT conducted one Casement Management Conference on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and has now scheduled a one-week hearing commencing on Monday, November 29, 2021. The applicant has subsequently made a with prejudice settlement offer to the City by way of the with prejudice letter dated October 29, 2021 (Public Appendix A) and revised plans (Public Appendix B), ("the Settlement Offer"), that will expire at the close of the December 15-16, 2021 City Council meeting. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions on the Settlement Offer for the OLT hearing that is scheduled to commence of November 29, 2021.
The The Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
TE29.7adopted
On December 22, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 40-storey (132.9 metres tall including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 514 residential dwelling units at 234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street. The Zoning By-law Amendment application was deemed complete on January 21, 2021. On July 14, 2021, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame under the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street for the reasons set out in the report (November 3, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resources to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. if the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East are designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by recommendation 2.c. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; f. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development; and g. the owner withdraw its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525, being the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and the associated Zoning By-law 393-2021, as they relate to the subject lands. 3. 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 City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street for the reasons set out in the report (November 3, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resources to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. if the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East are designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by recommendation 2.c. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; f. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development; and g. the owner withdraw its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525, being the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and the associated Zoning By-law 393-2021, as they relate to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE29.8adopted
The Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted on December 31, 2019, and was deemed complete on January 28, 2020. The current application proposes to permit a 38-storey (128.5 metres including the mechanical penthouse), 21,653 square metre mixed-use building containing 354 dwelling units, 394 square metres of retail space, 357 bike spaces and 76 vehicle parking spaces at 429-455 Richmond Street East and 69-75 Ontario Street. On April 1, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame under the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 429-455 Richmond Street East and 69-75 Ontario Street and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Parks, Forestry and Recreation as they relate to a parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has submitted a Transportation Demand Management plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures implemented through the Site Plan Approval process to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Reports, and any other related engineering reports and drawings, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and has agreed that the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure will be at the owner's sole cost and expense for any upgrades or improvements to City infrastructure identified in the approved Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, Hydrogeological and/or Geotechnical Reports, with such improvements being secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the owner has entered into and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development. 3. 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 City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 429-455 Richmond Street East and 69-75 Ontario Street and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Parks, Forestry and Recreation as they relate to a parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has submitted a Transportation Demand Management plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures implemented through the Site Plan Approval process to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Reports, and any other related engineering reports and drawings, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and has agreed that the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure will be at the owner's sole cost and expense for any upgrades or improvements to City infrastructure identified in the approved Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, Hydrogeological and/or Geotechnical Reports, with such improvements being secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. the owner has entered into and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE29.9adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the Wilton Court Hotel and Henry Tasker House at 212 Dundas Street East (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District) in connection with the development of the subject property. The development application proposed a 41-storey plus mechanical penthouse tower that incorporates retained portions of the Wilton Court Hotel and Henry Tasker House as part of the base building and includes a new base building along Dundas Street East. The retained portions of the Wilton Court Hotel and Henry Tasker House are proposed to be restored. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings as well as the Garden District Heritage Conservation District and the proposal 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 recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 41-storey plus mechanical penthouse tower on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 212-218 Dundas Street East, including 275 George Street and 279½ George Street with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 4, 2021, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects, dated June 25, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the subject 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 212 Dundas Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated June 25, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the properties located at 212 Dundas Street East, the subject owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the subject heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 212 Dundas Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3 above, 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, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 41-storey plus mechanical penthouse tower on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 212-218 Dundas Street East, including 275 George Street and 279½ George Street with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 4, 2021, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects, dated June 25, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the subject owner shall: 1. 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 212 Dundas Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated June 25, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the properties located at 212 Dundas Street East, the subject owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the subject heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 212 Dundas Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE29.10adopted
Proposed Amendment of Designating By-law to Correct Legal Description - 40-44 Mitchell Avenue
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to propose an amendment to City of Toronto By-law 820-2021, designating the properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to correct the legal description of the properties pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. By-Law 820-2021 designates the properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue, which contains a pair of single-storey semi-detached house form buildings that were among the 16 pairs of workers' cottages completed in 1858 on the subdivision developed by solicitor and realtor James Lukin Robinson on the former Military Reserve lands east of Garrison Creek that were also known as the Garrison Common. Schedule B to By-Law 820-2021 includes an incorrect legal description of the property that was brought to City staff's attention. The proposed amendment to the by-law would correct the legal description of the properties. This amendment will have no impact on the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) in the original report to City Council recommending the property's designation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to propose an amendment to By-Law 820-2021 dated October 4, 2021 to correct the legal description of the properties in accordance with Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council provide notice of the proposed amendment to By-Law 820-2021 to the owner(s) of the designated properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue in accordance with Sections 30.1(3) and 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are no objections to the proposed amendment in accordance with Section 30.1(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend By-Law 820-2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to propose an amendment to By-Law 820-2021 dated October 4, 2021 to correct the legal description of the properties in accordance with Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council provide notice of the proposed amendment to By-Law 820-2021 to the owner(s) of the designated properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue in accordance with Sections 30.1(3) and 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are no objections to the proposed amendment in accordance with Section 30.1(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend By-Law 820-2021.
TE29.11amended
Residential Demolition Applications - 464 and 466-468 Winona Drive
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of two existing 2-storey dwellings at 464 and 466-468 Winona Drive. (Application Nos. 20 146375 DEM 00 DM and 20 147178 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the two 2-storey dwellings 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 and Executive Director, Toronto Building; 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 464 and 466-468 Winona Drive, and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the two 2-storey dwellings because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the two 2-storey dwellings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the two 2-storey dwellings 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.
TE29.12adopted
Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 157 Brookside Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 157 Brookside Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is to construct a parking pad. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 39 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 157 Brookside Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 157 Brookside Avenue.
TE29.13adopted
Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree - 108 Watson Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 108 Watson Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to limited growing space, the condition of the tree, and to provide access for planned renovations to the basement and front porch. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 14 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 108 Watson Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 108 Watson Avenue.
TE29.14adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 81 Walnut Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 81 Walnut Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is that the tree is too large for the property and affects the enjoyment of their yard. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 42 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 81 Walnut Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 81 Walnut Avenue.
TE29.15adopted
Application to Remove Private Tree - 204 Douglas Drive
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree's roots are causing structural damage to the hardscape; sewage pipes and foundation of 64 St Andrews Gardens; the main stem is in conflict with a fence; there is potential for large branch failure due to included bark; and that falling walnuts make the backyard unusable from June to October. The subject tree is a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra), measuring 71.5 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens.
TE29.16adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Baby Point Gates, Cabbagetown, College West, Dovercourt Village, Dupont by the Castle, Kensington Market and Liberty Village BIA Boards of Management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Baby Point Gates: Silvina Etchogoyen Dovercourt Village: Tulan Ma Dupont by the Castle: Nigel Britto Kensington Market: Nikki Kennedy Liberty Village: Jane Siklos 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Cabbagetown: Kim Alke College West: Barbara Starr Dupont by the Castle: Louis Chiu Nella Fiorino Louise MacDonald Liberty Village: Daniela Pereira
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Baby Point Gates: Silvina Etchogoyen Dovercourt Village: Tulan Ma Dupont by the Castle: Nigel Britto Kensington Market: Nikki Kennedy Liberty Village: Jane Siklos 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Cabbagetown: Kim Alke College West: Barbara Starr Dupont by the Castle: Louis Chiu Nella Fiorino Louise MacDonald Liberty Village: Daniela Pereira
TE29.17amended
Transit Oriented Communities Update (Preliminary Report)
This report responds to Toronto and East York Community Council motion TE28.62, which requested Staff to report on preliminary planning comments, outstanding issues, opportunities to secure City priorities, and a summary of feedback received by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) through its public engagement process for Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) proposals related to the following Ontario Line stations: Corktown Station - comprising two city blocks between Berkeley Street and Parliament Street, south of King Street to Parliament Square park Exhibition Station - comprising two sites on either side of the south end of Atlantic Avenue King and Bathurst Station - comprising two sites on the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection of King Street and Bathurst Street Queen and Spadina Station - comprising two sites on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Queen Street and Spadina Avenue The report also provides an update on the process and public engagement related to the East Harbour TOC proposal. This TOC proposal differs from the other Ontario Line TOC proposals in that it covers a broader adjacent development and involves a development partner, Cadillac Fairview. The City is also making a significant investment in the East Harbour Transit Hub through the SmartTrack program. The report begins with an overview of the TOC program and process to date as it relates to the Metrolinx subways program. An evaluation of the TOC proposals follows this introduction. To conclude the report, Staff provide suggestions on how a City-led consultation program may be structured to assist in the consideration of future TOC proposals.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Transportation Planning to implement the recommended public engagement approach outlined in the report (November 24, 2021) from the Director, Transportation Planning for future Transit Oriented Communities proposals, subject to any Provincial requirements for confidentiality. 2. City Council direct the Director, Transportation Planning to report to the appropriate Community Council on preliminary reviews of future Transit Oriented Communities proposals. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Executive Committee on the final assessment of each current and future Transit Oriented Communities proposal and the related implementing framework and/or agreements. 4. City Council request the City Manager to include the Acting General Manager, Economic Development on the city staff team reviewing the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal. 5. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director of Strategic Initiatives Policy and Analysis, be included on the city staff team reviewing the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal. 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to convene a meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the Toronto Youth Cabinet to review the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal with the relevant City Staff. 7. City Council request that going forward, a minimum of thirty percent of all the new housing in Transit Oriented Communitys in Toronto be affordable; and that the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District; and, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, make affordable housing a key priority in all negotiations with the Province and its agencies. 8. City Council direct the appropriate Planning staff working on the Employment Conversion requests for the Municipal Comprehensive Review to: a. hold a meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, on the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal which would also include materials outlining the existing zoning and current approvals as well as the contribution of core employment lands to Toronto's economic viability and maintenance and creation of and development high value-added jobs; and to confirm the details in a report back to the January 6, 2022 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council; b. convene a meeting, in conjunction with the Ward Councillor, with any public members of the Infrastructure Ontario/Cadillac Fairview led Local Advisory Committee who are interested in reviewing the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal. c. in addition to Part 8.a. above, create a city-led local working group , in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to review the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities proposal from a City Planning Policy perspective. 9. City Council endorse and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to give consideration to the advice from the King-Bathurst Local Advisory Committee, and the proposal that Infrastructure Ontario should satisfy the parkland dedication requirement for the King-Bathurst Transit Oriented Communities by acquiring the private surface parking lot adjacent to Victoria Memorial Square Park and conveying it to the City to expand the existing park, as outlined in the Memo from Parks, Forestry and Recreation to the Director, Community Planning, South District, dated July 28, 2021 in the submission from Councillor Cressy (under Background Information). 10. In the absence of a formal planning application and associated fees for Transit Oriented Communities proposals, City Council direct the City Manager to negotiate and execute a resource agreement to support a dedicated team of City staff for a period of 5 years to advance City interests in the provincial Transit Oriented Communities Program, and to manage both initial negotiations and the longer term planning review and approvals process. 11. City Council request the Province of Ontario and Infrastructure Ontario to support the sustained calls from the City-led First Parliament Working Group and Local Advisory Committee for the Ontario Line Corktown station to increase the amount of parkland onsite, invest in public realm improvements, and other community benefits as outlined in the Council-approved First Parliament Master Plan. 12. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to immediately work with the City Planning, the Ward Councillor and area stakeholders to establish the Queen Station and Moss Park Station working groups to address area concerns about the traffic and construction impact caused by long-term road occupancy, deferred City capital projects and financial impact, loss of trees and landscaping, disruption to City service, compensation caused by loss of revenue to business owners, long-term road occupancy and other related matters. 13. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, in consultation with the appropriate City divisions, to create an Equity Impact Assessment and Community Benefits Proposal in consultation with relevant stakeholders and to report back to the January 26, 2022 Executive Committee meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Transportation Planning to implement the recommended public engagement approach outlined in this report for future Transit Oriented Communities proposals, subject to any Provincial requirements for confidentiality. 2. City Council direct the Director, Transportation Planning to report to the appropriate Community Council on preliminary reviews of future TOC proposals. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner to report to the Executive Committee on the final assessment of each current and future TOC proposal and the related implementing framework and/or agreements.
