Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 44 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE30.26adopted
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 Item TE11.35 "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 Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the parking regulations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (December 10, 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 authorize the parking regulations identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated December 10, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE30.27adopted
All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Parkview Hill Crescent and Presteign Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Parkview Hill Crescent. To keep making our community safer for all, I recommend installing an all-way stop at the intersection of Parkview Hill Crescent and Presteign Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop controls at the intersection of Parkview Hill Crescent and Presteign Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop controls at the intersection of Parkview Hill Crescent and Presteign Avenue.
TE30.28adopted
Appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil 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.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Corals Zheng Loretta Chang
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 terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Corals Zheng, for a term of office ending June 30,2022 - Loretta Chang, for a term of office ending June 30, 2022
TE30.29adopted
403 Keele Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 403 Keele Street. The proposal consists of an 11-storey mixed-use building with 216 dwellings units and 104 square metres of commercial space at grade. One level of underground parking with a total of 21 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 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 403 Keele 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 403 Keele 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.
TE30.30adopted
645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard - 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 for a 15-storey residential building, containing 159 dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies 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 application located at 645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard, 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 application located at 645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard, 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.
TE30.31adopted
2345 Yonge Street - 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 for a 34 and 36 storey mixed use development with a shared 7-storey base building. A total of 648 dwelling units and 12,590 square metres of non-residential floor area is proposed. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It 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 located at 2345 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application located at 2345 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.
TE30.32amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the official plan amendment and rezoning applications for 21, 35-53 Broadview Ave, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34, 40 Lewis Street. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey (39.97m) mixed-use building with an interior block of 15 three-storey (9.27m) townhouse units. At-grade retail space and a public parkland contribution are also proposed. The application is for 340 units with a total GFA of 28,638 square metres, total retail GFA of 794 square metres and overall density of 5.73 FSI. 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 21, 35-53 Broadview Ave, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34, 40 Lewis 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. 3. Planning staff pursue the inclusion of long-term affordable housing units that will be provided within the proposed development and include the number and size of the affordable units in City Planning's final report. 4. Planning staff work with Transportation Services to ensure the Traffic Study is peer reviewed, at the cost of the applicant, to assess the completeness and accuracy of the traffic analysis put forward by the applicant and the outcome of that review is included in City Planning's final report. 5. Planning staff research the properties located at 37 to 53 Broadview Avenue, which for many years contained rental units and are now proposed to be demolished, to determine if a Section 111 rental replacement permit is required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 21, 35-53 Broadview Ave, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34, 40 Lewis 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.
TE30.33withdrawn
373 Front Street East and 90 Mill Street - Site Plan Control Application - Final Report
This application proposes to construct two 13-storey and one 12-storey mixed use buildings at 373 Front Street East and 90 Mill Street. The local Councillor directed City Planning staff to report to City Council, through Toronto and East York Community Council, as per the provisions in By-law No. 483-2000 for Site Plan Control applications. This report reviews and recommends approval, in principle, of the Site Plan Control application for 373 Front Street East and 90 Mill Street.
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 7 to the report dated December 10, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for the proposed two 13-storey and one 12-storey mixed use buildings at 373 Front Street East and 90 Mill Street. 2. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
TE30.34adopted
Amendment to One-Hour Parking on St. Helens Avenue
In July 2020, I moved a motion (TE16.80) at Toronto East York Community Council to amend parking on St. Helens Avenue between Bloor Street West and Dublin Street and affix it to the east side. This resulted in the addition of 23 new parking spaces However, recently we have heard from residents in addition to the church community that the one-hour parking regulation from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, that use to be in effect on the west side of the street has been replaced with an extended one-hour parking regulation on the east side from 8:00am to 6:00pm, daily. The one-hour regulation has had a negative impact on parishioners as well as visitors to the neighbourhood. In response to these concerns, I am moving this motion to amend the one-hour parking bylaw on St. Helens Avenue to better meet the needs of the community at-large.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of St. Helens Avenue, between Dublin Street and a point 19.3 metres south of Bloor Street West, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sundays and public holidays.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of St. Helen's Avenue, between Dublin Street and a point 19.3 metres south of Bloor Street West, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sundays and public holidays.
