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.
TE30.1adopted
677 Wellington Street West - Official Plan Amendment Application - Final Report
This City initiated Official Plan Amendment application proposes to amend the Official Plan for 677 Wellington Street West, a City-owned property designated Parks and Open Spaces, to add the property to Site and Area Specific Policy 265 in order to allow long term leases of the property. This property contains the Wellington Destructor and the proposed technical amendment would facilitate the adaptive reuse of the site. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add 677 Wellington Street West to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (December 2, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add 677 Wellington Street West to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report dated December 2, 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.
TE30.2adopted
On December 18, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for a new 21-storey apartment building with 167 units at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue. The existing 19-storey rental apartment building at 18 Brownlow Avenue would be retained and the existing six houses at 190-200 Soudan Avenue would be demolished. A Rental Housing Demolition application has been submitted to permit the demolition of one existing residential rental unit located at 192 Soudan Avenue. On May 27, 2021, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in 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 current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue and to continue discussions with the Applicant 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 authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the existing rental dwelling units, needed improvements to the existing rental housing, a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, and any other rental housing matters in conformity with Policy 3.2.1.5 of the Official Plan, have been secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish one (1) existing rental dwelling units at 192 Soudan Avenue; and e. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above.
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 current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue and to continue discussions with the Applicant 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 authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the existing rental dwelling units, needed improvements to the existing rental housing, a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, and any other rental housing matters in conformity with Policy 3.2.1.5 of the Official Plan, have been secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish one (1) existing rental dwelling units at 192 Soudan Avenue; and e. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE30.3adopted
This report recommends that City Council include 12 properties with cultural heritage value on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The properties are good examples of the Warehouse/Factory, Main Street Commercial Row, and House-Form/Terrace typologies that support the historic context of the Bloor Street (St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue) study area. All of the recommended properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, which the City also applies when assessing properties for its Heritage Register. The properties were identified through the Bloor Street Study Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA): St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue, and are located on Sterling Road, Bloor Street West, and St. Helen's Avenue. This report also presents the methodology and results of the Bloor Street Study CHRA including community consultation. The 12 properties being recommended for inclusion on the Heritage Register are as follows: 284 St. Helen's Avenue 213 Sterling Road 270 Sterling Road 272 Sterling Road 274 Sterling Road 276 Sterling Road 1411 Bloor Street West 1419 Bloor Street West 1421 Bloor Street West 1422 Bloor Street West 1424 Bloor Street West 1426 Bloor Street West The 12 properties that are recommended for inclusion on the Heritage Register in this report reflect the earliest residential development in the area, the commercial properties on Bloor Street that served nearby neighbourhoods and the industries lining the railway corridors that anchored the economy of the area for much of the twentieth-century and all are considered significant heritage resources. The listing of non-designated properties with cultural heritage value on the Heritage Register extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Ontario Heritage Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the following 11 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Historic Context and Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (November 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 284 St. Helen's Avenue 213 Sterling Road 270 Sterling Road 272 Sterling Road 274 Sterling Road 276 Sterling Road 1419 Bloor Street West 1421 Bloor Street West 1422 Bloor Street West 1424 Bloor Street West 1426 Bloor Street West 2. City Council include the property located at 1411 Bloor Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council include the following 11 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Historic Context and Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (November 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 284 St. Helen's Avenue 213 Sterling Road 270 Sterling Road 272 Sterling Road 274 Sterling Road 276 Sterling Road 1419 Bloor Street West 1421 Bloor Street West 1422 Bloor Street West 1424 Bloor Street West 1426 Bloor Street West 2. City Council include the property located at 1411 Bloor Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE30.4adopted
Residential Demolition Application - 1528 Bathurst Street
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 an existing 2-storey dwelling, containing 3 dwelling units, at 1528 Bathurst Street, (Application No. 21 225729 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 demolition application for 1528 Bathurst Street, subject to 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; d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; and e. The owner agrees to provide the current or immediate former tenants of the two Rental Units located at 1528 Bathurst with a one-time payment equivalent to 5 months' rent (exclusive of any Residential Tenancies Act obligations), plus a moving allowance of $1,500 each. Such payment to be conditional on prior vacant possession of the building. The aforesaid is to be secured by way of a legal undertaking by the owner provided to the City prior to issuance of demolition permit.