TE29.18adopted
640 Lansdowne Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information, and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application at 640 Lansdowne Avenue proposing a seven-storey mixed-use building comprised of 57 affordable housing units, 256 long-term care beds, and non-residential uses on the ground floor fronting Lansdowne Avenue. This application has been approved by the Housing Secretariat for the Open Door program to facilitate the provision of affordable housing. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application at 640 Lansdowne Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be covered by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application at 640 Lansdowne Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be covered by the applicant.
TE29.19adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West to permit a 17-storey mixed-use building with 217 residential units. A total of 522 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and 15,615 square metres of residential gross floor area is proposed. The heritage building at 621 Richmond Street West and 164 Bathurst Street is proposed to be retained and the remaining buildings on the site are proposed to be demolished. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.20adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 12-storey L-shaped office building containing retail uses at grade located at 141 and 149-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West. The application proposes partial retention of the heritage buildings at 141 Bathurst Street and 579 Richmond Street West. The remainder of the buildings on the site would be demolished, including the heritage buildings at 159 and 161 Bathurst Street. The application also proposes to purchase a City-owned lane located behind the Bathurst Street properties. This application represents the first phase of a two-phased development proposal which includes the property at 555 Richmond Street West (Phase 2). The subject site contains 15 residential rental units which are proposed to be replaced in the residential building proposed in Phase 2. The Phase 1 development is proposed to be constructed before the Phase 2 development. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Together with the Ward Councillor, staff have identified a community consultation meeting date of January 11, 2022 to discuss both Phase 1 and 2 applications.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff proceed with scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application located at 141, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161 Bathurst Street and 579, 589, 591 Richmond Street West, together with the Ward Councillor, for the selected date of January 11, 2022. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff proceed with scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application located at 141, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161 Bathurst Street and 579, 589, 591 Richmond Street West, together with the Ward Councillor, for the selected date of January 11, 2022. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.21adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for: a new infill 21-storey residential rental building (including the existing 5-storey parkade) located at 390-396 Queens Quay West; a 4-storey addition containing purpose-built rental residential units along the south elevation of the parkade; and, a 21-storey addition of new residential space and laundry rooms to each floor at the north end of the existing rental residential tower at 390 Queens Quay West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 390-396 Queens Quay West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 390-396 Queens Quay West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.22adopted
241 Richmond Street West and 133 John Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to construct a 41-storey mixed-use building. The application proposes to retain the heritage building at 241 Richmond Street West and demolish the heritage building at 133 John Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Together with the Ward Councillor, staff have identified a community consultation meeting date of November 2, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council received the report (October 27, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that this report be received for information.
TE29.23adopted
555 Richmond Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a new 16-storey mixed-use building located on the surface parking lot portion of the site at 555 Richmond Street West. The proposal retains the existing 12-storey office building with some internal renovations. This application forms the second phase of a two-phased development proposal which includes the properties at 141, 149-161 Bathurst Street and 579 and 589-591 Richmond Street West (Phase 1). This proposal includes the replacement of 15 residential units currently located on the Phase 1 lands. This Phase 2 development is proposed to be constructed after the Phase 1development. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Together with the Ward Councillor, staff have identified a community consultation meeting date of January 11, 2022 to discuss both Phase 1 and 2 applications.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff proceed with scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application located at 555 Richmond Street West, together with the Ward Councillor, for the selected date of January 11, 2022. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff proceed with scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application located at 555 Richmond Street West, together with the Ward Councillor, for the selected date of January 11, 2022. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.24adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 7 Vanauley Street for a 6-storey addition to the existing two-storey building located on the site. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 7 Vanauley Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 7 Vanauley Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.25adopted
110-116 Avenue Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 110-116 Avenue Road. The application seeks to permit a 9-storey mixed-use building containing 44 dwelling units, including two south facing townhouses fronting onto Tranby Avenue, and 215.3 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. A portion of the heritage structures at 110-112 Avenue Road are proposed to be conserved. A total of 64 vehicular parking spaces are proposed within a 2-level underground parking stacker system, accessed by Tranby Avenue, and a total of 45 internal bicycle parking spaces are proposed. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application pertaining to 110-116 Avenue Road, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application pertaining to 110-116 Avenue Road, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.26adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1235-1255 Bay Street for a 35-storey mixed-use building with 357 dwelling units and 89 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor (1255 Bay Street). The existing 10-storey office building at 1235 Bay Street is to be retained. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1235-1255 Bay Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1235-1255 Bay Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.27amended
61-75 Brownlow Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue. The application proposes a 35-storey residential tower, including a 5-storey base building with a total of 384 dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 61-75 Brownlow Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.28amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 40 Raglan Avenue, for a 28-storey residential building containing 279 dwelling units, of which 62 are rental replacement units. A total of 98 vehicular parking spaces are proposed in three levels of underground parking. Also proposed is a 168 square metre public park on the south lot line of the site. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 40 Raglan Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 40 Raglan Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.29amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1406-1428 Yonge Street for an 39-storey mixed-use building with 406 dwelling units and 158 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1406-1428 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1406-1428 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.30amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Sherbourne and Carlton streets. The application proposes a 12-storey (42 metre) mixed-use building containing 100 rental residential units (8,149 square metres of residential gross floor area), of which 30% would be affordable housing, as well as 3,123 square metres of community space. The proposal would entail the removal of two components of the existing St. Luke's United Church (the narthex and gymnasium) while retaining the rest of the building. No vehicular parking spaces would be provided. A privately owned publicly accessible space is proposed on the Sherbourne Street frontage. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.31amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications respecting 1 and 2-16 Sumach Street. The application proposes the demolition of the "Cube House" and four low-rise houses to permit the construction of 35-storey tower (120 metres including the mechanical penthouse), that steps down twice to a 12-storey and 6-storey podium element containing 324 condo units and 119 affordable rental housing units. The application proposes to incorporate four Heritage Listed properties as well as the Sumach Street right-of-way into the development. The applications have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 1, 2-16 Sumach Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Rezoning, Official Plan Amendment and Site Plan Application process, including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 4. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District as a part of the community consultation process to gather feedback about the preferred future of "The Cubes" and the feasibility of repurposing the asset either on the existing development site or near the development site, and to report the finding and recommendations in the anticipated Final Report.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1, 2-16 Sumach Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.32amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 682, 686, 688, 720, 740 and 742 Broadview Avenue (the Site). The application proposes to replace the existing grocery store with a 35-storey mixed-use residential building containing a grocery store at the ground level. The application is preserving the three heritage buildings onsite, and providing onsite parkland and Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces (POPS) leading to a new connection to the Don Valley Ravine system to the west of the Site. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 682, 686, 688, 720, 740 and 742 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with appropriate divisions, to: a. Invite Staff from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Urban Forestry, a Senior Environmental Planner from Strategic Policy and Research, the Housing Secretariat, and Transportation Services to the Community Consultation Meeting which City Planning will be hosting in the first quarter of 2022. b. In the review of the applications, explore the potential for the following: i. The inclusion of long-term affordable and supportive housing units; ii. The potential to integrate public parking into the development proposal; iii. The potential to pursue the highest tier of the Toronto Green Standard; c. Review the capacity within the public school system, in consultation with all Toronto School Boards, to clarify existing and projected requirements to support new and existing residents in the area. d. Work with Transportation Services to assess the completeness and accuracy of the traffic analysis put forward by the Applicant. e. Confirm through the Final Report how the proposal responds to the Province's direction for growth around Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) including: i. the origins of the Provincial Policy ii. clarify what constitutes an Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) iii. stipulate the legislative requirements the City must conform to with respect to an Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) iv. the specifics on the number of jobs/people per acre v. confirming the geographic zone of the Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) at Broadview Station vi. confirm the existing jobs and residents in the Broadview Station Node, as identified in the Danforth Study work f. Request City Planning to provide a list of all of the rezoning applications from this applicant and specify the number of those projects which they have gone on to build prior to the Community Consultation Meeting. g. Request City Planning take into consideration all of the questions and comments put forward by the 180 residents who attended the Information Session hosted by the local Councillor on November 18, 2021. h. Request Urban Forestry to provide a detailed report on the number, type and sizes of all trees impacted by the applicant's proposal at the Community Consultation meeting. i. Request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide full comment on issues related to the top of bank and to development on or adjacent to the valley and ravine lands.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 682, 686, 688, 720, 740 and 742 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.33amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 838, 840, 842, and 844 Broadview Avenue. The application proposes the demolition of the existing low rise detached commercial building and the low rise semi-detached residential structures, to facilitate the construction of an 8 storey mixed use building facing both Broadview and Pretoria Avenues. The proposed structure would include 16 affordable rental housing units that would be owned by the City of Toronto and operated by a community non-profit housing group under a long-term lease. An underground Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) lot containing 33 vehicle parking spaces is also proposed. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 838, 840, 842, and 844 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and Toronto and East York District, in consultation with Concept 2 Keys (C2K), review the application further prior to the community consultation meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 838, 840, 842, and 844 Broadview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.34amended
33 and 39 Davies Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 33 and 39 Davies Avenue for a proposed 19 storey office building on a lot with an existing 2 storey office building and surface parking lot. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 33 and 39 Davies Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Planning Staff to include the following issues related to constructability in the application review: a. that acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan must be included on construction activities occurring on-site to the greatest extent possible, and not include road occupancy or encroachment into the public right of way; b. the width of the Davies Avenue, a one way street, be taken into consideration for the constructability of the project as well as the width of the laneway that runs between Thompson Street and Matilda Street; and c. the General Manager, Transportation Services, ensure that the traffic study include issues related to construction. 2. The General Manager, Transportation Services to give consideration to providing the proposed parking in accordance to the in-force zoning by-law, and the traffic impacts into immediate and surrounding neighbourhoods be mitigated to the greatest extent possible as part of the Final Report.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 33 and 39 Davies Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE29.35amended
Construction Staging Area - 400-420 King Street West (Charlotte Street)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. TMG Builders is constructing a 49-storey mixed use residential condominium development at 400-420 King Street West. The site is located at the north-east corner of King Street West and Charlotte Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk on Charlotte Street, between King Street West and a point 45 metres to the north, for a period of 61 months (i.e., December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2026) to accommodate a construction staging area. Transportation Services is also requesting authorization to close the north side sidewalk and a 2.6 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres to the east, for a period of 26 months (i.e., July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024). Pedestrian movements on the east side of Charlotte Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west side sidewalk of Charlotte Street. Pedestrian operations on the north side of King Street West will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane. The number of northbound lanes will not be reduced on Charlotte Street. There will still be one westbound lane on King Street West, in which stopping will be prohibited at all times, and there will be no impact on the two eastbound lanes for traffic.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Charlotte Street, between King Street West and a point 45 metres to the north, from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2026. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.6 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres east, from July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 54.5 metres east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of King Street West, between Charlotte Street and Peter Street. 5. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. City Council direct that Charlotte Street and King Street West be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete, except for Recommendation 4 above. 15. City Council direct the applicant to install stop signs and zebra markings at Charlotte Street and Oxley Street, subject to the approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the safety and functionality of Charlotte Street in consultation with the local Ward Councillor in the second quarter of 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Charlotte Street, between King Street West and a point 45 metres to the north, from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2026. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.6 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 66 metres east, from July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of King Street West, between Charlotte Street and a point 54.5 metres east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of King Street West, between Charlotte Street and Peter Street. 5. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. City Council direct that Charlotte Street and King Street West be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete, except for recommendation #4.