TE30.35adopted
Bollard Installations - Ward 9 (Davenport)
Over the past year, I have heard from residents across Ward 9 (Davenport) requesting bollard installations and replacements on account of safety concerns. Bollards act as both a physical and visual barrier, protecting people and property from damage without impeding the public right of way. In the reported cases, residents have incurred significant property damage and a diminished quality of life. Commonly used applications such as signage and traditional police enforcement have been ineffective and do not provide enough of a deterrent against vehicle impact. As a result, I am recommending the installation of rigid, impact resistant, fixed-in-place bollards at the following locations to protect property and enhance community safety.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, install bollards in the first east/west public lane on the east side of Lisgar Street north of Queen Street West along the flankage of 105 Lisgar Street. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, install bollards on both sides of the first east/west public lane on the west side of Dovercourt Road, north of Geary Avenue at the flankages of 1102 and 1104 Dovercourt Road. 3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, install a bollard in the north-south public lane on the south side of Dupont Street, east of Symmington Avenue, at the flankage of 1493 Dupont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, install bollards in the first east/west public lane on the east side of Lisgar Street north of Queen Street West along the flankage of 105 Lisgar Street. 2. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, install bollards on both sides of the first east/west public lane on the west side of Dovercourt Road, north of Geary Avenue at the flankages of 1102 and 1104 Dovercourt Road. 3. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, install a bollard in the north-south public lane on the south side of Dupont Street, east of Symmington Avenue, at the flankage of 1493 Dupont Street.
TE30.36withdrawn
Streetscape Improvements for Ossington Avenue BIA
The Ossington Avenue BIA has been working in partnership with the City, through the BIA Office to construct two new public spaces that include public art, landscaping, and seating on the side street flankages including south-west side of Foxley Avenue and on the north-west side of Argyle Street in the Ossington BIA. This project implements the BIA's vision to create new public spaces that are truly special and offer a sense of and celebration of history and heritage. The BIA will create a variety of destinations to promote economic growth and stability, branding, sustainability, and slower vehicular traffic. The ROW/Construction permit application includes the engineer-stamped drawings that show public art as two pieces - an arch that was designed by Forest and Field Landscape Architecture and an art panel that was created by Indigenous Artist Philip Cote. The arch has been engineered-designed as a structure, including snow loads and live loads considerations. The footings below reflect the potential forces applied above to maintain its structural integrity. Philip Cote's art panel, called 'the Thunderbird,' is a simple vertical assembly of three sheets of steel on a base plate that is surface mounted into a reinforced curb that is flush with the adjacent sidewalk. The reinforced concrete grade beam is about 1.53m below grade, requiring an exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 743. This could be raised to 1.20m, but the top of the grade beam would be exposed to create a tripping hazard, and it is preferred to be flush at grade for safety purposes. The BIA will maintain the new public spaces as part of the improvements.
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council approve this exemption to Municipal Code Chapter 743, being that rebar is present, and depth of footings for the Art Piece proposed within the public right of way, exceed the allotted 1.2m.
TE30.37adopted
Speed Limit Reductions on Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road
Residents in North Rosedale have often reached out to my office with concerns over speeding on the streets within their residential area. Transportation Services has applied a number safety measures to mitigate road incidents including new signage, pavement markings and parking changes. Today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous conflicts on Roxborough Street East. As outlined in the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy, higher speeds can contribute to higher risk of serious injury and fatalities. Setting a lower speed limit in this segment of roadway on Roxborough Street East, serves to increase safety for all road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1.