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 1528 Bathurst St., and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the two 2-storey dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the two 2-storey dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the two 2-storey dwelling 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.
TE30.5amended
Residential Demolition Application - 213 High Park Avenue
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 an existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 213 High Park Avenue (Application No. 21 215255 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received objections from the community with concerns regarding the building design and proposed construction activities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the demolition application for 213 High Park Avenue to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That the applicant for the demolition permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is commenced; and b. That on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in Subsection C(5)(a), the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.
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 213 High Park Avenue, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a) That the applicant for the demolition permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is commenced; and b) That on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in Subsection C(5)(a), the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.
TE30.6amended
Refusal of a Clothing Drop Box Location permit application located at 2 Regal Road
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2 Regal Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2 Regal Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2 Regal Road.
TE30.7amended
Refusal of a Clothing Drop Box Location permit application located at 120 Raglan Avenue
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 120 Raglan Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 120 Raglan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 120 Raglan Avenue.
TE30.8adopted
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 343 Runnymede Road
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 343 Runnymede Road. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree roots are lifting driveway pavers and the tree is growing too large for its location. The subject tree is a honey locust (Gleditsia triacathos) measuring 41 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 343 Runnymede Road.
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 343 Runnymede Road.
TE30.9adopted
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 CityPlace and Fort York, Dupont by the Castle, Liberty Village, Little Portugal on Dundas, and Queen Street West BIA Boards of Management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed 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: Liberty Village: Hann Kirolos Queen Street West: Richard Saunders 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: CityPlace and Fort York: Christine Tessaro Dupont by the Castle: Stephen Boujikian Little Portugal on Dundas: Carlos Dornelas
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: Liberty Village: Hann Kirolos Queen Street West: Richard Saunders 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: CityPlace and Fort York: Christine Tessaro Dupont by the Castle: Stephen Boujikian Little Portugal on Dundas: Carlos Dornelas
TE30.10adopted
147 Spadina Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to construct a 25-storey mixed-use building. 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. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 147 Spadina 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 147 Spadina 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.
TE30.11adopted
100 Davenport Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 100 Davenport Road for a 19-storey mixed-use building with 42 dwelling units and 437 square metres of commercial 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 100 Davenport 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. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 100 Davenport 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.
TE30.12amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 412-418 Church Street and 79-81 Granby Street. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 39-storey mixed-use building containing 319 rental units, ground floor retail and amenity space, and three levels of below-grade parking. The designated heritage property at 414-418 Church Street contains a three-storey commercial building which is proposed to be partially retained. The listed heritage properties at 79-81 Granby Street 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 lands pertaining to 412-418 Church Street and 79-81 Granby 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 412-418 Church Street and 79-81 Granby 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.
TE30.13amended
475 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application located at 475 Yonge Street. The Application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the demolition of the existing 9- and 16-storey hotel to construct 2 mixed-use buildings of 75- and 78-storeys. The proposal includes a total of 1,611 dwelling units, 589 square metres of retail at grade, and 592 square metres of community space. 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. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 475 Yonge 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. 4. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District be directed to strongly advocate for the full replacement of actual hotel use and the total number of hotel rooms affected by this application and the Final Report should reflect this direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 475 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.