TE29.36amended
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Markham Street (Mirvish Village) (Phase 2 and 3)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Westbank Projects Corp. is currently redeveloping a number of properties located in the south-west quadrant of Bloor Street West and Bathurst Street and Bloor Street West and Markham Street. A temporary full closure of Markham Street, between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street is in effect to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on October 17, 2017, approved the subject construction staging area on Markham Street, from October 24, 2017 to October 31, 2019. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on October 10, 2019, approved a time extension of the construction staging area on Markham Street for an additional 26 months (i.e. November 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021). The developer has requested an additional extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Markham Street due to delays caused by COVID-19, which extended fabrication timelines for construction activities. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Markham Street for an additional five months (i.e. from January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022), to allow for Phases 2 and 3 of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the full closure of Markham Street, between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street, from January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022. 2. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 10 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Directed 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, and to remove graffiti and keep the hoarding well maintained, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Directed the applicant to pressure wash 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 that Markham Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the full closure of Markham Street, between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street, from January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community 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. 3. Toronto and East York Community 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. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash 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 that Markham Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE29.37amended
Construction Staging Area - 698-706 Spadina Avenue and 54 Sussex Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Spadina Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Daniels HR Corporation is constructing a 23-storey student residence building at 698-706 Spadina Avenue and 54 Sussex Avenue. The site is located at the north-west corner of Spadina Avenue and Sussex Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk and the parking layby lane on Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres to the north, for a period of 30 months (i.e. February 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. Transportation Services is also requesting authorization to close the north side sidewalk on Sussex Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews for the same period. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Spadina Avenue will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the parking layby. Pedestrian operations abutting the site on the north side of Sussex Avenue will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk of Sussex Avenue. The number of through lanes will not be reduced on Spadina Avenue or Sussex Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the parking layby lane on Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres to the north, from February 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Sussex Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews, from February 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Sussex Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Sussex Avenue between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres north. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 19 metres north of Sussex Avenue. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres to the north. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Spadina Avenue and Sussex Avenue be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 18. City Council direct the applicant to install signage on the northwest corner of Sussex Avenue and Sussex Mews indicating "No Construction Vehicles Beyond This Point" and at the northeast corner of Sussex Avenue and Robert St. indicating "Do Not Enter, Construction". The contractor shall ensure no construction vehicles servicing this site enter Sussex Avenue west of Sussex Mews.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the parking layby lane on Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres to the north, from February 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Sussex Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews, from February 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024. 3. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Sussex Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Sussex Avenue between Spadina Avenue and Sussex Mews. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres north. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 19 metres north of Sussex Avenue. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between Sussex Avenue and a point 47.5 metres to the north. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Spadina Avenue and Sussex Avenue be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE29.38adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Grosvenor Street and St. Luke Lane (480-494 Yonge Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. SKYGRiD Construction Inc. has been engaged by 494 Yonge Street Inc., the recent new owner of 480 - 494 Yonge Street, to complete constructing a 39-storey residential condominium building with retail uses at 480-494 Yonge Street. A portion of St. Luke Lane abutting the site, and a portion of the eastbound curb lane and south sidewalk on Grosvenor Street are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Committee Council, at its meeting on May 2, 2018, approved the subject construction staging areas on St. Luke Lane from October 1, 2018 to July 31, 2020; and Grosvenor Street, from October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. Subsequently, on July 16, 2020, Toronto and East York Community Council approved an extension of the duration of the closures until August 31, 2021. The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging areas on Grosvenor Street and St. Luke Lane, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to; transitioning ownership through a receivership process, an extended amount of time coordinating the heritage clock tower relocation, dewatering activities, and underground construction activities related to the Toronto Transit Commission Line 1 Yonge-University. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging areas on St. Luke Lane and Grosvenor Street for an additional nine months (i.e. from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022), in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of St. Luke Lane, between Grosvenor Street and a point 30 metres south, from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and the occupation of a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Grosvenor Street, between a point 14.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further west, from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022. 3. Directed 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. 4. Directed 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. 5. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Directed the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Directed that St. Luke Lane and Grosvenor Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of St. Luke Lane, between Grosvenor Street and a point 30 metres south, from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and the occupation of a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Grosvenor Street, between a point 14.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34.5 metres further west, from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community 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. 4. Toronto and East York Community 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. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that St. Luke Lane and Grosvenor Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE29.39amended
Construction Staging Area - 308-314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jarvis Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Jarvis Carlton Limited Partnership is constructing a 34 storey mixed use residential condominium development at 308-314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street. The site is located at the south-west corner of Jarvis Street and McClear Place. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk and a portion of the southbound curb lane on Jarvis Street for a period of 27 months (i.e. January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Jarvis Street will be maintained in a 1.7 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The construction staging area on Jarvis Street will result in the loss of one southbound traffic lane. There will still be one 3 metre-wide southbound lane for traffic and one 3 metre-wide northbound-southbound reversible lane (by time of day). There will be no impact on the two northbound lanes (excluding the reversible lane) for traffic.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south, from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Jarvis Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 16. City Council direct the applicant to procure, install, and maintain shipping container(s) to be used as a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway prior to, or concurrent to, any permits being issued and for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost. 17. City 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. 18. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards being used for construction purposes within the site in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 19. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 20. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 21. City Council, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 22. City Council direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing & Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 23. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south, from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Jarvis Street, between McClear Place and a point 44 metres south. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Jarvis Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE29.40adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Tribute Communities is constructing a 27-storey residential condominium building with ground floor retail at 276-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue. The west and north sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue abutting the site are currently closed for Phase 2 of the multi-phase construction staging operations. Toronto and East York Committee Council, at its meeting on April 21, 2021, approved the subject construction staging area on Stephenson Avenue from April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021.The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Stephenson Avenue, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to poor weather, construction challenges and COVID-19 related delays. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Stephenson Avenue for an additional seven months (i.e. from December 16, 2021 to July 1, 2022), to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the west and north sidewalk on Stephenson Avenue between a point 29 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 115 meters further south and west, from December 16, 2021 to July 1, 2022. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue, between a point 19 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 95 meters further south, from December 16, 2021 to July 1, 2022. 3. Directed the applicant to pressure wash 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. Continued to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Continued to 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. Continued to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. Continued to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Continued to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Continued to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Continued to direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Continued to direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Directed that Stephenson Avenue and Main Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west and north sidewalk on Stephenson Avenue between a point 29 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 115 meters further south and west, from December 16, 2021 to July 1, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue, between a point 19 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 95 meters further south, from December 16, 2021 to July 1, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash 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. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to 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. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council continue to direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Stephenson Avenue and Main Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE29.41adopted
Parking Amendment - Dewbourne Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing stopping prohibition on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.8 metres east, be extended 20 metres further east. The proposed amendment will deter parking on this stretch of the road and improve traffic flow.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between a point 24.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Richview Avenue, to be in effect between a point 44.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Richview Avenue. 2. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.8 metres east, to be in effect at all times between Bathurst Street and a point 44.8 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between a point 24.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Richview Avenue, to be in effect between a point 44.8 metres east of Bathurst Street and Richview Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.8 metres east, to be in effect at all times between Bathurst Street and a point 44.8 metres east.
TE29.42adopted
Parking Amendment - Menin Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the west side of Menin Road, between a point 85.3 metres north of Dewbourne Avenue and a point 15 metres further north. This proposed amendment will deter vehicles from parking on this stretch of the road and impeding traffic flow, adjacent to a traffic calming road narrowing.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on west side of Menin Road, between a point 85.3 metres north of Dewbourne Avenue and a point 15 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on west side of Menin Road, between a point 85.3 metres north of Dewbourne Avenue and a point 15 metres further north.