TE30.38adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street
Residents have requested the addition of Kensington Ave between Baldwin St and St Andrew St to the permit parking program. Kensington Ave currently has permit parking on the portion south of St Andrew St, and adding this block would create consistency along the street and add much needed parking to area 6C. Subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, 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 Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street, give some rationale for the request to add permit parking. I would mention that the other block of Kensington Ave has permit parking and this would create consistency along the street and add much needed parking to area 6C.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
TE30.39adopted
49 Felstead Avenue - Zoning Matter
I hope to have your support in getting to the bottom of an issue that has troubled many of my residents for over three years. The soccer field at the TCDSB St. Patrick's School, at 49 Felstead Avenue has been licensed/leased to a commercial enterprise who rents out the field to individuals, groups and sports leagues. This field backs directly onto the houses all along the north side of Torbrick Road with most separated from the field by only a few metres. Additionally there is a seniors residence immediately west of the field. Partially due to the proximity of the field to the homes and backyards in this Old Riverdale neighbourhood and partially due to the level and duration of activity on the field the impacts on local residents are considerable and they date back to summer of 2018. They include: • Permitting field use to 11 p.m. rather than the 9 pm cut off for other TCDSB fields • Excessive noise from games including piercing whistles, yelling and swearing disturbing children's sleep and quiet enjoyment of residents' homes and yards • Balls frequently entering private back yards over the fence and netting • Bright lights shining into second storey bedroom windows until 11pm • Lack of TCDSB control of the field including supervision during the evening and weekend hours In May 2018 residents began contacting me with their concerns when they were not receiving responses from the TCDSB administration or the local trustee. In June 2018 after a deluge of calls and emails from constituents, I hosted a meeting and invited senior staff from TCDSB as well as MPP Peter Tabuns and Joe Magalhaes, District Manager of Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS). Since then City Legal, MLS, and Buildings have all been involved but to date the field continues to be in use and the impacts on the local residents have not been mitigated in any way. The residents are understandably frustrated. They agreed to mediation with the commercial operator and the Toronto Catholic District School Board at the suggestion of City Legal with the hope of an equitable resolution but it was halted due to the zoning issue taking precedence from the city's perspective and needing to be resolved first. The school and the local residents were good neighbours for many years and I would like to see that restored. Confirming the status of the zoning and clarifying whether or not the commercial use of the field is compliant is an important first step in bringing this issue to a resolution and I am asking for your support of my request to staff.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Deputy Chief Building Official, the City Solicitor, the Director of Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Acting Director, Zoning to report to the February 16, 2022 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the current zoning status of 49 Felstead Avenue and what actions have been taken by the city between 2018 and 2021 to ensure compliance, and what further action the city can take to bring any non-compliant zoning elements into compliance.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto and East York, the City Solicitor, the Director of Investigation Services at Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Acting Director, Zoning to report to the February 16th meeting of TEYCC on the current zoning status of 49 Felstead Avenue and what actions have been taken by the city between 2018 and 2021 to ensure compliance, and what further action the city can take to bring any non-compliant zoning elements into compliance.
TE30.40adopted
Safer Streets in old Riverdale
Recently there was a scary incident where a vehicle struck a young girl in the vicinity of Torbrick Road and Unity Road, in the Old Riverdale neighbourhood. This is a route for school children going to a number of local schools as well as for people accessing Monarch Park. Unity Road is also an access point for Metrolinx trucks and other vehicles to access the Rail Corridor for the GO expansion. I witnessed Metrolinx vehicles on the site visit and this makes these requests more urgent. In the next month I will be consulting with the community the introduction of a stop sign at the Torbrick /Unity intersection as well as speed humps on Torbrick. Just before the holidays I met with some concerned community members and Transportation staff on site and would like the support of Community Council to make these formal recommendations:
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to: 1. Remove a parking space on the east side of Unity Road north of the Lane designated N Torbrick E Unity Road to improve sightlines and report to the February 16, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Prepare a plan to implement temporary curb extensions at the intersection of Torbrick Road and Unity Road and report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.. 3. Use flexiposts to narrow the intersection at Torbrick Road and Unity Road to make it safer for pedestrians and to submit a design for it to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 4. Consider the addition of stop bars and a pedestrian zone at the Greenwood Avenue/Torbrick Road intersection which also has a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) stop on the south side of the intersection and report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: 1. Remove a parking space on the east side of Unity Road north of the Lane designated N Torbrick E Unity Road to improve sightlines and report to the February 16, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Prepare a plan to implement temporary curb extensions at the intersection of Torbrick Road and Unity Road and report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.. 3. Use flexiposts to narrow the intersection at Torbrick Road and Unity Road to make it safer for pedestrians and to submit a design for it to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. 4. Consider the addition of stop bars and a pedestrian zone at the Greenwood Avenue/Torbrick Road intersection which also has a TTC stop on the south side of the intersection and report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE30.41adopted
Parking Amendments - Elm Street
Residents on Elm Street have been sharing concerns about safety along Elm St, particularly around the driveway area for 25 Elm St. Delivery vehicles are often stopped in the "No Parking" area to load and unload and motorists report difficulty seeing oncoming traffic as these stopped vehicles prevent a clear view. This is a safety concern for safe entry and exit to and from this driveway. The proposal below looks to provide more space for drivers to safely enter and exit the area while providing greater space to manoeuver. The building management at 25 Elm St supports these recommendations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 49.5 metres east of Bay Street and a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour. 2. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 49.5 metres east of Bay Street and a point 48.5 further east, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 98 metres east of Bay Street and a point 15 metres further east. 4. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 113 metres east of Bay Street and a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 49.5 metres east of Bay Street and a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour. 2. Authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 49.5 metres east of Bay Street and a point 48.5 further east, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour. 3. Prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 98 metres east of Bay Street and a point 15 metres further east. 4. Authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 113 metres east of Bay Street and a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.00 per hour.