TE30.14amended
Noise Exemption Permit Refusal Appeal - 45 Strachan Avenue
The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a noise exemption permit submitted by EllisDon Residential Inc., for construction noise for a 40 storey residential project at the north-east corner of Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street. The project consists of three (3) commercial retail units on the ground floor and 425 high-end rental units. The application was refused by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) on the basis of the Ward Councillor's objection. The applicant has appealed the refusal. As required for the appeal process, this staff report provides information to assist in the decision making for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, namely a final decision under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise (Noise By-law) to either grant or refuse a noise exemption permit application given the appeal. If the Community Council grants the noise exemption permit application, it is subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused the noise exemption permit application submitted by EllisDon Residential Inc. for construction noise for a 40 storey residential project at the north-east corner of Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, By-law Enforcement recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the noise exemption permit application submitted by EllisDon Residential Inc. for construction noise for a 40 storey residential project at the north-east corner of Strachan Avenue and Ordnance Street and decide to: 1. Refuse the application. OR, 2. Grant the application subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
TE30.15adopted
East Harbour Transit Oriented Community: Stakeholder Meeting Update
This report responds to Toronto and East York Community Council motions related to TE29.17 Transit Oriented Communities Update, which directed staff working on the Employment Conversion requests for the Municipal Comprehensive Review to report on the outcomes of meeting(s) with the Ward Councillor, members of Local Advisory Committee and a City-led local working group to review East Harbour Transit Oriented Community (TOC) proposal, with a particular focus on employment conversion at East Harbour. City staff were also directed to convene a meeting with the Toronto Youth Cabinet, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to discuss the East Harbour TOC proposal. Staff were unable to schedule, facilitate and report on the requested consultations within the required reporting times for the January 6, 2022 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. Staff are committed to addressing the direction from Community Council direction and will make best efforts to undertake the required work in January 2022. The results of those efforts will be included in the upcoming report to Executive Committee on East Harbour.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (December 10, 2021) from the Director, Transit and Transportation Planning, City Planning and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive the report for information.
TE30.16amended
Regent Park Traffic Safety Review
This comprehensive review of traffic safety in Regent Park was initiated by request from Toronto and East York Community Council in fall 2019. The review was subsequently suspended in spring 2020 due to the reallocation of staff to Covid-19 response programs. However, efforts to understand and improve traffic conditions in Regent Park continued through several separate initiatives that are outlined in this report. The comprehensive review recommenced in 2021 and included a synthesis of improvements to the street undertaken since fall 2019. For the purpose of this review, Regent Park is defined as the area bounded by River Street to the east, Shuter Street to the south, Gerrard Street East to the north and Parliament Street to the west. Safety improvements were made as a direct result of this study, above and beyond the improvements that were achieved through separate initiatives during the same time period. Traffic safety improvements included: enhancements to signals; signage; planned streetscapes and pavement markings; as well as by-law housekeeping updates (i.e. parking and speed limits). Most notably, an additional set of traffic lights was added to the signals facing southbound traffic on River Street at Gerrard Street, as well as a 'Signals Ahead' warning sign with flashing beacons to provide motorist warning of the signals before they are visible around the River Street curve. It is expected that these changes will mitigate collisions involving southbound vehicles at River Street and Gerrard Street East, which was found to be an area of unresolved safety concern. This report is provided to ensure all the gathered information is available for the public record and can serve as a benchmark for on-going and planned work in the neighbourhood, whether street design-oriented projects, or broader interdisciplinary planning initiatives. Staff responsible for this report will also serve as the Transportation Services division representatives on an interdivisional team supporting the Neighbourhood Revitalization Plan for the Dundas and Sherbourne area as directed by Council (2021.PH21.2).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services to report back annually every January to Toronto and East York Community on approved and required road safety enhancements not yet implemented; and to install where possible all and any outstanding traffic and safety improvements, including the urgent replacement of outdated signage, by no later than the second quarter of 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Planning and Capital Program recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE30.17adopted
Improvements to Pedestrian Boulevards on Front Street East
The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request for staff to initiate a study to improve pedestrian boulevards on Front Street East, with the implementation of improvements to be paid for and constructed by development applications. This report provides an update regarding planned improvements to the pedestrian boulevards on Front Street East between Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street, intended to be achieved through forthcoming land developments. City staff have worked to determine permissible curb realignments for multiple site plans along this corridor. Additional boulevard space will be added by adhering to latest guidelines for lane widths and by implementing adjustments to dedicated turn lanes, without affecting through lanes or changing any turning regulations. As a result, upcoming redevelopment opportunities will vastly improve existing substandard sidewalks to provide increased accessibility and comfort for pedestrians, and improved safety for all road users.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends: 1. Received the report (December 14, 2021) from the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE30.18adopted
Port Lands Flood Protection - Cherry Street Temporary Diversion Road Time Extension