TE29.43amended
Parking Amendments - Sackville Street and Amelia Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that the parking regulations be amended on Sackville Street and Amelia Street. The proposed amendments will provide short-term parking to accommodate pick-up and drop-off activity for the proposed daycare at 459-461 Sackville Street. These parking amendments will also help deter double sided parking on the sides of the streets abutting this property during pick-up and drop-off hours of operation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sackville Street, between Gerrard Street East and the north end, to be in effect between Gerrard Street East and a point 20 metres south of Amelia Street, and between Amelia Street and the north end of Sackville Street. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Sackville Street, between Amelia Street and a point 20 metres south. 3. Amended the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Amelia Street, between Parliament Street and a point 45.7 metres east of Sumach Street, to be in effect between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, and between a point 27 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 45.7 metres east of Sumach Street. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Amelia Street, between Sackville Street and a point 27 metres east. 5. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sackville Street, between a point 7 metres south of Amelia Street and a point 5.5 metres further south. 6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Amelia Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 16.5 metres further east. 7. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sackville Street, between a point 7 metres south of Amelia Street and a point 5.5 metres further south. 8. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Amelia Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 16.5 metres further east. 9. Directed the Director, Traffic Management to continue monitoring pick-up and drop-off operation for efficiency, enforcement and road safety in this location for at least a period of one year following commencement of operation of the proposed daycare and, in the event that any changes are recommended to the number or configuration of parking spaces, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council detailing any recommended changes. 10. Directed the Director, Traffic Management to withhold enacting bills to implement these parking amendments until such time as they are satisfied the owner has been granted a licence from the Ministry of Education to operate a daycare at the lands municipally known as 459-461 Sackville Street. 11. Received the supplementary report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Sackville Street, between Gerrard Street East and the north end, to be in effect between Gerrard Street East and a point 20 metres south of Amelia Street, and between Amelia Street and the north end of Sackville Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Sackville Street, between Amelia Street and a point 20 metres south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Amelia Street, between Parliament Street and a point 45.7 metres east of Sumach Street, to be in effect between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, and between a point 27 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 45.7 metres east of Sumach Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Amelia Street, between Sackville Street and a point 27 metres east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sackville Street, between a point 7 metres south of Amelia Street and a point 5.5 metres further south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Amelia Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 16.5 metres further east. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sackville Street, between a point 7 metres south of Amelia Street and a point 5.5 metres further south. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Amelia Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Sackville Street and a point 16.5 metres further east.
TE29.44withdrawn
Parking Amendments for Wards: Parkdale High Park (4), Davenport (9) and Toronto-Danforth (14)
As amendments to Chapter 925 and 950 of the Municipal Code are being requested, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to resolve by-law amendments missed in ItemTE11.35 "Residential On-street Permit Parking - Status Update on the Expansion of On-Street Permit Parking in the Toronto and East York Community Council Area" Transportation Services is recommending the approval of the parking regulations listed in Attachment 1 of this report. These proposed by-law amendments will ensure that the intent of Item TE11.35, as adopted with amendments by City Council on January 29, 2020 can be properly installed and enforced?
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the parking regulations identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated November 3, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE29.45adopted
Accessible Parking Space - Runnymede Road (Non-Delegated)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Runnymede Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Runnymede Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Runnymede Road, between a point 58.3 metres north of St John's Road and a point 5.5 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Runnymede Road, between a point 58.3 metres north of St John's Road and a point 5.5 metres further north.
TE29.46adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - November 2021 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated November 3, 2021 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE29.47adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Davenport Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 19.8 metres west of Wiltshire Avenue (east leg) and a point 11 metres further west. The new occupants of the property do not require this space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 19.8 metres west of Wiltshire Avenue (east leg) and a point 11 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 19.8 metres west of Wiltshire Avenue (east leg) and a point 11 metres further west.
TE29.48adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Perth Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the east side of Perth Avenue, between a point 35.5 metres north of Ernest Avenue and a point 11 metres further north. The original applicant sold the property and the space is no longer required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Perth Avenue, between a point 35.5 metres north of Ernest Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Perth Avenue, between a point 35.5 metres north of Ernest Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.
TE29.49amended
Motorcoach Parking and Loading Zone Amendments - Various Locations (Delegated)
his staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services undertook a review of all motorcoach parking and loading zones to ensure consistency between the by-lawed regulations and the signage posted in the field. Based on that review, changes are proposed to amend or rescind the by-law entries at a number of locations to ensure they are uniform with the signage posted in the field. A companion report, "Motorcoach Parking and Loading Zone Amendments - Various Locations (Non-delegated)" outlines the required delegated parking amendments for locations with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the amendments of the motorcoach parking zones at various locations as described in Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with Attachment 1 amended by deleting "8 hours" and replacing with "12 hours" so that the maximum period for permitted parking duration on Lewis Street is 12 hours. 2. Authorized the amendments of the motorcoach loading zone at various locations as described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. Authorized the amendments to parking regulations as described in Attachment 3 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with Attachment 1 amended by deleting "8 hours" and replacing with "12 hours" so that the maximum period for permitted parking duration on Lewis Street is 12 hours. 4. Prohibited stopping where authorized signs to that effect are displayed on York Street, west side, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 6 metres further north, and amend § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, accordingly. 5. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times, buses excepted on the west side of York Street, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 50 metres further north. 6. Rescinded the existing bus loading zone prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of York Street, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 50 metres further north. 7. Prohibited standing at all times, buses excepted, on the west side of York Street, between a point 41.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and point 44 metres further north. 8. Authorized a bus loading zone on the west side of York Street, between a point 41.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and point 44 metres further north. 9. Amended § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting the entry for: University Avenue, west side, between a point 25 metres south of Dundas Street West and a point 10 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach parking zones at various locations as described in Attachment 1 of this report. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach loading zone at various locations as described in Attachment 2 of this report. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations as described in Attachment 3. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping where authorized signs to that effect are displayed on York Street, west side, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 6 metres further north, and amend § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, accordingly. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times, buses excepted on the west side of York Street, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 50 metres further north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing bus loading zone prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of York Street, between a point 35.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and a point 50 metres further north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times, buses excepted, on the west side of York Street, between a point 41.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and point 44 metres further north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a bus loading zone on the west side of York Street, between a point 41.8 metres north of Queens Quay West and point 44 metres further north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council amend § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting the entry for: University Avenue, west side, between a point 25 metres south of Dundas Street West and a point 10 metres further north.
TE29.50adopted
Motorcoach Parking and Loading Zone Amendments - Various Locations (Non-Delegated)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the streets contained in this report, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services undertook a review of all motorcoach parking and loading zones to ensure consistency between the by-lawed regulations and the signage posted in the field. Based on that review, changes are proposed to amend or rescind the by-law entries at a number of locations to ensure they are uniform with the signage posted in the field. A companion report, "Motorcoach Parking and Loading Zone Amendments - Various Locations (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach parking zones at various locations as described in Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 2. City Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach loading zone at various locations as described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations as described in Attachment 3 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services 4. City Council amend § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting the entry for: University Avenue, west side, between a point 39 metres south of College Street and a point 10 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach parking zones at various locations as described in Attachment 1 of this report. 2. City Council authorize the amendments of the motorcoach loading zone at various locations as described in Attachment 2 of this report. 3. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations as described in Attachment 3 4. City Council amend § 950-400B.1(1)(a) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting the entry for: University Avenue, west side, between a point 39 metres south of College Street and a point 10 metres further north.
TE29.51amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on a number of local streets intersecting Bloor Street West in Wards 4, 9 and 11. These requests resulted from a review following the installation of cycle tracks last year on Bloor Street West, between Shaw Street and Runnymede Road. The cycle track installation reduced the supply of on-street paid parking spaces and loading in the area. Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff reviewed streets intersecting Bloor Street West to convert locations with daytime time limit parking, overnight permit parking and no parking to on-street paid parking. In addition to the installation of on-street paid parking, Transportation Services is recommending the designation of Commercial Loading Zones (CLZ) to operate at all times, and to be located on Margueretta Street, Carling Avenue and Pauline Street. The proposed CLZs were requested by the local BIA's in order to help off-set the loading/unloading areas lost on Bloor Street West as a result of the cycle track installation. A companion report, titled "Pay-and-Display - Lansdowne Avenue" outlines the required non-delegated parking amendments for a location with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Enacted the parking by-law amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations and commercial loading zones, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 76.2 metres north. 3. Prohibited parking in effect at all times on the west side of St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 76.2 metres north. 4. Prohibited parking in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between the first lane North of Bloor Street West and a point 43.2 metres further north. 5. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 17 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 16 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council enact the parking by-law amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations and commercial loading zones, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report dated November 3, 2021 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE29.52adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St Clair Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 13G to exclude the development located at 898-900 St Clair Avenue West. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 13G is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 898-900 St Clair Avenue West. If City Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "13G", as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 20, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "13G", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated October 20, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE29.53amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the permit parking poll undertaken on Pine Crescent, Glen Ames, Long Crescent, Glen Oak Drive, Balsam Road, Pine Glen Road and Glen Stewart Crescent. As directed by City Council via Item TE8.77, the City Clerk mailed polling ballots to the affected residents to determine their level of support for the removal of the overnight permit parking program from their street. The polling results indicate that, for the above noted streets, the majority of residents on each street voted for the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program. The removal of 320 on-street permit parking spaces would allow vehicles to park for a maximum period of 3-hours, at all times of the day. As there are 27 active permit holders on the streets noted above, Transportation Services does not support removing the program as 27 residents would no longer be able to park overnight on their respective street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Pine Crescent, between Balsam Avenue and Glen Manor Road East. 2. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Glen Ames, between Southwood Drive and Lee Avenue. 3. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Long Crescent, between Glen Ames and Lee Avenue. 4. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Glen Oak Drive, between Norwood Road and the North West corner of Glen Oak Drive. 5. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Balsam Road, between Balsam Avenue and the west end of Balsam Road. 6. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Pine Glen Road, between Glen Manor Drive East and Pine Crescent. 7. Authorized the removal of the overnight on-street permit parking program on Glen Stewart Crescent, between Southwood Drive and the north south leg of Glen Stewart Crescent, except for the portion from a point 55 metres west of Southwood Drive to a point 22 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE29.54adopted
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Cosburn Avenue and Gledhill Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. At its meeting of June 8, 2021, City Council directed Transportation Services' staff to review and report back on the feasibility of installing pedestrian crossing protection on Cosburn Avenue, between Gledhill Avenue and Oak Park Avenue, and to begin the preparation of the necessary drawings. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services recommends the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at Cosburn Avenue and Gledhill Avenue. The proposed PXO will provide a safe and convenient crossing of Cosburn Avenue for all pedestrians, including TTC passengers, users of Stan Wadlow Park and students destined to/from D.A. Morrison Middle School.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Gledhill Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Gledhill Avenue.