TE30.42adopted
Road safety improvements around Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue in East York
To the Chair and Members of Toronto East York Community Council: As the City Councillors for both sides of the Coxwell/Mortimer intersection, we are jointly asking for your support for a comprehensive road safety review to be completed at the intersection and surrounding area at Coxwell and Mortimer Avenues. The need for careful but urgent review of this area has been highlighted by the unique characteristics of the intersection, which is a destination for an increasing number of vulnerable road users, including children, seniors, and those of differing abilities. This busy intersection is home to an elementary school, hospital, medical buildings, and the entrance to East York Civic Centre. As a significant gateway to vital services in East York, this is a priority area for increased road safety. As City Councillors across these shared Avenues, we are jointly asking for your support for a thorough review to consider road safety measures in the area. We need to look at a number of key areas outlined in the motion, as well as any other measures the City's road safety experts can recommend.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a comprehensive Road Safety Review of the intersection at Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, with a particular focus on opportunities to improve safety around R H McGregor Elementary School and Michael Garron Hospital, and report back with a review of the area and recommendations for measures including but not limited to: Expanding the School Safety Zone around R H McGregor to include Coxwell Avenue, Durant Avenue, and Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue East of Coxwell; Opportunities for improved pedestrian crossing and traffic controls at Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue; Improved signage to better warn road users to adhere to speed limits; Implementing an advance walk signal at the North/South crossing North/South to align with the existing advance at the East/West crossing; Opportunities to implement enhanced measures based on the unique co-location of a school and hospital on both sides of the Avenue; Interventions to calm traffic such as shortened turn radii, widened sidewalks, and bump outs, particularly around corners of the intersection; and Adjusting parking or curb lines to improve visibility and lower risk of collisions.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford and Councillor Fletcher recommend that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a comprehensive Road Safety Review of the intersection at Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, with a particular focus on opportunities to improve safety around R H McGregor Elementary School and Michael Garron Hospital, and report back with a review of the area and recommendations for measures including but not limited to: Expanding the School Safety Zone around R H McGregor to include Coxwell Avenue, Durant Avenue, and Mortimer Avenue & Sammon Avenue East of Coxwell; Opportunities for improved pedestrian crossing and traffic controls at Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue; Improved signage to better warn road users to adhere to speed limits; Implementing an advance walk signal at the North/South crossing to align with the existing advance at the East/West crossing; Opportunities to implement enhanced measures based on the unique co-location of a school and hospital on both sides of the Avenue; Interventions to calm traffic such as shortened turn radii, widened sidewalks, and bump outs, particularly around corners of the intersection; Adjusting parking or curb lines to improve visibility and lower risk of collisions.
TE30.43adopted
During the Toronto and East York Community Council last May 2021, I submitted a motion requesting Transportation Services address missing signage and traffic violations within the Garden District boundaries specifically in the area of Dalhousie Street and Mutual Street, between Dundas Street East and Queen Street East. Since May 2021, my office has been working closely with area residents and City Staff on the recommendations outlined in my initial motion, including convening a site walk with the City's Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Parking Authority. With the concentration of development-related construction in the area, temporary traffic amendments are required to help improve the operations temporarily until construction is completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to assess the feasibility of the installation of a temporary "No Standing Zone", from 53 ½ Mutual Street to 49 Mutual Street to prevent drivers from parking in this area during ongoing construction and to report back with recommendations to the April 21, 2022 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. 2. Direct Transportation Services to assess the feasibility of the installation of a "Delivery Zone" on the west side of Mutual Street fronting 78 Mutual Street and to report back to the April 21, 2022 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting with recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to assess the feasibility of the installation of a temporary "No Standing Zone", from 53 ½ Mutual to 49 Mutual Street to prevent drivers from parking in this area during ongoing construction and report back with recommendations to Toronto and East York Community Council in April 2022. 2. Direct Transportation Services to assess the feasibility of the installation of a "Delivery Zone" on the west side of Mutual Street fronting 78 Mutual Street and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations in April 2022.
TE30.44adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 9-2022 to 25-2022. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 26-2022.