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cherry Street, City Council approval of this report is required. As part of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project, Waterfront Toronto has undertaken the construction of the Cherry Street re-alignment, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Polson Street. A construction staging area has been set-up on the west side of Cherry Street and the north side of Polson Street. In addition, a temporary detour (diversion) roadway has been fully constructed within the existing northbound lanes, east boulevard on Cherry Street, and the additional lands on the east side of Cherry Street (leased from City of Toronto Economic Development Corporation ) to accommodate northbound and southbound vehicular traffic around the construction staging area. City Council, at its meeting on May 28, 2020, authorized the subject construction staging area on Cherry Street, from June 29, 2020 to February 28, 2022. Waterfront Toronto has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Cherry Street, in order to complete the construction of the Cherry Street re-alignment. Based on the information provided by Waterfront Toronto, the site has experienced construction delays due to delays in steel fabrication for the Cherry Street South Bridge and ground improvement constraints between the new bridge and Polson Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area and temporary detour (diversion) roadway until May 31, 2022, in order to complete the construction of the re-alignment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic the west sidewalk and two southbound lanes on Cherry Street between a point 55 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 393.5 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 2. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to pedestrian traffic on the east sidewalk on Cherry Street, between a point 195 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 263 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 3. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to pedestrian and cycling traffic Martin Goodman Trail on the east side of Cherry Street, between a point 195 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 263 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 4. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic each of the north boulevard and the 5.5 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on Polson Street, between Cherry Street and a point 83.5 metres west, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 5. City Council direct that Waterfront Toronto continue to be responsible for all costs incurred with respect to road repairs and traffic signage modifications.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic the west sidewalk and two southbound lanes on Cherry Street between a point 55 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 393.5 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 2. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to pedestrian traffic on the east sidewalk on Cherry Street, between a point 195 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 263 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 3. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to pedestrian and cycling traffic Martin Goodman Trail on the east side of Cherry Street, between a point 195 metres south of Commissioners Street and a point 263 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 4. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary closure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic each of the north boulevard and the 5.5 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on Polson Street, between Cherry Street and a point 83.5 metres west, from March 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022, inclusive, for purposes of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project. 5. City Council direct that Waterfront Toronto continue to be responsible for all costs incurred with respect to road repairs and traffic signage modifications.
TE30.19adopted
Construction Staging Area - 2639 Dundas Street West
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. 2639 Dundas Development Group Inc. is constructing an eight-storey condominium building with a total of 111 units at 2639 Dundas Street West. The site is located at the south-west corner of Dundas Street West and Brad Street. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Dundas Street West for a period of 19 months (i.e. February 3, 2022 to September 2, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. In addition, authorization is being requested to close a portion of the right-of-way on the west side of Brad Street for the same period. Pedestrian operations on the south side of Dundas Street West will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane. With the construction staging area in place, Dundas Street West will operate as one eastbound traffic lane and two westbound traffic lanes. Pedestrian and traffic operations on Brad Street will not be impacted, as there is no sidewalk on the west side and the east side sidewalk will remain open, and no portion of the roadway will be closed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 5.1 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west, and provision of a 2.1 metre wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from February 3, 2022 to September 2, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the right-of-way on Brad Street between the west side curb and property line, from Dundas Street West to a point 38.1 metres south, from February 3, 2022 to September 2, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 4. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to be clear of any construction debris and made safe. 7. 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. 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 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 Dundas Street West and Brad Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 5.1 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west, and provision of a 2.1 metre wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from February 3, 2022 to September 2, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the right-of-way on Brad Street between the west side curb and property line, from Dundas Street West to a point 38.1 metres south, from February 3, 2022 to September 2, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 4. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Brad Street and a point 68.9 metres west. 6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to be clear of any construction debris and made safe. 7. 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. 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 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 Dundas Street West and Brad Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE30.20adopted
Construction Staging Area - 162 Queens Quay East (Richardson Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Empire Communities is constructing a 21-storey residential condominium with 463 units and ground floor retail at 162 Queens Quay East. The site is located at the north-east corner of Queens Quay East and Richardson Street. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close a portion of the northbound curb lane on Richardson Street for a period of 43 months (i.e. December 16, 2021 to June 30, 2025) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on Richardson Street will not be impacted, as there is no sidewalk on the east side, and the west side sidewalk will remain open. The number of northbound lanes will not be reduced and two-way traffic movement will be maintained on Richardson Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Richardson Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 64 metres north, from December 16, 2021 to May 31, 2022. 2. Authorized the closure of a 7.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Richardson Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 64 metres north, from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. 3. Directed 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. 4. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 6. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Directed that Richardson Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Richardson Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 64 metres north, from December 16, 2021 to May 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 7.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Richardson Street, between Queens Quay East and a point 64 metres north, from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. 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 keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council 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 direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Richardson Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE30.21adopted