TE29.55adopted
Appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre
The Board confirms that this nominee is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 30, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: -Ken Postill
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following candidate for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 30, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: -Ken Postill
TE29.56adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Moss Park Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board. This report recommends two candidates for appointment to fill current vacancies on the board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 25, 2025, and until successors are appointed: - Karin Fritzlar - Alec Wieczorek
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 25, 2025, and until successors are appointed: - Karin Fritzlar - Alec Wieczorek
TE29.57adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of The 519 Church Street Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. Please note that Paul Noble, Paul Jonathan Saguil and Tom Warner have resigned (end-of-term), effective September 28, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates, to the Board of Management of The 519 Church Street Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 27, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - Biko Beauttah - Pam Hrick - Natalie Miller - Zoe Robinson - Tom Spence - Mauriene Tolentino
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of The 519 Church Street Community Centre recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following candidates, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office ending on September 27, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - Biko Beauttah - Pam Hrick - Natalie Miller - Zoe Robinson - Tom Spence - Mauriene Tolentino
TE29.58adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. These appointments are a result of the following public member's terms coming to an end: Christine Chen, resigned effective May 26, 2021. Julia Peters, resigned effective October 20, 2021. Alan Lennon, resigned effective October 20, 2021. Shiralee Hudson Hill, resigned effective October 20, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, at the pleasure of Council, the candidates listed below to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management for the terms of office noted below, and until successors are appointed: Dianne Surman, for a term of office ending June, 2022 Ryan Acayan, for a term of office ending June 2023 John Bradford, for a term of office ending June 2023 Caleb Edwards, for a term of office ending June 2023 Sree Nallamothu, for a term of office ending June, 2023 Heather Simpson, for a term of office ending June 2023 James Topham, for a term of office ending June 2023
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of Ralph Thornton Community Centre recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint, at the pleasure of Council, the individuals listed below to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management for the terms of office noted below, or until successors are appointed: Dianne Surman, for a term of office ending June, 2022. Ryan Acayan, for a term of office ending June 2023. John Bradford, for a term of office ending June 2023. Caleb Edwards, for a term of office ending June 2023. Sree Nallamothu, for a term of office ending June, 2023. Heather Simpson, for a term of office ending June 2023. James Topham, for a term of office ending June 2023.
TE29.59adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between Berryman Street and New Street
At its meeting in July 2021, Council approved an exemption for the implementation of permit parking on Davenport Road, between Berryman Street and New Street from the requirements City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.TE26.80 Subsection 925-4B of Chapter 925, provides that: Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years Davenport Road, between Berryman Street and New Street is presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding this block of Davenport Road to the permit parking program would allow residents to obtain a residential on-street parking permit and provide them with the ability to legally park overnight. This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Davenport Road, between Berryman Street and New Street, as part of area 5E, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Davenport Road, between Berryman Street and New Street, as part of area 5E, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
TE29.60adopted
Adopting the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA Public Realm Master Plan
The St. Lawrence Business Improvement Area (BIA) is one of the oldest and largest of the 75 BIAs in Toronto. The BIA's mandate is to work cooperatively with its membership, residents and the City to improve the public realm, promote the neighbourhood, and support local businesses. Currently, through negotiations and meetings with stakeholders, they play a very important role in ensuring that new development adheres to strong design principles that support walkability, a strong public realm, and beautification. In 2014, The St. Lawrence BIA began to develop the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA Public Realm Master Plan[1] with consultants, dtah. The document provides an overall vision for the neighbourhood's public spaces, streetscapes, pedestrian connections, and improvements to parks and squares, with implementation coming from both public and private investment. The plan is a comprehensive document that brings together the numerous existing policies and guides such as the King-Parliament Master Plan, St. Lawrence Urban Design Guidelines and the Heritage Interpretation Master Plan. It was informed by extensive community and business input, including site walks, surveys, and meetings with city staff, businesses and other stakeholders. The plan prioritizes roadway and streetscape improvements in addition to a sustainable public space network that can act as a catalyst for private development. It not only supports a vibrant and dynamic neighbourhood but reflects the needs of a community through extensive communication and consultation. Through years of consultation and research, the Master Plan reflects the unique needs of community members and businesses in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. It is a critical planning resource considering the neighbourhood is a significant cultural hub, tourist destination, and heritage community. The BIA currently consults with developers and numerous city divisions to ensure that design plans are aligned with the Public Realm Plan. They have succeeded in influencing the revitalization of Berczy Park and the redesign of Scott Street. I am writing this motion to request that this Master Plan receive the attention and promotion that it requires by Toronto East York Community Council and City Council. Having the plan adopted by TEYCC would allow it to have more significance in future development. It would require developments to adhere to the plan in a more streamlined and regulated process. This is particularly important considering the projects in the pipeline, including the First Parliament Site, and Market Park revitalization. The Master plan is expected to be updated in the coming years, yet in the interim, it would be very beneficial to the neighbourhood, residents and businesses if this version was endorsed by council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Public Realm Master Plan for consideration when reviewing current and future development applications in the neighbourhood to ensure a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements, and to report back to Toronto East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2022 with any recommendations and comments.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Public Realm Master Plan for consideration when reviewing current and future development applications in the neighbourhood to ensure a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements, and to report back to Toronto East York Community Council in the First Quarter of 2022 with any recommendations and comments.
TE29.61adopted
Improvement of Pedestrian Cross Time at Parliament Street and Shuter Street
A petition was submitted to the City of Toronto with over 100 signatures expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians at this intersection. The petition requests the improvement of cross time on the pedestrian countdown signals at Parliament Street and Shuter Street. The current default walk speed at this intersection is 1.0 m/s. Given that this intersection is used by many older pedestrians, there is a need to provide more crossing time in the north-south and east-west directions by reducing the default walk speed to 0.9 m/s.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed staff to provide more crossing time in the north-south and east-west directions at the Shuter and Parliament street intersection by reducing the default walk speed to 0.9 m/s. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to reduce the default walk speed as outlined in Recommendation 1 above, as soon as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct staff to provide more crossing time in the north-south and east-west directions at the Shuter and Parliament street intersection by reducing the default walk speed to 0.9 m/s. 2. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to reduce the default walk speed as outlined in Recommendation 1 above, as soon as possible.
TE29.62adopted
Adding a Traffic Control Signal at the Shuter Street and Sackville Street Intersection
A petition was submitted to the City of Toronto with over 100 signatures expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Shuter Street and Sackville Street. Shuter Street runs parallel to Queen Street and Dundas Street. However, unlike either of these, Shuter Street has no traffic lights or stop signs between Parliament and River, despite having seven intersections in this segment. We are requesting staff investigate adding a traffic light at this intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety and report back about all options to improve safety concerns. Surrounding neighbours and stakeholders such as the local Toronto District School Board Trustee are in support of this motion to improve safety conditions at this intersection through the installation of a traffic light.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation staff to report back by the first quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of installing a traffic control signal at the Shuter Street and Sackville Street intersection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct staff to report back by the first quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of installing a traffic control signal at the Shuter Street and Sackville Street intersection.
TE29.63adopted
Adding a Traffic Control Signal at the Shuter Street and Sumach Street Intersection
A petition was submitted to the City of Toronto with over 100 signatures expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Shuter Street and Sumach Street. Shuter Street runs parallel to Queen Street and Dundas Street. However, unlike either of these, Shuter Street has no traffic lights or stop signs between Parliament and River, despite having seven intersections in this segment. We are requesting staff research adding a traffic light at this intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety and report back about all options to improve safety concerns. Surrounding neighbours and stakeholders such as the local Toronto District School Board Trustee are in support of this motion to improve safety conditions at this intersection through the installation of a traffic light.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed staff to report back by the first quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of installing a traffic control signal at the Shuter Street and Sumach Street intersection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct staff to report back by the first quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of installing a traffic control signal at the Shuter Street and Sumach Street intersection.
TE29.64adopted
Reducing the Speed Limit on Shuter Street between Yonge Street and River Street
A petition was submitted to the City of Toronto with over 100 signatures expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians along this stretch of Shuter Street. The petition requests the reduction of the speed limit along Shuter Street between Yonge and River Streets to 30km/h. As outlined in the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy, higher speeds can contribute to a higher risk of serious injury and fatalities. While we have made significant strides over the past few years towards making our streets safer for all road users, through speed limit reductions and traffic calming measures, my office in partnership with community stakeholders continues to identify and assess new opportunities to improve safety. Reducing the speed limit along this stretch will have a positive impact for thousands of residents, and many parents walking their children to and from school.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit along the following roadway to 30 kilometres per hour: Shuter Street between Yonge Street and River Street. 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above, as soon as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway to 30 kilometres per hour: Shuter Street between Yonge Street and River Street. 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above, as soon as possible.
TE29.65adopted
All way stop at Balsam Avenue and Sycamore Place
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Balsam Avenue. My office polled the homes near the intersection of Balsam Avenue and Sycamore Place and residents supported creating an all way stop at this intersection. To keep making our community safer for all, I recommend installing an all-way stop at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop controls at the intersection of Balsam Avenue and Sycamore Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop controls at the intersection of Balsam Avenue and Sycamore Place.
TE29.66amended
Construction Staging Area - 1249 Queen Street East
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Item TE28.32 back to the November 24, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to: a. ensure all necessary Transportation Services staff attend a site visit prior to the November 24, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council; b. submit new information or changes to the parking or traffic regulations around 1249 Queen Street East to the November 24, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council; and c. ensure that any future construction staging applications that may be affected by the Port Lands Flood Protection, Gardiner removal or other infrastructure projects in the east end include analysis and consideration of these projects in the staging applications. ---- The report (September 23, 2021) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 1.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east, from November 10, 2021 to September 10, 2022. 2. City Council authorize a closure of a 1.3 metre wide portion on the north side of Memory Lane, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 14.1 metres further east, from November 10, 2021 to March 10, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Queen Street East and Memory Lane be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 1.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east, from February 1, 2022 to December 1, 2022. 2. City Council authorize a closure of a 1.3 metre wide portion on the north side of Memory Lane, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 14.1 metres further east, from February 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 66 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 18 metres further east. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or any proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times and that this set-up be reviewed by the Manager, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects, before the February 16, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct that Queen Street East and Memory Lane be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the operation of the staging area at 1249 Queen Street East and to report to the April 21, 2022 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on whether the Pay-Duty complement is sufficient and on any changes required to improve cycling safety.