Construction Staging Area - 15 Devonshire Place
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. RDH Architects Inc is constructing a four-storey University of Toronto student residence, with 350 units at 15 Devonshire Place. The site is located on the east side of Devonshire Place, midblock between Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Devonshire Place for a period of 24 months (i.e. March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2024) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Devonshire Place will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing northbound lane. The number of northbound lanes will not be reduced and two-way traffic movement will be maintained on Devonshire Place. The construction staging area will result in the loss of eight on-street parking machine spaces on the east side of Devonshire Place.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Devonshire Place, between a point 120 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and a point 60 metres further north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2024. 2. Amended 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 east side of Devonshire Place, between Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West, to be in effect from Hoskin Avenue and a point 120 metres north. 3. Authorized parking machines 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 east side of Devonshire Place, between a point 180 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Devonshire Place, between a point 120 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and a point 60 metres further north. 5. Directed 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. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed 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. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Directed that Devonshire Place be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Devonshire Place, between a point 120 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and a point 60 metres further north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2024. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend 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 east side of Devonshire Place, between Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West, to be in effect from Hoskin Avenue and a point 120 metres north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking machines 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 east side of Devonshire Place, between a point 180 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and Bloor Street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Devonshire Place, between a point 120 metres north of Hoskin Avenue and a point 60 metres further north. 5. 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 keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide 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. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Devonshire Place be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE30.22adopted
Construction Staging Area - 500 Dupont Street (Hammond Place)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dupont Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Lifetime Developments is constructing a nine-storey mixed-use residential condominium with 155 residential units and ground floor retail at 500 Dupont Street. The site is located on the north side of Dupont Street, midblock between Hammond Place and Palmerston Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close a section of Hammond Place to all road users, for a period of 24 months (i.e. December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. Transportation Services is also requesting approval to rescind two existing permit and parking machine spaces, and prohibit stopping on the north side of Dupont Street during the same period.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of Hammond Place, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east, from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Dupont Street, from a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue to a point 54 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking meter regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, at a rate of $1.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2 hours, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 6. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 7. 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 north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. City Council direct that Hammond Place and Dupont Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of Hammond Place, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east, from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Dupont Street, from a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue to a point 54 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking meter regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, at a rate of $1.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2 hours, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 6. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 7. 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 north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dupont Street, between a point 48 metres east of Palmerston Avenue and a point 54 metres further east. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. City Council direct that Hammond Place and Dupont Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE30.23adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - January 2022 (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 attached to the report (December 10, 2021) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The 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 December 10, 2021 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE30.24amended
Corridor Safety Review - O'Connor Drive (Toronto-Danforth Ward 14)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on O'Connor Drive, City Council approval of this report is required. City Council and Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC) have directed Transportation Services to conduct reviews of various safety and operational concerns for road users on O'Connor Drive (Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth). This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services, with the exception of requests requiring further study or consultation. The evaluation of additional improvements requiring further study or consultation, including new traffic control signals on O'Connor Drive, requires further review by Transportation Services and will be addressed in a subsequent report to TEYCC.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit right turns on a red signal at all times for northbound and southbound traffic on Donlands Avenue at O'Connor Drive. 2. City Council request Transportation Services staff to attend a follow-up community meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in February 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit right turns on a red signal at all times for northbound and southbound traffic on Donlands Avenue at O'Connor Drive.
TE30.25adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is 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: 1. Authorized 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. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the parking regulations identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated December 10, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE30.26adopted
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.