TE29.67amended
Construction Staging Area - TTC Easier Access Program - Greenwood Station (Stages 2 to 4)
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Item TE28.31, headed "Construction Staging Area - TTC Easier Access Program - Greenwood Station (Stages 2 to 4)", back to Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration. ______________ The report (September 23, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and all of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 29.8 metres north, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022. 2. City Council to authorize the closure of the north side pedestrian crossing space and north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between the east side of Linnsmore Crescent and a point 20 metres west, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 27 metres west, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023. 4. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound lane on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023. 5. City Council designate Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north as one-way northbound. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. 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. 10. City 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and all of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 29.8 metres north, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022. 2. City Council to authorize the closure of the north side pedestrian crossing space and north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between the east side of Linnsmore Crescent and a point 20 metres west, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 27 metres west, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023. 4. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound lane on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023. 5. City Council designate Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north as one-way northbound. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. 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. 10. City 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. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 18. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue. 19. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at anytime, December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue. 20. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue. 21. City Council enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue. 22. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue. 23. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue. 24. City Council enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue. 25. City Council require a written commitment from the TTC to the resident at 21 Linsmore for the creation of a designated spot and the provision of electric vehicle charging equipment before work commences on Phase 2, and this commitment to be placed on file with City Staff and the local Councillor. 26. City Council direct Transportation to affix per permit parking on Strathmore between Oakdene and Linsmore to North side and authorize the General Manger, Transportation Services to bring forward any bills to make that change prior Phase 2 work commencing. 27. City Council direct the TTC to obtain parking spots for residents who are losing access to parking in a nearby off-street lot, particularly 1275 Danforth Avenue and to provide written confirmation to the City before the Phase 2 work commences. 28. City Council direct Transportation Services to move parking on the west wide of Linsmore Crescent, north of Strathmore Blvd one space north to bring forward any bills to make that change prior Phase 2 work commencing.
TE29.68adopted
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone
My office recently attended an onsite meeting at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School. In attendance were the Trustee, Superintendent, the Principal of the school, the Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC), and Traffic Operations staff from the City of Toronto. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ongoing concerns about parking at the school, specifically during pick-up and drop-off times. St. Mary of the Angels is located at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Davenport Road. The front of the school faces Dufferin Street and so to avoid traffic and for the safety of the students, parents drop-off their children on Bristol Avenue which is located at the back of the school where parking is prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. In an effort to manage the situation, the school has encouraged families to engage in a "kiss and ride" approach, which works for older students, but does not work for kindergarten parents who have to walk their children to the courtyard between the school before the start of the day. Because of the parking prohibition and without a dedicated pick-up and drop-off zone, many parents have received tickets. As a result, and in consultation with the various stakeholders, I am requesting approval to designate a maximum of 15 minutes to allow parents to park on the west side of Bristol Avenue and provide safe pick-up/drop-off as recommended below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bristol Avenue, between a point 38 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 70 metres further south, to be in effect between a point 83 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 25 metres further south. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bristol Avenue, between a point 38 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 45 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bristol Avenue, between a point 38 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 70 metres further south, to be in effect between a point 83 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 25 metres further south. 2. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bristol Avenue, between a point 38 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 45 metres further south.
TE29.69adopted
Croatia Street - No Vehicle Zone Review
Residents along Brock Avenue have long been concerned about the level of traffic that flows through this residential area from Dufferin Mall and Dufferin Street. Staff's most recent counts revealed that over the busiest eight-hour period of a typical weekday (July 2017), approximately 1,300 eastbound motorists entered Croatia Street from Brock Avenue and 600 westbound motorists exited Croatia Street to Brock Avenue. Motorists are currently cutting across Croatia Street to access Bloor Street West via Brock Avenue. As part of the planned redevelopment of 1141 Bloor Street West, Pauline Avenue will be extended (at a new signal), south to Croatia Street from Bloor Street West. Once the new north/south roadway is established, it presents a further opportunity make the area to the east of it safer and more pedestrian friendly by closing a section of roadway. This measure will serve to keep traffic away from neighbourhood area and provide safe crossing for students from the new school being constructed on the northeast corner of Croatia Street and Brock Avenue to the playing field on the southeast corner. For these reasons I am requesting your support to investigate the permanent closure to vehicular traffic of Croatia Street from Brock Avenue to the extension of Pauline Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and to report back on the feasibility of permanently closing Croatia Street, from Brock Avenue to the extension of Pauline Avenue, to vehicular traffic.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager of Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of permanently closing Croatia Street, from Brock Avenue to the extension of Pauline Avenue, to vehicular traffic.
TE29.70adopted
No Stopping on St. Clarens Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Joseph Deleo Lane
My office recently received a request to have the parking regulations on St. Clarens Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Joseph Deleo Lane amended to "No Stopping." The proposal would improve sightlines and safety at the laneway in addition to the intersection as well as provide clear access to the fire hydrant on this stretch of road. Having consulted with Traffic Operations staff, I am requesting that parking on St. Clarens Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Joseph Deleo Lane be amended as follows.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 28 metres south. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 28 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road (west intersection) to be in effect from Joseph Deleo Lane and Davenport Road (west intersection). 3. Amended the existing permit parking prohibition in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times, except no parking the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from St. Clair Avenue West to a point 28 metres further south, on the odd (east) side of St. Clarens Avenue, from Davenport Road to St. Clair Avenue West to be in effect, except no parking anytime from St. Clair Avenue West to Joseph Deleo Lane. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Joseph Deleo Lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 28 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 28 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road (west intersection) to be in effect from Joseph Deleo Lane and Davenport Road (west intersection). 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking prohibition in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times, except no parking the 16th day to the last day of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from St. Clair Avenue West to a point 28 metres further south, on the odd (east) side of St. Clarens Avenue, from Davenport Road to St. Clair Avenue West to be in effect, except no parking anytime from St. Clair Avenue West to Joseph Deleo Lane. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Joseph Deleo Lane.
TE29.71adopted
Speed Limit Reductions on and around Rosedale Valley Road
Residents on either side of Rosedale Valley Road have shared concerns about the number of speeding vehicles along this stretch. Due to the road classification system, we are unable to install speed humps along this road, but my office will work with staff to explore and learn how to amend the existing classification in the months ahead to support an even safer configuration on Rosedale Valley Road and the surrounding area. While working on this, we can take a step that has been shown through countless studies to have saved lives without the presence of enforcement and reduce serious injury, by lowering the speed limit on Aylmer Avenue and Rosedale Valley Road from 50km/h to 40km/h. There will undoubtedly still be those who choose to put their lives and that of others in danger by speeding, but this reduction is integral to controlling the top speed of all other road users and protecting the most vulnerable adjacent to and on our roads. I welcome the future addition of automated speed and noise enforcement along this stretch to protect the ongoing health and safety of all road users and adjacent neighbours.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Rosedale Valley Road, between Severn Street and Bayview Avenue. 2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Aylmer Avenue, between Yonge Street and Severn Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Rosedale Valley Road, between Severn Street and Bayview Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Aylmer Avenue, between Yonge Street and Severn Street.
TE29.72adopted
Heritage Evaluation of 320-326 Bloor Street West
There are a series of properties along Bloor which have been brought to my attention as they are in need of review as shared by the Annex Residents' Association Heritage Committee Chair. These properties are located in the heart of the Annex neighbourhood, adjacent to the East Annex Heritage Conservation District, the Madison Avenue Heritage Conservation District and the forthcoming West Annex Heritage Conservation District. These properties comprise a portion of a submission for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application that was submitted to the City Planning Division for the north-east corner of Spadina and Bloor, spanning the properties of 320-332 Bloor St W. The Annex is an area with distinct heritage considerations and districts and a rich architectural history. As a part of its history, the Annex has been at the forefront of balancing downtown intensification and the protection of historical neighbourhoods. Its unique location has created a mixture of commercial and residential styles, including low-rise mixed use buildings, such as these, fronting on Bloor Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Heritage Planning - City Planning, to evaluate the Registered Properties at 320 Bloor Street West, 322 Bloor Street West, 324 Bloor Street West and 326 Bloor Street West for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and to report to the Toronto Preservation Board, Toronto East York Community Council and City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Director, Heritage Planning - City Planning, to evaluate the Registered Properties at 320 Bloor Street West, 322 Bloor Street West, 324 Bloor Street West and 326 Bloor Street West for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and to report to the Toronto Preservation Board, Toronto East York Community Council and City Council.
TE29.73adopted
Pedestrian Scramble Review and Bloor and Yonge
The Pedestrian Priority Phase (also known as the pedestrian scramble phase) at the intersection of Yonge Street and Bloor Street is one of the enhanced pedestrian features included in the City's Sustainable Transportation Initiatives, and supports the policies and objectives contained in the City's Official Plan and TransformTO's climate action strategies around transportation. However, members of the neighbourhood have raised that the changing context at Yonge and Bloor raises some concerns for the safety of vulnerable road users, and community and business organizations have expressed concerns about the flow of vehicular traffic through the intersection. Some of these recent changes include the ActiveTO cycle track installation on Bloor and Yonge, upcoming construction at the Yonge-Bloor subway station, and the general impacts of COVID-19 on traffic and all modes of transportation throughout the city. While it is not the intention of this inquiry to eliminate the scramble, I do want to ensure it remains relevant to our goals to protect the safety of our most vulnerable road users and to make adjustments if there are flaws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake an updated review of the Yonge/Bloor Pedestrian Priority Phase intersection, and to provide recommendations for changes, if warranted, to the signal operations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake an updated review of the Yonge/Bloor Pedestrian Priority Phase intersection, and provide recommendations for changes, if warranted, to the signal operations.
TE29.74adopted
Additional Speed Hump on Hillsdale Avenue East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road
I am writing to request your support in installing an additional speed hump on Hillsdale Avenue East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. Despite the existing speed humps, speeding is a major problem on a section of the street, especially between nos. 176 and 244 Hillsdale Avenue East due to an inadequate number of speed humps on that section. Traffic Operations staff visited the location, and identified that it is feasible to install an additional hump in the vicinity of nos. 226 and 227 Hillsdale Avenue East to address the speeding and safety concerns.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement and authorize the installation of one additional traffic calming speed hump on Hillsdale Avenue East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Hillsdale Avenue East, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3963, dated October 2021, from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement and authorize the installation of one additional traffic calming speed hump on Hillsdale Avenue East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Hillsdale Avenue East, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3963, dated October 2021, from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto.
TE29.75adopted
Parking Amendments on Dewbourne Avenue
I am writing to request your support in prohibiting parking on Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Strathearn Avenue, between 8:00am and 10:00am. Residents of the street petitioned my office to undertake these changes to help improve traffic flow, and ease congestion in view of the astronomical amount of cut through traffic plying Cedarvale Street, a result of the ongoing LRT construction.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Strathearn Road and a point 37 metres west of Bathurst Street, to be in effect between Strathearn Road and Glen Cedar Road, and between Chiltern Hill Road and a point 37 metres west of Bathurst Street. 2. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road. 3. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Strathearn Road and a point 37 metres west of Bathurst Street, to be in effect between Strathearn Road and Glen Cedar Road, and between Chiltern Hill Road and a point 37 metres west of Bathurst Street. 2. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road. 3. Prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road.
TE29.76adopted
Parking Amendments on Redpath Avenue
I am writing to request your support in prohibiting parking on Redpath Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue East, in the area directly fronting the condominium building at 125 Redpath Avenue. I understand this section of the street is a fire route. As such, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles should have easy access, and not be impeded by parked vehicles in the event of emergencies. The Condo Board and several residents contacted my office to request this prohibition in the interest of safety. This prohibition still allows for accessible loading, drop-offs, pick-ups, and deliveries.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between a point 56.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, to be in effect, between a point 56.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 53.8 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 2. Prohibited parking at all times, on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 53.8 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between a point 56.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, to be in effect, between a point 56.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue and a point 53.8 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 2. Prohibit parking at all times, on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 53.8 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East.
TE29.77adopted
Requesting Pick-Up and Drop-Off Parking Amendments at the St. Michael’s Choir School, 67 Bond Street
Parents, administrators and the local Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee of St. Michael's Choir School, located at 67 Bond Street expressed concerns about the Pick-Up and Drop-Off (PUDO) conditions for the students at the school. The Bond Place Hotel is located at 65 Bond Street and is currently leased by the City as part of the temporary hotel shelter program in efforts to ensure physical distancing among clients that were difficult to achieve in traditional City shelters during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Bond Place Hotel is across the street from St. Michael's Choir School and parents have expressed safety concerns for their students citing at-risk behaviour displayed by some clients of the temporary hotel shelter program. The school community report that they are seeing open drug and substance use, discarded sharps plus additional drug paraphernalia and persons exhibiting symptoms of psychosis on school property. They are worried about their children's safety and have been escorting their children directly to school instead of allowing them to walk alone from their vehicles. I have also observed the same challenging conditions during my site visits and confirm the observations of the school community. St. Michael's Choir School currently has designated pick-up and drop-off areas and specific times allocated on the east-side of Bond Street between Dundas and Shuter street for a maximum of ten minutes. Despite the designated pick-up and drop-off area, parents are facing challenges and expensive parking tickets while temporarily parking their cars to personally escort their children to school. It is imperative that the designated pick-up and drop-off area is urgently amended to meet the current safety needs of the community. The recommendations set out below were done in consultation with Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north. 2. Rescinded the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north. 3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north. 4. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north. 5. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday. 6. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north. 2. Rescind the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north. 3. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north. 4. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north. 5. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 17.5 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 40.9 metres further north, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday. 6. Amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Bond Street, between a point 83 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 29.8 metres further north, to be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday; and anytime on Saturday and Sunday.
TE29.78adopted
Improving Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety on Shuter Street
Since the 2020 reconstruction of Shuter Street, which included cycle tracks protected by on-street parking on the south side of Shuter Street, concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety have been raised around vehicle sightlines and potential conflicts between exiting vehicles from residents on Tracy Street, Sackville Street, Sumach Street 2 public laneways: Anna Hilliard Lane, Paterson Place; and 2 private laneways (425 Shuter Street and 447 Shuter Street). This system has forced vehicles entering Shuter to inch forward into crossings and through bike lanes in order to see oncoming traffic. Frequently, drivers cannot see bicyclists or pedestrians due to poor sightlines in these areas, leading to numerous accidents and near-misses with residents. This motion is supported by local residents and the Shuter Street Residents Working Group in an effort to make ongoing improvements to visibility at the numerous streets, public laneways, and private laneways intersecting Shuter Street (Parliament to River) on the south side.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff to review and to report back during the second quarter of 2022 on conditions and recommended improvements for sightlines with motor vehicles entering and exiting Shuter Street from Tracy Street, Sackville Street, Sumach Street; 2 public laneways: Anna Hilliard Lane, Paterson Place; and 2 private laneways (425 Shuter Street and 447 Shuter Street).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services staff to review and report back during the second quarter of 2022 on conditions and recommended improvements for sightlines with motor vehicles entering and exiting Shuter Street from Tracy Street, Sackville Street, Sumach Street; 2 public laneways: Anna Hilliard Lane, Paterson Place; and 2 private laneway (425 Shuter Street and 447 Shuter Street).
TE29.79amended
Bloomfield Avenue and Greenwood Avenue Traffic Safety
Residents of Bloomfield Avenue have been in touch with my office regarding concerns about traffic making dangerous turns from Greenwood Avenue onto Bloomfield Avenue. A petition has been submitted to my office requesting measures to slow down cars as they make the turn onto Bloomfield Avenue. One block south, at Greenwood Avenue and Sandford Avenue, temporary curb extensions have helped slow down cars making high speed turns and provided some additional protection to pedestrians. With traffic beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels I am asking for your support for this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. The Director, Traffic Management to implement temporary curb extensions at Bloomfield Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and report to the February 16, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on whether it has been completed. 2. The Director, Traffic Management to consider other measures to slow down traffic on Bloomfield Avenue and include consideration of such measures in their report to the February 16, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 3. The Director, Traffic Management to include in their report to the February 16, 2022 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, analysis on the efficacy of the temporary curb extensions as a measure to improve traffic safety and include other potential options that could offer greater safety improvements
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management to implement temporary curb extensions at Bloomfield and Greenwood and report to the May 26th meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on whether it has been completed. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management to consider other measures to slow down traffic on Bloomfield Avenue and include consideration of such measures in their report to the May 26th meeting of TEYCC. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Traffic Management to include in their report to the May 26th meeting, analysis on the efficacy of the temporary curb extensions as a measure to improve traffic safety and include other potential options that could offer greater safety improvements.
TE29.80adopted
Fulton Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue is a residential street with existing permit parking. Residents of this section of Fulton Avenue contacted my office requesting that permit parking be changed to implement double-sided parking. My office has polled the residents of Fulton Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue and 70% of residents support the installation of double sided parking.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect on the north side of Fulton Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months of May, July, September and November. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect on the south side of Fulton Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December. 3. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December on the even (north) side of Fulton Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Jackman Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 4. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November on the odd (south) side of Fulton Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Jackman Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect on the north side of Fulton Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months of May, July, September and November. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect on the south side of Fulton Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jackman Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December on the even (north) side of Fulton Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Jackman Avenue, to be in effect at all times. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November on the odd (south) side of Fulton Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Jackman Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
TE29.81adopted
Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2021 Winter Village (Delegated)
The annual Distillery Winter Village (formerly known as the Distillery Christmas Market) draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Distillery District each year. This year the event runs from November 18- December 31st 2021. The high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic generated during the Winter Village can create unsafe roads for all users and has significant impact on the local residents. The following temporary parking regulations will help maintain efficient and safer traffic conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Revised Appendix A to the Letter (November 20, 2021) from Councillor Cressy, Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York. The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations from November 24, 2021 to December 31, 2021, inclusive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Appendix "A". The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations from November 24, 2021 to December 31, 2021, inclusive. Appendix "A" Temporary Regulations to be enacted in connection with the 2021 Distillery Winter Village NO STOPPING Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Parliament St. Both Lake Shore Blvd. E and Mill St Anytime from and including Wed. Nov. 24, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 NO STANDING Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Trinity Street East Front St. E. and 38m South of Front St. E. Anytime from and including Wed. Nov. 24, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021
TE29.82adopted
Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2021 Winter Village (Non delegated)
The annual Distillery Winter Village (formerly known as the Distillery Christmas Market) draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Distillery District each year. This year the event runs from November 18- December 31st 2021. The high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic generated during the Winter Village can create unsafe roads for all users and has significant impact on the local residents. The following temporary parking regulations will help maintain efficient and safer traffic conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Revised Appendix A to the Letter (November 20, 2021) from Councillor Cressy, Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York. The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2021, inclusive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Appendix "A". The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2021, inclusive. Appendix "A" Temporary Regulations to be enacted in connection with the 2021 Distillery Winter Village NO STOPPING Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Parliament St. Both Mill St. and King St. E. Anytime from and including Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec 31, 2021 Front St. E North Trinity St. and Cherry St. Anytime from and including Thurs. Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 Mill St. South Parliament St. and 90m East of Parliament St. Anytime from and including Thurs. Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 Mill St. South 101m East of Parliament St. and Trinity St. Anytime from and including Thurs. Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 Mill St. North 61m East of Trinity St. and 122m East of Trinity St. Anytime from and including Thurs. Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 PASSENGER LOADING ZONE Highway Side Between Times and/or Days Front St. E. South Trinity St. and 70m West of Cherry St. Anytime from and including Thurs. Dec. 16, 2021 to and including Fri. Dec. 31, 2021
TE29.83amended
Temporary 24-Hour Permit Parking Extension for Winter Village in the Distillery District
Dear Chair and Council Members, This motion is based on recommendations and actions taken by staff during previous years to address concerns permit parking residents have with parking accessibility due to the high volume of visitors to the Distillery and surrounding neighbourhoods during the annual Christmas Market (this year, renamed "Winter Village"). By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours to 24 hours, nearby permit parking residents will have improved parking flexibility throughout the Winter Village, and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long-term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on: a. Berkeley Street, even side, between The Esplanade and Front Street East; b. Hahn Place, even side, between The Esplanade and Longboat Avenue; c. Scadding Street, odd side, between Hahn Street and Princess Street; d. Princess Street, even side and odd side, between Scadding Avenue and Longboat Avenue; e. Longboat Avenue, odd side, between Princess Street and the east end of Longboat Avenue; f. Portneuf Court, even side, between Longboat Avenue and the north end of Portneuf Court; g. Aitken Place, odd side, between Longboat Avenue and Scadding Avenue; and h. Douville Court, even side, between Longboat Avenue and the north end of Douville Court, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week and in the case of Longboat Avenue, from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., to the new hours of 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., 7 days a week, for the duration of the Distillery Winter Village from November 24th, 2021, to December 31st, 2021. 2. Directed Transportation staff to communicate this temporary extension of 24 hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Recommendation 1 above to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Distillery Winter Village.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Berkeley St between The Esplanade and Front Street; Hahn Place between The Esplanade and Longboat Avenue; Scadding Street between Hahn Street and Princess Street; Princess Street between Scadding Avenue and Longboat Avenue; Longboat Avenue; Portneuf Court; Aitken Place; and Douville Court from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:00 midnight of one day to 12:01 midnight of the following day for the duration of the Distillery Winter Village from November 24th, 2021, to December 31st, 2021. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct staff to communicate this temporary extension of 24 hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Recommendation 1 to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Winter Village.
TE29.84adopted
375 Queen Street West - Strata Air Rights Sale
The development located at 375 Queen Street West requires a strata portion of the public lane at the rear of the development as a condition of their development approval. The construction is currently in progress, and the sale of the lane needs to be expedited to avoid unnecessary delays that prolong the local disruption caused by construction activity. The strata portion of the public lane at the rear of 375 Queen St West has not been declared surplus. The Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services needs to amend an offer to purchase. Following that, there will be an a Public Lane Closing Report and By-law going to Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to undertake as a priority to complete the offer to purchase for the relevant portion of the public lane at 375 Queen Street West, and to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on the closing of the public lane at its January 6, 2022 meeting with recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to undertake as a priority to complete the offer to purchase for the relevant portion of the public lane at 375 Queen Street West, and to report to Toronto and East York Community Council on the closing of the public lane at its January 2022 meeting with recommendations.
TE29.85adopted
545 King Street West - Loading Zone
Transportation Services received a complaint regarding the removal of a commercial loading zone fronting a business at 545 King Street West. Staff investigated and found the commercial loading zone was removed as result of the establishment of a construction access gate for a nearby development site, which will also serve as the permanent access to the building's underground parking. This motion seeks to expedite the re-location of this commercial loading zone which is urgently needed by a nearby business. During the course of staff's investigation, they identified an inconsistency in the by-laws and the signed conditions on King Street West. Recommendation 4 will correct this inconsistency.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing Commercial Loading Zone in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 94.4 metres east of Portland Street and a point 33 metres further east, to operate between a point 55 metres east of Portland Street and a point 30 metres further east. 2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 127.4 metres east of Portland Street and a point 96.3 metres further east, to operate between a point 85 metres east of Portland Street and a point 138.7 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 61.6 metres east of Portland Street and a point 32.8 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the designated taxi stand for three taxis in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 41 metres east of Portland Street and a point 20.6 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing Commercial Loading Zone in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 94.4 metres east of Portland Street and a point 33 metres further east, to operate between a point 55 metres east of Portland Street and a point 30 metres further east. 2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 127.4 metres east of Portland Street and a point 96.3 metres further east, to operate between a point 85 metres east of Portland Street and a point 138.7 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 61.6 metres east of Portland Street and a point 32.8 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the designated taxi stand for three taxis in effect at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 41 metres east of Portland Street and a point 20.6 metres further east.
TE29.86adopted
Safer Streets - Ward 10 (Delegated)
Building streets that are safe for all road users - pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists - is the responsibility of all of us. Every death and injury on our streets is a preventable tragedy. There are a number of street safety enhancements that local communities in Ward 10 have been working closely with my office on for many years. These initiatives have strong support in local neighbourhoods, and are critical steps to improve safety on our downtown streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Mitchell Avenue between Tecumseth Street and Niagara Street, and request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to prepare the necessary drawings for implementation of road alterations. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to: conduct a safety review of the streets and intersections bounded by Fleet Street, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Dan Leckie Way, Queens Quay West, and Stadium Road, including community engagement in consultation with the local ward councillor; conduct a traffic calming review of Wellington Street West between Strachan Avenue and Niagara Street and develop options, including but not limited to speed humps, for community engagement in consultation with the local ward councillor; review existing lane widths on Richmond Street West between Spadina Avenue and Brant Street, and apply modified road markings to narrow lanes for traffic calming purposes where possible; review options for improving the pedestrian realm on McCaul Street between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, including but not limited to sidewalk expansions and curb lane parkettes, in consultation with OCAD University, local residents, and other stakeholders in consultation with the local ward councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Mitchell Avenue between Tecumseth Street and Niagara Street, and request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to prepare the necessary drawings for implementation of road alterations. 2. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: conduct a safety review of the streets and intersections bounded by Fleet Street, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Dan Leckie Way, Queens Quay West, and Stadium Road, including community engagement in consultation with the local ward councillor; conduct a traffic calming review of Wellington Street West between Strachan Avenue and Niagara Street and develop options, including but not limited to speed humps, for community engagement in consultation with the local ward councillor; review existing lane widths on Richmond Street West between Spadina Avenue and Brant Street, and apply modified road markings to narrow lanes for traffic calming purposes where possible; review options for improving the pedestrian realm on McCaul Street between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, including but not limited to sidewalk expansions and curb lane parkettes, in consultation with OCAD University, local residents, and other stakeholders in consultation with the local ward councillor.
TE29.87adopted
Safer Streets - Ward 10 (Non-Delegated)
Building streets that are safe for all road users - pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists - is the responsibility of all of us. Every death and injury on our streets is a preventable tragedy. There are a number of street safety enhancements that local communities in Ward 10 have been working closely with my office on for many years. These initiatives have strong support in local neighbourhoods, and are critical steps to improve safety on our downtown streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve: the introduction of a signalized pedestrian crossing of the Lake Shore Boulevard West off-ramp at the merge with northbound Spadina Avenue, where there is an existing unsignalized pedestrian crossing; the expedited installation of temporary traffic control signals at intersections on Queens Quay East from Yonge Street to Parliament Street as previously approved in the 2010 East Bayfront Transit EA and subsequent updates, including but not limited to Freeland Street, in advance of the reconstruction of the street and implementation of the planned Waterfront East LRT, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto; replacement of the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of King Street West and Brant Street with a Traffic Control Signal, and approve the installation of a Traffic Control Signal concurrently with the removal of the pedestrian crossover at this location; and the introduction of stop control for southbound right-turning vehicles at the intersection of Bay Street and Queen Street West. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to: expedite the urgent installation of fixed bollards that can absorb the force of a vehicular impact to protect the pedestrian refuge between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Fleet Street, west of the intersection with Bathurst Street; expedite the urgent renewal of pavement markings at all intersections along Queens Quay East where the Martin Goodman Trail crossing vehicular traffic, using interim materials and treatments where necessary to provide prompt action; and in coordination with Waterfront Toronto, expedite the "Quick Starts" intersection safety improvements from Lower Jarvis to Cherry Street as outlined in the Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Realm Plan, and review any traffic regulation pavement marking and signage changes to improve safety conditions at these intersections due to constrained sightlines from Gardiner Expressway structures.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council approve: the introduction of a signalized pedestrian crossing of the Lake Shore Boulevard West off-ramp at the merge with northbound Spadina Avenue, where there is an existing unsignalized pedestrian crossing; the expedited installation of temporary traffic control signals at intersections on Queens Quay East from Yonge Street to Parliament Street as previously approved in the 2010 East Bayfront Transit EA and subsequent updates, including but not limited to Freeland Street, in advance of the reconstruction of the street and implementation of the planned Waterfront East LRT, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto; replacement of the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of King Street West and Brant Street with a Traffic Control Signal, and approve the installation of a Traffic Control Signal concurrently with the removal of the pedestrian crossover at this location; the introduction of stop control for southbound right-turning vehicles at the intersection of Bay Street and Queen Street West; 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to: expedite the urgent installation of fixed bollards that can absorb the force of a vehicular impact to protect the pedestrian refuge between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Fleet Street, west of the intersection with Bathurst Street; expedite the urgent renewal of pavement markings at all intersections along Queens Quay East where the Martin Goodman Trail crossing vehicular traffic, using interim materials and treatments where necessary to provide prompt action; in coordination with Waterfront Toronto, expedite the "Quick Starts" intersection safety improvements from Lower Jarvis to Cherry Street as outlined in the Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Realm Plan, and review any traffic regulation pavement marking and signage changes to improve safety conditions at these intersections due to constrained sightlines from Gardiner Expressway structures.
TE29.88adopted
Addressing Development Pressure at Bloor Street West and Spadina Avenue
The four corners at Bloor Street West and Spadina intersection is facing significant transformation in the near future due to large-scale anticipated growth. Both northern corners of the intersection currently have applications submitted to the City to permit high-rise towers and the southeast corner has been identified as a development site for the University of Toronto. This high level of planned growth warrants a comprehensive lens to inform the redevelopment of this major downtown intersection. Thousands of new residents will potentially be housed at this single intersection. While there are planning studies and frameworks, development guidelines, and policy documents such as the Official Plan and TOCore, the breadth of development that is now anticipated for this area exceeds what was initially expected. While there are height restrictions and building envelope guidelines, coordination of the development proposals and understanding of the cumulative impact of development (human density) to infrastructure is an important piece that needs to be considered. The Bloor-Spadina intersection also holds significance for Indigenous communities. The name Spadina itself originates from Ojibway "Ishpadinaa", "a place on a hill". Immediately to the north of Bloor on Spadina, there are two important Indigenous cultural and housing organizations, Wigwamen Terrace, a seniors housing residence managed by Wigwamen Inc, Ontario's largest Aboriginal urban housing provider as well as Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. Through engagement with Toronto-based Indigenous organizations, the importance of the south east corner in terms of its significance as a gathering space for indigenous people in the city, including those who have recently arrived to Toronto, was highlighted. During the Working Group meetings for the Development Application of 334-350 Bloor, the importance of meaningful Indigenous engagement to inform the redevelopment of the Bloor and Spadina intersection came up as an important element, that both residents, the Applicant, and City Staff felt should be properly pursued in all applications in this area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the community, to coordinate the application review process for the existing and future applications at the corner of Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West, that include public realm, urban design, transportation impacts, sustainability and potential for district energy, city servicing and heritage, and undertake any studies Planning staff deem necessary and policy reviews Planning staff deem necessary, as a result of this coordinated approach. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate Indigenous-led engagement to inform the redevelopments at the Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West intersection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner undertake to, in consultation with the local councillor and community, coordinate the application review process for the existing and future applications at the corner of Spadina and Bloor, that include public realm, urban design, transportation impacts, sustainability and potential for district energy, city servicing and heritage, and undertake any studies Planning staff deem necessary and policy reviews Planning staff deem necessary, as a result of this coordinated approach 2. City Council request the Chief Planner to initiate Indigenous-led engagement to inform the redevelopments at the Spadina and Bloor intersection.
TE29.89adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 976-2021 to 1013-2021. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1014-2021.